Espace CDPQ hosted the fourth edition of AI Salon, welcoming over 240 registrants for an inspiring evening of exchange between startups and investors.
A major highlight: our VC panel with Danny Grant, Domenic Del Vecchio, Katy Yam, and Jordan Nyinabangi, moderated by Amélie Morency. Together, they offered valuable insight into early-stage funding.
Pitching Startups:
Citera: Smart energy declarations for real estate
Optionality: AI decision engine for M&A
Tori: Emotional companion AI
Arvo AI: One-click cloud app deployment





















About AI Salon
AI Salon is the global community bringing together AI founders, builders, investors, and partners to connect and collaborate. Co-founded by Jeff Abbott, a recognized leader in AI and entrepreneurship, AI Salon connects local ecosystems to global networks through monthly events in 40+ cities worldwide.
AI Salon Montreal chapter is co-founded by Nicholas Nadeau, Claude Théoret, Sylvain Carle and Innovobot, with Michel Dubois as a strategic advisor, this initiative aims to reignite momentum, trigger collaboration, and connect Québec’s AI ecosystem to global investor networks.