2025 AI Summit
In December 2025, Toronto Public Library hosted its inaugural AI Summit, bringing together over 700 people across two days of dynamic programming focused on how artificial intelligence is shaping work and the economy.
Participants gained practical insights into emerging trends and real-world applications of AI, while also addressing critical questions. With strong audience engagement and extensive positive feedback, the Summit introduced a new forum for public learning and discussion around artificial intelligence.
Check back in the fall for information about our 2026 AI Summit, taking place Saturday, November 28 at Toronto Reference Library.
Event Highlights
Opening Conversation with Jay Alammar
Jay Alammar, Director and Engineering Fellow at Cohere, in conversation with Manal Siddiqui, TPL Innovation Council member.
Panel 1: The AI Economy
Featuring:
Viet Vu, The Dais
Diana Apostolides, Future Skills Centre
Pat Tobin, City of Toronto
Moderated by:
Sedef Akinli Kocak, Vector Institute
Closing Conversation: Advancing Public Interests in the Age of AI
Featuring:
Sonia Brar, City of Toronto
Agapi Gessesse, Canadian Innovation Leaders Advancing Respect (CILAR)
Moderated by:
Moe Hosseini-Ara, Toronto Public Library’s City Librarian
Mutale Nkonde: Building the AI Future We Want to Live In
Mutale Nkonde discusses how we can move from AI consumers to AI participants in shaping our economic and social future with host Vass Bednar.
You can also explore our AI Summit 2025 YouTube playlist.
TPL’s AI Summit is made possible with support from Google.org.
TPL’s AI upskilling initiative is made possible:
