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106 listed worldwide, in date order.
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Join us online to hear from interesting speakers from Canada and abroad as they detail interesting video dev projects they're working on! Speakers for thi
Our launch night. A hands-on session on running AI models locally, then networking and real conversation. Full description: AI Practitioners MTL is officially launching — and we're starting with the question every serious team runs into eventually: what happens to your data when you use AI? Most AI adoption stalls at the same wall. Legal says no. The client contract says no. The data is confidential, regulated, or simply not yours to send anywhere. So the project dies, or it goes ahead quietly and nobody asks where the data went. There's a third option, and it's more accessible than most people think: run the model in your own environment. Event timeline 6:00 PM — Doors open & networking 6:45 PM — Welcome and what this community is for 7:00 PM — Session: Running AI Local 7:45 PM — Q&A and open discussion 8:00 PM — Networking and finding your people 9:00 PM — Close Bilingual event — the session runs in English, questions and conversation welcome in French or English. Free. Limited spots. Venue announced soon — RSVP now to get it first.
This online info session presents data analytics programs designed to help participants improve their data skills or start a career in data analytics. It is aimed at individuals interested in gaining practical data knowledge and exploring educational opportunities. Attendees can learn about training options that support career development in data analytics.
This event presents data analytics programs offered by Le Wagon. It is intended for individuals interested in improving their data skills or pursuing a career in data analytics. Attendees can learn about the program structure and opportunities for skill development.
This event is a weekly in-person meetup for game developers to gather and network. It takes place every Thursday evening at an eSports bar in Montreal. Attendees can connect with peers in the local game development community in a casual setting.
This event is a monthly mini-hackathon where participants code from morning to afternoon followed by a show-and-tell session. It is aimed at developers and tech enthusiasts who want a focused, collaborative coding environment. Attendees can build projects and share their progress in a community setting.
Data Engineers in Toronto August 2026 Semimonthly Meeting Topic: Beyond the Prompt - Tuning Fabric Data Agents for Flawless Results Abstract: As organizations race to deploy AI Agents, it quickly becomes clear that standard prompt engineering isn't enough. To achieve production-grade accuracy, you have to go beyond the prompt and fundamentally change how you feed your data layers to the AI. In Microsoft Fabric, your choice of data artifact directly dictates your agent's reasoning style and native language. In this session, we will deep-dive into how Fabric Data Agents interact with four distinct data paradigms: Semantic Models, Ontology, Data Warehouses, and Lakehouses. Moving past high-level theory, we will practically map the three pillars of data agent optimization across the data paradigms: Agent Instructions (System Prompts) Data Source Descriptions (Grounding) Example Queries (Few-Shot Prompting) You will walk away with an actionable blueprint showing you exactly how to write context rules, embed semantic metadata, and supply technical query examples to ensure your Fabric Data Agents deliver flawless, trusted results every time. Speaker: Thimantha Vidanagamage, Data Engineer at OMERS, Canada Speaker Profile: Thimantha has over 8 years of experience in Data and AI. He currently works as a Senior Data Engineer at OMERS in Canada, where he plays an active role in the organization’s adoption of Microsoft Fabric. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader and Fabric Data/Analytics Engineer Associate. Thimantha is also a co-organizer of the Toronto Data Professionals Community. The meeting is over Microsoft Teams, and the joining link is https://vip.dataengineersintoronto.org/webinar See you at the meeting!
Join us for another community-focused session where we'll present some tools and technique of the trade, collaborate to hack a retired HTB machine, and lea
Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Toronto! Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, exp
This is a weekly in-person meetup for game developers held at an eSports bar in Montréal. The event provides an informal space for networking and socializing among game development professionals and enthusiasts. Attendees can connect with peers and share experiences in the local game development community.
FORGE is a one-day event for founders and studios in the game development community, focusing on underrepresented groups and emerging studios in Canada. It features panel discussions and structured networking to explore barriers to funding and growth. Attendees can gain insights from local founders and contribute to a community report that supports the sector.
