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SUMMARY:Polyglot Unconference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM\, followed by an after party at 6:00 PM\nLocation: UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\nAfter Party: False Creek Yacht Club\, 1661 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\nCost: Paid tickets via Eventbrite\nOrganizer: Polyglot Software Association\n\nVancouver’s longest-running community-led software conference is back for another day of spontaneous sharing\, learning\, and networking. Polyglot is an “unconference\,” also known as open space: there are no pre-set speakers or talks. Instead\, attendees pitch topics on the day\, vote on them\, and then lead the discussions\, panels\, and coding dojos themselves. \nThe event brings together around 300 developers\, data scientists\, machine learning engineers\, product managers\, UI/UX designers\, and founders for 40 sessions across five time slots and eight rooms. As the name suggests\, any language\, tech stack\, or combination is fair game. \nSchedule \n\n8:00 AM: Registration\n8:45 AM: Opening and Introduction\n9:15 AM: Session Pitching and Voting\n10:00 AM: Scheduling and Demonstration\n10:15 AM: Sessions\, Slot 1\n11:15 AM: Sessions\, Slot 2\n12:15 PM: Lunch\n1:30 PM: Sessions\, Slot 3\n2:30 PM: Sessions\, Slot 4\n3:30 PM: Sessions\, Slot 5\n4:30 PM: Closing Remarks\n6:00 PM: After Party at False Creek Yacht Club\n\nBuy tickets: Eventbrite\nEvent website: polyglotsoftware.com\nSponsorship info: Invitation to sponsor\nCommunity: Polyglot Meetup Group · @polyglotconf on X · Facebook
URL:https://techbeat.ca/event/polyglot-unconference-2026/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 3B7\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 3B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Tech Festival Canada
DESCRIPTION:Event:The Tech Festival Canada\nDate: October 26–27\, 2026\nLocation: The Westin Harbour Castle\, Toronto\n\nThe Tech Festival Canada 2026 brings together founders\, investors\, business leaders\, and policymakers for two days of discussions\, exhibitions\, and networking under the theme “Meet\, Build\, Scale.” \nOrganized by AtlasLink Markets\, the festival explores AI\, quantum computing\, cybersecurity\, robotics\, and CleanTech\, with a focus on practical applications and business opportunities. \nThe program spans five technology pillars: artificial intelligence\, quantum computing\, cybersecurity\, robotics and automation\, and sustainability and CleanTech. Sessions will explore how these technologies are being applied across healthcare and life sciences; banking\, financial services and insurance; supply chain\, manufacturing and infrastructure; defence and public safety; and energy and utilities. \nThe festival is designed to encourage conversations around technology adoption\, procurement\, business growth\, and partnerships. Attendees can participate in conference sessions\, explore the exhibition\, and connect with professionals from across Canada’s innovation ecosystem. \nListed speakers include Evan Solomon\, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation; Vic Fedeli\, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development\, Job Creation and Trade; Dr. Christian Weedbrook\, founder and CEO of Xanadu; and Christy Clark\, former premier of British Columbia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nThe Tech Festival Canada 2026\n\n\nTheme\nMeet\, Build\, Scale\n\n\nDates\nMonday\, October 26–Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\n\n\nVenue\nThe Westin Harbour Castle\n\n\nAddress\n1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, ON M5J 1A6\n\n\nFormat\nIn person\n\n\nOrganizer\nAtlasLink Markets\n\n\nAdmission\nPaid registration; all passes cover both days\n\n\nWebsite and registration\nwww.thetechfestival.com\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://techbeat.ca/event/the-tech-festival-canada/
LOCATION:Westin Harbour Castle\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, M5J 1A6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Italy-Canada Business Forum 2026: Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\nLocation: The Globe and Mail Centre\, 351 King Street East\, Toronto\, ON\nCost: Free (Registration required\, limited capacity)\nOrganizer: Italian Trade Agency (ITA)\, Canada\n\nThe Italian Trade Agency is bringing the Italy-Canada Business Forum to Toronto this fall\, connecting Canadian businesses with Italian companies looking to expand into the Canadian market. Organized with the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa and led by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation\, the event is supported by Canadian partners including Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe Forum focuses on three sectors:\n\nAdvanced manufacturing and technology\, including automotive\, machinery\, robotics\, industrial automation\, AI\, and ICT\nEnergy\, critical minerals\, and infrastructure\nDefense\, aerospace\, and cybersecurity\n\nAgenda\n\n8:30 – 10:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast\n10:00 – 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Plenary Session — Building a Strategic Italy–Canada Partnership in an Uncertain World. Senior Italian and Canadian representatives assess the state of bilateral relations and discuss ways to deepen economic and strategic cooperation amid a shifting global landscape.\n12:00 – 1:30 PM: Networking Lunch\n1:30 – 3:30 PM: Simultaneous Thematic Workshops — Advanced Industry (automotive\, machinery\, robotics\, industrial automation\, AI\, and ICT); Energy\, Mining and Infrastructure; Defence\, Aerospace and Cybersecurity\n3:30 – 6:00 PM: B2B Meetings\n7:00 – 9:00 PM: Evening Reception at Liberty Grand\n\nA highlight of the day is a dedicated B2B session featuring 56 Italian companies seeking to open Canadian branches\, build distribution channels\, or form strategic partnerships with Canadian firms. \nRegistered attendees get access to the Forum’s Attendee Hub (web and mobile)\, where they can browse participating company profiles\, message representatives ahead of the event\, schedule one-on-one B2B meetings\, and follow the agenda and live updates on event day. \nParticipation is complimentary\, but space is limited and priority goes to qualified Canadian companies and organizations. \nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor information about the event:  info@forumitaliacanada.com
URL:https://techbeat.ca/event/italy-canada-business-forum-2026-toronto/
LOCATION:The Globe and Mail Centre\, 351 King Street East\, Toronto\, ON\, 351 King Street East\, Toronto\,\, Ontario\, M5A 0N1\, Canada
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