Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute)

Today at #UpperBound2026 we welcomed on-stage the Hon. Eleanor Olszewski K.C., P.C., M.P., Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies to announce $6.8M in federal funding through Prairies Can and the Regional Artificial Intelligence (RAII). This investment will support five Alberta-based organizations in innovating and commercializing AI projects. As Marlene McNaughton, Amii's Chief Revenue Officer shared on-stage, "Programs like this create something incredibly important for Canada's small and medium-sized businesses: proof of what's possible. Every successful project helps strengthen Canada's AI ecosystem, accelerates adoption across sectors, and reinforces the role of this region as a global leader in applied AI innovation." Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gweBGEmT

Today on Day 2 from the #UpperBound2026 stage, Minister Nate Glubish joined Amii CEO Cam Linke to announce the launch of the Health Innovation Lab, a transformative new initiative led and delivered by Amii. Supported by a $10M from the Government of Alberta, this three-year initiative is designed to bridge the gap between world-class research and real-world clinical application. The Health Innovation Lab will move AI from the lab to the clinic, focusing on Al solutions that empower healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes. By integrating predictive tools and automated workflows, the Lab aims to address the most pressing challenges within our healthcare system—streamlining clinical delivery and providing the critical insights needed to enhance the quality of care across the province. Read more about the Health Innovation Lab here: https://lnkd.in/gbz6bf-4

Five years ago, we started Upper Bound as a celebration of Alberta’s 20-year legacy in AI research. It has since evolved into a world-class gathering where Canada’s AI future is being built. Today we are excited to announce that Upper Bound is officially SOLD OUT for 2026! 🎉 In just five years, this event has welcomed over 16,000 members of the global AI community to Edmonton to spark the collisions that advance AI science, optimize business, scale startups and map national projects. As the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation, notes: “Alberta has long served as a global hub for artificial intelligence, driven by institutions like Amii and a thriving innovation ecosystem. The fact that Upper Bound has sold out underscores the strength of our province’s leadership in AI, our ability to attract top talent and investment, and the growing role Alberta plays in shaping the future of technology and economic growth.” We can't wait to welcome 8,000 of you to Edmonton next month to imagine—and realize—an optimistic AI future. Read more from our media release: https://hubs.ly/Q04f0RMV0

I will be representing Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) at HannoverMesse next week, along with Jon Larson and Felix Duerr. I look forward to connecting with German and European organizations interested in collaborating with one of Canada's national AI institutes to advance AI research and commercialization. Connect with us in Hall 27 in the Team Canada pavilion organized by NGen Canada, or reach out here and let's find a time to meet! See you there! Looking forward to connecting with colleagues at Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc. and attending the Canada German AI Symposium there as well! #aiinmanufacturing #hm26 #hannovermesse #ai #ai4manufacturing

A recent Government of Canada report released in December ranked Canada as the second least productive country in the G7. In a new feature with The Globe and Mail, Amii’s Chief Revenue Officer Marlene McNaughton explains why the path forward requires moving past the hesitancy to begin. Marlene highlights that the real risk for many leaders is the high cost of indecision. While many stall waiting for a "perfect moment," AI is fundamentally iterative and requires starting now to build momentum. To secure long-term value, she suggests that companies focus on developing proprietary AI solutions and internal talent simultaneously. By working alongside experts like Amii, organizations can de-risk this transition and maintain control of their own data while building the in-house capacity needed to compete globally. Read the full article to learn how Amii helps companies do better business with AI: https://hubs.la/Q03_CY1P0

At Amii, "AI for Good and for All" is defined by tangible results that improve our communities. We see this impact in the "ER scribe" that restores the human connection between doctors and patients, and in the autonomous systems ensuring reliable, clean water for remote communities. These are a few of the practical applications that turn technological breakthroughs into a better society. Our Chief Delivery Officer, Stephanie Enders, was recently featured in The Globe and Mail sharing how Amii moves beyond theory in the lab and into human-centered outcomes. As Stephanie highlights, a key measure of success for AI is the incremental improvements that make our daily lives better. By focusing on responsible innovation and trust, we are ensuring that the future of AI is one that supports our health, our environment, and our communities. Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q040btDw0