Workshops & Tracks

Workshops can be 2-hour, 4-hour, or full-day sessions.

We encourage proposals focusing on practical AI adoption, particularly solutions tailored for SMEs and regional organizations. Topics may include (but are not limited to): AI for industry, healthcare, sustainability, privacy and security, explainable AI, GenAI and LLMs, agentic AI, AI maturity in SMEs, education, and human-centered AI.

Please include the following information in your single page proposal describing relevance and format:

• Workshop Title: Clear and descriptive
• Format & Duration: Session length (2h, 4h, full day)
• Language: [English/French]
• Organizers: Names, affiliations, contact info, and short bios
• Summary (250 words max.): Describe your session format, objectives, and expected outcomes, and explain how it will engage participants.
• Target Audience & Prerequisites: Intended audience (researchers, SMEs, practitioners), expected attendance, and required tools/knowledge
• Planned Activities: Outline the proposed activities and preliminary session agenda, including the main formats (e.g., presentations, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, discussions, case studies, panels, and networking opportunities) and the expected participant outcomes.
• Resource Requirements: Specialized equipment, software, or dataset needs.

Proposals will be reviewed by the organizing committee based on:

• Relevance: Practical value and applicability to SMEs and local organizations.
• Engagement: Interactivity, clarity, and feasibility of the proposed format.
• Community Impact: Potential to attract participants and foster networking.
• Expertise: Track record and background of the organizing team.