18 Tech Events in Toronto This Week (April 26 - May 2, 2026)
Toronto's tech scene is firing on all cylinders this week. From AI workshops to startup pitch nights, there's something for builders at every stage of their journey.
Hotel Victoria, 56 Yonge St
Mon Apr 27 · 6:30 PM
Free
Another chance to work on your side projects with fellow builders, this time in the heart of downtown. The tagline "Movement to start a movement" hints at something bigger than just coworking.
Hotel Victoria provides a different backdrop than the usual coffee shop scene. Bring your laptop and whatever you're trying to make real.
👉 Great for: side project builders, startup founders, creative professionals, anyone tired of working alone
Using AI More Efficiently Across Workflows (Workshop)
Centre for Urban Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University, 44 Gerrard St E
Tue Apr 28 · 10:30 AM
Free
This workshop goes beyond basic ChatGPT use to show social entrepreneurs how to actually integrate AI into their daily operations. You'll learn structured prompting frameworks, analytics approaches, and how to maintain ethical standards while scaling your impact.
The focus is on turning AI experimentation into systematic workflow improvements. They'll cover everything from content creation to predictive modeling for social ventures.
👉 Great for: social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, early-stage founders, mission-driven organizations
Toronto, Ontario
Tue Apr 28 · 5:00 PM
Free
Six builders will demo what they've actually built with AI agents, live and with no slides. This is OpenClaw's signature format - just people showing working prototypes and answering questions about what they made.
If you've been curious about what people are really building with AI agents beyond the hype, this gives you the most honest look you'll find. No pitch decks, no marketing speak, just demos.
👉 Great for: AI developers, startup founders, anyone curious about AI agents, developers building with OpenClaw
03: Founder & Builder Lounge - Cowork, Coffee, & Chat
Cafe Our Hours, 557 Church St
Tue Apr 28 · 5:30 PM
Free
A drop-in space for founders and builders to work alongside each other and make the connections they actually need. It's less networking event, more productive coworking with the right people in the room.
Cafe Our Hours provides the coffee and atmosphere while you provide the projects and conversation. The community focuses on practical support over superficial networking.
👉 Great for: startup founders, indie builders, freelancers, anyone working on something they want to ship
16th Toronto BNEVENT Fractional C'Suite and Consultants Dinner hosted by Ryan Wong & Joel Mandelbaum
58 Cecil St
Tue Apr 28 · 6:00 PM
$72
This curated dinner brings together fractional executives and high-level consultants for serious business relationship building. BNEVENT has a track record of creating connections that turn into real business opportunities.
The format is intimate and focused on quality conversations over a proper meal. These aren't your typical networking mixers - they're designed for people who can actually do business together.
👉 Great for: fractional executives, C-suite consultants, senior business leaders, experienced entrepreneurs
The Culture Elective Vol. 5 — BLUEPRINT
Toronto, Ontario
Tue Apr 28 · 7:00 PM
Free
Cultural strategist June Findlay is examining how Black culture became the blueprint for global advertising, from visual aesthetics to the language of cool. This edition explores the paradox of Black influence in advertising and questions of representation, equity, and ownership.
The evening includes a presentation, discussion, and mixer with Zena on the decks. Plus $5 focaccia pizza because good culture talks require good food.
👉 Great for: advertising professionals, cultural workers, media strategists, anyone interested in representation and influence
200 King St E
Wed Apr 29 · 5:00 PM
Free
One or two founders will present six-minute pitches about their businesses and the challenges they're facing. This isn't just presentation practice - it's about getting real feedback from an audience that wants to help you find solutions.
The format focuses on collaboration and problem-solving rather than competition. Good opportunity to see what other founders are building and offer your own expertise.
👉 Great for: early-stage founders, startup employees, entrepreneurs, anyone who likes solving business problems
Designing Better Ideas: From Divergence to artful convergence.
Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), 192 Spadina Ave.
Wed Apr 29 · 6:00 PM
$20
This hands-on Service Design Drinks workshop focuses on breaking the habit of rushing to solutions. You'll practice divergent thinking techniques, work with constraints to strengthen ideas, and learn how to move from insights to concepts that actually hold.
