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Startup Events in Montreal

Every upcoming startup, investor and founder event we track in Montreal, in date order.

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Tue 15 Sept

3 events
09:00

CANSSI Quebec Postdoc Day 2026

J.W. McConnell Pavillion, Montreal, Canada
In person
  • Postdoc Day 2026 showcases research presentations by postdoctoral fellows in statistical sciences from Quebec universities.
  • The event allows the statistical sciences community to connect with emerging researchers and learn about current statistics-focused investigations.
  • It is designed for postdocs and other researchers interested in statistical sciences and academic collaboration.
Talks & PanelsFree to AttendStudents & Researchers
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14:30

VENTURE DAY 2026 | NEXT AI MONTRÉAL

HEC Montréal - Édifice Hélène-Desmarais, Montréal, Canada
In person

Capable. Bold. Now. The annual showcase of Canada’s most promising AI startups. This year, Venture Day celebrates entrepreneurs who turn ambitious ideas into concrete solutions, have the courage to take their place, and are building the AI companies of tomorrow. Come discover the projects, ambitions, and stories behind the startups of the 2026 cohort. Explore the 2026 Cohort Brochure to learn more about each venture. 🗓️ Event Schedule ▪ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Welcome & Refreshments ▪ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Showcase – Startup Pitches AIVSIA · Maximilian Leger Sylvia Santé · Yannick Gouez & Aurelia Nguyen Gouez Bucky AI · Mason McIntosh Aloe · Arun Bahl Vigilant AI · John Craig Project Logistics Engineering Solutions · Kevin Kwateng OnGuard AI · Richard Gotlieb Sciwire · Hannah Fronenberg ▪ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Cocktail ⚠️ Seats in the main auditorium are limited. A room with live streaming will be available to ensure everyone can enjoy the event. The event is bilingual with simultaneous translation. We warmly thank our founding partners: the Government of Quebec, BMO, Power Corporation of Canada, and Scale AI, for their essential support. Le rendez-vous incontournable de l’année pour découvrir les startups IA les plus prometteuses du Canada. Cette année, le Venture Day met à l’honneur des entrepreneurs qui transforment des idées ambitieuses en solutions concrètes, qui osent prendre leur place et qui bâtissent les entreprises IA de demain. Découvrez les projets, les ambitions et les histoires derrière les startups de la cohorte NEXT AI 2026. Consultez la brochure de la cohorte pour en savoir plus sur chacune des entreprises. 🗓️ Programme ▪ 14h30 – 15h30 : Accueil & Pause gourmande ▪ 15h30 – 17h00 : Showcase – Startup Pitches AIVSIA · Maximilian Leger Sylvia Santé · Yannick Gouez & Aurelia Nguyen Gouez Bucky AI · Mason McIntosh Aloe · Arun Bahl Vigilant AI · John Craig Project Logistics Engineering Solutions · Kevin Kwateng OnGuard AI · Richard Gotlieb Sciwire · Ha

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18:00

DATA DRINKS MONTHLY [MONTREAL]

Bar Bisou Bisou, Montreal, Canada · Data Drinks Montreal
In person
  • Data Drinks Montreal is a monthly meetup where data professionals, AI developers, and interested newcomers meet in person to network and share experiences over drinks.
  • The event fosters connections within Montreal's data and AI community and provides conversation starters for attendees.
  • It is suited for those working in or curious about data and artificial intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningNetworkingFree to Attend
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Wed 16 SeptToday

