May 25 – 29, 2026
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Toronto Tech Week is back for its sophomore year, and it’s scaling up.
Launched in the wake of Collision Conference’s departure, last year’s debut drew more than 15,000 attendees and 500 speakers across 315 events. It was an experiment, but one that proved the city’s tech sector wanted its own thing. In only a year, Toronto Tech Week became Canada’s largest grassroots community gathering.
That momentum has carried into 2026 with more staying power. In January, the City of Toronto renewed its support for the non-profit community initiative for another two years, giving Toronto Tech Week more room to grow.
And it has. The schedule now spans over 500 panels, mixers, competitions, and hangouts across more than 30 city neighbourhoods. Enough to fill every hour of your week with more left over.
That’s why we’re back with The BetaKit Guide: Toronto Tech Week 2026. As both a media partner and host, BetaKit has combed over the schedule to highlight the events that must be on your radar.
"Toronto Tech Week is becoming a forcing function for the ecosystem—bringing builders, capital, and ideas into the same room at a moment when it actually compounds. In a world full of noise, what stands out is the density of real builders doing the work, and this is the week where that momentum becomes impossible to ignore."
Satish Kanwar
Co-Founder, Good Future, Founding Member of Toronto Tech Week, Board Chair of BetaKit
Main events
If you’re looking to see who and what is driving Canadian tech right now, start with the anchor events.
BetaKit Most Ambitious: Town Hall
Monday, May 25 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Toronto Tech Week kicks off with the return of BetaKit Most Ambitious, featuring meaningful conversations about strengthening the nation’s autonomy, security, and prosperity.
Hosted at the iconic TIFF Lightbox, the special event will mark the release of the 2026 BetaKit Most Ambitious issue, telling stories of bold ambition in Canadian tech.
Presented in partnership with Uber, DMZ, and National Bank,all attendees receive a limited-run print edition of BetaKit Most Ambitious.
BetaKit Most Ambitious: Town Hall Speakers
Christian Weedbrook
Xanadu
Katheron Intson
Sentinel R&D
Eliot Pence
Dominion Dynamics
Evan Solomon
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Raquel Urtasun
Waabi
Jim Balsillie
Council of Canadian Innovators
Homecoming
Wednesday, May 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Toronto Tech Week’s official main stage returns to unite over 1,000 of Canada’s top builders under one roof. Hosted at History on Toronto’s east end, Homecoming is pulling together another heavyweight lineup of returning and new voices, all driving some of the country’s most consequential tech companies.
Homecoming Speakers
Tobi Lütke
Shopify
Nick Frosst
Cohere
Emily Hosie
REBEL
Andrew Macdonald
Uber
Lulu Cheng Meservey
Rostra
Alex Danco
Andreessen Horowitz
TiEQuest Summit 2026: Building in Canada for the World
Monday, May 25 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
TechTO is hosting a morning of energizing talks and panels on what it takes to build and scale Canadian companies globally.
Notion Toronto Community Conference Day
Tuesday, May 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Toronto's community of Notion users for a day of talks, panels, workshops, interactive activities, and a live jazz trio. Register now.
Desjardins Speaker Series: How to Build a $100B Company, Brick by Brick
Tuesday, May 26 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The University of Toronto’s Desjardins Speaker Series showcases insights from Databricks Co-Founder Reynold Xin on building a research project into a global company.
Krista Kim’s Heart Space at Toronto Tech Week 2026
Tuesday, May 26 | 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Check out the immersive digital artwork of internationally acclaimed artist Krista Kim, which blends AI, art, and biometrics.
AI & Defence Innovation Summit 2026
Tuesday, May 26 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Leaders from defence, AI, cybersecurity, aerospace, academia, and government converge for a series of insightful, cross-sector conversations.
MaRS Mornings - Hype versus reality: Valuation in the age of AI
Wednesday, May 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hear from seasoned investors like Brandon Zhao of Two Small Fish Ventures on how AI is reshaping risk in venture capital.
ALL IN Talks Toronto
Thursday, May 28 | 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Canada’s largest AI conference is hosting a series of conversations to showcase Ontario-made AI solutions.
Founder Insights & Live Interviews
Friday, May 29 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Listen in on keynote speakers from teams like Polarity Labs, Boardy AI, Nation Graph, General Magic, and more.
“The world is starting to notice what we've known for a while: Canada builds serious technology companies, because Canada has serious technology talent. Clio is proof of that. We've scaled this company on the strength of the people we've discovered and hired here. Toronto Tech Week is where that next chapter gets written, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.”
Interactive map
Toronto Tech Week has over 500 events across the city, and we've mapped it all for you. Can't decide what to attend? We've curated a list of parties, conversations, hackathons and more for you to look out for.
Parties
When the sun starts to set, prioritize the parties. The same people you saw on stage are looking to let their hair down at these events.
