RBC’s Catalyst conference started in 2015 as a grassroots initiative to connect technologists across the organization. A decade later, Catalyst is the bank’s very own annual tech expo and the most anticipated technology event in the annual calendar.
In October 2025, thousands of RBC technologists and their business partners came together in Canada and globally to share ideas and drive innovation. More than 4,000 people attended the Toronto event alone with hundreds of others attending similar events across the globe.
The 2025 theme was “Banking Re-imagined with Technology" with a special focus on the transformative power of AI and emerging technologies.
External AI leader on stage
In addition to showcasing RBC technology, the event is known for keynotes and panel discussions featuring some of the leading voices in technology and this year didn’t disappoint. Nick Frosst, co-founder of AI company Cohere kicked off the conference in a conversation with Martin Wildberger, executive vice president of Innovation and Technology for RBC. Nick talked about Cohere’s inception and rise throughout the past few years and shared his views on the latest advancements and possibilities in AI-powered banking. Meanwhile on the expo floor in Toronto, and through various hybrid workshops, demonstrations and talks, attendees learned how RBC is leveraging AI innovation to reimagine products, operations and client experiences.
In addition to showcasing RBC technology, the event is known for keynotes and panel discussions featuring some of the leading voices in technology and this year didn’t disappoint. Nick Frosst, co-founder of AI company Cohere kicked off the conference in a conversation with Martin Wildberger, executive vice president of Innovation and Technology for RBC. Nick talked about Cohere’s inception and rise throughout the past few years and shared his views on the latest advancements and possibilities in AI-powered banking. Meanwhile on the expo floor in Toronto, and through various hybrid workshops, demonstrations and talks, attendees learned how RBC is leveraging AI innovation to reimagine products, operations and client experiences.