CleanAI in Canada: Ecosystem Launch

​CleanAI Initiative and Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto are pleased to invite you to the launch of Canada's cleanAI ecosystem.

Canada stands at a pivotal moment. Over $100 billion has flowed into the global cleanAI market since 2020 — representing 11% of all venture capital (VC) invested in AI — and the opportunity at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the physical economy has never been more consequential. In Canada, 25% of all AI ventures are cleanAI ventures. The question for Canada is not whether to participate, but how to lead.

​This invite-only event marks the launch of the Canadian cleanAI ecosystem, stemming from a landmark report offering the most comprehensive assessment to date of Canadian innovation in artificial intelligence applied to the clean economy transition — and where Canada stands within the broader global landscape.

​At a moment of heightened concern around AI bubbles and overcapitalization, cleanAI solutions offer a counternarrative: AI not as an end in itself, but as an enabler and accelerant within deeply constrained physical systems. While capital continues to chase ever-larger generalist models, a distinct opportunity set is emerging in applied, sector-specific use cases across energy, food, water, cities, and infrastructure.

​We will curate and bring together the investors, startups, corporates, and innovation leaders identified from the report for candid, decision-relevant dialogue on how Canada positions itself as a cleanAI leader on the global stage. Closed-door, peer-level exchange. Followed by networking.

​Agenda

• ​1:00 pm: Arrival + Light Refreshments

• ​1:20pm: Opening Remarks, Lawson Climate Institute

• ​1:25pm: CleanAI in Canada Briefing presented by CleanAI Initiative

• ​1:45pm: Panel Discussion with Q&A

  • ​Shirley Speakman, Managing Partner, BDC

  • ​Geri Yin, VP GRE&T Centre, Alectra Utilities

  • ​More to be announced!

• ​2:30pm: Breakout Roundtable Discussions

• ​3:00pm: Closing & Networking

​About the Hosts

​CleanAI Initiative

​The CleanAI Initiative is at the forefront of exploring how artificial intelligence can accelerate the transition to a clean economy. We are a fast-growing platform with a mission to provide cutting-edge insights and intelligence and create a global action-driven ecosystem at the intersection of AI and the physical economy. The CleanAI Initiative is based in Toronto, the birthplace of modern AI, and is the first global hub dedicated to this space. Join us at www.cleanai.com

​Lawson Climate Institute

​Through a multidisciplinary approach, the Lawson Climate Institute is ramping up U of T’s capacity to advance the technologies and policies needed for Canada to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. As one of U of T’s most wide-ranging, comprehensive initiatives, the institute is unique in its aim to ensure students in every discipline across three campuses have an opportunity to gain the tools needed to take concrete steps toward implementing practical climate solutions. The institute is named in honour of Brian Lawson and Joannah Lawson in recognition of their transformative $60-million donation to help establish the institute. Learn more at lci.utoronto.ca.