AI Community Days (AICD) Québec 2026

Overview

AI Community Days (AICD) Québec 2026 is a bilingual community event focused on applied artificial intelligence, responsible AI, and real world business use cases. Over two days, developers, architects, IT professionals, analysts, business leaders, educators, researchers and enthusiasts gather to share practical practices, field experiences and immediately applicable ideas. The event is hosted in Québec City at Microsoft Canada, creating a unique setting that blends learning with culture and a chance to explore the city ahead of the national holiday. Sessions are designed to be accessible and useful for a diverse audience, and content is offered in both French and English with session language noted in the schedule.

Agenda

The program spans two conference days in June 2026. On June 22, Conference Day 1 emphasizes discovery, hands on practices, field feedback and demonstrations. June 23, Conference Day 2 dives deeper into architecture, governance, adoption, responsible AI, panel discussions and ample opportunities for networking. A note highlights that June 23 is the eve of Quebec’s national day, inviting participants to extend their stay to enjoy the city ambiance and community vibe. The agenda centers on expert talks about AI trends, practical demonstrations and real world use cases, governance and security topics, and exchanges between technical profiles and business leaders. There are dedicated tracks for action oriented takeaways, insights into what works in production, and discussions focused on responsible AI. Language options are available throughout, with each session marked for its language in the timetable.

What you will find

Attendees can expect expert talks on AI trends, tools and approaches, concrete field feedback including successes and lessons learned, demonstrations and use case studies oriented toward practical deployment, governance and security sessions, and opportunities for networking with the local and wider community. The event emphasizes actionable ideas, understanding what works in the real world, and developing skills on topics central to modern organizations. The venue in Quebec City provides a culturally rich backdrop for professional conversations and community-building, with the city itself presented as an inspiring setting to extend conversations beyond the conference hours.

Who should attend

The event targets developers, architects, IT professionals, analysts, business leaders, trainers, researchers, students and AI enthusiasts who want practical guidance and community support for AI initiatives. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas, a deeper understanding of what succeeds in production versus what fails, and a stronger network of peers facing similar challenges. The event is designed to be bilingual, inclusive and community driven, reinforcing the spirit of knowledge sharing and professional growth within the AI community.

Format and logistics

The event is in person, held at Microsoft Canada in Québec. Sessions may be conducted in French or English, with language notes provided in the schedule. Registration is available through the event page, and there is an emphasis on connecting with peers and experts to foster ongoing collaboration beyond the two days.