Elevate Festival 2025

Overview

Elevate Festival is Canada’s premier tech and innovation event, positioned at the intersection of technology, creativity, and social impact. Established in 2017, it has evolved into a national institution that amplifies Canadian innovation and global dialogue. 

Key Features

• World-Class Thought Leadership: Over 250 speakers across eight content tracks including AI, fintech, moonshots, scaling, and future tech. Previous highlights include Michelle Obama, Eric Schmidt, Michelle Khosla, and Al Gore. 
• Startup & Investor Programming: Dedicated spaces for founders, investors, Women+ in Tech, curated meeting lounges, the Supernova Challenge, and 1:1 matchmaking sessions. 
• Masterclasses & Labs: Practical workshops on topics like fundraising, product design, cybersecurity, and enterprise sales led by industry experts. 
• Networking & Social Events: Curated lounges, "Elevate Goes Late" socials, and city-wide block parties foster informal connections beyond sessions. 
• Arts + Tech Fusion: A festival ethos that combines performance, creative showcases, and tech-driven cultural experiences. 

Why It Matters

• National Influence: Acts as Canada’s leading platform for showcasing and connecting high-potential tech talent.
• Global Insight: Provides insight into transformative technologies via top-tier speakers and curated content. 
• Investor-Ready Ecosystem: Facilitates real funding potential with investor access, matchmaking, and pitch competitions. 
• Community & Culture: Blends business with culture to energize Toronto’s innovation hub. 

Dates: 7–9 October 2025
Venues: Meridian Hall & St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, downtown Toronto