Elevate Festival 2025 – Canada’s Premier Tech & Innovation Event
📅 Date: October 7–9, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM daily) 📍 Venue: Meridian Hall & St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2 Elevate…
About the Event
Elevate Festival 2025 – Canada’s Premier Tech & Innovation Event
📅 Date: October 7–9, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM daily) 📍 Venue: Meridian Hall & St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2About the Event
Elevate Festival, Canada’s largest homegrown tech and innovation event, returns for its 7th year in downtown Toronto! This three-day celebration of technology, culture, and creativity brings together world-class innovators, investors, founders, and industry leaders to shape the future of tech. Attendees will experience:- Hundreds of speakers across 8 industry-leading content tracks
- Curated networking opportunities & exclusive investor programming
- Evening socials & masterclasses with industry trailblazers
- A buzzing startup lounge designed for founders and innovators
- Interactive experiences woven throughout
Headline Speakers
The 2025 lineup features an incredible roster of global thought leaders and Canadian icons, including:- Simu Liu – Canadian actor & investor
- Dorothy Kilroy – Chief Commercial Officer, OURA
- Chris Lehane – Chief Global Affairs Officer, OpenAI
- Andrew Peterson – Head of Canada, YouTube
- Harley Finkelstein – President, Shopify
- Arlene Dickinson – Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist
- Clay Bavor – Co-Founder, Sierra
- Olivia Chow – Mayor of Toronto
Why Attend?
Elevate Festival is where innovation meets inspiration. Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, industry professional, or student, you’ll gain access to insights, strategies, and networking that can help shape your future in tech. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Canada’s largest tech & innovation gathering in the heart of Toronto. 🔗 Learn more & get tickets: Elevate Festival Website
The Venue
Meridian Hall Toronto
1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1B2, Canada
Meridian Hall is a major downtown Toronto soft-seat theatre at Front and Yonge, presenting concerts, comedy, dance, theatre and large-scale performing arts events.
EXPLORE VENUE →Before You Go
Bring valid identification when required by the event or venue.
Use transit when possible and plan to arrive early enough for ticket scanning, security and finding your seats. The surrounding St. Lawrence and Front Street areas are busy before evening performances.
Paid parking is available in nearby downtown garages and lots. Because inventory can be limited during major events, public transit is often the easier option.
Meridian Hall is close to Union Station, King Station, GO Transit and the downtown PATH network. Check current TTC and GO service before travelling.
Bag and security requirements may vary by event. Review the event listing and current TO Live visitor information before arrival.
Accessible seating and accommodations are available. Contact the TO Live Box Office before purchase or arrival if you require specific arrangements.
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