How Montreal aims to become a world centre of artificial intelligence

It might seem like an ambitious goal, but key players in Montreal's rapidly growing artificial-intelligence sector are intent on transforming the city into a Silicon Valley of AI. Certainly, the flurry of activity these days indicates that AI in the city is on a roll. Impressive amounts of cash have been flowing into academia, public-private partnerships, research labs and startups active in AI in the Montreal area. And hopes are high that a three-day conference starting May 24 -- AI Forum -- will help burnish Montreal's reputation as one of the world's emerging AI advanced research centres and top talent pools in the suddenly very hot tech trend. Topics and issues on the agenda include the evolution of AI in Montreal and the transformative impact AI can have on business, industry and the economy.