Sharing research, tools, and methods related to big data and AI
The BIGDataAIHUB brings together students, staff, faculty, alumni and members of the broader community. Join the BIGDataAIHUB in a series of events, including seminars and workshops, speaker events and more, with the goal of sharing research, tools, and methods related to big data and AI.
The BIGDataAIHUB is pleased to partner with IMIx, Scotiabank, STEMFellowship, ICUBE and other stakeholders from across the tri-campus and in the community. Partnerships are key for learning, development and sharing of knowledge, and we welcome engagement from all.
To learn more about partnerships, please reach out to Irene Wiecek, Director, BIGDataAIHUB at irene.wiecek@utoronto.ca.
IMI BIGDataAIHUB Fighting Crime with Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Conference
The 2024 Conference explored The Illegal Wildlife Trade, USD $20 billion problem that is devastating wildlife and the environment, as well as funding organized crime, money laundering, and terrorism activities.
More information on the 2025 Conference will be available soon.
IMI BIGDataAIHUB Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Competition
A multi-faceted competition designed as a developmental opportunity for students to gain hands-on exposure to big data and AI. Register and compete for $30,000 in prize money.
IMI BIGDataAIHUB Seminar Series
Open to everyone, the Seminar Series is designed as a learning and developmental opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on exposure to big data and artificial intelligence.
Learn more about the seminar series
Past Events
Revisit event highlights, catch recorded sessions, connect with subject-matter experts and get firsthand experience with the latest in AI and big data for business strategy.
Collision Conference Workshop
June 28, 2022
Join our MMPA students as they share insights and learnings from attending the Collision conference, North America’s fastest-growing tech conference, as it brings together Fortune 500 companies...
2022 IMI Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Case Competition
November - March, 2022
The 2022 IMI Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Case Competition is a multi-faceted competition designed as a developmental opportunity for students to gain hands-on exposure to big data and AI...
2021 IMI Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Case Competition
November - March, 2021
The combination of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way we think, work, and live. New career opportunities are emerging, and traditional ones are being transformed or eliminated...
MMPA 2020: AI and Machine Learning for Complex Business Decision Making
November 20, 2020
This conference explores applications of AI and Machine Learning in different business and social contexts. We invited a group of world AI experts and industry leaders to share their visions...
The Algorithm is the Message
October 22, 2020
This BIGDataAIHUB Talk Series features Erin Kelly, CPA and CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc., in discussing algorithms in common use today and the risks of using them...
2020 Big Data & AI Case Competition
January 25 - March 28, 2020
Students work with real data to: “Recommend a process that employs big data and artificial intelligence in identifying whether clients are engaged in money laundering, specifically as it relates to human trafficking”.
Power Business Intelligence Workshop
October 30, 2019
This hands-on workshop taught faculty and staff to use the data analytics and data visualization capabilities of Power BI.
Artificial Intelligence in Accounting
November 15, 2019
The Master of Management & Professional Accounting Program (MMPA)'s annual conference was dedicated to exploring the impact of AI on the accounting profession.
BIGDataAIHub Lightning Lunch
November 20, 2019
In collaboration with the new UTM Collaborative Digital Research Space, BDAIH hosted a lightning lunch featuring presentations by faculty and librarians from across UTM.