Data Engineers in Toronto September 2026 Semimonthly Meeting Topic: Building Collaborative AI Agents Using AI Foundry Agent Service Abstract: As enterprise AI adoption grows, many real-world scenarios can no longer be solved by a single conversational agent. Instead, they require multiple specialized agents that collaborate, share context, and delegate responsibilities intelligently. This session focuses on how to design and implement multi-agent architectures using Azure AI Foundry’s Agent Service. We’ll start by breaking down when and why multi-agent systems make sense, then walk through a practical scenario where agents are assigned clear roles such as data retrieval, reasoning, and action execution. Using AI Foundry Agent Service, you’ll see how these agents are created, connected, and orchestrated to work together while maintaining context and control. Rather than focusing on theory, the session emphasizes practical design patterns, architecture decisions, and implementation considerations, including agent boundaries, communication flows, and scaling agent-based solutions safely in enterprise environments. By the end of the session, attendees will have a solid understanding of how to move from a single-agent approach to a collaborative, multi-agent model and how to apply these patterns using AI Foundry in their own solutions. Key Takeaways: \- Understand when multi\-agent architectures are the right choice \- Learn how to design role\-based agents using AI Foundry Agent Service \- Explore real\-world coordination and orchestration patterns \- Gain practical guidance for scaling and governing multi\-agent systems \- Leave with a reusable architecture blueprint for enterprise AI agents Speaker: Mitul Tailor, Snr. Data & AI Engineer Speaker Profile: am a Senior Data & AI Engineer at Long View Systems, specializing in Azure services, data engineering, and AI-driven solutions. With expertise in Azure Data Factory, Fabric, Copilot Studio, and data migration,
[Traduction en français plus bas] We’re back for September 2026 edition of Data Drinks Montreal ! Join us at Bar Bisou Bisou in Old Montreal for our regular monthly meetup. Come out to network, break up the winter and build connections in the Montreal data & AI community or dive in if you’re a curious mind or just breaking into the field. About DDM: Data Drinks Montreal is a monthly meetup where data pros, AI builders and curious minds swap real-world insights over a drink. What to Expect: 👋 Welcome & quick DDM intro 🍻 Open, casual networking 💬 Light prompts for anyone who wants conversation starters 📍 416 Rue Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC 🕒 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ✅ Free RSVP (limited spots) If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the group, feel free to reach out via Meetup message or connect with us on LinkedIn: Abdoul LinkedIn Group Page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- [Version française] On continue avec l'édition de Septembre 2026 de Data Drinks Montréal ! Rejoignez-nous à Bar Bisou Bisou dans le Vieux-Port Montréal pour notre meetup mensuel. Venez réseauter, briser un peu l’hiver et créer des liens dans la communauté data & IA montréalaise ou en apprendre plus si vous êtes un esprit curieux ou que vous débutez dans le domaine. Au programme : 👋 Accueil & courte introduction de DDM 🍻 Networking libre 💬 Quelques questions pour celles et ceux qui veulent des brise-glaces 📍 416 Rue Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC 🕒 18h00 – 20h30 ✅ Inscription gratuite (places limitées) À propos de DDM : Data Drinks Montréal est un meetup mensuel où pros de la data, bâtisseurs en IA et esprits curieux échangent des retours d’expérience autour d’un verre. Si vous avez des questions, suggestions ou remarques, n'hésitez pas à nous écrire via Meetup ou à nous contacter sur LinkedIn : Abdoul LinkedIn Group Page
ROBOHAX is a robotics hackathon kickoff event designed for builders, programmers, and fabricators to connect and start a 5-week engineering challenge. It targets university students, high school innovators, and recent graduates who want to build and ship functional competition robots. Attendees can engage with the robotics community, see a game reveal, and participate in hardware kit drops.
This weekly meetup gathers game developers every Thursday evening at an eSports bar in Montréal. It provides an opportunity for local professionals and enthusiasts in game development to connect and network in a casual environment. Attendees can discuss industry trends and share experiences in the game development community.
The YYC Life Sciences Spotlight focuses on advancing Alberta’s life sciences ecosystem through panels, showcases, and networking. It connects industry, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners to explore commercialization, scaling, partnerships, and capacity building. Attendees gain insights into growth opportunities and collaboration within the life sciences sector in Calgary.
Solana Summit Canada is a 2-day conference in Toronto that connects developers, founders, institutions, and ecosystem leaders in the Solana blockchain space. The first day focuses on technical talks and builder sessions for developers. The second day highlights startups, adoption, stablecoins, and institutional innovation on Solana in Canada.
