Shaping the Future of Intelligence
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AI in service of the common good
Founded by Yoshua Bengio, Turing Award laureate, and born from a partnership between Université de Montréal and McGill University, Mila is one of the leading artificial intelligence research institutes in the world. Its mission: to advance science and build AI that serves society.
A unique scientific ecosystem
Mila brings together an exceptional concentration of talent from around the world. Together, our researchers push the frontiers of knowledge to shape the AI of tomorrow.
Choices that matter
Mila explores the potential of AI in addressing major global challenges. From health to the environment, its work opens new avenues for tackling complex issues.
A commitment to the future
A pioneer of responsible AI and open science, Mila ensures that scientific innovation serves the collective interest.
Our impact
Mila was born from a conviction: understanding artificial intelligence and pushing the frontiers of what it can achieve constitute one of the most essential challenges of our time.
A frontier is that meeting point between research and the unknown, the exact place where great scientific breakthroughs are born. Pushing this frontier means redefining the limits of what's possible.
Our mission today is built around five frontiers:
The scientific frontier
1,500+ researchers advance AI, from health and climate to language and robotics, to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges.
The economic frontier
Through partnerships with 150+ industry leaders and a dedicated startup launchpad, Mila turns cutting-edge research into real-world innovation.
The technological frontier
Mila designs open, efficient AI systems that reduce computing and energy costs while expanding access to the technology.
The societal frontier
Through a global network of governments, international organizations, and academic partners, Mila helps shape a future for AI grounded in trust and collective well-being.
The human frontier
Mila drives safer, more inclusive AI, elevates Indigenous and underrepresented voices, and prepares the next generation of AI-native leaders and citizens.
1,500+ researchers advance AI, from health and climate to language and robotics, to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Through partnerships with 150+ industry leaders and a dedicated startup launchpad, Mila turns cutting-edge research into real-world innovation.
Mila designs open, efficient AI systems that reduce computing and energy costs while expanding access to the technology.
Through a global network of governments, international organizations, and academic partners, Mila helps shape a future for AI grounded in trust and collective well-being.
Mila drives safer, more inclusive AI, elevates Indigenous and underrepresented voices, and prepares the next generation of AI-native leaders and citizens.
Come meet us at ALL IN
Mila is proud to co-host ALL IN 2026, the largest AI and tech event in Canada. Come visit us at our pavilion, right near the entrance to the main stage, the Forum, to connect with our teams and discover our latest scientific breakthroughs.
Our speakers
Discover the speakers from Mila who will be taking the stage on September 16 and 17.
Valérie Pisano
President and Chief Executive Officer, Mila
Strategic Dialogue - Navigating Global AI Dynamics: How Leaders can Rewrite the Playbook
September 16 | 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Forum Stage
Glen Berseth
Core Academic Member at Mila and Associate Professor at Université de Montréal
Panel - World Models and the Future of Autonomous Systems
September 16 | 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM | Agora Stage
Hugo Larochelle
Scientific Director, Mila
Strategic Dialogue - Enterprise R&D at the Age of AI
September 17 | 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Forum Stage
Emma Frejinger
Associate Academic Member at Mila and Full Professor at Université de Montréal
Panel - AI in Logistics and Supply Chains: Speed, Resilience and Cost
September 17 | 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM | Agora Stage
Yoshua Bengio
Founder and Scientific Advisor, Mila
Co-President and Scientific Director, LawZero
Keynote - Engineering Honesty and Reliability for Safer AI
September 17 | 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM | Forum Stage
Laurent Charlin
Core Academic Member at Mila and Associate Professor at HEC Montréal
Plenary Session - Homegrown and Global: Building the Next Generation of Canadian AI Champions
September 17 | 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM | Forum Stage
Collaborate with Mila
Adoption and partnerships
Drive AI adoption within your organisation by collaborating with our experts.
Startups and scientific ventures
Transform cutting-edge research into innovative companies through our ecosystem.
