Annual Conference
CSBAA's flagship national gathering — keynotes, sessions, networking, and member recognition, hosted at the Burlington Training Centre.
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CSBAA events, summits & committee meetings
From the national conference to hands-on workshops and committee working sessions, CSBAA events are where Canada's AI training community gathers to learn, connect, and shape the profession. In-person events are held in Burlington and Markham, Ontario.
Flagship event — 2027
2027 CSBAA National Conference
January 22–23, 2027·CSBAA Training Centre, 945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON
Canada's dedicated gathering for AI training, workforce development, and organizational capability — deliberately kept small. Two days at the CSBAA Training Centre in Burlington, capped at 90 attendees so every session stays interactive and every conversation is with a practitioner, not a crowd. All meals catered on site; free parking; five minutes from the QEW.
Opening and closing keynotes on the state of AI workforce development in Canada
Practitioner breakouts across all four certification levels — bring your real workflows
Governance panel: AI policy, risk, and accountability in Canadian organizations
Event Types
How CSBAA brings the community together.
Industry Summits
Sector-specific half-day events bringing together practitioners and leaders in healthcare, technology, finance, and other industries.
Regional Roundtables
Smaller, facilitated gatherings for members in a city or region to share insights, challenges, and practices.
Committee Meetings
Regular working sessions for Programs, Policy, Membership, and Events committees — held virtually and open to member participants.
Public Workshops
Hands-on events at the CSBAA Training Centre in Burlington, open to members and the public and aligned with CSBAA certification topics.
In-Person Exchange
Events create space for shared learning and professional conversation.
CSBAA event formats are designed to support presentations, facilitated discussion, and opportunities for participants to exchange practical experience.
Upcoming
Events open to members and the public.
Event formats
In-Person WorkshopHands-On WorkshopWorkshop + DemonstrationNetworking + Presentation
October
18
Markham
In-Person WorkshopOpen for registration
AI for Small Business Leaders
A focused half-day session for owner-operators and managers who want to identify realistic AI gains in everyday administration, communication, and decision support.
9:00 AM–12:30 PM ET8500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5
Session preview
- Registration, coffee, and opening networking
- AI adoption benchmarks for Canadian SMEs
- Practical productivity gains leaders can apply in 2026
November
22
Burlington
Hands-On WorkshopLimited seats
AI Workflow Automation Bootcamp
An applied working session for teams mapping repeatable processes and turning them into practical automation candidates with no-code and AI-assisted workflow tools.
10:00 AM–3:30 PM ET945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 5S3
Session preview
- Workflow mapping and prioritization
- Demonstration of common operational automations
- Tooling overview: Make.com, n8n, and business process design
December
19
Markham
Workshop + DemonstrationRegistration opening soon
Building AI Agents for Business
A demonstration-led workshop on internal AI assistants, knowledge bases, and recurring task support for business teams.
1:00–4:30 PM ET8500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5
Session preview
- What AI assistants can realistically do in business settings
- Knowledge base and internal support use cases
- Agent workflows for recurring organizational tasks
January
15
Burlington
Networking + PresentationInvite and registration list
Executive AI Leadership Breakfast
A leadership breakfast for executives discussing AI governance, workforce priorities, and capability-building decisions across Canadian organizations.
8:00–10:00 AM ET945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 5S3
Session preview
- Breakfast networking
- Executive presentation on AI workforce development
- Panel discussion on governance and adoption
Committee meetings — members
Programs Committee — Q4 Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 10:00–11:45 AMVirtual — Zoom (link via member portal)
Policy & Standards Working Group
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 1:00–2:30 PMVirtual — Zoom (link via member portal)
Committee meetings are open to CSBAA members. Become a member to participate.
Contact
Contact CSBAA
Reach our membership team for questions about joining, member training, certification programs, events, or general association inquiries.
Member services
Most programs delivered live online across Canada
945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON, L7L 5S3