1 event
18:00

The Great Firewall of Canada

Le Bon Vieux Temps, Montreal, Canada · Bitcoin Montreal
In person

The Great Firewall of Canada — Fireside Panel Four bills. One system of control. A wave of new federal legislation is quietly reshaping what Canadians can say, do, and spend online — and most people haven't connected the dots. Join Bitcoin Montréal for a fireside chat unpacking how these bills work together as one machine: Bill C-9 — criminalizing speech, and even emotion, online Bill C-22 — mass metadata surveillance, with "metadata" left conveniently undefined Bill C-34 — a digital ID built through social-media bans and vague age-verification rules, plus a new Digital Safety Commission to regulate the Canadian internet Bill C-8 — the power to cut anyone deemed a "threat" off the network entirely We'll dig into what's actually written in these bills, what's been left undefined, and why that matters for your privacy and free expression. The panel: Nico Lagan — sales engineer turned broadcaster, host of the Political Orphans Toufic Adlouni — lawyer focused on emerging tech and digital assets Moderated by Margie Ramos — host of the Original & Unconventional podcast When: Wednesday, September 16 · 6:00–9:00 PM Where: Le Bon Vieux Temps, 2051B St-Denis, Montréal, QC Format: Panel · Cocktails · Networking Sponsored by Bull Bitcoin and Éclair BTC. ———————————————————————— Le Grand Pare-feu du Canada — Panel discussion au coin du feu Quatre projets de loi. Un seul système de contrôle. Une vague de nouvelles lois fédérales est en train de redéfinir discrètement ce que les Canadiens peuvent dire, faire et dépenser en ligne — et la plupart des gens n'ont pas encore fait le lien. Joignez-vous à Bitcoin Montréal pour une discussion au coin du feu qui décortique comment ces projets de loi s'imbriquent pour former une seule et même machine : Projet de loi C-9 — criminaliser les propos, et même les émotions, en ligne Projet de loi C-22 — la surveillance de masse des métadonnées, le terme « métadonnées » restant commodément non défini Projet de loi C-34 — une ide

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Thu 17 Sept

2 events
17:30

Watercolor | Surface Studio Makers' Meetup

Studio ESENCIA- Café créatif, Montréal, Canada
In person

Our September Makers’ Club craft has been chosen! Join us for an evening of watercolour, creative conversation, and making together. This is a community-led meetup, not a workshop. Whether you’re completely new to watercolour, already have a practice going, or simply want to experiment with the medium, everyone is welcome. Please bring your own watercolour materials and supplies to the meetup. We’ll spend the evening painting, sharing ideas, and seeing what everyone is working on. To keep the meetup cozy and allow everyone to have space to create, this meetup is limited to 12 people only. What to expect A relaxed evening of watercolour and creative conversation A drink and a snack included Name cards to help everyone connect A few little surprises Optional Watercolour Kits We’ll also have a few optional mini watercolour kits starting from $5, including portable watercolour palettes, watercolour cards, and other small projects you can take home. Interested in a kit? Reach out to us for details on the available options. About Makers’ Club Think of Makers’ Club as a book club, but for crafts. Each month, the community picks a craft to explore together. Over a few weeks, we share inspiration, techniques, works-in-progress and finished pieces, then come together to make and chat. It’s a community project for craft nerds, curious makers, and anyone who enjoys discovering something new. Connect with the community - https://linktr.ee/_SurfaceStudio_ Can’t wait to paint together!

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Fri 18 Sept

1 event
13:00

Google Codelab: Enhancing E-Commerce Checkout with Browser AI Capabilities

Ax.c, Montréal, Canada
In person

Welcome! Join this 90-minute workshop to explore how you can leverage new AI browser capabilities to improve the checkout experience for your users! You'll start by learning how to implement a fast, local, and private recommendation engine using the Prompt API. Then, we'll expose the recommendations, and your checkout flow, to user agents using WebMCP. Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Time (select the appropriate ticket for the time slot you are registering for): 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT OR 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Audience: Web developers Level: Intermediate What to expect: Light refreshments / snacks and a hands-on workshop. Requirements You must bring your own charged laptop and power cable. The activities are intended for laptops and cannot be completed on a tablet or phone. A working Node.js development environment with Node 24+ Chrome 150 or greater (Optional) A coding agent with Modern Web Guidance and DevTools for agents installed Workshop Times We are offering two time slots for this workshop: Slot 1: 1:00 - 3:00 PM EDT Slot 2: 3:00 - 5:00 PM EDT When completing your registration for the workshop, please select the ticket for the time slot that you are registering for. You cannot register for both time slots. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: When you register, you will automatically receive a calendar invite from Luma that will show 1:00 - 5:00 PM, but please only attend the specific time slot you registered for. We will also send you a separate calendar invite for the specific time slot you registered for. Workshop Agenda Part 1: Prompt API: Private On-Device RecommendationsIntroduction (10 mins)Coding Session (30 mins) Intermission (5 mins) Part 2: WebMCP: Exposing Recommendations & CheckoutIntroduction (10 mins)Coding Session (30 mins) Wrap-Up and Q&A (5 mins) Let's get started! 🚀

