Elevate
Elevate is a Canadian non-profit that shapes and unites world-class innovators through incubator programs and industry-leading events at the intersection of technology, arts, and social innovation. We believe technology holds the incredible potential to transform the world for the better. #ElevateTechCA
Elevate was founded in 2017, producing its very first technology and innovation festival in under 90 days! Over 95 partners – corporate, community, founders, investors and government – united to bring together the brightest minds across the globe looking to build a better future for society.
Elevate Festival became the world’s fastest-growing tech and innovation festival. With 30,000 guests, over 350 speakers, and 150 partners, the festival has hosted global icons, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, businesswoman Martha Stewart, astronaut and author Chris Hadfield, VP Al Gore, and the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt. Learn more at Elevate.ca.
The Future Happens at Elevate Festival | See You in 2026!
Xatoms Interview with BetaKit
The Death of the Entry-Level Job
Whole New Game: The Rise of Women's Sports
In Your Corner – Collaborating for Startups
Powering People and Products with an Innovative Engineering Strategy
Leveraging Your Ecosystem with TD
The Evolution of FinTech and What It Means For Your Future with Moneris
Building the Future: Public Labs and the New Era of Open Source AI
The Identity Lever: Unlocking Trust for Innovation and Economic Growth with Interac
Fighting Fraud: Empowering Newcomers to Stay Safe Online with Interac
Self-Made Success: Bootstrapping Your Business Beyond the Early Stage
Nobody Cares About Your Career with Erika Ayers Badan & Michele Romanow
Reimagining Venture Capital: Raven Capital’s Vision for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Cracking the Vault: Canada's Journey to Open Banking (TD, PwC, Visa, Fintechs Canada)
How I Would Hack You with Jennifer Sloan, Arlene Dickinson & Rachel Tobac
Harnessing AI to Alleviate Loneliness and Forge Connections
What it Takes to Succeed with Andre De Grasse and John Ruffolo
Founder Advice: Resilience, Funding, and Growth Strategies | Melanie Morrison, BetterCard Analytics
This Just in: Risk, Turbulence and Reinvention with Arlene Dickinson
Venturing into the Future: In-Conversation with Vinod Khosla
CIX Innovator of The Year Presentation: Aidan Gomez, founder of Cohere
Opening Remarks with Laura Lenz and Alison Nankivell
Maximizing Returns: Dax Dasilva on Leading Lightspeed into the Future of Fintech
Redefining the Narrative: Debating the Impact of Hype and Risk Aversion in Canadian Tech