# Programs Canonical URL: What we run for the Montréal AI safety community. Come to an event or reach out to join. ## AGI Strategy course A 5-week introductory cohort for anyone who wants to upskill in AI safety and get a clearer view of the field, and of their own place in it. - **When**: Mondays, 6 to 9 PM, October 12 to November 9, 2026 - **Time commitment**: About 5 hours a week, in person every week - **Cohort**: 10 to 12 people - **Language**: English, bilingual facilitation possible - **Facilitator**: Étienne Langlois - **Cost**: Free Applications for this cohort are closed. The newsletter carries the next one. [Get the newsletter →](https://aisafetymontreal.org/newsletter/) [Browse the curriculum (BlueDot Impact) →](https://bluedot.org/courses/agi-strategy/1/1) Our own course, not an official BlueDot cohort. ## AI Governance Reading Group A monthly discussion of one AI governance paper, at Ω Labs or online. [See the papers →](https://aisafetymontreal.org/ai-governance-reading-group/) ## Technical AI Safety Reading Group Starting soon: a monthly discussion of one technical AI safety paper, at Ω Labs or online. [See the papers →](https://aisafetymontreal.org/technical-ai-safety-reading-group/) ## Coworking & event space A community space at Ω Labs where you can work alongside others on AI safety, and where we host talks, workshops, and gatherings. [Visit the space →](https://labs.horizonomega.org/) ## Meetups & talks Regular gatherings and invited talks on technical alignment, governance, and related topics. [See the calendar →](https://aisafetymontreal.org/events/) ## Workshops & hackathons Hands-on sessions and weekend sprints on concrete problems: interpretability, evaluations, AI control, and governance. [See the calendar →](https://aisafetymontreal.org/events/) ## 1‑on‑1 advising One-on-one guidance for people looking to enter or advance in AI safety, whatever your background or career stage. [Book a 1‑on‑1 →](https://cal.com/orpheuslummis/ai-safety-intro-call)