18 Tech Events in Toronto This Week (April 19-25, 2026)
So many dope tech events in Toronto coming up and it's not even Toronto Tech Week!
From CTRL+SHIFT to MakersLounge to Cappis Coworking (and so many other great organizers!) this week is absolutely stacked - see you at something?
Hotel Victoria, 56 Yonge St
Mon Apr 20 · 6:30 PM
Free
The evening edition of Cappis Coworking moves to Hotel Victoria with the tagline "movement to start a movement." This session focuses on collaborative work and community building among Toronto's creator and builder community, offering a different energy from the daytime coworking sessions.
Great for: Evening workers, community builders, social entrepreneurs, networking-focused professionals
Rotman School of Management, 105 St George St
Tue Apr 21 · 5:30 PM
$23
Billed as Canada's most connected tech community, Commerce Toronto brings together professionals from across the technology sector for networking and industry discussions. The event focuses on connecting people who are actively working in and building Toronto's tech ecosystem.
Great for: Tech professionals, startup employees, business development professionals, tech entrepreneurs
Tacos & Trends: Toronto Edition
Soho House Toronto, Bishop's Building, 192 Adelaide St W
Tue Apr 21 · 6:00 PM
Free
MADE Trends presents a 45-minute trend talk focused on the future of social media and youth culture, followed by networking with industry professionals. The session breaks down the latest digital behaviors among young people and what they mean for teams trying to make smarter decisions and keep pace with cultural shifts.
Great for: Marketing professionals, social media managers, brand strategists, digital marketers
Toronto, Ontario
Tue Apr 21 · 6:30 PM
Free
A curated sit-down dinner for growth leaders from product, marketing, design, and GTM across B2B SaaS, consumer tech, fintech, and AI companies. The intimate format focuses on real conversations about growth strategy, what's working, what people are rethinking, and the questions everyone is quietly sitting with right now.
Great for: Growth leaders, marketing directors, product managers, GTM professionals
FALCON x BABA'S BANANA PUDDING
Kairos, 149 E Liberty St 5th Floor
Wed Apr 22 · 4:00 PM
Free
The Falcon team is hosting a casual office visit to try what they're calling "the universe's best banana pudding." Attendees can get Falcon codes, hang out with the team, and check out some new features in a relaxed setting.
Great for: Tech enthusiasts, startup community members, product users, casual networkers
Toronto, Ontario
Wed Apr 22 · 5:00 PM
Free
Toronto Hacker House presents a collaborative hacking session focused on the SOON platform. This event brings together developers and builders for hands-on coding and project development in a community-focused environment.
Great for: Software developers, blockchain developers, hackathon participants, crypto builders
Builders Showcase: OpenClaw & AI Agents
New Stadium, 83 Walnut Ave
Wed Apr 22 · 5:30 PM
Free
A curated demo session for builders working on OpenClaw, AI agents, automations, and advanced tooling. The small group format allows for deeper technical discussions, live demos, and meaningful exchanges of ideas among high-signal builders actively working in the space.
Great for: AI developers, automation engineers, OpenClaw users, technical builders
325 Front St W
Thu Apr 23 · 5:30 PM
Free
GSA Ventures and Global Startups present their latest Investment Readiness Program cohort, featuring experienced founders building their second or third companies. Each startup has completed comprehensive due diligence and represents the "Moneyball thesis" of middle-aged founders with strong traction and proprietary technology ready for pre-seed investment.
Great for: Angel investors, venture capitalists, startup founders, investment professionals
800 Bay St.
Thu Apr 23 · 6:00 PM
Free
Part of the global Cursor community meetups, this gathering brings together developers using Cursor, the AI-powered code editor. The event includes workshops, demos, and networking opportunities for people interested in AI-assisted development and the future of coding tools.
Great for: Software developers, AI coding enthusiasts, development tool users, programming students
Teaching Human Values to AI Systems
30 Adelaide St E
Thu Apr 23 · 6:00 PM
Free
This event explores technical AI safety with a focus on how to embed human values into AI systems. The discussion covers practical approaches to alignment and safety as AI systems become more capable, with Toronto's role in steering AI progress toward positive outcomes.
Great for: AI researchers, AI safety professionals, machine learning engineers, ethics in tech advocates
CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 11 @ Canvas & Code - Creative Tech Meetup
624 King St W
Thu Apr 23 · 7:00 PM
$15
A creative tech meetup for artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and developers who see technology as a tool for expanding creative horizons. The focus is on amplifying the human touch in art through thoughtful use of technology rather than replacing human creativity.
Great for: Creative technologists, digital artists, interactive designers, creative developers
OneEleven, 325 Front St W 4th Floor
Fri Apr 24 · 5:00 PM
$15
Part of the OpenClaw community event series that includes workshops, skill-shares, demos, and hands-on sessions. This first workshop focuses on practical learning and community support, where members can learn from each other while working with OpenClaw tools and methodologies.
Great for: OpenClaw users, AI tool builders, automation developers, community-driven learners
Toronto, Ontario
Fri Apr 24 · 5:00 PM
Free
TBC community hosts an event focused on building AI agents from scratch. This gathering is part of their mission to support young people making innovative projects, with a hands-on approach to learning and building together.
Great for: Young developers, AI enthusiasts, student builders, entry-level programmers
AI Connect: Presented by RBC Borealis
Toronto, Ontario
Fri Apr 24 · 5:30 PM
Free
RBC Borealis, the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada's AI and data innovation, hosts this community event. The gathering connects people working on AI applications in financial services and beyond, with insights from one of Canada's largest AI initiatives.
Great for: AI professionals, fintech developers, data scientists, banking technologists
MakersLounge Toronto #10: Claude Workshop 🚀
Toronto, ON
Fri Apr 24 · 6:00 PM
$20
A hands-on workshop focused on Claude AI for people making their visions real through art, code, and entrepreneurship. This session combines practical Claude training with the MakersLounge community's focus on turning ideas into reality.
Great for: Creative entrepreneurs, indie makers, AI tool users, multi-disciplinary creators
Toronto, Ontario
Fri Apr 24 · 6:00 PM
Free
An intimate mixer addressing the broken model where founders pay for one-off sponsored posts while creators trade their audience for single payments. The event explores better partnerships where creators can monetize beyond sponsored content and founders can build relationships that drive real growth.
Great for: Startup founders, content creators, influencer marketers, brand partnership managers
Toronto, Ontario
Sat Apr 25 · 1:00 PM
Free
A one-day immersive content experience for Black-owned businesses and creators in the Toronto region. Participants walk away with a marketing strategy, content plan, live-created reels, updated brand and media kits, headshots, and hands-on workshops covering content creation and marketing playbooks. The experience is curated and space is limited.
Great for: Black business owners, content creators, influencers, minority entrepreneurs
Vibe Coding with Claude & Claude Code - Build Your First AI Product (Hands-on Workshop)
Toronto, Ontario
Sat Apr 25 · 2:00 PM
Free
A practical workshop teaching effective use of Claude and Claude Code for building real projects. The first hour covers prompting, problem structuring, and avoiding common pitfalls, while the second hour is hands-on building time with guidance and debugging support. Claude Pro access recommended for the full experience.
Great for: Students exploring AI, developers wanting to go deeper with AI tools, AI-curious builders, programming learners
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