For teams building connectivity- and data-driven physical AI products and services for the Canadian market, this session examines the critical intersection of infrastructure, compliance, and digital sovereignty required for successful deployment.

As Physical AI and robotics become central to our national infrastructure, the need for a robust, Canadian-led computing strategy has never been more critical. While digital sovereignty is a recognized priority, the specific requirements for "sovereign compute" in a robotic age—where massive sensor networks collect and process vast amounts of citizen and company data—remain undefined. How do we draw the line between global efficiency and national security? What is the true value of localized compute, and where should we capture it

Participants will work together to:

• Address key regulatory and infrastructure hurdles facing Canadian physical AI deployments.
• Evaluate current gaps in national compute infrastructure and data governance

By the end of this discussion, attendees can expect to establish:

• A draft compliance framework for Canadian physical AI that balances digital sovereignty with continuous innovation.
• A clear map of key sovereign compute layers prioritized for strategic investment.
• An evolved definition of sovereign compute tailored specifically to the unique demands of physical AI.