OMERS Ventures Tech Invitational
Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Join tech founders and executives for a charity poker night supporting Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
The Sovereign Gala: Genesis
Wednesday, May 27 | 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
A black-tie evening promising elegance, mystery, and connections with masqueraded entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and influential leaders.
TechTO Summer Social powered by WealthSimple
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mix and mingle over drinks and bites at Bobby Bermuda's Sunset Bar, one Toronto's hottest outdoor venues.
Built Here. Felt Everywhere. Hosted by Intuit.
Monday, May 25 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by Intuit, Built Here. Felt Everywhere. Brings together Toronto’s top engineers, product leaders, and builders for an evening of candid conversation, immersive experiences, and community.
AI in Retail (AiR) Meetup
Thursday, May 28 | 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Presented by RETHINK Retail in partnership with UofT’s Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, this program digs into how AI is reshaping commerce.
Co-Founder Connect
Thursday, May 28 | 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
An evening designed to help company builders find the right partners to form or strengthen their startup teams.
U of T x Toronto Tech Week Lawn Party
Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Head to the University of Toronto’s Front Campus for a post-Desjardins Speaker Series lawn party. Part science fair, part carnival, with startups to meet and plenty of snacks to try.
“It’s honestly surreal, especially in year two, to see not just the Toronto community, but the global tech community show up for Toronto Tech Week, with people flying in from the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond to be part of it.
Last year was an experiment, so to see this level of global pull so quickly says a lot about the talent and innovation coming out of this city, and I’m really excited for people to experience that firsthand during the week.”
Julia Konefal
Founding Partner and Co-Director of Toronto Tech Week
Private events
Not everything at Toronto Tech Week is open to the public. If you can swing an invite, don’t miss the conversations happening behind closed doors.
CCI CEO Reception
Monday, May 25 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
An exclusive gathering designed to foster connections among innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
The Summer Party
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Golden Ventures and Crosslink Capital are teaming up for one of the week’s hardest-to-get-into gatherings.
People Insights by Inovia and Golden
Thursday, May 28 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A networking lunch with HR leaders and a discussion around the latest Inovia Capital and Golden Ventures Portfolio HR & Talent Benchmarking Report.
Why Community Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era
Tuesday, May 26 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This conversation brings together experienced builders to share practical insights on creating spaces where people can genuinely connect, learn, and grow.
AI Transformation in Financial Services
Tuesday, May 26 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
An invite-only lunch for leaders across finance and insurance, featuring CIBC’s Ozge Yeloglu and Sagard’s Parinaz Sobhani on what it actually takes to become an AI-native organization.
Camp Golden
Thursday, May 28 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Golden Ventures is bringing together a tight group of investors, operators, and its top founders who are gearing up to raise for a full day of matchmaking, networking, and activities.
An Evening for Women Building What’s Next
Tuesday, May 26 | 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
An intimate dinner for women tech founders entering their next growth phase after raising seed capital.
Explore Clio's new Toronto office
Clio is over 2,000 employees strong and has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years. Toronto is the company's fastest-growing hub, with open roles across sales, marketing, engineering, people operations, and go-to-market strategy.
Take a tour of the Toronto office with CEO and Founder Jack Newton and see what building at Clio looks like.
“Toronto Tech Week captures an ecosystem that’s no longer emerging but compounding. It’s where density, ambition, and experience are converging at once. If you want to understand where it’s going, the signal isn’t in reports, it’s in the rooms.”
Ameet Shah
General Partner at Golden Ventures & Founding Partner of Toronto Tech Week
Candid conversations
If you’re looking to leave Toronto Tech Week with some big ideas, these are the sessions to bookmark.
People First, Product Second: A Consumer Deep Dive with Maveron
Wednesday, May 27 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jason Stoffer, CIO and General Partner at Maveron, joins Alex Norman for a deep-dive fireside on why identifying behaviour early can lead to companies that last.
Building a $1B Company
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join PointClickCare’s Mike Wessinger and Zown’s Rishard Ramee for a closed-door fireside on what it actually takes to build a unicorn.
Building the Future
Thursday, May 28 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Project Atlas and NationGraph are hosting a hands-on discussion group where early-stage founders work through the challenges of building a startup.
Agents After Hours
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lazer is hosting a night for engineers working on frontier AI agents, with live coding on stage and a fireside with a guest investor on the future of venture capital in an agentic world.
The Story Behind the Sales: Scaling E-commerce Brand Growth
Monday, May 25 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
JC+CO Growth Accelerants is holding a session on how e-commerce brands move from traction to scale using systems, data, and Shopify infrastructure.
Women in Venture: Panel & Mentorship Mixer
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This mixer features a panel of powerhouse investors from top North American VCs, including Inovia Capital, Georgian, and more.
Chill with VCs: TechStartups & Fresh Blends
Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Unwind over smoothies at this stylish mixer hosted by Brightspark Ventures and Innovobot.
