2026 Frontiers of Innovation Conference
Quantum Computing: Fact, Fiction, and the Human Factor
Will quantum computing “supercharge” artificial intelligence and change the world?
The University of Toronto Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI), in collaboration with the Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC) is pleased to invite you to the 2026 IMI Frontiers of Innovation Conference.
The 2026 Conference is the fourth in a series of annual conferences. Previous conferences focused on the use of artificial intelligence to fight crimes such as human trafficking, the illegal wildlife trade, and the production and distribution of fentanyl. This year the conference will focus on the potential implications of quantum computing.
About the 2026 Conference
Have you heard of quantum computing? Is it the next BIG THING? Will quantum computing take artificial intelligence to a much higher level? Join us for a clear, candid look at a technology poised to influence how organizations compete and how people will live and work.
Quantum computing is a new kind of computer that could solve certain problems that are beyond the capability of today’s machines. For the right tasks, it may turn work that takes years, into minutes. More than speed, it could reveal new ways to enhance healthcare, design better products, build smarter infrastructure, and create stronger systems, while raising vital questions about ethics, talent, and responsible use.
JOIN US. This conference is free and open to everyone. A light luncheon will be provided. No technical background is required, and no familiarity with quantum computing is necessary. The conversations will be clear, engaging, and relevant to all. Expect real‑world explanations, lively discussion, and straightforward views on the future of this significant emerging technology.
Attendees & schedule
Attendees do not need a quantum computing background and will find significant value in this very interesting half-day event. The event is open to the public and it is free to attend!
There will be poster board displays and light lunch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, and the Conference will begin at 1:00 pm.
Location
This in-person event is being held in the Innovation Complex Rotunda at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.
Registration
To register for the conference, visit the official event page.