ALL IN 2026, Canada's largest AI event, will host over 7,500 global experts and 260+ speakers, including leaders from Cohere, Mistral AI, NVIDIA, and OpenAI.
TL;DR
- ALL IN 2026 will gather 7,500+ AI leaders and 260+ speakers in Montreal.
- The event features leaders from Cohere, Mistral AI, NVIDIA, OpenAI, and other global tech firms.
- Germany is the Country of Honour, highlighting Canadian-German AI cooperation.
What happened
ALL IN 2026, Canada's largest AI and technology event, unveiled its program for the fourth edition, set to take place on September 16–17, 2026, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The event expects over 7,500 leaders, decision-makers, researchers, policymakers, and investors from 40+ countries.
The event will feature 260+ speakers, including leaders from Cohere, Mistral AI, NVIDIA, OpenAI, AMD, Dell, Google DeepMind, and others. Germany has been named the Country of Honour, with a high-level delegation of 50+ German business leaders attending.
ALL IN 2026 will include world-class programming, Canada's Top 100 AI Startups, dedicated themed pavilions, hands-on workshops, and three AI Challenges focused on optimizing citizen experience, building smarter cities, and driving meaningful impact.
Why it matters
For AI/ML developers and startup founders, ALL IN 2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect with global leaders, showcase innovations, and build international partnerships. The event highlights Canada's position as a leader in AI and provides a platform to accelerate the adoption of homegrown tech.
Tech investors can expect to discover the next wave of cutting-edge solutions and connect with pioneering tech firms and startups. The event underscores the momentum of Canada's innovation ecosystem and its role in shaping the future of the global AI industry.
The event's focus on international collaboration, with Germany as the Country of Honour, highlights the strategic importance of AI in economic competitiveness and national security. This presents opportunities for global partnerships and investment.
Key facts
- ALL IN 2026 will take place on September 16–17, 2026, in Montreal.
- Over 7,500 leaders, decision-makers, researchers, policymakers, and investors from 40+ countries are expected to attend.
- 260+ speakers, including leaders from Cohere, Mistral AI, NVIDIA, OpenAI, AMD, Dell, Google DeepMind, and others.
- Germany is the Country of Honour, with a high-level delegation of 50+ German business leaders attending.
- The event will feature Canada's Top 100 AI Startups and dedicated themed pavilions focused on AI infrastructure and quantum computing.
- Three AI Challenges will seek concrete solutions aimed at optimizing the citizen experience, building smarter cities, and driving meaningful impact.
- The programming will revolve around five content tracks: AI & Society, Applied AI & Enterprise Transformation, AI at the Frontier, AI Data & Infrastructure, and Physical AI & Robotics.
- The event is organized with the support of nearly 200 public- and private-sector partners.
Context
ALL IN has established itself as Canada's flagship AI and tech event, providing a global platform to accelerate the adoption of homegrown tech and explore high-impact applications. The event brings together every layer of the modern AI stack, from foundational infrastructure to enterprise deployment.
Canada's AI ecosystem is recognized globally for its strength in research, entrepreneurship, and innovative businesses. ALL IN 2026 showcases the best of Canada's AI ecosystem while creating new opportunities for collaboration, investment, and economic growth.
The event's focus on international collaboration aligns with the growing importance of AI in economic competitiveness and national security. By bringing together global leaders and homegrown talent, ALL IN 2026 helps position Canada at the forefront of the technologies that will shape the future.
