Here’s a list of all the Startupfest afterparties
Summer camp for Canadian tech now has a full list of extracurricular activities.
Events
Thoughtworks’ Rebecca Parsons on using threat models to prevent AI peril
“I don’t think the world will be destroyed by AI but I’m more worried about it than I was before.”
AI risks: overblown, existential threat, or something else? VCs and tech experts disagree
Geoffrey Hinton says AI systems may one day develop ‘goals of their own.’
Syzl crowned PITCH winner at Collision 2023 as other startups win cash prizes from The DMZ
The DMZ awarded $65,000 to startups at its Insiders Event prior to Collision’s start.
Immigration Minister details strategy for attracting foreign tech talent, digital nomads
Work permits will be prioritized for entrepreneurs backed by VCs or angels.
Elevate and The Firehood receive $2.3 million in federal funding to train women leaders
Applications are open until July 5 for women investors and entrepreneurs to get a chance at a $100,000 prize.
Paddy Cosgrave is not forcing you to come to Collision
Collision is here for a good time, perhaps not a long time. Web Summit’s CEO is having “a bit of fun” either…
York University’s Schulich School of Business continues tech leadership focus with new certificate programs
Program directors include leaders from OMERS Ventures, Wealthsimple, Q2, and Panache.
Collision will remain in Toronto for 2024
Tech conference inks one-year extension, but Collision’s long-term future in Canada still unclear.
Startup Train returns as Startupfest 2023 announces over $300,000 in prizes
Attendees from the GTA can board the Startup Train to get to the Montréal festival.
Someone built a guide to all the Collision afterparties
A community-submitted list of over 50 mixers, concerts, and other events taking place the week of Collision.
Collision whispers, new AI officer, fundraising landscape the talk of Vancouver Startup Week 2023
The vibes were positive and the takes hot in VSW’s post-COVID return.
The Collision conversation is a microcosm for Canadian tech
People across Canada are asking questions about Collision. The answers say a lot about Canadian tech.
AlayaCare founder, Alberta Innovates and Strata Health Solutions executives honoured at e-Health Conference
Digital Health Canada hands out awards in six categories to medtech executives.
More than $110,000 in investments awarded to startups at Inventures 2023
The Calgary conference wrapped up its fourth in-person event with more than 3,000 attendees.