Applied Research in Action (ARIA) 2025

ARIA 2025 is Toronto’s leading research and technological innovation showcase, hosted by the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science. ARIA brings together some of the globe's most innovative companies, with Canada’s most talented STEM faculty and graduates to demonstrate and celebrate advances in technology that are reshaping our world.

This year, ARIA will feature more student and industry-led R&D projects than ever before, with a record number of bold, future-shaping innovations and live demonstrations from across computer science and beyond. From AI breakthroughs to next-generation robotics, health tech, data science, and sustainability solutions, ARIA 2025 is your chance to witness the ground-breaking technologies of tomorrow, today.

Whether you’re looking to connect with top talent, explore high-impact research, discover new collaboration opportunities, or simply be inspired, ARIA 2025 is the must-attend innovation event of the year.

Who Will Be In Attendance:

• Industry leaders seeking talent to hire to help drive their business forward
• Faculty, industry and students showcasing innovative R&D projects
• Entrepreneurs and startups exploring partnerships
• Policy makers, media, and anyone inspired by technology’s future

Past Success & Partners

Previous ARIA events have welcomed participants from leading global organizations and research labs. Attendees include executives, academics, and innovators from across Canada and beyond, such as AMD, Rakuten Kobo, Vanguard, etc.

Experience ARIA

• Video Highlights: Watch the energy of ARIA 2024
• Photo Gallery: Explore past events on Flickr
• Social Media: Join the conversation at #ARIA2025