Quick Take
- 6,000 AI professionals gather in Montréal September 24-25 for Canada’s largest tech summit
- Event targets 30% boost in AI exports, potentially worth $2.8 billion by 2026
- Over 40 countries participating as Canada positions for global AI leadership
- AgriTech Challenge highlights sector-specific innovation opportunities
- Ethics frameworks becoming mandatory for international partnerships
Canada Brings Together AI Leaders to Show Global Tech Strength
ALL IN 2025 conference puts nation on the map as rising force in artificial intelligence
Canada’s biggest artificial intelligence conference is set to display the country’s tech power like never before. ALL IN 2025 brings together more than 6,000 AI leaders, entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and investors in Montréal from September 24-25, positioning Canada as a major force in the global AI landscape.
Top speakers include AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio and NVIDIA’s Kari Ann Briski leading key discussions. The event represents what Co-Founder Isabelle Turcotte calls a “collective mobilisation” to show Canada’s growing AI capabilities to the world.
Perfect Timing in Global AI Competition
ALL IN 2025’s timing shows Canada’s smart move to become an AI powerhouse. With more than 200 speakers from different industries, the conference aims to turn advanced AI research into real business solutions, bridging a crucial gap between academic breakthroughs and practical company use.
Canada’s AI sector has gained incredible momentum, with the country now ranking among the top five nations for AI research publications and patent filings. The concentration of talent and resources in Montréal has created what industry analysts call a “neural network effect” – where close proximity drives faster innovation.
Business Focus Shows Market Growth
The gathering of 6,000 AI professionals marks a turning point for Canadian technology leadership. Unlike past conferences that focused only on research, ALL IN 2025 emphasizes practical applications and market readiness. This shift reflects a growing ecosystem where theoretical breakthroughs must show clear business value.
The event’s international reach, drawing attendees from over 40 countries, positions Canada to secure global partnerships and investment flows. For a nation historically dependent on natural resources, this represents a fundamental economic shift toward knowledge-based industries.
Conference Design Builds Business Networks
ALL IN 2025 works as both a showcase and catalyst for Canada’s AI economy. The conference’s focus on enterprise transformation and sustainability matches corporate priorities across multiple sectors. Sessions addressing regulatory compliance and ethical AI development reflect growing market demand for responsible innovation.
The event’s structure encourages direct connections between AI developers and potential adopters. This matchmaking approach has worked well in previous years, with several major partnerships emerging from conference networking sessions. The presence of international trade commissioners further amplifies potential for cross-border collaborations.
AgriTech and Healthcare Drive Innovation
Technology and agritech sectors emerge as primary beneficiaries of the ALL IN platform. The AI Challenge for AgriTech specifically targets global partnerships with Canadian firms, addressing agricultural technology solutions with worldwide applications. This sector focus reflects Canada’s natural strengths in both technology development and agricultural innovation.
The healthcare AI segment also gains significant attention, leveraging Canada’s universal healthcare system as a testing ground for scalable solutions. Financial services and manufacturing sectors round out the primary focus areas, each presenting unique opportunities for AI integration.
Export Growth Points to Economic Shift
Canadian AI-related exports are projected to increase by 30% in 2026, representing approximately $2.8 billion in additional trade value. This estimate builds from the current 18% annual growth rate in AI exports, adjusted for conference-generated partnerships and accelerated market penetration.
Multinational partnerships with Canadian AI companies are expected to double by 2026, driven by the country’s reputation for ethical innovation and regulatory clarity in emerging technologies. The Trade Commissioner Service’s involvement facilitates connections between domestic companies and global markets, creating pathways for technology export and partnership development.
