Vancouver: The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Government of Canada will co-host the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Culture on March 16 and 17, in Banff, Alberta.
This summit will bring together leaders from the cultural sector, government, the technology sector, academia and civil society. They will explore the interactions between AI and culture and their policy implications, connect the cultural sector and Canada’s artificial intelligence research and business ecosystem. It will demonstrate opportunities for the cultural sector to adopt responsible Canadian AI solutions and explore the AI talent, skills and training needs for the cultural sector.
“AI is deeply changing the way we create, deliver and consume culture, and Canada needs a national approach on artificial intelligence and culture that drives responsible and productive AI adoption, facilitates innovation and competition, protects human creativity, and ensures cultural and economic sovereignty. The National Summit on AI and Culture is an important step in this vital work, keeping a responsible and human-centred approach along the way.” Said Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
A recent 30-day national sprint to inform a new National AI Strategy included input from an AI Strategy Task Force and an open consultation that gathered over 11,000 submissions from the public. In 2026, the government will launch a renewed AI strategy to maintain Canada’s AI advantage and unleash its potential for economic growth and adoption.
“Banff Centre is proud to host this vital gathering with the Government of Canada. As an institution, based in an extraordinary natural setting, that is dedicated to creative problem solving in arts and leadership, we’re an ideal setting for the deep reflection this work requires.”said Chris Lorway, President and Chief Executive Officer, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
Banff Centre, founded in 1933, is a post-secondary institution focused on artistic and leadership development. The Centre strives to encourage people to unleash their creative potential and realize their unique contributions and to build an innovative, inspiring future through education, performances and public outreach. It is a world leader in the arts, culture and creative decision making across dozens of disciplines, from the fine arts to Indigenous wise practices.