Canada’s
Tech + Innovation
Festival
Elevate Festival returns to Toronto from September 22-24, 2026 to reunite world-class innovators, industry leaders, and the tech ecosystem to shine a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.
Elevate Festival Returns in 2026
Canada’s most influential tech and innovation event returns at a pivotal moment for Canadian innovation. Hosted in downtown Toronto, Elevate Festival is built to connect startups, investors, and tech professionals in a world-class immersive experience to spark ideas and drive impact. Through bold programming, strategic networking, and transformative experiences, Elevate accelerates the future of innovation and strengthens Canada’s global influence.
Choose Your Festival Experience
Our Past Speakers
Elevate Festival brings together the world’s most visionary tech leaders, fearless creatives, and game-changing innovators. Our carefully curated lineup of over 250 speakers delivers up-to-date insights, practical wisdom, and bold perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. Discover the voices shaping tomorrow as we add more influential speakers every week.
AmberMac Media
Clue
OpenAI
Shopify
City of Toronto
District Ventures Capital
SkyBridge Capital
“Elevate is an incredible place to not only be inspired, but to really leave with this desire to impact the world around you.”
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
We thank our sponsors for joining us to spark curiosity in the community, ignite action in organizations, and curate opportunities to drive change in Canada's innovative ecosystem, and in our world.