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Sat 19 Sept

1 event

Mon 21 Sept

1 event

Tue 22 Sept

1 event

Wed 23 Sept

2 events

Thu 24 Sept

1 event

Fri 25 Sept

1 event

Sat 26 Sept

1 event

Mon 28 Sept

2 events

Tue 29 Sept

2 events
08:30

Unbreakable.Forteresse Numérique

1 Pl. Ville-Marie floor 29, Montréal, Canada
In person

Unbreakable.Forteresse Numérique present é par IBM Les cadres de sécurité actuels ne sont pas conçus pour gérer nativement les interactions machine-à-machine propulsées par l'IA agentique. Cet écart entre l'état nécessaire du modèle de menace et l'état réel de la plupart des infrastructures constitue le point focal de cet événement. UNBREAKABLE. Forteresse Numérique réunit les praticiens et décideurs réseau, infrastructure et sécurité du Québec pour une journée complète de démonstrations techniques, scénarios réels et échanges entre pairs. Trois volets intégrés : gestion de l'identité et des accès, résilience réseau, et automatisation de l'infrastructure — liés par des scénarios NOC multi-industries couvrant les services financiers, les utilities, les télécommunications et le secteur public. Que vous soyez mains sur le clavier ou que vous signiez les décisions d'architecture, cette journée est conçue pour les gens qui avancent la résilience numérique au Québec. 29 septembre 2026 — 1 Place Ville-Marie, Montréal. This event will be held in both English and French

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Wed 30 Sept

1 event

Thu 01 Oct

1 event

Sat 03 Oct

2 events

Tue 06 Oct

1 event

Thu 08 Oct

1 event

Fri 09 Oct

1 event

Tue 13 Oct

1 event

Thu 15 Oct

1 event

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1 event

Tue 20 Oct

1 event

Fri 23 Oct

1 event

Sat 24 Oct

2 events

Wed 28 Oct

1 event

Thu 29 Oct

1 event

Mon 02 Nov

1 event

Fri 06 Nov

1 event

Tue 10 Nov

1 event

Fri 13 Nov

1 event

Tue 17 Nov

1 event

Wed 25 Nov

2 events

Thu 03 Dec

2 events

Wed 09 Dec

1 event

Tue 15 Dec

1 event

Sun 20 Dec

1 event
09:00

11th Global Conference on Neurosignal and AI 2026

McGill New Residence Hall, Montréal, Canada
runs 20–21 December 2026
In person

Welcome to the 2026 Global Conference on Neurosignal and AI ! Join us at the McGill New Residence Hall for an exciting event bringing together experts in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Explore the latest advancements in neurosignal processing and AI technologies through interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Don't miss this chance to connect with leading researchers and industry professionals in the field. Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience and AI ! INVITATION LETTER is provided upon registration for the event Contact: events@globaltechzone.com Theme: “Decoding the Brain: Innovations in Neurosignal Processing and Artificial Intelligence for the Future of Human-Machine Symbiosis” This year's theme explores the growing synergy between neuroscience and AI, with an emphasis on next-generation brain-computer interfaces, real-time decoding of cognitive signals, neuro-AI models for diagnostics, and the ethical implications of human-AI integration. 👥 Who Should Attend? Neuroscientists & Neurologists AI & Machine Learning Researchers Biomedical Engineers Cognitive Psychologists Data Scientists in Health Tech Neurotechnology Startups Neurorehabilitation Experts Robotics & BCI Developers Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers Medical Practitioners & Mental Health Professionals 🌟 Why Attend? Discover the latest breakthroughs in real-time EEG/MEG/fMRI signal decoding with AI. Explore how AI is transforming diagnostics for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Network with global leaders in neural signal processing and machine intelligence . Witness cutting-edge demos in BCIs, neuroprosthetics, and neurofeedback systems . Participate in workshops on applying deep learning to neurodata. Engage in policy and ethics panels on data privacy and neuro-rights in the age of AI. Get feedback and visibility for your innovative research or startup. 🎓 Benefits of Attending International Recognition Certificate of Pa

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Mon 21 Dec

1 event

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3 events

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1 event

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1 event

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