Ignite Events provide opportunities for participants across IION’s service area — Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound, and Muskoka — to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) through interactive workshops, online webinars, and networking sessions. These sessions are open to everyone: qualifying businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits, community organizations, government representatives, and others interested in understanding the potential of AI.

Events and webinars are designed to lower barriers, spark new ideas, and help people see how AI can drive growth, innovation, and competitiveness across all sectors.

What to Expect

• Practical learning: Sessions designed to make AI concepts clear and accessible, even for non-technical audiences.

• Real-world examples: Case studies and demonstrations that show how AI is being applied in business, government, and community settings.

• Hands-on workshops: Opportunities to try tools and see how they can be used in real-world operations.

• Networking: Connect with peers, solution providers, and regional experts.

• Accessible format: A mix of in-person events across the four districts and online webinars to ensure broad access.

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For full event details, schedules, and registration links, please visit our central Events Page.

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Who should attend?

Ignite Events are open to:

• For-profit businesses (innovative SMEs and beyond).

• Entrepreneurs and startups.

• Non-profits and community organizations.

• Municipal, provincial, and federal government representatives.

• Anyone curious about how AI might be used in their organization or sector.