More than 500 leaders from business, technology, and government gathered in Vancouver on April 15 for ALL IN Talks West, a full-day event focused on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across Western Canada.
As the first ALL IN Talks event held in British Columbia, the conference marked a notable expansion of Canada’s national AI ecosystem. Building on the momentum of ALL IN, the country’s largest AI and technology event, the series is designed to connect organizations ready to deploy AI with Canadian companies offering market-ready solutions.
The Vancouver event drew a mix of business leaders, policymakers, and innovators, with participation from Mayor Ken Sim and B.C.’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies Rick Glumac, highlighting the importance of public-private collaboration in advancing AI adoption.
Throughout the day, attendees explored real-world applications of AI, shared local success stories, and engaged in networking aimed at supporting implementation. The focus was less on experimentation and more on execution, reflecting a broader shift as organizations look to translate AI capabilities into measurable outcomes.
Presented by TELUS and SCALE AI, the program addressed key challenges including bridging the gap between research and commercialization, scaling infrastructure, and accelerating enterprise adoption. A keynote from Sanctuary AI CEO James Wells highlighted the rise of physical AI and its potential impact on productivity, labour markets, and industrial competitiveness.
Industry leaders also shared insights on operationalizing AI, with discussions spanning governance, data strategy, and workforce readiness—areas increasingly seen as critical to successful deployment.
The event also served as a launchpad for the call for applications for the Top 100 AI Startups in Canada, a flagship initiative that will spotlight high-potential companies at the main ALL IN conference in Montréal this September.
“ALL IN Talks West highlights the growing momentum behind AI adoption in British Columbia and across Western Canada,” said Glumac. “Events like this strengthen B.C.’s AI ecosystem and support productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic growth.”
Momentum from the Vancouver event is expected to continue with ALL IN Talks Toronto on May 28, ahead of the flagship ALL IN 2026 conference in Montréal on September 16–17, which is set to bring together thousands of global business and technology leaders.
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