2026 Atlantic AI Summit

Accelerating AI Adoption in Atlantic Canada

Join us June 3-5 in Fredericton!

The Atlantic AI Summit brings together leaders from industry, government and academia, alongside participation from ecosystems like Toronto, MIT and California. It provides a vital regional platform for applied AI collaboration, idea exchange, knowledge sharing and industry readiness.

This year’s theme is focused on practical AI adoption – how organizations are implementing AI today, and what that means for productivity, competitiveness, and growth.

An industry-academic connector kicks off the summit on the first day, followed by keynotes, panels and sessions over the next 2 days built around real-world use cases. More than 25 speakers!

If you’re government, industry, a researcher, innovator, early career professional or student, participate in the summit to:

  • Make new connections and create new collaborations
  • Be better prepared to adopt applied AI in your organization through exposure to real-world use cases, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions
  • Connect with employers, innovators and applied research opportunities
  • Increase visibility for Atlantic Canada’s AI capabilities, talent, and success stories at the regional, national and international level
  • Fuel momentum toward pilot projects, applied research, and commercialization efforts rooted in regional priorities and needs.

Registration closes May 20th.

Details and Registration

2026 Digital Research Summer School

June 1st to 19th online

ACENET is again joining forces with partners across the country to deliver a national summer school. A selection of over 40 free courses are available covering a wide range of topics, including,

  • AI
  • machine learning
  • Bioinformatics
  • GPU programming
  • advanced research computing basics
  • high-performance computing tools
  • programming languages
  • Neuroanalytics
  • Visualization
  • research data management
  • and more…

With presentations and workshops available at introductory to advanced levels, and sessions ranging from a couple of hours to a couple of days, there will be something for everyone.

Course information and registration

Register quickly, as some courses we expect to be in high demand have limited seats!