News Summary

The 2025 Elevate Festival is set to bring together 10,000 attendees from the global tech community to downtown Toronto from October 7 to October 9. The festival will take place at Meridian Hall and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, featuring 85 sessions across eight specialized content tracks, including AI, scaling, FinTech, and women in tech. Notable speakers include OpenAI’s Chris Lehane, Canadian actor Simu Liu, and representatives from TD Bank and Cohere. The festival also spotlights Toronto’s startup scene with the return of Startup Open House, allowing companies to connect with talent and showcase their innovations. Silicon Valley veterans and Canadian founders, such as Chris Urmson and Clay Bavor, will also participate. The event highlights Toronto’s role as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.