Accelerate AI Adoption
Across the Prairies

At AccelR8 Innovation & New Technology Institute, we enable practical AI adoption by equipping professionals, organizations, and communities with the skills, tools, and platform to implement emerging technologies in the real world, while creating space to share adoption stories, lessons learned, and best practices.

What's Ahead

From events to expert-led sessions, we move beyond ideas, enabling real-world AI adoption through practical learning, applied tools, and workforce development.

67 days to the event
Prairie AI Summit 2026
Tue, Oct 20
The Leaf, Assiniboine Park
While many organizations are still developing their AI strategies, Canada's most influential AI researchers, industry pioneers, and decision-makers are converging at Prairie AI Summit 2026, the premier AI conference that's defining Central Canada's technological future.
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Virtual Mixer!
Date and time is TBD
Virtual Event
Join us for a Virtual Meet and Greet with the AccelR8 Team, industry experts and potential speakers, learn the latest buzz on AI and the first dibs on the upcoming Prairie AI Summit 2026!
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Past Events

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Wed, Aug 05
AccelR8 Prairie AI Hackathon 2026
RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus
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Aug 05, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus, 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2R 0A9, Canada
Join AcceleR8 Prairie AI Hackathon 2026and collaborate with students, professionals, developers, and innovators to solve real-world business challenges using Artificial Intelligence. Build an AI-powered solution in one day, pitch your idea to industry leaders, and compete for prizes and recognition.
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Tue, Jul 28
Imagine the Possibilities: AI in Project Risk Management
RRC Polytech, The Roblin Centre (P107)
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Jul 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
RRC Polytech, The Roblin Centre (P107), 160 Princess St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1K9, Canada
Join Rafael Vitorelli for an interactive workshop that explores how AI can enhance modern project risk management while complementing established frameworks such as PMBOK® and PRINCE2®.
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Thu, Jul 09
Tech Thursday Superpowered by Manitoba Innovates x AccelR8
Saddlery on Market
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Jul 09, 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CDT
Saddlery on Market, 114 Market Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0P4, Canada
Join us for our July 9th Tech Thursday Superpowered by Manitoba Innovates and co-hosted by AccelR8, for a timely and important conversation on AI at Work: Practical Use Cases in Product, Project and Change Management
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Fri, Jun 05
The Missing Link: Behavioural Science Meets AI
Webinar Series - June 5, 2026
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Jun 05, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT
Webinar Series - June 5, 2026
Join Edwina Pike, Behavioural Scientist & AI Strategist, for a thought-provoking and highly practical webinar exploring why Behavioural Science is the missing link in making AI truly effective.
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Thu, May 21
Tech Thursday Superpowered by Manitoba Innovates x AccelR8
King's Head Pub
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May 21, 2026, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CDT
King's Head Pub, 120 King St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H9, Canada
Join us for our May 21st Tech Thursday Superpowered by Manitoba Innovates and co-hosted by AccelR8, for a timely and important conversation on AI and Workforce Development.

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