Participants work on projects during a monthly mini-hackathon held at the Central Library in Calgary. The event includes coding sessions followed by a show-and-tell where attendees share their progress. It is suitable for developers or tech enthusiasts interested in hands-on coding and collaboration.
Data Engineers in Toronto September 2026 Semimonthly Meeting Topic: Streaming your database - Easier said than done? Abstract: Do you need to stream your database? So did I! Here’s what to expect. In my journey as a contractor for a major cybersecurity company, I implemented a Change Data Capture (CDC) system that aimed to seamlessly stream client databases into a centralized cloud solution for analytics and enhanced features. However, after deploying the code, I quickly realized that the reality was far more complex than anticipated. Despite using an off-the-shelf product, I encountered unexpected challenges related to scaling, data formats, integrations, and deployment—issues that took me by surprise and required significant adjustments. Over the course of 18 months, my team and I navigated these hurdles to create a robust system designed for scalability and resilience against failures. In this talk, I’ll share key lessons learned and practical tips for developers and architects embarking on similar projects. You'll gain insights into preparing for potential surprises and overcoming challenges in building a reliable CDC system. Speaker: Sigal Shaharabani, Technical Group Leader & Couchbase Ambassador Speaker Profile: Sigal Shaharabani is a Technical Leader and a Group Leader at Tikal and a Couchbase ambassador, with a great passion for backend and data systems. She started her technological career way back in 1996, working for the government, a variety of corporations, and small start-ups. Her favorite programming language is Kotlin, and will love any excuse to talk about it. In her spare time she enjoys swimming and Israeli folk dancing. The meeting is over Microsoft Teams, and the joining link is https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameetingNzZkYWIyOTAtODk1MC00MjVmLWJlNjUtNTRiODZmODA2Zjdh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22bd9727e8-f539-4c76-983c-6c30130c0bee%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229e8d5a64-e773-4ca2-90f6-9a266129171e%22%7d See you at the me
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[Traduction en français plus bas] We’re back for October 2026 edition of Data Drinks Montreal ! Join us at Bar Bisou Bisou in Old Montreal for our regular monthly meetup. Come out to network, break up the winter and build connections in the Montreal data & AI community or dive in if you’re a curious mind or just breaking into the field. About DDM: Data Drinks Montreal is a monthly meetup where data pros, AI builders and curious minds swap real-world insights over a drink. What to Expect: 👋 Welcome & quick DDM intro 🍻 Open, casual networking 💬 Light prompts for anyone who wants conversation starters 📍 416 Rue Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC 🕒 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ✅ Free RSVP (limited spots) If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the group, feel free to reach out via Meetup message or connect with us on LinkedIn: Abdoul LinkedIn Group Page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- [Version française] On continue avec l'édition de Octobre 2026 de Data Drinks Montréal ! Rejoignez-nous à Bar Bisou Bisou dans le Vieux-Port Montréal pour notre meetup mensuel. Venez réseauter, briser un peu l’hiver et créer des liens dans la communauté data & IA montréalaise ou en apprendre plus si vous êtes un esprit curieux ou que vous débutez dans le domaine. Au programme : 👋 Accueil & courte introduction de DDM 🍻 Networking libre 💬 Quelques questions pour celles et ceux qui veulent des brise-glaces 📍 416 Rue Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC 🕒 18h00 – 20h30 ✅ Inscription gratuite (places limitées) À propos de DDM : Data Drinks Montréal est un meetup mensuel où pros de la data, bâtisseurs en IA et esprits curieux échangent des retours d’expérience autour d’un verre. Si vous avez des questions, suggestions ou remarques, n'hésitez pas à nous écrire via Meetup ou à nous contacter sur LinkedIn : Abdoul LinkedIn Group Page
This event presents Your AI Business OS, an all-in-one system designed to help businesses capture, nurture, and close opportunities more efficiently. It is intended for professionals interested in AI tools that streamline business processes. Attendees will learn how to focus on their core work while leveraging technology to manage sales and operations.
**AI Can Generate Tests. But Can It Deliver Quality?** Join the **Software Quality Summit Vancouver 2026 on October 23, 2026,** and connect with software