Upcoming events
Check out the original list where you’ll also find some upcoming events that haven’t announced their official dates yet, and smaller meetups and networking events.
CIX Summit
CIX, powered by Elevate, is Canada’s largest startup awards program and investment summit that brings together Canadian tech founders, global investors, and industry advisors to showcase Canada’s most promising early and growth-stage tech companies and power new investment deals.
The CIX Summit takes place from March 26, 2025 in downtown Toronto. With over 250 curated startups showcased from the prestigious CIX Startup Awards program, the CIX Summit has the highest concentration of startup execs and capital providers in Canada.
Operation Defend the North
siberX is excited to announce a first of its kind cybersecurity readiness table top exercise (TTX). This cyber breach simulation event is designed to strengthen Canada’s cybersecurity readiness and response strategies.
This event brings together Public and Private sector stakeholders along with the Canadian Cybersecurity community to discuss how their organizations would respond to such an attack.
Participants will collaborate closely to contain and minimize the impact of the simulated attack, showcasing their strategies for recovery and response.
Canadian Fintech Summit
The Canadian Fintech Summit is an annual gathering of Fintechs, Investors, Enterprises, Financial Institutions, AI Innovators and Service Providers from around the world to learn, engage and build relationships.
The focus of the conference is based on Fintech + AI: the embedding of financial products and services in applications and programs that people and businesses use everyday powered by AI.
This year, CFS2025 is Generative AI + Fintech + Humans = the power to change the world.
The World Summit AI
The world’s leading AI summit for the Americas brings together the global AI ecosystem. World Summit AI is the only AI summit in the world that matters, and we showcase the world’s brightest AI brains on our stages with innovative, cutting-edge, topical content, tackling the most burning AI issues right now.
An exclusive gathering of the major influencers in AI globally across business, science and tech for mind boggling innovation, heated discussions on AI4good, applied solutions for enterprise, hands-on workshops and the development of plans for advancing the application of AI in the coming year.
Discoveryx
DiscoveryX is a showcase of the best innovation Ontario has to offer. The conference and trade show focuses on an immersive experience that showcases what’s new and next in Ontario’s innovation sector. Immerse yourself in this innovation extravaganza, see and hear from trailblazers in: CleanTech, Agritech, Advanced Manufacturing and Construction, Life Science, MedTech, AI, Fintech, Investors and more!
CPPO Symposium 2025
Prepaid platforms have evolved to become a robust foundation for financial innovation. The Symposium will showcase how prepaid solutions are driving the next wave of fintech innovation, enabling banks and entrepreneurs to deliver inclusive, customer-centric financial services.
The event will focus on how Canadian banks, fintech entrepreneurs and governments can accelerate innovation by leveraging prepaid platforms to create impactful financial solutions that and meet the demands of a rapidly digitizing society.
NACO Global Summit
Join influential leaders at the intersection of innovation, capital and entrepreneurship.
mesh conference
mesh is events, meetups, and digital storytelling.
Technology and creativity are reshaping talent, strategy, culture, business and customer experience. We mesh people, ideas, and industries to figure out what’s next, so we can talk about growth, opportunities, and unintended consequences of innovation.
Womxn in Data Science Conference
Join us for a day of cutting-edge insights, authentic connections, and practical knowledge at the 8th Annual Womxn in Data Science Conference! This premier event celebrates and amplifies women in data and AI while welcoming allies of all genders who support a more inclusive tech future.
Since 2018, Womxn in Data Science has been a trusted guide for over 6,000 women navigating the evolving data and AI landscape. With more than 30 successful events under our belt, we've built a community that provides both technical expertise and authentic support as the field continues to transform.
Our conference addresses the unique challenges and opportunities women face in a field where they represent only 26% of professionals. Through authentic sharing of experiences and expert-led sessions, we're building the community and knowledge needed to change this statistic.
Uniting the Prairies
Uniting the Prairies (UP) is the Prairies’ premiere startup-focused tech conference, where A-tier founders connect with active investors & tech leaders.
MaRS Impact Health
This May 7 and 8, you’re invited to MaRS Impact Health — two days of panels, pitches and insightful conversation with leading voices in healthcare.
MaRS Impact Health features the most promising companies and discoveries solving today’s biggest health challenges in digital health, devices and biotech. Connect with the brilliant minds improving healthcare on a global scale: entrepreneurs, investors, academics, clinicians and policymakers.
