News Summary

During Toronto Tech Week, BetaKit hosted the ‘Most Ambitious: Town Hall’ event at the TIFF Lightbox, bringing together over 500 Canadian tech leaders. The event featured discussions with Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun and CCI Chair Jim Balsillie. Urtasun highlighted the advancements and growth of her company in the physical AI sector, emphasizing the role of Canada’s AI infrastructure. Balsillie shared insights on economic nationalism, addressing how Canadian policies can empower innovators against global economic challenges. The discussions underscored the importance of strengthening Canadian sovereignty and competitiveness in the tech industry.