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Canada’s flagship advanced manufacturing summit is coming back to Toronto March 31 to April 1st, 2026.

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March 31st to April 1st, 2026

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Hall A

Where Canada comes to build what’s next

N³ brings together Canada’s advanced industries under one roof. Automation, AI, robotics, quantum, defence, homebuilding, and more. If it’s shaping the future, it’s here.

This summit is built for decision-makers and doers. For those who are scaling businesses, driving investment, designing policy, and building real technology. 

Whether you’re here to discover, pitch, learn, or lead, N³ offers a rare space where Canadian industrial innovation moves faster.

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This is your platform to showcase new technologies, share your story, and start meaningful conversations with investors, manufacturers, policymakers, and talent. Be seen, be heard, and be in the room where decisions get made.

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Whether you’re looking for the right partner, the right investment, or the right solution, N³ brings the full ecosystem to one place. Get a closer look at what is emerging, connect with leaders who are building it, and walk away with ideas and momentum.

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N³ offers curated opportunities to showcase your brand, strengthen your industry presence, and contribute to the conversations shaping Canada’s advanced manufacturing future.

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Meet the leading-edge companies reshaping 
Canadian industry at N³.

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Daily schedule


Don’t miss a moment, explore the full daily agenda and plan your experience.

10:30am - 11:00am

Opening Remarks

Kick off N³ 2026 with opening remarks from Jay Myers and Linda Hasenfratz.

MAIN STAGE
11:20am - 12pm

Behind the Projects: Lessons from the NGen Portfolio

Join NGen's Project Development team to explore patterns driving success in advanced manufacturing projects. Drawing from evaluations of initiatives in automation, AI, robotics, quantum, and beyond, they’ll highlight effective IP strategies and commercialization plans that lead to market traction, revenue, scalability, and competitive edge.

Moderated by Alain Francq, Director, Innovation and Technology, Signal49 Research
John Cigana, Director, Project Development, NGen
Helen Papachronis, Director, Project Development, NGen
Flavio Campagnaro, Director, Project Development, NGen
Sharon Ho, Director, Intellectual Property, NGen
Jérôme Lafrenière, Director, Intellectual Property, NGen

MAIN STAGE
1:20 - 2:20pm

Emerging Technologies & Manufacturing Transformation

Tech moves fast. Learn about new technologies like AI and quantum and hear from industry leaders about how they are transforming the business of manufacturing.

Moderated by John Laughlin, CTO, NGen
Linda Hasenfratz, Executive Chair, Linamar
Lisa Lambert, President & CEO, Quantum Industry Canada
Rafal Janik, COO, Xanadu
Remi Duquette, VP, Industrial AI, Maya HTT
Chris Juryn, Head of AI, CGI Canada

MAIN STAGE
3 - 4pm

Market Diversification & New Export Opportunities

Leaders come together to explore how Canada can diversify exports, unlock new global opportunities, and build a more resilient, future-ready economy.

Moderated by Caroline Tompkins, President & CEO, FITT
Richard Sealy, Partner, WECAN
Robert Hardt, Founder, Robert Hardt Consulting
Dan Herman (PhD), Strategic Advisor, North Guide
Francois Desmarais, VP, Trade and Industry Affairs, Canadian Steel Producers Association

MAIN STAGE
4:30 - 5pm

Closing Remarks

Close N³ 2026 day 1 with remarks from Jayson Myers.

MAIN STAGE
11:30am -12:30pm

Advanced Manufacturing for Industrial Homebuilding

As housing demand accelerates, Canada faces a defining moment to rethink how homes are built. Industry leaders explore how innovation, domestic supply chains, and new building technologies can deliver affordable, sustainable housing at scale.

Moderated by Robert Mastrotto, VP Projects, NGen
OD Krieg, President, Intelligent City
Ramtin Attar, CEO, Promise Robotics
Nhung Nguyen, CEO, Horizon Legacy Group
Brandon Searle, Director of Innovation and Operations, Off-site Construction Research Centre, University of New Brunswick

MAIN STAGE
12:30am -1:30pm

Empowering Canadian Innovators

A dynamic bipartisan discussion that will explore how federal policy tools can boost Canada's advanced manufacturing sector, foster innovation in areas like AI, robotics, and quantum tech, and deliver tangible commercial and economic benefits.

