#TorontoTechWeek Day 4 was another packed day across the city, with conversations, connections, and big ideas showing up in every corner of Toronto. A huge shoutout to our incredible hosts behind the 167 incredible events that kept the city buzzing all day long.
Missed out? Check out some highlights from yesterday’s events below!
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City of Toronto Ecosystem Connects
Innovation leaders from across government, academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem came together to tackle one of Toronto’s biggest opportunities: accelerating AI adoption and scaling real-world impact across the city.
Bell: Lagers and LLMs
Over pints and lively debate, leaders from Bell, Cohere, and Vector unpacked what it will take to build a truly Canadian AI ecosystem and keep the next wave of innovation on home soil.
Photos by Krill Popov
Photos by Matt Tibbo
The Closet Economy: AI, Influence, and the Future of Resale
Fashion enthusiasts gathered in Yorkville for an evening exploring how AI, influence, and resale are reshaping the future of commerce, highlighted by a fireside chat with Cache founder Devyn Olin and Milk Bag’s Sarah Bartnicka.
Ready with AI
Founders packed CIBC Square for an interactive AI workshop, rolling up their sleeves to build custom AI agents and explore practical ways to gain a competitive edge in an AI-powered future.
Photos by Krill Popov
Photos by Matt Tibbo
AI in Retail (AiR) Meetup
Retail leaders came together at the University of Toronto for an evening of big conversations and new connections exploring how AI is transforming the future of commerce.
The Founder Mindset: NEXT Canada Class with Reza Satchu
Aspiring founders got a front-row seat to NEXT Canada’s founder development program, learning firsthand from Reza Satchu and Ada CEO Mike Murchison about the mindset and decisions behind building exceptional companies.
Photos by Krill Popov
Photos by Matt Tibbo
People Insights by Inovia and Golden
HR and talent leaders gathered over lunch to unpack the latest hiring, compensation, and workplace trends shaping how high-growth startups attract and retain top talent.
Homecoming brought together 1,000+ founders, investors, operators, and builders at HISTORY for an unforgettable afternoon of bold ideas, candid conversations, and a look at what’s next for technology, entrepreneurship, and Canada’s future. The energy didn’t stop when the speakers left the stage, with the conversations carrying on long into the evening and more than 200,000 people tuning in online.
Missed it? Watch the full replay and catch the conversations everyone is still talking about.
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See you out there, Toronto!
- The Toronto Tech Week Team
