About the conference

The Simanova Exchange Global Conference 2026

A meeting point for researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers and industry leaders who believe knowledge and innovation are strongest when shared across borders.

Vision

Emerging Technologies for Global Challenges

SEGC 2026 is built on a simple premise: the hardest problems of our time — from climate adaptation and equitable health systems to the future of learning and work — require people who think across disciplines and across borders.

The conference brings together 2,400+ delegates from more than 60 countries to present peer-reviewed research, share practical insights, build partnerships and shape policy. Every session is designed to bridge academia, industry, public service and civil society.

5Days

2,400+Delegates

60+Countries

5Tracks

Five themes, one conversation

Each track represents a community of practice, but the real value of SEGC is in the conversations that happen between them.

Technology & Engineering

Sustainable infrastructure, computing systems, robotics, and open hardware for public good.

Artificial Intelligence

Ethical AI, trustworthy systems, machine learning applications, and AI governance.

Education

Digital learning, curriculum innovation, pedagogy at scale, and lifelong learning.

Business & Economy

Innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, global value chains, and responsible finance.

Healthcare Innovation

Digital health, global health delivery, biotechnology, and health systems design.

Organising committee

SEGC 2026 is led by a volunteer organising committee of researchers, practitioners and conference professionals from five continents.

Dr. Elena Voss

Conference Chair

McGill University

Prof. David Okafor

Programme Chair

University of Lagos

Dr. Sarah Chen

Tracks Chair

National University of Singapore

Marcus Lindström

Industry Partnerships

Nordic Innovation Labs

Dr. Amara Patel

Scholarships Chair

Indian Institute of Technology

Jean-Baptiste Moreau

Local Arrangements

Université de Montréal

Dr. Priya Sundaram

Communications Chair

University of Melbourne

Omar Hassan

Technology Chair

Lovable Cloud

Host city: Montreal

SEGC 2026 takes place in one of North America's most vibrant research and innovation hubs.

Why Montreal?

Montreal is home to leading universities, a thriving AI ecosystem, and a long tradition of international gatherings. The city offers walkable neighbourhoods, world-class dining, and excellent transit — all at a compact scale that makes it easy for delegates to meet, collaborate, and explore.

When

SEGC 2026 runs from 14 to 18 December 2026 at 410 Rue Sherbrooke, in the heart of downtown Montreal. The venue is close to hotels, restaurants, and the city's metro and rail connections.

Past editions

SEGC 2026 is the first edition of the Simanova Exchange Global Conference. Future editions will rotate across regions, carrying the same commitment to interdisciplinary exchange and global participation.