Blockchain & AI Summit Montreal 2026 – 3rd Edition
The Blockchain & AI Summit Montreal is back for its 3rd edition, a 4-in-1 year-end gathering for founders, investors, and builders. This is not just a conference; it's a celebration of the year's achievements, a platform for innovation, and a moment to connect with the people shaping the future of tech.
What to expect:
1-Year in Review – Keynotes on Blockchain, AI & Crypto.
NetGreener Hackathon – 60-min build sprint with prizes. Bring your laptop.
Awards Ceremony – Honoring Canada’s top Blockchain & AI figures.
Christmas Party – DJ, dinner, drinks & gifts.
Agenda
5:30 PM – 6:40 PM | Arrival & Networking
Welcome drinks, festive vibes, and early connections.
6:40 PM – 6:55 PM | Wellness & Mental Health
With Laura Lee Peters.
6:55 PM – 7:05 PM | Security Margin (10 min)
7:05 PM – 7:20 PM | 1 Year of Blockchain
With Dr. Jelani Clarke.
7:20 PM – 7:30 PM | Blockchain Award
Presented to a Canadian figure who has supported the ecosystem.
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM | Security Margin (10 min)
7:40 PM – 8:05 PM | 1 Year of AI
With Solomon Christ.
8:05 PM – 8:15 PM | AI Award
Presented to a Canadian figure who has supported AI innovation and education.
8:15 PM – 8:25 PM | Security Margin (10 min)
8:25 PM – 8:45 PM | Food & Networking + Hackathon
Announcement
Official launch of the NetGreener Hackathon. Participants set up in the dedicated space and begin working alongside the main stage presentations.
8:45 PM – 9:15 PM | 1 Year of Crypto
With Guillaume Déziel (Main Stage).
9:15 PM – 9:25 PM | Crypto Award
Presented to a Canadian figure who has supported crypto adoption.
8:45 PM – 9:25 PM | NetGreener Hackathon (in parallel)
60-minute build sprint in the dedicated space.
9:25 PM – 9:30 PM | Hackathon Results & Christmas Party Kickoff
Hackathon – NetGreener
Title: Green Compute, On-Chain Proof: Build AI That Measures Up
Announcement: 8:25 PM (during Food & Networking)
Duration: 8:45 PM – 9:25 PM (60 minutes, running in parallel with the main stage)
Space: Large dedicated area within District 3.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Each participant must bring their own functional and charged laptop. No equipment will be provided on-site.
About NetGreener & Saeed Khazaee:
NetGreener is a Montreal-based AI efficiency platform that helps developers measure and reduce the cost, energy, and carbon footprint of their AI workloads. Founded by Saeed Khazaee, a PhD in Computer Science from Concordia University, NetGreener provides real-time insights into GPU cost, cloud spend, and infrastructure efficiency, before and after deployment. It is a tool built for builders who want their AI to be not just powerful, but responsible.
Description: A fast-paced 60-minute hackathon where teams build AI-powered solutions that are efficient, cost-aware, and resource-conscious. Participants are free to use any technical stack. The challenge is to demonstrate measurable efficiency and impact, with NetGreener used as the measurement and optimization tool.
Evaluation Criteria:
Innovation: 25%
Efficiency: 40%
Impact: 20%
Presentation: 15%
Prizes:
Winner: One (1) year of free access to NetGreener.
All participants: Two (2) months of free access to NetGreener.
Christmas Party & Gifts
Time: 9:25 PM – 9:30 PM (Kickoff, continuing into the night)
The evening closes with a festive celebration: DJ, buffet, drinks, gifts, and a raffle.
About Calme Labo & Frederic Dumouchel:
Calme Laboratoires is a Quebec-based company founded by Montreal entrepreneur Frederic Dumouchel, specializing in natural skincare products designed for active men and athletes. Frederic will join us to share a few words on wellness, resilience, and the importance of taking care of yourself, on and off the stage.
Awards & Recognition
Blockchain Award: Presented to a Canadian figure who has supported the blockchain ecosystem in Canada
AI Award: Presented to a Canadian figure who has supported AI innovation and education;
Crypto Award: Presented to a Canadian figure who has supported crypto adoption and the ecosystem
NetGreener Hackathon: One year of free NetGreener access for the winning team; two months for all participants
A Big Thank You to Our Partners & Community
This event is made possible by the people and organizations who believe in our mission to connect, educate, and celebrate Montreal's tech ecosystem.
Our Host & Community
District 3 Innovation Centre – Thank you for hosting us and providing a home for our mission.
The HUMAN IP Community – A massive thank you to Bit Angels, Bitcoin Bay MTL, ICP, and Web3 MTL for being the heartbeat of this ecosystem. You are the reason we do this.
Our Tech & Innovation Partners
ArtizYou – Thank you for providing the open-source copyrighting solution that supports 13,000 IP creators every month. Your work makes intellectual property accessible to everyone.
IPITerminal – Thank you for building the Bloomberg Terminal for patents, turning intangible IP into tradeable, verifiable assets.
NetGreener & Saeed Khazaee – Thank you for powering our Hackathon. Your AI efficiency platform is helping builders create solutions that are not just powerful, but responsible.
Our Wellness & Experience Partners
Calme Labo & Frederic Dumouchel – Thank you for elevating our Christmas party and reminding us that performance and self-care go hand in hand.