# IDC: AI & Data Summit Vancouver 2026

- Dates: 14 October 2026
- Location: Paradox Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
- Organiser: International Data Corporation
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The IDC Canada AI and Data Summit Vancouver brings together senior technology and business executives to address the strategic and operational challenges of scaling artificial intelligence within Canadian organisations. As regulatory frameworks take shape and data governance requirements intensify, the summit provides a focused environment for leaders to examine how AI adoption intersects with compliance obligations, ethical considerations, and enterprise data management.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://event.idc.com/event/ai-data-summit-vancouver/)
- [Registration](https://events.idc.com/n8z3BY)
- [Agenda](https://event.idc.com/event/ai-data-summit-vancouver/agenda/)

## Topics

- Scaling AI Adoption While Maintaining Governance Standards
- Navigating AIDA and Regulatory Compliance
- Building Stakeholder Trust Through Responsible AI Practices
- Industry Applications Across Sectors

## Speakers

- Matthew Eastwood, Senior Vice President, World Wide -Research, IDC

## Sponsors and partners

- Dell Technologies
- ESET

## Where to stay

- **Easter Seals House**: 630 m from the venue, 3981 Oak Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/easter-seals-house/)
- **The Balfour Inn**: guest house, 720 m from the venue, 1064 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](http://www.balfourvancouver.com/home.html)
  - Phone: +1-604-733-4774
- **Douglas House**: guest house, 1.1 km from the venue, 456 West 13th Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://dougwin.com/)
  - Phone: +1-604-872-3060
- **Cambie Lodge**: guest house, 1.1 km from the venue, 446 West 13th Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://dougwin.com/)
  - Phone: +1-604-872-3060
- **Windsor House**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 325 West 11th Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://dougwin.com/)
  - Phone: +1-604-872-3060
- **Shaughnessy Village**: guest house, 1.5 km from the venue, 1125 West 12th Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.aptliving.ca/)
  - Phone: +1-778-358-6658
- **Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway)**: 1.5 km from the venue, 711 West Broadway
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/vancouver/yvrbw/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1-604-879-0511

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idc-ai-data-summit-vancouver/