About this Event
Creativity. Technology. Collaboration.
MRC Studio at Durham College and Sheridan College's SIRT Centre are excited to collaborate once again to present CanCollab 2026, with support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
Join us on November 5, 2026, at Sheridan's SIRT Centre at Pinewood Toronto Studios for a day of industry conversations, innovative demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with Canada's creative technology community.
CanCollab brings together creators, technologists, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the way we create, produce, and collaborate. Through shared experiences and practical insights, the event aims to foster new connections and accelerate innovation across Canada's creative industries.
Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:
AIVFX: The State of Play — Hear directly from filmmakers, producers, and VFX artists about how generative AI is being integrated into film, television, visual effects, and virtual production. Explore the tools, techniques, and challenges shaping today's creative pipelines.
Innovation in Action — Discover projects and practical applications leveraging AI and emerging technologies across interactive media, film, and gaming. See how industry and research collaborations are turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions.
Connect & Collaborate — Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships with the creators, studios, technology developers, and researchers shaping the future of Canadian creative production.
Even if you can't make it in-person we will be recording the live presentations, as well as some of the demos and extra bonus research talks, and they will be made available to registrants following the event. (Be sure to register for the virtual ticket option if you want to take advantage of this opportunity!)
If you're not already part of the CanCollab LinkedIn community, join us here:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14719110/
This event is generously supported by NRC-IRAP.
Event venue & nearby stays
SIRT @ Pinewood Toronto Studios, 225 Commissioners Street, Toronto, Canada
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