# Event Details - **Event Name**: Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get the inside scoop on the latest AI funding hacks and tools shaping the future in 2026.About this EventOverviewGet the inside scoop on the latest AI funding hacks and tools shaping the future in 2026.AI tooling is moving faster than budgets can keep up. This session shows you two things: the funding and support available to help your company adopt and commercialize AI, and a clear-eyed look at the open-source tools putting professional-grade capability within reach without per-seat subscriptions.Part 1 — Funding & Business Support (30 min)What the program is, who it serves, and how it helps IDM and digital-industry companies adopt and commercialize AI. We'll cover what support is available, what participation looks like, and how to engage, so you leave knowing your next concrete step.Part 2 — The State of AI in 2026 for IDM (60 min)A practical deep dive, split into the two areas that matter to a working studio:Back office & productivity — A new class of desktop AI "co-worker" assistants that take on real production admin alongside your team (script breakdowns, scheduling, brainstorming, email triage), plus the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md) that lets you write a workflow once and run it across tools, with no vendor lock-in.Production — A tour of the open-source projects now reaching production quality across asset and world generation, video, character animation, and studio tooling. The specific tools, and a look at what they can do, will be revealed at the session.What you'll walk away withA clear picture of the funding and support available to act on AI now.The open Agent Skills standard means your workflows stay portable across tools.Open-source options that deliver real capability without per-seat costs.Agenda5:30 PM – Doors Open6:00 PM – Event Begins8:00 PM – Event Concludes https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/002d3130-75b8-11f1-b452-0f2e0e513fce-rimg-w1200-h120-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winnipeg/funding-for-ai-adoption-and-the-tools-defining-2026/100001991221810036 - **Event Categories**: it, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: StudioLab xR - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Winnipeg - **state**: MB - **country**: Canada - **location**: StudioLab xR - **lat**: 49.8957545 - **long**: -97.13925449999999 - **full address**: StudioLab xR, 201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/36288c46777189e47fe45fdf1a62a88c295816b8e5b0c2b6f9e0c2f1fb0d39b5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc121061-gmir.jpg?v=1781074896 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026 being held? - **A:** Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026 takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at StudioLab xR, 201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026? - **A:** Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026 is organized by New Media Manitoba. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Funding for AI Adoption and the Tools Defining 2026 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 Winnipeg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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