Phones Canada is excited to share the latest news about the tech conference scene in Canada. The Collision tech conference, a staple event in Toronto since 2019, will be making a move to Vancouver in 2025. This shift marks the beginning of a new flagship event for organizer Web Summit.
Here are some key highlights about this exciting development:
– Web Summit Vancouver will take over from Collision in Toronto, continuing to support and connect the global technology ecosystem.
– Collision has contributed $189 million in economic impact to Toronto since its inception, with an estimated $77 million impact projected for Collision 2024.
– This year’s Collision event in Toronto will feature notable speakers such as Jeff Shiner, CEO of 1Password Canada, and InteraXon Muse founder Ariel Garten.
– Past speakers at Collision have included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, actor Seth Rogen, and AWS CEO Adam Selipsky.
– Global partners supporting Collision have included Microsoft IBM, Qualcomm, and Dell Technologies.
Paddy Cosgrave, the founder and CEO of Web Summit, expressed excitement about transitioning Collision into Web Summit while reflecting on the incredible journey in Toronto. With 40,000 tech entrepreneurs expected to attend Collision 2024 from over 130 global markets, the event promises to be a hub of innovation and networking.
Stay tuned for more updates on this dynamic shift in the Canadian tech conference landscape. Phones Canada is committed to keeping you informed about all things telecommunications-related so you don’t miss a beat.
