OUR STORY

We’re a city-wide tech and innovation festival with a mission to elevate the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Through a mix of inspirational speakers, experiential programming, and social networking, Elevate is a platform for the community at large to disrupt together, celebrate diversity and inclusiveness, and proudly showcase the best of Canadian innovation.

Elevate is a not-for-profit organization founded by the Toronto tech community in 2017.

WE BELIEVE

Diversity is our Strength

We believe that diversity is a tremendous source of strength and that our communities, workplaces, and governments are made stronger by including the voices of everyone.

Disrupt Together

We believe that collaboration is key to fueling our innovation ecosystem. By partnering with and building off of each other, Canada can win on the global stage.

It’s Our Time

As a leader in artificial intelligence, fintech and blockchain, quantum computing, healthcare, and more, Canada is on the leading edge of the technologies that are shaping tomorrow.

OUR TEAM

Razor SulemanCofounder and CEO

Kari SulemanCofounder & Creative Director

Salim NaranCTO

Lisa ZarzecznyDirector of Operations

Thaomy LamDirector of Festival Experience

James StaffordFestival Director

Katie PatersonDirector of Marketing

Suzanne LacorteDirector of Design

Josh LilienCoordinator, Strategic Projects

Dre StewartProducer

Patrick ColquhounCoordinator, Strategic Projects

Josiah JosephAssociate, Events and Operations

Ruth BuderManager, Communications & Events

Daniella BustamanteSenior Associate, Events

Andrew BuddAssociate Director, Partnerships

Alana PicovCoordinator, Strategic Marketing

Graham FarquharDigital Media Lead

Tiffany DaSilva

Candace KuepferCoordinator, Festival Events

Bella BearChief Yappiness Officer

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