Connect in a Global Tech Hub

As a magnet to both tech titans and cool coders, Toronto’s status as a global hub for IT and new media provides a limitless platform to program vibrant events.

More than 24,000 technology companies flourish in Toronto, employing a globally connected talent pool of nearly 300,000 people in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, digital media and gaming, fintech and cleantech.

Toronto is home to many tech visionaries, including Raquel Urtasun, a self-driving vehicle expert, and Geoffrey Hinton, a.k.a. the “Godfather of AI.” Tech occupations exceeding growth benchmarks in Toronto include software developers and programmers, computer support, databases and systems, and administration and marketing support.

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You’re in Good Company

Many global leaders make Toronto their Canadian headquarters. Amazon, Google, Meta and LinkedIn have set up shop in the city. Not to mention home-grown innovators like Ecobee, Wealthsimple, Wattpad, Shopify and more.

Eva Wong Co-Founder and COO of Borrowell

"The whole tech community is really supportive of each other in Toronto."

Abdullah Snobar Executive Director, DMZ and CEO, DMZ Ventures

“Being the most diverse city in the world has fueled a rich culture where different walks of life, ideas and lived experiences fuel tech innovation. Diverse perspectives are the bedrock for ground-breaking ideas, and our ecosystem – made possible by government, incubators, accelerators, post-secondaries and other key players – has created an environment for tech entrepreneurs to thrive.”

Dr. Kris Alexander Associate Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University’s The Creative School

“We have a pretty serious community in terms of online gaming in Toronto, as well as the communities in the maker space.”

Ira Vouk HITEC Advisory Council

"Attending industry events is a regular part of my profession, and as a result, I've had the opportunity to visit numerous destinations. In my experience, I consider Toronto to be one of the top choices for a conference."

Aerial View of MaRS Discovery District & University Avenue

Hub for Research and Innovation

Connect with the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University and York University, as well as MaRS, Borealis AI, Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

Technical Tours and Experiences

Offer delegates and attendees a range of industry technical tours and hands-on experiences in the city. MaRS, alongside Sandbox VR and LevelUp Virtual Reality Arcade, all offer virtual reality tours and experiences.

Geoffrey Hinton speaking

Did You Know?

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Geoffrey Hinton, a.k.a. the godfather of AI, continues to conduct groundbreaking research at the University of Toronto.

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An Insider’s Toronto: DMZ’s Abdullah Snobar

Through a model that provides coaching, capital, customers and community, DMZ and its for-profit arm DMZ Ventures have helped more than 800 startups raise over $2.5 billion in capital to date. While the incubator has expanded to 10 countries, DMZ’s headquarters remain at Yonge and Dundas, and Abdullah is a staunch advocate for Toronto—not just because it’s the largest tech hub in Canada, but because of the diversity that makes it a great place to work and live.

Get the Toronto Edge

There are enormous benefits to scheduling your meeting or event in the Toronto region. You’ll have:

Access to talented speakers and renowned industry thought-leaders.
The opportunity to experience innovation first-hand with enlightening site visits across the city.
An engaged talent pool to drive attendance and membership.
A connected local network where you can tap into to local sponsorships, legacy projects and more.

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