# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Connecting Visionary Founders, Investors, & Communities to build the future together and share the benefits inclusively.About this EventOur Confirmed Distinguished Guests:As per city/ Mayor office request.🙏 "Please note that, due to the municipal election-related blackout period and the restrictions on Members of Council participating in high-profile events during this period, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is no longer able to attend the event."Confirmed SpeakersVictoria Lennox — CEO, Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC); Founder, Startup CanadaAlem Legesse — Chair Symposium, Co-Founder & CEO, EmpowerBIC, Be Inclusive World, TrendifyLiveAllan Wille — Co-founder & CEO of Klipfolio, Canadian tech entrepreneur, designer, and angel investorBrij Bali — Author, Bridging Generations: The Power of Intergenerational Synergies; Adjunct Professor, International Business University and Algonquin College, Ottawa; President & CEO, International Talent Hub Inc., OttawaInvest Ottawa — Executive-Level RepresentativeBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC) — RepresentativeInnovation for Defense Excellence and Security (IDEaS for DND) — RepresentativeModerator & HostAdrian HarewoodAssociate Professor, Carleton UniversityFormer CBC Ottawa Anchor & HostSymposium Program3:00 – 3:30 PMRegistration & Networking3:30 – 3:45 PMWelcome: AI Beyond Dialogue3:45 – 4:00 PMKeynote AddressWhat Should Canada Invest In to Drive Innovation and Shared Prosperity?4:00 – 4:45 PMPanel One: Invest in Startups. Build Shared Prosperity.4:45 – 5:30 PMRefreshments & Coffee Break5:30 – 6:30 PMPanel Two: Upskill, Thrive Together6:30 – 6:45 PMCoffee Break6:45 – 7:30 PMClosing Reflections & Call to Action7:30 – 8:00 PMNetworkingProgram times and speakers may be adjusted as the event program is finalized.A New Approach to Community Wealth BuildingAs part of the symposium, EmpowerBIC will share more about its vision for expanding access to startup funding, including plans for an upcoming crowdfunding platform focused on Community Wealth Building.The initiative has already garnered strong interest and support from notable investors and serial entrepreneurs and is subject to final readiness and launch plans.About This EventAI has the potential to create extraordinary economic and social opportunities—but ensuring those opportunities are broadly shared will require intentional action.Back by popular demand, The Age of AI returns for its third annual symposium, bringing together policymakers, innovators, investors, academics, entrepreneurs, community organizations, and industry leaders for an important conversation:How can Canada prepare its people, invest strategically, support innovation, and ensure that the benefits of AI contribute to shared prosperity?Under the leadership of Be Inclusive World, and in collaboration with partners including Invest Ottawa, EmpowerBIC, and TrendifyLive, The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment will explore the intersection of technology, investment, skills, and inclusive economic growth.The symposium is grounded in three core pillars:InclusivityEnsuring that individuals, entrepreneurs, communities, and underrepresented groups have meaningful access to the opportunities created by AI.InnovationSupporting entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and businesses that are developing the technologies and solutions that will shape Canada's future.CollaborationBringing together government, business, academia, investors, entrepreneurs, and communities to turn ideas into action.Be part of the conversation. Help shape the future.Who Should Attend?This event is designed for:Entrepreneurs and startup foundersInvestors and venture capital professionalsResearchers, faculty, and studentsTechnology, industry, and healthcare leadersGovernment and municipal leadersCommunity organizationsInnovation and ecosystem partnersProfessionals interested in the future of AI, work, and economic opportunityJoin the ConversationTogether, we'll explore some of the most important questions facing Canada's AI future:1. Building an AI Ecosystem for EveryoneHow can Canada build an AI ecosystem where the best ideas can thrive, startups can attract investment, and more people can participate in the opportunities created by AI?2. Preparing Canada's Workforce for ChangeWith automation and AI expected to significantly reshape the workforce over the coming years, what practical actions can governments, cities, businesses, educators, and citizens take to ensure workers and young people have access to the skills, financing, networks, and opportunities they need to adapt, innovate, and prosper?3. Turning "AI for All" Into Real ImpactHow can Canada turn the vision of "AI for all" into meaningful impact by strengthening communities, fostering innovation, expanding economic opportunity, and building inclusive pathways to prosperity?Connect With UsStay connected for speaker announcements, program updates, and event news.LinkedIn:Join UsThe future of AI is being shaped today.Come connect with the people building it, investing in it, researching it, and asking how its benefits can be shared more broadly.Join the dialogue. Build connections. Shape what comes next.