Elevate Festival 2026

Elevate Festival returns to downtown Toronto from September 22-24, 2026, bringing together startups, investors, corporate leaders, and builders from across Canada's tech ecosystem. Over three days, attendees can expect keynote talks on the Main Stage, curated networking lounges, investor meeting exchanges, startup roundtables, and evening social events, all designed to spotlight Canadian innovation on a global stage. The Festival features more than 250 speakers spanning founders, executives, and cultural leaders across sectors like AI, fintech, and emerging technology.

The event is built for a broad audience: general tech and business professionals, early to growth-stage startups, active investors and VCs, and C-level executives seeking high-level networking through the Trailblazers track. Attendees should consider joining to access dealmaking opportunities, direct investor introductions, curated content tracks, and Canada's largest concentration of tech ecosystem players in one venue. With ticket tiers ranging from general admission to executive-focused passes, Elevate offers tailored experiences depending on an attendee's goals, whether that's learning, fundraising, or expanding a professional network.