Building Canadian Legal Tech: A Fireside Chat with Clio CTO Jonathan Watson
Tuesday, May 26 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AI is reshaping the legal industry faster than most firms can keep up. What separates the tools that endure from those that fade? Join Clio's Chief Technology Officer, Jonathan Watson, at Toronto’s Legal Innovation Zone for a candid conversation on what it takes to build legal technology that holds up at scale.
“Toronto has firmly established itself as a global tech leader. What makes this moment stand out is how the ecosystem is coming together with confidence, and Toronto Tech Week captures that momentum.”
Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto
Pitches and Hackathons
Toronto Tech Week is packed with events focused on building, shipping, and rapid feedback.
Cursor Toronto Tech Week
Wednesday, May 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A full-day, hands-on AI build event for over 400 builders using Cursor, featuring workshops, a multi-track hackathon, and fireside panels.
OneEleven Pitch Showcase
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A high-energy Pitch Showcase with four standout startups coming out of Toronto, presenting to a room of investors and operators.
The Shortlist Founder Showcase
Friday, May 29 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Shortlist, hosted by Boardy, brings six early-stage founders hiring right now into a packed room of experienced operators.
Builder Sprint Toronto
Monday, May 25 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Highline Beta and BuilderBase are running a week-long build sprint for teams to tackle real industry challenges, develop working prototypes, and present them live on May 25.
OpenClaw Hack Toronto
Tuesday, May 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
A one-day student hackathon where teams build AI agents that control their own wallets and execute real transactions on-chain. A Mac Mini and potential internship paths are on the line.
Reverse Pitch Night with Smart & Biggar
Tuesday, May 26 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smart and Biggar are putting investors onstage to share exactly what they’re looking for, how they evaluate founders, and what gets deals done.
Meraki Showcase
Friday, May 29 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Meraki UofT is hosting its annual Symposium and Demo Day, where students step up to share the projects they’ve been quietly building across tech, art, and more.
Clio Behind the Build: Ruby X AI Live Demos
Thursday, May 28 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Clio x Toronto Ruby is bringing the city’s top AI builders together for a live, high-energy demo night. Watch rapid-fire demos from innovative engineers, get unfiltered insights from Clio’s engineering leaders, and see what’s next in AI-driven development.
Come for the ideas, stay to meet the people behind them, and get a look inside Clio’s Toronto office.
"Toronto Tech Week is proof that the ecosystem shows up for itself. Each year brings more organizations, more founders, more voices, all choosing to invest in a week they help build.
After a huge first year, 2026 is the moment to keep that energy going, put more of a spotlight on the brands shaping Canadian (global) tech, and have real conversations about what the next chapter in innovation looks like for us. For each person, however you show up, there's something in it for you, which we're really excited for more people to experience this year."
Mellonie Truong
Founding Partner & Co-Organizer of Toronto Tech Week
Fun and Games
Stretch those legs or play some sportsball. No agendas here, just a good time.
Unwind With Airess
Wednesday, May 27 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Airess and Rootly AI are hosting an evening for women in tech that starts with a yoga session and shifts into networking.
Startup Sweats x Alan
Tuesday, May 26 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Over 100 people from Toronto tech are heading to STACKT for a high-energy group workout, followed by drinks and snacks, all hosted by Alan.
Tech Basketball Run
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A casual but competitive basketball run for the Toronto tech community, open to anyone who wants to play.
Deck Tech Week Open
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Eight teams of two players each will hit the courts for a high-energy pickleball tournament.
Tech For Good - Tech Community Volunteering
Thursday, May 28 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join the tech community at Daily Bread Food Bank to sort donations headed across the city, helping keep 40 million pounds of food moving to the one in 10 Torontonians who need it.
Skate & Scale Hockey Game
Thursday, May 28 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lace up with founders and investors for a charity game, then head over to Local Leaside to keep it going. All net proceeds support the Hockey 4 Youth Foundation.
TechWeek Volleyball
Tuesday, May 26 | 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Six teams battle it out across two courts in a fast-paced indoor volleyball run near Yonge and Dundas.
“Toronto Tech Week reflects the city’s defining strength: a deeply interconnected ecosystem where founders, talent, capital, and institutions are building with both ambition and intention. This year, more than ever, it’s a moment to plug in - not just to see what’s happening, but to help shape what Toronto becomes next.”
Susana Vaz
Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Initiatives, Economic Development, City of Toronto
Purpose-driven. Proudly Canadian.
Clio is proud to participate in Toronto Tech Week. Toronto is home to our largest office and has been central to our growth as a company. Founded in Burnaby and now operating globally, we've grown to 2,000 employees on a mission to transform the legal experience for all. As the global leader in legal AI, we build technology trusted by hundreds of thousands of legal professionals across 130+ countries and approved by 100+ bar associations worldwide.