Our Top 5 Events for the 2024 Collision Conference

It’s that time of year again – Collision Conference is back! Canada’s biggest tech conference, touted as “the Olympics of Tech” by Politico, will be back at the Enercare Centre from June 17th – 20th. Every year the conference attracts tens of thousands of attendees from hundreds of countries, including thousands of startups, investors, journalists, and more. This year’s conference will be an unmissable event with a bigger focus on AI than ever before, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry,  including the “Godfather of AI” Geoffery Hinton.

With 100s of speakers across dozens of industries and 15+ content tracks across 10 stages, Collision will have something for everyone. There’s still time to secure your tickets.

Whether you’ll be at the conference or not, there will be lots of opportunities to network and celebrate over the course of the next week, with dozens of pre- and post-conference parties, mixers, panels, workshops and other events taking place around the city next week. To help you navigate them all, we’ve put together a list of 5 unmissable events.

1. Collision After Hours @ Stackt

Date: Tuesday, June 18, 5PM to 11PM

Location: Stackt, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6

As day becomes night, Collision becomes Collision After Hours, takes over some of Toronto’s most exclusive venues. Canada’s largest shipping container market, stackt is equal parts artsy, industrial-chic and eclectic. Attendees cut loose at stackt on the last night of Collision After Hours, enjoying drinks, sampling the wares of dozens of eateries, and vibing to a live DJ. Head over at 5pm for After Hours to network with thousands of Collision attendees. A Collision conference pass will be required to enter.

2. Pre-Collision Yoga by Winners Circle & Pre/Post-Collision Boxing by Rumble

Date: June 18th, 19th & 20th

Location: Yoga @ HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 1A2

Boxing @ Rumble Boxing Studio Yorkville, 1235 Bay St. #101, Toronto, ON M5R 3K4

​Start your day with intention and energy at Collision Conference with “Collide Over Yoga” hosted by Winners Circle Media. These 40-minute sessions are crafted for all levels, from beginners to experienced yogis. Emphasizing breathwork and light movements, the sequence will help you find serenity, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being.

Or try boxing with Rumble! More than just a workout, this class is a networking powerhouse. Connect with fellow tech innovators in a vibrant, high-adrenaline environment. Swap ideas between combos and collaborate to the beat of adrenaline-pumping music. With an individualized workout in a group setting, you’ll be able to let it all go on the bag as you’re guided through key boxing movements by our top instructors as they pump up the music and jack up your heart rate, and help you torch up to 700 calories.

3. Women in (Tech) Sales Mixer by Women in Sales x TodoToronto 

Date: Wednesday, June 19, 7PM to 10PM

Location: Amore Nights, 559 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9

This cocktail mixer event is for Women in Tech Sales who want to enjoy an evening out, enjoy a cocktail with some light background music, and chat with like-minded professionals. Dress to impress as there will be a photographer and photo booth, and ​there will be a dance floor available for later in the night.

4. Founders x Funders Mixer by YSpace, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance & Mantle

Date: Wednesday, June 19, 6PM-9PM

Location: Register to find out!

​​Get ready to elevate your game at this exclusive mixer during Collision! Hosted by YSpace, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, and Mantle, this event promises to bring together the best and brightest from the startup world. Rub shoulders with some amazing entrepreneurs and investors. Exchange ideas with like-minded innovators. Gain insights and opportunities that could catapult your venture to the next level. Founders, funders, and key stakeholders will all be there – and you should be too!

5. Collision After Party / Startup Investor Drinks

Date: Thursday, June 20, 6PM-830PM

Location: Workhaus, 30 Wellington St W, #5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5L 1E2

This exclusive event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and network with the brightest minds in the tech industry. Mingle with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts while enjoying an open bar of craft beer and wine. Indulge in delicious pizza as you make valuable connections and engage in meaningful conversations. And don’t miss the unique chance to showcase your startup or project with a 20-second open pitch. Sign up and grab the mic to share your vision, innovations, and opportunities with the vibrant crowd. This is your chance to extend the Collision Conference experience and forge valuable connections in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Don’t miss out on this epic after party!

We hope this helped you make your plans for next week! If you’ve still got an opening in your schedule, there are still countless other events to check out too!