Join a vibrant network of AI practitioners, researchers, students, and enthusiasts. Discover meetups, associations, study groups, and events fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange nationwide.
NATIONAL • SOCIAL IMPACT
Canadian organization applying AI to social and humanitarian challenges. Hosts annual summits, workshops, and collaborative projects addressing healthcare, climate change, accessibility, and poverty reduction.
Activities: Annual summit, project incubator, research collaborations
Members: Students, researchers, practitioners, NGOs
TORONTO, ON • MEETUP GROUP
Active community organizing monthly meetups, paper reading groups, and technical workshops. Welcomes learners at all levels from beginners to experienced practitioners. Regular speaker series featuring local researchers and industry professionals.
Events: Monthly meetups, paper clubs, hackathons
Members: 5,000+ active participants
NATIONAL • DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
Chapters across Canada supporting women and non-binary individuals in ML and data science. Provides mentorship, networking, workshops, and advocacy for inclusive AI education and careers.
Chapters: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa
Programs: Mentorship, career development, technical workshops
MONTRÉAL, QC • ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Leading academic and industry conference showcasing AI research from Quebec and beyond. Features keynotes from Mila researchers, poster sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Format: Annual 3-day conference
Audience: Researchers, students, industry professionals
VANCOUVER, BC • MEETUP GROUP
Biweekly gatherings for AI enthusiasts to share projects, discuss trends, and network. Mix of technical presentations, casual discussions, and collaborative learning sessions.
Events: Biweekly meetups, project showcases
Venue: Rotating locations, hybrid options
NATIONAL • INDIGENOUS-LED
Network supporting Indigenous peoples in AI education and applying AI ethically within Indigenous contexts. Focus on language revitalization, cultural preservation, and sovereign data governance.
Focus: Cultural AI applications, ethical frameworks
Events: Workshops, knowledge sharing circles
ONLINE • FEBRUARY 15-17, 2026
Three-day intensive covering neural network architectures, training strategies, and deployment. Includes hands-on labs and guest speakers from Vector Institute. Open to intermediate learners.
TORONTO, ON • MARCH 8, 2026
Full-day symposium examining ethical considerations in AI development. Panel discussions with ethicists, policymakers, and technologists. Topics include bias, fairness, privacy, and accountability.
MONTRÉAL, QC • MARCH 22-24, 2026
48-hour hackathon challenging teams to build AI solutions for social good. Mentorship from Mila researchers, prizes for top projects, opportunities to network with local AI companies.
CALGARY, AB • APRIL 5, 2026
Launch of 12-week study group for ML beginners. Weekly meetings to work through online course materials together, peer learning, and project collaboration. All experience levels welcome.
VANCOUVER, BC • MAY 15-17, 2026
Premier annual gathering of Canadian AI community. Research presentations, industry showcases, poster sessions, career fair, and networking events. Keynotes from leading researchers and practitioners.
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share knowledge on platforms like Reddit AI Canada, Discord servers, and LinkedIn groups dedicated to Canadian AI community.
Connect with experienced practitioners through structured mentorship programs. Many organizations offer 1-on-1 mentoring, office hours, and career guidance for learners.
Support community growth by organizing events, mentoring newcomers, contributing to open-source projects, or sharing your learning journey through blogs and presentations.
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