MAX Innovation Summit

2026-11-07 · 09:00:00 · Toronto

PWC Canada

18 York Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2T8

Hosted at PWC Canada in Toronto, this all-day summit convenes founders, operators, and investors to dissect emerging technology markets beyond standard AI applications.

Come explore the next trillion dollar opportunity in innovation.

An all-day, high-energy, immersive experience for visionary builders, innovators, investors, and professionals who want to be at the forefront of the technologies shaping what comes next. The MAX Innovation Summit brings together founders, investors, experts, and leaders to explore what’s next in the technology landscape - and the opportunities being created for those bold enough to build, invest, and lead them. AI may be the beginning, but the next decade won’t be defined by AI alone. Breakthroughs in deep tech, biotech, cybersecurity, space, energy, advanced materials, and beyond are opening up entirely new possibilities - and creating the next generation of disruptive companies, industries, and opportunities. This isn't another conference built around buzzwords and passive listening. It's a hands-on day designed for real conversations, practical learning, bold ideas, and meaningful connections with the people shaping the future. Come to explore what’s next. Leave ready to build it. Innovation Summit Agenda A full day of insights, learning, and meaningful networking. Lunch and dinner will be provided. 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Panel 1: Disruptive Frontiers - Beyond AI & Computing Taha Mubashir - Partner, Inovia Capital Aaqib Azeem - AI/ML Lead, Google Bilal Khan - Founder and General Partner, Intuition Capital 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Founder brief

Who should attend

Entrepreneurs operating in deep tech, artificial intelligence, biotech, cybersecurity, and energy will find the curriculum directly relevant. It also serves early-stage founders seeking actionable guidance on company formation and those aiming to connect with venture capitalists and active angel investors.

What happens

Following morning registration and opening remarks, the schedule moves through four sector panels covering computing, physical infrastructure, space, cybersecurity, and longevity. Attendees also participate in fireside chats, parallel afternoon workshops focused on company building and angel investing, and an evening session on venture capital, with lunch and dinner provided.

Who's in the room

Participants include builders, technologists, and investment leaders from across the Canadian tech ecosystem. Confirmed contributors on the stage include Inovia Capital partner Taha Mubashir, Google AI/ML lead Aaqib Azeem, and Intuition Capital founder and general partner Bilal Khan.

How to prepare

Review the parallel workshop tracks in advance to select between company building, AI development, or angel investing. Come ready with concise talking points about your venture's underlying technology and technical milestones to make the most of the structured breaks throughout the day.

Organizer: The MAX Executive Team

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At a glance

Tickets
99 – 149 CAD
Refunds
No refunds
Sectors
Ai ml, Deeptech, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Climate energy

Agenda

  1. 8:00 AM · Registration
  2. 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Opening Remarks
  3. 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM · Panel 1: Disruptive Frontiers: Beyond AI & Computing
  4. 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM · Panel 2: Physical Infrastructure - Energy, Materials & Mining
  5. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Fireside Chat - The Long View: What Public Markets Teach Us
  6. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM · Lunch + Zuhr Break
  7. 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM · Panel 3: Emerging Innovation - Space, Regulatory & Cybersecurity Technologies
  8. 1:20 PM – 2:00 PM · Panel 4: Beyond Healthtech - Biotech, Genetics and Longevity
  9. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Fireside Chat - Building A Canada That Wins
  10. 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Asr Break
  11. 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Workshop Sessions — Hands-on workshops (in parallel): The Angel Investing Playbook, The AI Builder Lab, Building A Company from Zero
  12. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Backing Bold Ideas: A Conversation on Conviction, Capital and Courage
  13. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Lightning Round Pitches - Founders In Action
  14. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Closing Remarks
  15. 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Open Networking + Dinner

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