FUTURE CANADA
THE VR/AR ASSOCIATION ROADSHOW
Building Economic Resilience at the Intersection of XR + AI.
OCT 15 | 2025 | BRAMPTON ON
PRESENTED BY ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
ABOUT THE EVENT
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, XR (Extended Reality) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are poised to revolutionize key Canadian industries, enhancing economic opportunity and output, reducing costs, and driving global competitiveness. Future Canada will bring together government leaders, industry executives, investors, and innovators to explore how XR and AI adoption can create tangible pathways to economic growth.
FOCUSED ON KEY SECTORS
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
TRANSPORTATION
& LOGISTICS
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES
AEROSPACE
& DEFENCE
HEALTH & LIFE
SCIENCES
WHO WILL BE ATTENDING
INDUSTRY INNOVATORS
+ THOUGHT LEADERS
• Executives from the key economic sectors
• XR & AI companies, startups, and R&D
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
+ POLICY MAKERS
• Municipal, Provincial, and Federal officials
from innovation, defence & healthcare sectors
• Agencies involved in XR & AI policy and funding
WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS
More speakers to come...
THE AGENDA
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Registration
Coffee, tea and refreshments provided
9:00 AM to 9:35 AM
Welcome remarks + Conference vision
9:35 AM to 10:00 AM
Morning Keynote
Julie Smithson, CEO of Metavrse
"Why XR + AI? Why Now? Canada's New Economic Opportunity."
SEE. View the latest advancements in XR + AI for your industry.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Panel Discussion: XR + AI Success Stories
• Presentations/discussion with leaders from manufacturing, health, logistics, automotive
• Real-world case studies
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Networking Break
Coffee, tea and refreshments provided
LEARN. Get best practices from global and industry leaders.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion: The Business Case for XR + AI
• Funding strategies
• How XR + AI increase ROI
• Industry investment perspectives
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Complimentary lunch provided
DO. Leave with powerful tools and strategies to get started.
1:30 PM to 1:55 PM
Afternoon Keynote
"How XR + AI are transforming Canada’s economic landscape."
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Getting Started in XR + AI
Industry leaders from transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, and AI research show how businesses adopt and scale XR + AI solutions
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Next Steps
• Explore your Future Canada XR +AI toolkit to help you begin and expand your journey
• Learn about continuing training and funding opportunities
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Demonstration and Innovation Showcase
• Live XR/AI startup demos
• Hands-on exhibits
• Interact with tools and experts
6:00 PM
End of Conference
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