What a start, Toronto!! 🚀
Yesterday, Toronto Tech Week officially kicked off Day 1 of 5, with amazing events happening across the city. A huge thank you to all of the hosts, speakers, partners, and attendees who helped make Day 1 so special!!
Every morning this week, we'll send a daily recap of events, plus a look at what’s coming up next so you can make the most of your week.
We also want to see you live in action, so if you’re taking part in the hustle of the week, take photos, and tag us across LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, so we can repost 🔥
Event highlights from Monday:
Photos by Matt Tibbo Photography
Toronto Robotics Community
Innovation Factory was packed to explore the top companies pushing robotics forward in Canada, complete with live demos and sharp conversations on the future of the industry.
Ship What Matters: R&D at Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple’s HQ rooftop was packed for a candid panel on building products used by millions of Canadians, followed by rooftop networking, great conversations, and a $500 gold giveaway that kept the energy high all night.
Photos by Ross Perkin
Photos by Matt Tibbo Photography
AI Demo Day and Founder Social with Microsoft and LOI
Tech leaders gathered high above the Toronto skyline for an afternoon of bold ideas and conversations around the future of AI, hosted by Microsoft and League of Innovators.
Monday Girl x Soho House: Women in AI
Women across Toronto’s tech community gathered for an evening of insightful AI conversations, inspiring panel discussions, and meaningful networking.
Photos by Ross Perkin
Photos by Matt Tibbo Photography
TiEQuest Summit 2026
Hosted at the U of T Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, the summit brought together ambitious founders and operators to unpack what it really takes to scale Toronto-born companies into global success stories.
Join the Homecoming Livestream
Homecoming in-person tickets are officially sold out, but you can still be part of the flagship moment of Toronto Tech Week. Last year, thousands tuned in from around the world, and this year’s lineup is too good to miss. Watch the full Homecoming experience live and hear from the voices building what’s next.
✨ Here’s What’s Happening Today, May 26!
Notion Toronto Community Conference Day · 10:00 AM
Shopify Tech Talks · 1:00 PM
Growth Partner: Meet the Funds · 1:30 PM
AgenticAI & GenMedia in Marketing · 3:00 PM
Alan: Startup Sweats · 3:00 PM
SWB Employer Slow-Dating Night · 5:30 PM
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Toronto Tech Week is built by the community and made possible with the support of partners who believe in the people, companies, and ideas shaping what’s next.
A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: City of Toronto, Shopify, and Google for Startups.
Thank you for helping bring Toronto Tech Week to life across the city.
That’s it for today’s recap. Time to hit the Toronto streets!
We hope you had as much fun as we did during Day 1!! And if your week is just kicking off, we can’t wait for you to find the room that sparks a new idea, meet the person who opens a new door, or at the very least… walk away with a very good story.
See you out there!! 🚀
- The Toronto Tech Week Team