Canadian Women in Cybersecurity
Join us at the Canadian Women in Cybersecurity conference as we champion the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with a focus on the social aspect. Celebrating diverse thought, experience, ability, and background, we recognize that true diversity goes beyond hiring practices. By infusing diversity into our approach to cybersecurity challenges, we drive innovation and techniques that position Canada as a global leader in the field.
Now entering its sixth year, our event showcases the achievements and innovations of cybersecurity leaders from diverse educational, technical, social, and personal backgrounds. From highlighting groundbreaking products to learning from glass-ceiling breakers who have paved the way for diversity, our conference caters to a diverse audience. This provides your organization with an opportunity to position its brand, services, and philosophy, while building trust and forging relationships with prominent figures in the cybersecurity community.
Prepare for an unforgettable experience featuring inspiring keynotes, engaging panels, hands-on technical reviews, immersive in-person activities, career conversations, and an awards gala.
We firmly believe that diverse and inclusive organizations are not only resilient but also attract and retain desired skillsets. Through a mix of technical and non-technical workshops, we will demonstrate how DEI can strengthen organizations across various sectors.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of an empowering conference that showcases the strength of diversity, promotes innovation, and inspires positive change. Register now and join us on this remarkable journey.
Inventures
Join industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries for three days of groundbreaking discussions and networking. Experience firsthand the fusion of technology and humanity that will shape the future.
Web Summit
In May 2025, thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, media outlets, and leaders will gather in Vancouver at our newest event: Web Summit Vancouver.
Atlantic Venture Forum
The entrepreneurial landscape has changed significantly since the first AVF in 2013. As the ecosystem continues to gain momentum, the AVF is being transformed to meet the needs of this dynamic region. New ventures and growth-stage companies need more than just financial capital to succeed. Innovation, partnerships, ingenuity, and expertise are just a few of the ingredients for an entrepreneur’s tech success story, and you will find all of these and more when you join us for the 2025 Atlantic Venture Forum.
Startupfest
Every startup is a disagreement with the status quo. In the hands of a founder, that disagreement becomes ambition: A desire to conquer a market. But just as seeing a mountaintop isn't enough to scale its heights, it takes more than ambition to challenge norms and unseat incumbents. Our 2025 theme, "Ambition+" positions Startupfest as a quartermaster, outfitting ambitious founders with the tools, expertise, network and resources they need to turn ambitions into outcomes.
CEO Summit
Invite only.
Hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and presented by Roynat Capital Scotiabank, Canada’s CEO Summit 2025 features private CEO dining experiences, CEO peer-group discussions, and essential industry briefings to keep Canada’s best scale-up CEOs at the top of their game.
CCI’s annual two-day retreat of 150 of Canada’s top scale-up CEOs focuses on leadership development, what it takes to build globally successful companies, and how homegrown firms can fuel Canada’s long-term economic prosperity.
ALL IN 2024
ALL IN embodies a bold vision for the future of AI, bringing together leaders from the Canadian and international ecosystems to shape innovation and collaboration in this strategic sector. With over 4,000 participants from 40 countries this year, ALL IN is positioned as the essential hub for exploring AI advancements that drive economic transformation.
The event highlights the potential of Canadian AI to address global challenges, promoting an ethical and inclusive approach. By facilitating partnerships and encouraging responsible AI adoption, ALL IN paves the way toward a future where technology tangibly enhances the daily lives and productivity of organizations and individuals alike.
Elevate
Hosted in downtown Toronto, Elevate Festival is Canada’s most influential tech and innovation event built for global startups, investors and the tech ecosystem. Featuring world-class speakers, cutting-edge programming, networking, evening socials, and investor and startup opportunities weaved throughout, this 3-day event brings together some of the world’s greatest tech titans, innovators, and policymakers to create important dialogue, meaningful connections, and shine a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.
Tech Talent North (West)
Originally founded in 2002 by TAP Network, the Tech Talent Conference has carved out a reputation as a thoughtful and highly curated forum for people-focused tech leaders in Western Canada’s thriving tech community.
In 2021, TAP Network and Cube Business Media Inc., a preeminent national producer of B2B conferences, joined forces to co-found and re-launch a new Tech Talent Conference, now known as Tech Talent North! This scaled-up and re-branded conference draws tech talent game changers from coast-to-coast drawing more tech industry voices from across Canada to learn, lead and thrive together.
We invite you to join our growing community of people-leaders, culture scalers and HR success stories to learn tactical strategies from Canada’s most innovative tech leaders at our 100% in-person conference.
