Ecosystem Connects: AI and Beyond
Ecosystem Connects: AI and Beyond brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and the startup community to explore how Toronto can strengthen its position as a global leader in AI and emerging technologies, including quantum computing. This half-day forum will feature forward-looking discussions on technology adoption, commercialization, investment attraction, and ecosystem growth.
This event features a keynote presentation by Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO of Xanadu. He will be sharing his entrepreneurship journey building a quantum computing startup, drawing on Toronto’s abundant resources in research excellence, talent, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem collaboration in building globally competitive companies.
Light refreshments will be provided.
If you require an accessibility accommodation to participate, please indicate your needs when registering or contact startuphere@toronto.ca
About Ecosystem Connects
Hosted by the Office of Technology and Innovation Sectors (OTIS) within the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division, Ecosystem Connects creates opportunities for Toronto’s innovation community to build relationships, share insights, and explore collaborations that support business growth and a thriving technology ecosystem.
Registration and Admission
Space is limited, and submitting a registration request does not guarantee admission. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email.
By registering, you agree to follow the participation expectations outlined below.
Respectful Participation
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone. All attendees are expected to treat fellow guests, speakers, City staff and venue personnel with courtesy and respect, and to follow event guidelines and reasonable directions from staff.
Harassment, discrimination, threatening behaviour, verbal abuse or disruptive conduct will not be tolerated. Anyone engaging in this behaviour may be denied entry or asked to leave.
If you experience or witness inappropriate or unsafe behaviour, please notify a member of the event team.
Photography and Recording
This event may be photographed, videotaped or otherwise recorded by the City of Toronto. These images and recordings may be made available to the public and used in City communications and promotional materials.
By entering an area where photography or recording is taking place, you consent to being photographed or recorded and to the City’s use of these materials without compensation. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please remain outside that area while recording is taking place.
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