Lagers and LLMs
Grab a cold one and let's decode the future of AI in Canada.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
4 – 7 p.m. EST
Steam Whistle Tap Room, Toronto
About the event
Join us for a candid conversation with experts from Bell, Cohere and Vector. We're uncapping a discussion on a topic as complex and compelling as a craft brew: building Canada's sovereign AI ecosystem.
At this interactive event, we'll explore the essential ingredients for tech success – from secure, high-speed networks and state-of-the-art data centres to purpose-built compute infrastructure and foundational LLMs, all hosted on Canadian soil. Discover how an integrated, home-grown, all-Canadian stack can help your company scale faster, innovate securely and compete globally.
Forget stiff presentations. This is your chance to engage directly with the minds and leaders shaping Canada's AI future. Whether you're a founder, a data scientist, or an engineer, bring your questions and your curiosity.
Let's tap into the next wave of innovation, one great conversation at a time, and raise a glass to Canadian innovation!
Featured speakers
Samuel Collins
Director, Technical Product Management
Fabric AI
Samuel is driving the development of both internal and external AI solutions. With a background as a startup founder leveraging AI in medical software, Samuel now focuses on enterprise AI solutions and the enabling infrastructure. He empowers teams to rapidly build AI-driven solutions that deliver tangible business value.
Robin Gainer
Canadian GTM Lead
Cohere
Robin helps organizations drive business results with powerful sovereign AI solutions. Before joining Cohere, Robin worked at the Creative Destruction Lab, a tech startup accelerator; was Head of Sales for SolidStateAI, a machine learning startup in the manufacturing intelligence space; and worked in equity research for a Canadian bank.
Andres Rojas
Director Broader Public Sector Partnerships
Vector Institute
Andres designs and implements mechanisms to accelerate AI adoption across the Canadian economy, with an emphasis on AI governance and Responsible AI. He has led over 500 applied AI use cases across industry, government, and academia. Andres also contributes to discussions at the World Economic Forum and sits at McMaster's AI Society Advisory Board.
Event's details
- Thursday, May 28, 2026
- 4 – 7 p.m. EST
- Steam Whistle Tap Room, Toronto