DiscoveryX 2027

DiscoveryX is Canada's premier innovation conference and trade show, hosted annually by the Ontario Centre of Innovation. The event serves as the flagship showcase for Ontario's innovation ecosystem, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups, investors, researchers, corporations, government leaders, academic institutions, and industry partners to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies and foster collaboration across sectors. Held at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, DiscoveryX is designed around the theme "Where Next Happens in Ontario," highlighting groundbreaking innovations that are moving from research and development into commercial markets.

The conference features keynote presentations from globally recognized innovators, thought leaders, and industry executives, alongside panel discussions, startup pitch competitions, investor forums, and hands-on technology demonstrations. The exhibition is organized into dedicated innovation zones covering artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, cleantech, health technologies, automotive and mobility, quantum technologies, digital transformation, and emerging technologies. An Investor Zone, "Ask-an-Investor" sessions, and business matchmaking provide startups and SMEs with direct access to venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate partners, and commercialization experts.

DiscoveryX attracts thousands of attendees from across Canada and internationally, including founders, technology companies, multinational corporations, government agencies, research organizations, universities, municipalities, incubators, accelerators, and funding organizations. The conference places a strong emphasis on commercialization by connecting innovators with the partners, capital, expertise, and customers needed to bring new technologies to market. It is one of the few events that brings together Ontario's complete innovation ecosystem—from academia and government to industry and investors—under one roof.

For CEMI and MICA, DiscoveryX presents a valuable opportunity to engage beyond the traditional mining sector and connect with companies developing technologies that can be applied to mining and critical minerals. Areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, clean technologies, quantum computing, digital infrastructure, and advanced sensing have significant potential for mining applications. The conference offers an excellent venue to identify commercialization-ready technologies, recruit new MICA members, build partnerships with Ontario's innovation ecosystem, connect mining companies with technology SMEs, and showcase how Canadian mining innovation contributes to productivity, sustainability, and economic growth. It also aligns closely with CEMI and MICA's mission of accelerating technology deployment, fostering cross-sector innovation, and strengthening Canada's global competitiveness through commercialization.