Next Wave Presents: The AI Shift
AI is moving fast. And the way we build, work, and create opportunities is changing with it.
New tools are emerging every week. Companies are rethinking how they operate. Small teams are doing what once required entire departments. New industries are taking shape, and opportunities are opening up in places few people were looking.
But with so much happening at once, it’s becoming harder to distinguish genuine opportunities from passing trends.
What actually matters? Where are things heading? And what should we be paying attention to right now?
That’s what The AI Shift is about.
On Thursday, November 19, Next Wave is bringing together Montréal’s AI, tech, and startup community for an evening exploring what’s changing, where the opportunities are, and what comes next.
This goes beyond the headlines and predictions. We want to explore what’s happening on the ground, what people are learning firsthand, and what these changes mean for the people building, working, and creating in this new landscape.
What are people building that wasn’t possible before?
Where are the opportunities others might be overlooking?
What’s becoming easier, and what new challenges are emerging?
How are these changes reshaping the way companies are built and careers are developed?
And what might the next few years look like for those paying attention today?
These are the kinds of questions we want to explore.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SHIFT
The most interesting part of any technological shift isn’t just the technology. It’s the people figuring out what to do with it.
Expect a room bringing together founders, builders, operators, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, students, creators, and curious minds from across Montréal’s ecosystem.
Whether you’re already working in AI, building a company, exploring a new career direction, or simply trying to understand where things are heading, you’ll have a place in the conversation.
You don’t need to be technical. You don’t need to be a founder. And you don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need to be curious about what’s next.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Fresh perspectives: Hear from people working across AI, tech, and startups.
Beyond the hype: Explore the changes and opportunities that deserve more attention.
Practical takeaways: Leave with ideas and perspectives you can apply to your own work, projects, or ambitions.
Meaningful connections: Meet people building, navigating, and shaping Montréal’s technology ecosystem.
A room full of possibilities: Exchange ideas, discover what others are working on, and make connections that could lead somewhere unexpected.
THE REST IS STILL TAKING SHAPE.
We’re putting together a night designed around the questions worth asking and the people worth having in the room.
We’ll reveal more about the conversation, the guests, and the programming over the coming weeks.
For now, consider this your first look.
The AI Shift
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Montréal
A night exploring what’s changing, where the opportunities are, and what comes next in AI, tech, and startups.
Come curious!