The Logic Summit
Last year's summit was a huge success, fostering critical conversations with decision-makers and innovators, including Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, Isabelle Hudon, president of the Business Development Bank of Canada and Galen G. Weston, chairman of Loblaw Companies Ltd.
SAAS NORTH
Since 2016, SAAS NORTH has been recognized as THE Canadian hub for rapidly-scaling SaaS founders and their teams. If you’re in SaaS, you need to be in Ottawa, at the Rogers Centre – November 5-6, 2025.
Women Innovation Summit
At DMZ, we don’t just celebrate International Women’s Day — we set the stage for action. On March 6, gear up for the Women Innovation Summit 2025 at DMZ with a bold lineup of events made to elevate women innovators, changemakers and their allies. This year’s Summit will be packed with high-stakes pitches, milestone moments and unfiltered conversations led by trailblazing founders and industry leaders.
DX3
DX3 Canada, scheduled for March 4th-5th, 2025, is the premier event that brings together brands, retailers, agencies, and tech companies. The event will explore what the transformative Retail, DTC, and E-commerce sectors will look like in a more resilient, innovative, and AI-driven world.
In today's fast-paced industry, reliable information is key. At this conference, you'll delve into crucial topics like customer experience, supply chains, returns, and the use of AI in DTC and e-commerce. Whether you're seeking to unleash the potential of digital transformation, tap into data-driven insights, or spearhead innovative consumer engagement strategies, this event provides the tools and inspiration to take your strategies to greater heights. Elevate your retail game – join us and lead the way!
ConFoo
ConFoo is back for its 23rd edition, at Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, with a full stack of incredible talks with the best speakers in the tech. We are especially proud of this year’s program, which will touch on a large variety of talks such as: Artificial intelligence, Management, Security, Cloud Computing, Architecture & Design Patterns, PHP, JavaScript, DotNet, etc.
Intellectual Property Summit
The 2025 North Forge IP Summit, presented by ElevateIP, is a premier half-day conference dedicated to empowering startups, innovators, and industry professionals in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with the knowledge and resources needed to protect their intellectual property. In collaboration with the Bioscience Association of Manitoba’s (BAM) Funding Days, this event is designed to foster IP education, networking, and collaboration within the innovation ecosystem.
TechExit.io (West)
If you’re a startup founder or an entrepreneur leading an established tech company, considering your acquisition strategy is crucial.
Even in today’s unpredictable economy, there are significant opportunities to exchange ideas, form partnerships, merge, and successfully exit or grow with acquisitions.
How can you deepen your understanding of exiting your company and explore acquisition opportunities?
Join us at TechExit.io on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West as we navigate the dynamic landscape of tech M&A in 2025!
CISO Forum Canada
CISO Forum Canada is brought to you by siberX, and brings speakers, attendees, & sponsors from all over the world together to discuss the everchanging field of executive information security management. Topics focus on leadership, strategic management, innovation, & cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of leading information security programs.
This event is open to Director level and above security leaders only. The attendee list is reviewed by the advisory. For any vendor/partner registrations, please refer to the sponsorship package.
CISO Forum Canada will mobilize leaders from across Canada as speakers & attendees for keynotes, panel discussions, & round-tables followed by an executive reception.
QueerTech Conference
Bringing the 2SLGBTQIA+ tech community together for a 2-day experience, QTQ 2024 is designed to help you advance your career, identify business opportunities, strengthen queer perspectives in leadership, and unapologetically celebrate our collective QT power!
HardTech Summit
The HardTech Summit, in partnership with York Region, brings together global industry leaders, Canadian founders, investors, and innovators as we explore the necessary ingredients to build a strong, connected hardware and semiconductor ecosystem in Canada.
This two-day summit includes a jam-packed agenda featuring panel discussions, technical booth demos, and networking opportunities on the first day, followed by the HardTech Pitch Gala on the second day with our highly anticipated Pitch Competition, where companies compete for a chance to win $50,000 in combined cash prizes.
BFUTR
BFUTR 2024 is the leading tech conference for Black professionals eager to elevate their careers. Dive into a dynamic environment with unmatched networking, insightful industry panels, and innovative workshops. Engage with top experts and like-minded peers to drive your professional growth.
Join us in championing diversity and inclusion, and take an active role in shaping the future of the tech industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to make meaningful connections and propel your career forward.
