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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

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

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!