2026 MB AI Innovation Showcase

Name: 2026 MB AI Innovation Showcase
Start: 2026-02-25T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-25T21:00:00-06:00
Location: RRC Polytech

On 25 February 2026 MAAIP hosted a sold-out MB AI Innovation Showcase as part of Manitoba Tech Week. The evening ran 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at RRC Polytech, 319 Elgin Avenue, Winnipeg.

Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM — RRC Polytech (319 Elgin Ave, Winnipeg).

MAAIP thanked sponsors CGI, Laivly, Amazon Web Services, and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, and community partner RRC Polytech. The public recap also recognized planning support from Carine Bado of My Little Tribe Community and photography by Reanna Khan, and noted attendance from Minister of Innovation and New Technology Mike Moroz and Minister of Advanced Education and Training Renée Cable.

What the evening included

Live demos

Manitoba teams showed working AI projects on stage and on the floor.

Audience voting

Attendees voted for the Audience Choice Award during the evening.

Awards

Leadership, innovation, and audience-choice prizes closed the program.

Networking

Professionals, students, and sponsors mixed after the presentations.

Tech Week

The showcase sat inside Manitoba Tech Week at RRC Polytech downtown.

Award Criteria

Innovation and Creativity

Inventive solutions that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Demonstrate unique thinking and inspire new possibilities in the field of AI.

Relevance and Impact

Addressing real-world challenges or advancing important fields of study. Alignment with societal needs and potential to make a meaningful difference.

Feasibility and Execution

How well the concept has been brought to life, the technical soundness of the solution, and the team’s ability to execute the project effectively within constraints.