About
Montreal, Canada, has become one of the world’s leading centers for artificial intelligence, driven by its strong academic and research institutions such as Mila – the Québec AI Institute, and renowned pioneers like Yoshua Bengio. The city’s AI ecosystem thrives thanks to major investments from both federal and provincial governments which link researchers, startups, and industry partners. Montreal’s universities, bilingual workforce, and lower operational costs have attracted numerous international companies and startups to establish AI labs there.
Beyond research and technology, Montreal emphasizes ethical and responsible AI, exemplified by the Montreal Declaration for Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence and organizations promoting transparency, fairness, and inclusivity. The city is also applying AI in diverse sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and environmental monitoring—translating academic breakthroughs into real-world solutions. Its collaborative environment makes Montreal not only a hub for innovation but also a global leader in shaping AI policy and ethics.***
***This program description has been generated with AI
World AI Summit
"The world’s leading AI summit for the Americas brings together the global AI ecosystem. World Summit AI is the only AI summit in the world that matters, and we showcase the world’s brightest AI brains on our stages with innovative, cutting-edge, topical content, tackling the most burning AI issues right now.
After the huge success of last year’s World Summit AI Canada, we were delighted to return for the seventh iteration of the Summit. With the likes of Mila and Accenture as our content partners, and huge name speakers such as Yoshua Bengio, Jöelle Pineau, Gary Marcus, Roman Yampolskiy and Joanna Lepore – we once again showed the world why we’re the leading summit championing AI development for a better future for all."
AI & Mixed Reality
BCA students will tour GeniusXR Located in Montreal, GXR LAB features a state-of-the-art Volumetric capture studio equipped with 82 Sony RX0II cameras and a high-tech lab.
This company captures still images for photogrammetry and 4K video for 3D animations, producing versatile content for images, videos, 3D models, AR, VR, and spatial content.
They currently currently have one of the fastest Photogrammetry Rendering pipelines, which also includes a local & cloud render farm.
Moment Factory
Through an exclusive collaboration with the world-reknowed Moment Factory, BCA students will tour the production studios, interact with artists and designers, and view one of Moment Factory's most iconic installations.
A Leader in Higher Education
Visit both McGill University and Concordia University. Attend special tours by faculty doing AI, robotics, computer science,and engineering research, interact with BCA Alumni, meet with admissions, and take a campus tour of these two world-class international universities.
Cultural Experiences
Soak up the European feel of this cosmopolitan Canadian city! Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, visit Mount Royal Park, explore food markets, and have some fun in the Old Port. You'll leave with a thorough feel of what it would be like to live in one of North America's most unique cities.
Logistics
Accommodations
We will be staying at a well-reviewed hotel in Old Montreal, where students will stay in rooms of three, each student having their own bed.
Meals
Breakfast will be at your leisure in our hotel each morning, lunch (not included) will be on the run, and dinners will be at some of Montreal's most exciting restaurants!
Transportation
We will be using a charter bus to travel from BCA to Montreal and back, but will be on foot or taking the Metro during our time in the city. There will be extensive walking, as that is the best way to see the city!
