GCXpo 2025: Get a First Look at This Year’s Tech Demo Lineup

GCXpo 2025: Get a First Look at This Year’s Tech Demo Lineup

GCXpo is Canada’s ultimate stage for live, immersive tech – and now that we’re less than two weeks away, this year’s lineup is getting ready to deliver. Happening on Wednesday, September 24, this free, one-day showcase at Area X.O in Ottawa will bring together over 80 of the country’s most promising innovators for live demonstrations […]

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Demonstrate the Future: Showcase Your Innovation at GCXpo 2025

GCXpo is back for 2025, and the opportunity to showcase your breakthrough technology has never been greater. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, GCXpo returns to Area X.O in Ottawa for its fourth and most dynamic year. Co-hosted by Area X.O and the Government of Canada, this free and epic Canadian next-gen tech demonstration showcase gives […]

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GCXpo 2025 Is Back: Canada’s Epic Next-Gen Tech Showcase Returns to Area X.O.

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GCXpo is back – and you’re invited to see Canada’s most advanced tech in action. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, GCXpo returns to Area X.O in Ottawa for its fourth and most dynamic edition yet. Co-hosted by Area X.O and the Government of Canada, GCXpo 2025 will spotlight 80+ of the country’s top innovators demonstrating […]

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Maximizing Potential: Area X.O’s Support for Defence Innovators as a NATO DIANA Test Centre 

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What if your technology could shape the future of global defence? The answer to this question is a lot more real for tech companies in the Ottawa area. Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa, was recently named a NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) test centre. This isn’t just […]

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Let It Snow – Winter Testing for Cars, Robots, and Drones

An autonomous vehicle is stopped at an intersection as a simulated pedestrian crosses at a crosswalk in snowy weather.

Has your car been acting up because of frozen sensors? Maybe not if you’re in Las Vegas. But for at least 60% of the US population – and nearly all of Canada – winter is a reality. From the snowy Midwest to the icy Northeast, harsh winters can put ADAS and autonomous systems out of […]

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GCXpo Drives Innovation, Insights, and Sector Investment for 2024  

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Showcasing groundbreaking advancements in smart mobility, Ottawa’s epic demonstration day, GCXpo 2024 (formerly TCXpo), was bigger and better than ever.   In partnership with the Government of Canada and event sponsors, and hosted by Invest Ottawa at their Area X.O facility, this year’s event brought together more partners from the federal government and industry to make […]

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The Epic Canadian Smart Mobility Demonstration Day at Area X.O is Back! 

A collage of images showcasing the TCXpo event in anticipation of the 2024 GCXpo event at Area X.O.. The images show attendees checking out demonstrations of smart mobility technology such as drones and automated vehicles at outdoor demonstrations.

With smart mobility being a driving force behind progress, Ottawa’s epic demonstration day GCXpo 2024 (formerly TCXpo), showcases cutting-edge technologies, fosters meaningful connections and acts as a unique catalyst for growth and innovation within the smart mobility sector. In partnership with the Government of Canada and event sponsors, the pioneering Canadian smart mobility tech demo […]

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How Are Smart Cities Preparing for The Smart Car?

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The automotive industry is in continuous discussion about smart mobility solutions, autonomous driving cars, and robotaxis. Yet there is one essential voice that we less frequently hear from, and that is the cities that will host, enable, and empower the smart car. What are smart cities doing to prepare themselves for this revolution of personal […]

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Accelerating Change: Generative AI’s Impact on Automotive Innovation

Image shows a branded Area X.O vehicle under a clouded sky at the Area X.O test facility in Ottawa, Ontario

It’s clear that generative AIs are substantially powerful tools that have already impacted many human endeavours. How might they help the automotive industry? It would be a shame to write about generative AIs without asking one, so here’s what ChatGPT has to say about the matter:   Generative AI holds vast potential for the automotive […]

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At the Intersection of Drones, Cars, and Robots

Sensors placed on top fp the autonomous Lexus at Area X.O

At Area X.O, we’re helping companies develop autonomous car technology using our private test track and working closely with the City of Ottawa to explore solutions on public streets. In addition, we’re working with leading companies building aerial drones and ground robotic technology, as described in our recent DARTT Zone announcement. If you’re wondering whether […]

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