RLC 2026
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Amii
Amii is one of Canada’s three national AI institutes, advancing the country’s leadership in artificial intelligence as part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. We work alongside Mila, the Vector Institute, and CIFAR to drive world-class research, develop top AI talent, and support the responsible use of AI across industries. Together, we’re positioning Canada as a global leader in AI innovation.
D. E. Shaw & Co.
The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with more than 2,500 people around the world. Technology is integral to virtually everything our firm does, which is why we seek exceptional software developers with a range of quantitative and programming abilities. Members of our technical staff collaborate on challenging problems that directly impact the firm’s continued success, utilizing their excellent analytical, mathematical, and software design skills as well as some of the most advanced computing resources in the world.
Government of Alberta
Making Technology and Innovation the driving force behind Alberta's economic diversification and growth. The Ministry of Technology and Innovation is responsible for: - driving economic growth and diversification in Alberta through technology and innovation - promoting and supporting the growth of Alberta’s technology sector - modernizing government services by implementing technology-driven solutions - attracting investment in Alberta’s technology and innovation ecosystem
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Sony AI
Sony AI, a division of Sony Research, was founded as a subsidiary of Sony Group on April 1, 2020, with the mission to 'unleash human imagination and creativity with AI.' Sony AI aims to combine cutting edge research and development of artificial intelligence with Sony Group's imaging and sensing technology, robotics technology, and entertainment assets such as movies, music, and games to accelerate Sony’s transformation into an AI powered company and to create new business opportunities. To achieve this, Sony AI has launched several flagship projects to date aimed at the evolution and application of AI technology in the areas of Gaming and interaction, Imaging & Sensing, AI for Creators, and AI Ethics. For more information visit https://ai.sony.com
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Apple
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
Artificial Agency
Artificial.Agency is building the next breakthrough in AI-driven gaming, a behavior engine which delivers general runtime decision-making out of the box. The behavior engine allows games to make engaging, runtime, context-specific decisions in complex situations. This technology not only enhances realism but also amplifies player engagement with a more interactive and responsive game environment. Moreover, it grants designers unprecedented tools to create innovative game mechanics, expanding the horizons of interactive storytelling and gameplay.
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General Catalyst
General Catalyst is a global investment and transformation company that partners with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. We support founders with a long-term view who challenge the status quo, partnering with them from seed to growth stage and beyond. With offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Berlin, Bangalore, and London, we have supported the growth of 800+ businesses, including Airbnb, Anduril, Applied Intuition, Commure, Glean, Guild, Gusto, Helsing, Hubspot, Kayak, Livongo, Mistral, Ramp, Samsara, Snap, Stripe, Sword, and Zepto.
Google DeepMind
Google is home to world-class research teams, whose foundational breakthroughs have helped usher in a new era of AI.
University of Alberta
We are community builders. For all who are seeking their purpose—in the classroom, the lab, the world— we weave together a tapestry of backgrounds and cultures, because we are made stronger by our diversity.