Firing Up Canada’s AI Future: A Conversation with the Minister of AI and C100 ED Michael Buhr

November 06, 2025 | 03:55 PM - 04:25 PM EDT

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  • November 06, 2025 | 03:55 PM - 04:25 PM EDT
  • BetaKit Keynote Stage

Moderator

Michael Buhr

Board Member, Executive Director

C100

Speaker

The Honourable Evan Solomon

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation

Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre

Firing Up Canada’s AI Future: A Conversation with the Minister of AI and C100 ED Michael Buhr

In this fireside conversation, Minister Solomon and Michael Buhr dive into how Canada can lead—not lag—in the global race to harness the value of AI. From keeping top innovation talent and homegrown tech companies in Canada, fueling scale with Canadian growth capital, enabling smarter procurement, to taking bold national bets, this discussion explores what it will take to turn Canadian AI ambition into real trusted economic value, productivity gains, and a  global advantage. Expect a candid exchange on policy, innovation, and the confidence needed to make AI a true national asset.