The full schedule for the Canadian Automation Leadership Summit is now live.

Taking place June 2, 2026 in Toronto, CALS26 brings together leaders from across Canada’s manufacturing and automation sectors for a focused day of insight, discussion, and industry connection.

With less than a month to go, now is the time to secure your spot.

This year’s agenda includes:

• Keynote: The state of Canadian automotive manufacturing
  A timely look at the current outlook for Canadian automotive manufacturing and what the sector’s growth strategy could look like in the years ahead. Speaker: Brendan Sweeney.
  
  
• The dual-use debate: Capitalizing on increased defence spending
  A panel discussion on how Canadian manufacturers can explore new opportunities tied to defence spending and dual-use production.
  Speakers: Jim Beretta, Ilija Jovanovic, Ben Reubeni and Alexander Tsoulis.
  
  
• Automate Canada update
  An update on Automate Canada and the role the association and its members play in the future of manufacturing and automation.
  Speaker: Dave Fortin
  
  
• Looking back to look ahead: Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s Top 10 Under 40
  A conversation with past Top 10 Under 40 honourees on industry change, career growth, and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing talent.
  Speakers: Calvin Kimura, Simon Drexler and Zac Cutt.
  
  
• Roaming Roundtables
  Outcome-based discussions on digital transformation, supply chain diversification, workforce upskilling, and more. Roundtable experts include Ryan Kershaw and Dan Adamson.

Time is running out to join us on June 2.