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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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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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Daily schedule


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9:30 - 9:50am

Opening Remarks

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

MAIN STAGE
10:00 - 11am

Canada's Industrial Advantage

A strong advanced manufacturing sector is essential to Canada's long-term economic resilience. In an era of geopolitical uncertainty and rapid technological change, this bipartisan discussion will explore how Canada can support its manufacturing sector in scaling up productive capacity and securing vital supply chains for critical goods and materials. 

Moderated by Regan Watts
Michelle Rempel Garner, Member of Parliament, Calgary Nose Hill
Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament, Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry

MAIN STAGE
10:00am - 11:00am

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SESSION ROOM
11:20am - 12:00pm

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
1:00 - 2:00pm

SMART Eureka Workshop

Join Patricia Tames, Director of Smart Eureka EU and Peter Bandas, International Advisor at IRAP to learn how your organization can participate in the SMART Eureka international funding program, which supports collaborative projects in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation. This session will highlight key Call 9 themes. The workshop will be followed by a pitch and networking session designed to connect potential partners across Canada and internationally.

SESSION ROOM
1:20 - 2:40pm

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
3:00 - 4:00pm

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
4:15 - 5:15pm

Pivoting to Defence: From Curious to Credible Supplier

Presented by York Region
This session explores what it actually takes for Canadian manufacturers to scale within the defence sector — from initial interest to credible supplier status.While national defence investment is increasing, participation is not automatic. Scaling in defence requires structural discipline, operational maturity, and alignment with prime contractor expectations.This panel focuses on the company-level journey: what changes internally, where firms struggle, and how readiness is realistically assessed.

Stewart Cramer, Chief Program Officer, NGen
Christy Michalak, Director, Manufacturing Development Programs, NGen
Brendan Sweeney, Managing Director, Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
Alex Tsoulis, Business Development & Advanced Technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Zeeshan Qadri, Global Marketing Manager, Litens Automotive

MAIN STAGE
5:15pm

Closing Remarks

Wrap up day 1 and get a preview of day 2 with closing remarks from NGen CEO Jayson Myers

MAIN STAGE
9:45 - 10am

Opening Remarks

Kick off Day 2 with opening remarks from NGen CEO Jay Myers.

MAIN STAGE
10:00 - 11:00am

Industrial AI Revolution - Measurable Success

Presented by Siemens
The industrial AI revolution is no longer a future concept; it is reshaping industry today. In this keynote, Siemens will highlight how, together with customers and partners, AI is being embedded across the entire industrial value chain — from design and engineering to operations and service.By accelerating innovation cycles and improving productivity, resilience, and sustainability, this session will demonstrate how AI moves beyond software to deliver tangible, measurable value across industry.

Guy Dulude, VP, Portfolio Development and Sales Acceleration, Siemens Industry Software

MAIN STAGE
11:00am - 12:00pm

Horizon Europe Workshop

Canada is part of Horizon Europe — a €93.5B global research and innovation program that enables Canadian organizations to collaborate internationally and lead cutting-edge R&D projects. Discover how you can access Horizon Tamara Sone, Senior Policy Analyst and Canadian National Contact, Point Coordinator for Horizon Europe at ISED and Costas Kapsouropoulos, Digital and Science Counsellor at the EU Delegation to Canada. Join the workshop to learn how Canadian organizations can participate, build partnerships, and succeed globally. The session will also highlight opportunities within Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space, which focuses on key technologies, advanced manufacturing, and the transition to greener, more digital industries.

SESSION ROOM
11:15am - 12:15pm

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
12:30 - 1:30pm

Canada's Innovation Edge

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
2:15 - 3:00pm

Unpacking Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy

Join NGen CEO Jayson Myers and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement as they unpack Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy and how it will shape opportunities for advanced manufacturers and industrial technology providers across the country.

MAIN STAGE
3:15- 4:30pm

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 - 5:00pm

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

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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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Evan Solomon

Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation

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Stephen Fuhr

Secretary of State, Defence Procurement

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Adam Chambers

Member of Parliament for Simcoe North

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Karim Bardeesy

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry

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Michelle Rempel Garner

Member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill

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Carlos Leitão

Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin

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N³ part 1: A look at the first N³

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