Immigrants in Tech Summit
PROMO CODE: JUSTCHECKOUT (30% off for immigrants)
On November 4th, 2024, Scale Without Borders is claiming space for immigrants and newcomers in tech at none other than the Royal Ontario Museum. Throughout the day, we are bringing the entire immigrant and tech community— key corporate leaders, leading startups, government and non-profit organizations— to support, celebrate, hire and engage the brightest immigrant tech talent and entrepreneurs.
Visualize high profile talks, high impact break-outs, curated networking, an exhibit hall, and receptions all within the premises of dinosaur fossils and artifacts.
The Logic Summit
The Logic Summit is a prestigious coming-together of our community of subscribers and partners. Join us on October 28 2024 for a day of candid discussions about the companies, policies and people driving transformational change in Canada and beyond.
Attended by decision makers, innovation leaders, industry experts, city builders, philanthropists, policymakers and shapers from business, government and education, The Logic Summit represents, in real time, the defining values of our organization and partnership.
Tech Talent North (East)
Originally founded in 2002 by TAP Network, the Tech Talent Conference has carved out a reputation as a thoughtful and highly curated forum for people-focused tech leaders in Western Canada’s thriving tech community.
In 2021, TAP Network and Cube Business Media Inc., a preeminent national producer of B2B conferences, joined forces to co-found and re-launch a new Tech Talent Conference, now known as Tech Talent North! This scaled-up and re-branded conference draws tech talent game changers from coast-to-coast drawing more tech industry voices from across Canada to learn, lead and thrive together.
We invite you to join our growing community of people-leaders, culture scalers and HR success stories to learn tactical strategies from Canada’s most innovative tech leaders at our 100% in-person conference.
TechExit.io (East)
In technology, mergers and acquisitions are a regular occurrence and can be a path to growth. Every tech company needs to be “M&A Ready”. Learn from the biggest exit success stories, the multiple exit stories, and connect with the players that made them happen.
TechExit.io is the go-to event for technology industry players who want to understand the ins and outs of selling – or buying – technology companies. This event is not just for tech companies looking to exit in the near term – it is about being “M&A ready” from day one. TechExit.io is the only conference of its kind in Canada –focused solely on mergers and acquisition strategies for technology companies.
Rails World
Rails World is a platform for Rails enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends, share best practices, and explore advancements in Rails development through keynotes, talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. With Rails World, our goal is to create a fun and affordable space for the Rails ecosystem to connect, learn, and build lasting professional relationships.
Startup Summit
Startup Summit connects founders, mentors, and investors from across North America through curated 1:1 matchups, learning labs, and keynotes.
Our primary objective is to equip founders with practical insights and actionable strategies that can effectively fuel the growth and expansion of their startups. Stay posted for the full schedule and roster of guests.
Collision
Collision brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry.
The Black Innovation in STEM Summit
The BIS Summit, short for the Black Innovation in STEM Summit, is a unique opportunity to Ignite the Way Progressive Companies Connect with Black Entrepreneurs by showcasing the talented ecosystem of groundbreaking innovation embedded within small businesses led by diverse leaders.
“ With less than 0.5% of VC funding going to Black-owned businesses . . . ”
“ .. and less than 3% of tech professionals identify as Black”
The Black Innovation in STEM Summit is a platform to empower and connect with startups, investors and business services providers to change these statistics through collaboration.
Vancouver Startup Week
PROMO CODE: WITT20 (for 20% off!)
Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is a week-long celebration that builds momentum and fosters connections among entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and friends within the Greater Vancouver startup community.
Womxn in Data Science Conference
Talks and panels on business, technical and ethical aspects of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
INNOVATEwest
PROMO CODE: WITT15 (for 15% off!)
INNOVATEwest (IW) breaks down geographical and industry silos. We’re bringing diverse attendee bases of startups, investors and corporate decision-makers together!
AI, CleanTech, FinTech, HealthTech, BioTech, VFX, VR/AR/Meta, AgTech, Quantum, DeepTech, Gaming and more…
You’ll learn about the latest cutting-edge technologies, investment and business development opportunities and meet the players that are making things happen!
Data Analytics Conference
In an era defined by unprecedented data volumes, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is paramount to harnessing its transformative potential. Join us virtually on February 13, 2024 as we demystify AI and look at how accounting and data analytics work hand in hand to create data-driven insights. Learn how you can use AI-powered systems to increase efficiencies in your business and be empowered for a data-driven tomorrow. This data analytics conference will reveal how artificial intelligence in accounting is being used more than you might think.