The can’t-miss online tech events for summer 2021

The can’t-miss online tech events for summer 2021

Toronto’s tech community doesn’t slow down with warmer weather. Here are the tech events you need to check out.


From a Toronto startup demo day to an in-depth talk on quantum computing, there are events for everyone in the tech community this summer.

A demo day on digital marketing and advertising tools

To attract and retain customers, successful organizations need to share compelling stories about their brands and products. But advertising costs in Canada keep going up, and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruption to traditional marketing and advertising strategies. To help companies find the innovative marketing solutions they need, MaRS is hosting an exclusive virtual event as part of the First Adopter Network, a new platform that connects companies with transformational solutions. August 24, online

Meet the Toronto tech community

The event calendar for TechTO is packed with events showcasing the best of Toronto tech. Join the community to hear from local founders, discover the latest Toronto tech has to offer, and network with your peers in the industry This month’s sessions include a talk on how to navigate a career in tech, a conversation with the founder of Dialogue Medical as well as an AMA session with Spotify’s strategic research lead. Various dates, online

Watch startup demos on Canada Day

Techstars Toronto is inviting the world to watch its latest group of founders pitch their startups. This year, the accelerator program opened its virtual doors to innovation championed by founders across the globe — from Nigeria, Azerbaijan, India, Vietnam as well as the USA and Canada. Tune in to hear them pitch their businesses and outline the progress they made during the 13-week accelerator program. July 1, online

Learn about the future of quantum technologies

Quantum computing may seem like magic, but recent breakthroughs have experts asking if it’s the future of computing. CIFAR, a global research organization, is hosting a discussion to explore what quantum has in store for computing. Experts speaking have worked in the Silicon Quantum Technology Lab and on the Google team that first achieved quantum supremacy. July 20, online

Hear about the latest 5G and Internet of Things technologies

What does the introduction of 5G mean for smart cities and the Internet of Things? The Black Professionals in Tech Network and Bell are hosting an interactive session that will show how industries are utilizing 5G today, and what it means for the future. July 8, online

Plus, here are some more online events you might want to check out:

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