WHAT IS ELEVATE?

Elevate is a city-wide tech and innovation festival centered in North America’s fastest growing tech ecosystem. An essential destination for global professionals, tech leaders, investors, and creatives, the event features inspiring keynotes, topical content streams, experiential programming, and epic socials. Join us September 23-27, 2019 in Toronto to be a part of a diverse and inclusive community at the forefront of innovation.

FESTIVAL OVERVIEW

Between global thought leaders on the Main Stage, content tracks throughout the city of Toronto, and hundreds of innovative companies taking you behind the scenes, Elevate is a multi-day festival that can be a lot to grasp. We hope this guide helps you navigate what’s happening at the festival.

2018 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

SEPT 21-23
Friday-Sunday

ELEVATE Hackathon

ALL DAY
ELEVATE Hackathon
@ MaRS
SEPT 24
Monday

Sony Centre MaRS Design Exchange OneEleven

ALL DAY
Sony Centre
MaRS
Design Exchange
OneEleven
SEPT 25
Tuesday

TSX Open ELEVATER Pitch Investor Zone Corporate Zone Creator Lounge

AM
TSX Open
ELEVATER Pitch
Investor Zone
Corporate Zone
Creator Lounge
PM
ELEVATE CELEBRATE
@ Sony Centre
SEPT 26
Wednesday

Elevate Educate

AM
ELEVATE Educate
(12 Tracks)
NACO World Angel Investment Summit
ELEVATE Exec2Exec MasterClass
(by invitation)
PM
ELEVATE King West
NewCo Reception
Private Dinners
SEPT 27
Thursday

ELEVATE TALENT

AM
ELEVATE Talent
NewCo
ELEVATE SaaS Masterclass (invitation only)
PM
Startup Open House

ELEVATE EXPLAINED

SEPTEMBER, 25 2018

The Canadian tech and innovation ecosystem comes together to explore how technology is shaping our future with Al Gore, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Wyclef Jean and more. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the Corporate Buyer Zone, Investor Zone, ElevateR Pitch, and exclusive Access Lounge.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Elevate Educate consists of 10+ content tracks, each dedicated to specific subject matter, held at host venues throughout Toronto’s Downtown Core. Pioneers, researchers, not-for-profits and thought-leaders will educate us all on the technologies, paradigms and shifts shaping our future.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Last year Toronto created more jobs than Silicon Valley and New York COMBINED! During Elevate Talent, guests explore Toronto’s thriving tech ecosystem with 250+ companies opening their doors for a mix of programming and behind the scenes tours in search of the nation’s best
talent.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After 5pm at the Sony Centre, you can eat, sip drinks, and mingle with people invested in the tech ecosystem. This is a time to celebrate and make connections with those who share a desire to see Canada as a global leader in tech and innovation.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

When the sun sets, we’ll light up one of Toronto’s busiest streets, King Street West, by taking over its restaurants and bars with exciting and interactive installations. Network, mingle and let loose after a full day of
programming.

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SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2018

The Elevate Hackathon is a platform for our world-class technology ecosystem to showcase their talents while making our community even better.At the Elevate Hackathon, you’ll create the building blocks of a Smart City. Apply to participate now.

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