Applied Research in Action (ARIA) 2026
From the Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) program. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) has developed a concentration for this MScAC in partnership with the Department of Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.
ARIA, also known as the Applied Research in Action Showcase, is Toronto’s leading research and technological innovation showcase. This event is taking place on Tuesday, November 10 at 3:30 PM at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Why attend ARIA?
ARIA is Toronto’s leading research and technology innovation showcase, hosted by the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science. At the heart of Canada’s tech ecosystem, the department is internationally recognized for groundbreaking research, world-class teaching, and a long history of shaping the digital industries of tomorrow.
ARIA is where this excellence comes to life. Each year, U of T students, faculty, and its industry collaborators present cutting-edge projects tackling real-world challenges from AI for health care and sustainability to robotics, fintech, logistics, and beyond. The showcase highlights not only the creativity and technical mastery of students but also the department’s strong partnerships with industry leaders, government, and fellow academic units.
Through programs like the Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC), students work together with top companies to co-develop transformative solutions, advancing both research and industry practice. These collaborations have spanned space robotics, financial AI, education technology, and next-generation enterprise software, demonstrating how the department fuels innovation across sectors.
When and where
When: November 10, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: The Carlu, 444 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4