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Les défis de l’IA générative pour l’enseignement du français en entreprise

Institut intelligence et données, Université Laval · Online · October 23, 2026

Explore technical and linguistic challenges in generative AI for workplace language learning, including Quebec accents and synthetic training data.

Time
12:00–13:00 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Language-learning, workforce and AI researchers/practitioners
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Mila virtual information session — Se préparer et postuler

Mila · Online · October 29, 2026

Learn about requesting research supervision at Mila and ask academic advisers about the application process.

Time
10:30–11:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Prospective research candidates
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Utiliser l'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir les pratiques professionnelles en santé

Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS), Conférences PEP · Online · November 17, 2026

French-language talk for health professionals on what AI is, writing effective prompts, and practical uses in care.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Francophone health professionals, managers and students
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SRI Seminar Series: Lydia T. Liu, “Expertise in age of human-AI collaboration”

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, University of Toronto · Online · November 18, 2026

Talk on forms of worker expertise that standard AI evaluations miss, drawing on studies of algorithm-assisted advising and AI data platforms.

Time
12:30–14:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Researchers, students and the public interested in AI and work
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Data Agency and Fair Value Exchange in a Digital Age

Institut intelligence et données (IID), Université Laval · Online · November 20, 2026

A webinar on alternatives to scraping data for AI training, where data producers keep ownership and set terms of use.

Time
12:00 (timezone not stated; host is in Québec City)
Cost
Free
Venue
Zoom
Audience
Researchers, practitioners and anyone interested in data for AI

Who hosts online AI events in Canada

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo, Mila, Destination Business (Community Futures), Institut intelligence et données, Université Laval, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, University of Toronto, Event listed by Digital Health Canada; hosting organization to confirm, APEGS, Memorial University Gardiner Centre, Digital Health Canada / ServiceNow, Invest Ottawa, Tecnet and Field Effect, Start Now Incubator, Wellington Rural Action Centre (RDÉE Île-du-Prince-Édouard) with the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI, Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS), Conférences PEP and Institut intelligence et données (IID), Université Laval. Recent sessions have run at Zoom.

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SRI Seminar Series: Huili Chen, “Understanding in intelligent machines”

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, University of Toronto · Online · October 21, 2026

Talk on what AI systems can be said to understand, and how that shapes AI evaluation, safety practice and responsible deployment.

Time
12:30–14:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Researchers, students and the public interested in AI and society
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AI-Powered Productivity Tools

Destination Business (Community Futures) · Online · October 21, 2026

A one-hour online workshop to identify productivity pain points and find AI tools that address them.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Regina)
Cost
Free
Audience
Businesses in Saskatchewan and Manitoba Community Futures regions
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Mila virtual information session — Se préparer et postuler

Mila · Online · October 19, 2026

Learn about requesting research supervision at Mila and ask academic advisers about the application process.

Time
12:00–12:30 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Prospective research candidates
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Optimize the Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications

Wellington Rural Action Centre (RDÉE Île-du-Prince-Édouard) with the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI · Online · October 19, 2026

Intermediate webinar for people already using ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude who want better, responsible everyday use.

Time
09:00, 60 minutes, as listed; timezone not stated (organizer in PEI)
Cost
Free
Audience
Staff of community organizations and businesses with some AI experience
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Webinar: Your Team Is Already Using AI. Here's How to Keep It Safe, Not Slower.

Tecnet and Field Effect · Online · October 15, 2026

A webinar on how organizations can govern staff use of AI tools and protect sensitive data without slowing people down.

Time
11:00–12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
IT managers and directors, operations leaders and technology decision-makers
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AI for Export: How to Use AI and Digital Tools to Reach Global Clients

Start Now Incubator · Online · October 15, 2026

Three-hour virtual workshop for women entrepreneurs on using AI and digital tools to reach export clients.

Time
13:00–16:00 (America/Halifax)
Cost
Free
Audience
Women entrepreneurs across Canada
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AI Governance for Decision-Makers: Balancing Innovation and Risk

Invest Ottawa · Online · September 28, 2026

One-hour session for executives on AI tool policies, client confidentiality, IP protection and legal requirements when adopting AI.

Time
10:00–11:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free
Audience
C-suite executives, partners and senior decision-makers in service industries
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Le Québec à l’heure de l’IA : une banque de données publique pour renforcer la souveraineté culturelle et numérique

Institut intelligence et données, Université Laval · Online · September 25, 2026

Explore how a public data collection could support French-language content and strengthen cultural and digital sovereignty in the era of generative AI.

Time
12:00–13:00 as listed; timezone requires confirmation
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
People interested in data, culture and AI research
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Introduction to AI

Destination Business (Community Futures) · Online · September 24, 2026

A one-hour online introduction to what AI is, how it works, and how to use it responsibly in business.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Regina)
Cost
Free
Audience
Businesses in Saskatchewan and Manitoba Community Futures regions
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From Pilot to Practice: Governing AI in Canadian Health Care

Digital Health Canada / ServiceNow · Online — Canadian event · September 22, 2026

Explore governance for AI adoption in Canadian health care, including visibility, risk, compliance, and secure use of agents.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free
Audience
Digital-health and health-system professionals
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Generative AI for Workplace Productivity

Memorial University Gardiner Centre · Online — Newfoundland and Labrador host · September 18, 2026

Practise AI-assisted communication, planning, organization, and content creation while considering ethics, privacy, and AI limitations.

Time
09:00–16:30 (America/St_Johns)
Cost
CAD 600 + HST
Audience
Professionals, community leaders, administrators and entrepreneurs; no AI experience required
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Beyond Prompt Engineering: How AI Really Gets Work Done — An APEGS Webinar

APEGS · Online · September 16, 2026

Explore structured Copilot-in-Excel workflows, reusable tasks, validation, and controls for more dependable AI-assisted work.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Regina)
Cost
Free
Audience
Engineers, geoscientists and technical professionals; no previous AI experience required
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AI Engineering 101: The Skills Behind Intelligent Systems Development

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo · Online · September 11, 2026

Explore AI tools in software-development workflows, including testing, deployment, and web or cloud applications.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free
Audience
Software-development learners and professionals
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Mila virtual information session — Explorer et échanger

Mila · Online · September 11, 2026

Meet academic advisers and student researchers to learn about research opportunities, supervision, and Mila’s collaborative environment.

Time
12:00–13:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Not published; check registration
Audience
Prospective graduate, postdoctoral and research-intern candidates
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Building Together: A Responsible Future for AI in Mental Health Care

Event listed by Digital Health Canada; hosting organization to confirm · Online — Canadian event · September 10, 2026

Discuss responsible AI in mental health care, including implementation, patient trust, accountability, and the perspectives of people involved in care.

Time
13:30–16:00 (America/Toronto)
Cost
Free
Audience
Clinicians, researchers, patient partners, policymakers and system leaders
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Intro to Machine Learning: How AI is Accelerating Data Science

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo · Online · September 10, 2026

Gain an introduction to machine-learning concepts and how modern AI approaches are changing data-science work.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free
Audience
People exploring machine learning and data science
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Putting Agentic AI to Work

WatSPEED, University of Waterloo · Online · September 9, 2026

Explore how AI agents work, practical workflows, and deployment considerations including privacy, permissions, evaluation, and change management.

Time
Exact hours not confirmed; check the organizer’s program
Cost
Free
Audience
Technical leaders, developers and professionals exploring agents

Researched and checked on September 22, 2026. This is a curated snapshot, not a guarantee of every AI event in Online. Dates, prices, and availability change — always confirm with the organizer before you travel or pay. Running an AI event in Online? Tell us.

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