Moderated by Regan Watts, Founder, Fratton Park
Adam Chambers, Member of Parliament, Simcoe North
Karim Bardeesy, Member of Parliament, Taiaiako'n-Parkdale-High Park, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry

MAIN STAGE
2:30 - 3:30pm

Building Industrial Capabilities to Meet Canada's Defence Requirements

In a time of global uncertainty, Canada must strengthen its ability to design, build, and sustain its own defence capabilities. Industry leaders come together to explore how Canada can build resilient, sovereign industrial capacity with dual use technologies for the 21st century.

Moderated by Jayson Myers, CEO, NGen
Matthew Lombardi, Co-Founder, The Icebreaker
Glenn Cowan, Founder, ONE9
Christian Leuprecht (PhD), Distinguished Professor, Royal Military College of Canada
Michael Iacovelli, CEO, Ben Machine Products
Peter Dawe, Vice President, Defence Strategy, BDC

MAIN STAGE
4:30 - 5pm

Closing Remarks

Close N³ 2026 with remarks from Jay Myers and Linda Hasenfratz.

MAIN STAGE

Daily schedule

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10:30 - 11am

Opening Remarks N³ 2026

Kick off N³ 2026 with opening remarks from Jay Myers and Linda Hasenfratz.

MAIN STAGE
11:20am - 12pm

NGen Project Development & IP Strategies

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MAIN STAGE
1 - 2pm

SMART Eureka Workshop

SESSION ROOM
1:20 - 2:20pm

Manufacturing Transformation Plenary

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MAIN STAGE
2 - 3pm

Ai for Manufacturing with Maya HTT

SESSION ROOM
3 - 4pm

Market Diversification Plenary

Leaders come together to explore how Canada can diversify exports, unlock new global opportunities, and build a more resilient, future-ready economy.

MAIN STAGE
4 - 5pm

Strategic Trade Diversification for Canadian Advanced Manufacturing SMEs with Deep Tech Canada

Strategic Trade Diversification for Canadian Advanced Manufacturing SMEs with Deep Tech Canada

SESSION ROOM
4:30 - 5pm

Closing Remarks N³ 2026

Close N³ 2026 day 1 with remarks from Jay Myers and Linda Hasenfratz.

MAIN STAGE
10 - 11am

Opening Talk TBD

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MAIN STAGE
10 - 11am

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SESSION ROOM
11:30am -12:30pm

Homebuilding Plenary

As housing demand accelerates, Canada faces a defining moment to rethink how homes are built. Industry leaders explore how innovation, domestic supply chains, and new building technologies can deliver affordable, sustainable housing at scale.

MAIN STAGE
12:30pm

Horizon Pitches

PITCH STAGE
12:40pm

Horizon Pitches

PITCH STAGE
12:50pm

Horizon Pitches

PITCH STAGE
1pm

Academic Pitches

PITCH STAGE
1:10pm

Academic Pitches

PITCH STAGE
1:20pm

Academic Pitches

PITCH STAGE
1:30 - 2pm

Small Talk TBD

MAIN STAGE
1:30 - 2pm

BDC Roundtable on Defence

SESSION ROOM
2:30 - 3:30pm

Defence Plenary

In a time of global uncertainty, Canada must strengthen its ability to design, build, and sustain its own defence capabilities. Industry leaders come together to explore how Canada can build resilient, sovereign industrial capacity with dual use technologies for the 21st century.

MAIN STAGE
4:30 -5pm

Closing Remarks

Close N³ 2026 with remarks from Jay Myers and Linda Hasenfratz.

MAIN STAGE

Meet our
speakers

 

Your ticket includes access to all speaker sessions, exhibitions, lunch, coffee breaks and a networking cocktail in the evening.

The N3 Summit brings together thought leaders from across Canada to explore what's new, now, and next in advanced manufacturing. Keynotes will cover the current state of play in key economic sectors and chart future strategic opportunities for Canada's manufacturing and technology companies.

N³ Summit attendees can save up to 10% on Porter Airlines fares with promo code N326 for travel between March 29–April 3, 2026.

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Glenn R. Cowan

Founder & Managing Director, ONE9

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Oliver David Krieg

President, Intelligent City

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N³ part 1: A look at the first N³

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