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a80ccf60-a6d6-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w555-h740-dc086868-gmir.jpg L’ère de l’IA : l’innovation au service de l’investissementRéunir les fondateurs visionnaires, les investisseurs et les communautés pour bâtir ensemble l’avenir"Veuillez noter qu’en raison de la période d’interdiction liée aux élections municipales et des restrictions qui s’appliquent aux membres du Conseil municipal concernant leur participation à des événements de grande visibilité pendant cette période, le maire Mark Sutcliffe ne sera malheureusement plus en mesure d’assister à l’événement."Conférenciers et conférencières confirmésVictoria Lennox — Cheffe de la direction, Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC); fondatrice, Startup CanadaAlem Legesse — Président du symposium; cofondateur et chef de la direction, EmpowerBIC, Be Inclusive World et TrendifyLiveAllan Wille — Cofondateur et chef de la direction, Klipfolio; entrepreneur technologique canadien, designer et investisseur providentielBrij Bali — Auteur de Bridging Generations: The Power of Intergenerational Synergies; président et chef de la direction, International Talent Hub Inc.Invest Ottawa — Représentant(e) de la haute directionBanque de développement du Canada (BDC) — Représentant(e)Innovation pour la défense, l’excellence et la sécurité (IDEaS), MDN — Représentant(e)Animateur et hôte : Adrian HarewoodProfesseur agrégé, Université Carleton | Ancien présentateur et animateur à CBC OttawaD’autres conférenciers, invités de marque et représentants de la communauté et de l’industrie seront annoncés au fur et à mesure de la confirmation des participations.L’ère de l’IA : l’innovation au service de l’investissementL’intelligence artificielle transforme notre façon de vivre, de travailler et de créer des entreprises. Mais pour réaliser pleinement son potentiel, il faudra plus que de l’innovation technologique : il faudra de l’investissement, le développement de nouvelles compétences, des communautés fortes et des parcours inclusifs vers les possibilités économiques.Nous vous invitons à L’ère de l’IA : l’innovation au service de l’investissement, le troisième symposium annuel qui réunira des entrepreneurs, des investisseurs, des décideurs publics, des universitaires, des leaders de l’industrie et des organismes communautaires afin d’explorer comment le Canada peut se préparer à une économie propulsée par l’IA — tout en veillant à ce que ses retombées soient largement partagées.Au programmeDes échanges inspirants sur l’IA, l’innovation, l’investissement, la transformation du monde du travail et la prospérité partagéeDes occasions de réseautage avec des fondateurs, des investisseurs, des décideurs, des chercheurs, des leaders de l’industrie et des acteurs communautairesDes discussions axées sur l’action pour transformer les idées en possibilités concrètes pour les personnes et les communautésUn regard sur la création de richesse communautaire et sur de nouvelles approches pour élargir l’accès au financement des jeunes entreprisesTemps forts du symposium15 h — Accueil, inscription et réseautage15 h 30 — Mot de bienvenue : L’IA au-delà du dialogue15 h 45 — Allocution principale : Dans quoi le Canada devrait-il investir pour stimuler l’innovation et la prospérité partagée?16 h — Panel : Investir dans les jeunes entreprises. Bâtir une prospérité partagée.16 h 45 — Pause-café et rafraîchissements17 h 30 — Panel : Développer les compétences, prospérer ensemble18 h 45 — Réflexions de clôture et appel à l’action19 h 30 — RéseautageTrois piliers. Un avenir commun.Inclusion — Élargir l’accès aux possibilités créées par l’IA pour les personnes, les entrepreneurs et les communautés.Innovation — Soutenir les entrepreneurs, les jeunes entreprises, les chercheurs et les organisations qui façonnent l’avenir du Canada.Collaboration — Réunir les gouvernements, les entreprises, le milieu universitaire, les investisseurs, les entrepreneurs et les communautés afin de passer des idées à l’action.Participez à la conversationComment le Canada peut-il bâtir un écosystème de l’IA où davantage de personnes peuvent participer et prospérer?Comment pouvons-nous préparer les travailleurs et les jeunes à un monde du travail en pleine transformation?Et comment pouvons-nous transformer la vision d’une « IA pour tous » en retombées concrètes pour nos économies et nos communautés?L’avenir de l’IA se façonne aujourd’hui.Venez rencontrer les personnes qui développent les technologies de demain, y investissent, les étudient et travaillent à faire en sorte que leurs retombées contribuent à une prospérité partagée.Participez au dialogue. Créez des liens. Contribuez à façonner la suite.Restez à l’affût des annonces concernant les conférenciers, de la programmation et des nouvelles du symposium.LinkedIn:   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a81bea90-a6d6-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w493-h740-dc084848-gmir.jpg
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-09-18T18:45:00Z
  - Duration: 5 hours
  - Location: Invest Ottawa
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Invest Ottawa
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- **full address**: Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment being held?
  - **A:** The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment?
  - **A:** The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment is organized by Be Inclusive World.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Age of AI: Innovation Meets Investment sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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