Black Canadians and the Future of AI
About the Conference
AINBI Black AI Conference 2026
Learn. Build. Lead. Own.
Date: November 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Session One: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Session Two: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
The AI Nexus for Black Innovators, AINBI, invites you to our first national Black AI Conference. Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, learn, build businesses, access services, and participate in the economy. This conference will bring together Black professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, policymakers, technology leaders, and community organizations to explore one important question:
How can Black Canadians participate in, shape, lead, and benefit from the future of AI?
The event will focus on both the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, with conversations on skills, careers, entrepreneurship, responsible AI, policy, leadership, and ownership.
Session One: Black Canadians and the Future of AI
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET
This session will explore the broader impact of artificial intelligence on Black communities and the opportunities ahead.
Topics
- AI and the future of work
- AI skills for Black professionals and youth
- Responsible AI and algorithmic fairness
- AI transparency and accountability
- Black representation in AI policy and decision making
- Preparing Black communities for a changing digital economy
Session Two: Building, Leading and Owning in the AI Economy
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
This session will focus on economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and ownership.
Topics
- Black entrepreneurship and AI adoption
- Building and scaling AI businesses
- AI careers and leadership
- Access to capital and investment
- Government and corporate procurement
- Black ownership and intellectual property
- Creating pathways for the next generation of Black AI leaders
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for:
- Black professionals and technology leaders
- Students and youth interested in AI
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Researchers and academics
- Policymakers and government representatives
- Investors and funders
- Community and nonprofit leaders
- Anyone interested in advancing Black participation in the AI economy
Why Attend?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about emerging AI opportunities
- Explore how AI is changing careers and businesses
- Understand responsible AI and policy issues
- Connect with people across Canada’s AI ecosystem
- Contribute to conversations about Black leadership and economic opportunity
- Help shape future AINBI policy, research, and programming
Interested in Speaking?
We welcome expressions of interest from Black professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, technology leaders, policymakers, investors, and community leaders who would like to contribute to the Black Canadians and the Future of AI Conference 2026.
Selected speakers will be contacted by the AINBI team with additional details. If you have any questions, please contact us at contact@ainbi.org.