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Showcasing the next generation of tech innovation: Highlights from ARIA 2026

On Nov. 10, Applied Research in Action (ARIA) returned for its 12th year, bringing together researchers, students and industry leaders to showcase bold ideas and explore how computer science can help solve real-world challenges.  

Hosted by the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science, the annual research and technology innovation event welcomed more than 1,000 attendees. 

Vanguard–U of T Computer Science partnership: from graduate talent to home-grown enterprise AI systems

In 2019, Vanguard began working with graduate students through U of T’s Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC). What started as a small set of projects has grown into a long-term research partnership focused on building and evaluating enterprise AI systems.

ARIA Showcase 2025: scaling innovation and shaping Toronto’s tech ecosystem

ARIA 2025 demonstrated the power of collaboration between academia and industry, showcasing research that drives innovation.

ARIA showcase brings computer science innovation to life

The Department of Computer Science hosted the annual Applied Research in Action (ARIA) showcase highlighting cutting-edge research and its intersection with Toronto’s tech ecosystem.  

Tech research and innovation take centre stage at tenth annual ARIA showcase

Tech research and innovation take centre stage at tenth annual ARIA showcase

Hosted by the Department of Computer Science’s Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC) program, the tenth annual ARIA showcase highlighted technological innovations between academia and industry.