2025 Elevate Festival Highlights
With over 250 speakers across eight Content Tracks, curated networking, masterclasses, exclusive founders and investor programming, plus surprise activations throughout, Elevate Festival is the must-attend annual event where the tech community comes together. Over three days, attendees engage in essential dialogue, create meaningful connections, and participate in shining a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.
Main stage
Standout sessions: From keynotes to fireside chats, Main Stage is where world-renowned speakers like Michelle Obama, industry leaders like Eric Schmidt, and the next generation of game changers share how technology and innovation can build a better world.
Festival Stages
Just for you: Curated content based on the most relevant topics in your industry, including: the future of tech, AI, scaling your startup, product development & design, cybersecurity, fintech, and deep tech.
MasterClasses
Learn from the best: Taught by industry leaders, these interactive sessions go deeper into the tactical application of in-demand skills. Learn with a small group of attendees on topics ranging from raising capital, HR for startups, closing enterprise sales, securing PR, and more.
Networking
Next-level connection: With 4 curated lounges, 1-on-1 Meeting Exchanges and expansive activations, there is no shortage of networking opportunities at Elevate Festival. Whether you connect sitting beside each other at a session or at a social, the connections you’ll make can potentially transform your career.
Elevate Goes Late
Keep it going: As Elevate Festival wraps up by day, we invite you to join us at night for social events as part of Elevate Goes Late programming in downtown Toronto: Canada’s preeminent tech hub.
Exclusive Lounges
Community catalyst: At our curated lounges, we invite you to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you are a Startup looking to grow your network, an Investor looking to meet one-on-one with Canada’s next unicorn, a Woman in Tech looking for mentorship or a Trailblazer interested in a VIP experience, we have a space where you’ll find your community.
Elevate Eats
Feast at Festival: Elevate Festival attendees have access to some of Toronto’s best cuisine. Be sure to check out our curated line-up of onsite Food Trucks. Support local!