The ‘India-Canada AI Dialog 2026’ lit up Toronto on January 21, organized by the Indian Consulate General to affirm India’s starring role in responsible, society-centric AI. Experts hailed the partnership between the two nations as a powerhouse for economic growth and social enhancement.
Teaming up with Ontario’s Waterloo University, Canada India Tech Council, and Zoho Inc., the event attracted more than 600 top-tier Canadian professionals—from C-suite leaders and regulators to researchers and disruptors—for intensive AI collaboration talks.
Billed as a premier precursor to New Delhi’s grand ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ on February 19-20, it energized pre-summit momentum through dynamic exchanges.
High Commissioner Dinesh K. Patnaik remarked, ‘The dialog showcases our unified stance on ethical AI development. As the summit nears, it spotlights Canada’s potential to partner with India on universally resonant, inclusive breakthroughs.’
Minister Ivan Solomon emphasized immediacy: ‘AI is here now—India and Canada bear the onus to deploy it for people’s upliftment, societal strength, and economic value creation.’
Premier Doug Ford celebrated the deep-rooted business-tech alliances and credited the Consulate’s steadfast efforts. Acting Consul General Kapidhwaj Pratap Singh spotlighted Toronto’s AI dynamism: ‘This venue choice marks a significant stride in fusing the innovation fabrics of India and Canada.’
With Toronto ascending as a world AI epicenter, the dialog forged a blueprint for future-proof alliances, heralding an exciting phase of cross-border AI leadership.