The session emphasizes getting beyond surface-level creativity into the messy, collaborative work of real design thinking. No fluff, just structured practice with thoughtful people.
👉 Great for: designers, product managers, innovation consultants, anyone who jumps to solutions too quickly
Darius Ou: Physical and Digital Technologies in Graphic Design
Toronto, Ontario
Wed Apr 29 · 7:00 PM
$6
Designer Darius Ou explores how physical and digital technologies intersect in contemporary graphic design practice. This talk examines the tools, processes, and conceptual approaches that bridge traditional and digital design methodologies.
Part of an ongoing series examining how technology shapes creative practice. The focus is on revealing depth in design thinking and execution.
👉 Great for: graphic designers, creative technologists, art directors, design students
Limitless Entrepreneurship: Building Without Burning Out with Mark MacLeod
Pluto: Fourth Space for Community, Co-Creation, & Coworking, 60 Sumach St Ground level
Wed Apr 29 · 7:00 PM
Free
Entrepreneur and advisor Mark MacLeod shares strategies for building businesses sustainably without the typical founder burnout. This session focuses on practical approaches to maintaining energy and focus while scaling.
Pluto's Fourth Space concept creates an environment designed for meaningful professional and personal development conversations. The membership-based community focuses on future-oriented humans building together.
👉 Great for: startup founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, anyone struggling with work-life balance
Toronto, Ontario
Thu Apr 30 · 5:30 PM
Free
Part of a global build week where you'll create and deploy a real AI agent using v0 and Vercel. This hands-on session takes you from idea to live deployed project, with optional submission to a global competition offering $6,000 in prizes.
No experience required - they provide guidance, tools access, and help with ideas. You leave with a working project you built and deployed yourself.
👉 Great for: beginners interested in AI, developers, founders, anyone curious about building AI applications
AI for Female Founders: A Beginner's Workshop
403 Church St
Thu Apr 30 · 6:00 PM
$35
Toronto's founder club for young ambitious women is hosting a practical AI workshop focused on tools and applications specifically useful for female entrepreneurs. The beginner-friendly format makes AI accessible regardless of technical background.
This is part of a broader community offering panels, exclusive brunches, and networking events designed to be actually useful rather than boring.
👉 Great for: female founders, women entrepreneurs, startup leaders, anyone new to AI applications
1RG, 2567 Dundas St W
Thu Apr 30 · 6:00 PM
Free
Bi-weekly gathering for working on side projects alongside other builders. The format is simple: check in with your intentions, work for about an hour, then optionally share what you accomplished.
1RG creates space for experiments reimagining the relationship between technology and community. Note that the venue isn't wheelchair accessible - front entrance has three 8-inch steps.
👉 Great for: side project builders, indie developers, creative professionals, anyone working on personal projects
Women in AI: The Builder's Playbook
Office146 Coworking Office, 146 Thirtieth St, Etobicoke
Thu Apr 30 · 6:30 PM
$10
This AI community focuses on builders rather than theory, featuring talks, hackathons, demo nights, and networking where ideas turn into real products. The builder's playbook session will cover practical approaches to AI development and implementation.
The high-signal networking attracts people actually building AI applications rather than just discussing them. Located in Etobicoke, providing an alternative to downtown tech events.
👉 Great for: women in tech, AI developers, female entrepreneurs, anyone building AI products
Super9 - Pitch Cohort & Demo Day - Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Fri May 1 · 6:30 PM
Free
Nine founders building in marketing tech, sales tech, or content tech will pitch to real VCs after completing a 4-week intensive cohort with Honest Create. This isn't a pitch competition but the culmination of focused narrative building and fundraising preparation.
Honest Create has helped founders raise over $500M by focusing on story-first approaches rather than slide templates. The Demo Day provides opportunity to see investment-ready pitches and connect with the Toronto venture community.
👉 Great for: startup founders, investors, marketing tech professionals, anyone interested in venture fundraising
Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MY), 55 St George St
Fri May 1 · 6:30 PM
Free
University of Toronto's student-led formula racing team unveils their 2026 electric and autonomous race car. These students design, build, and race cutting-edge vehicles that push the boundaries of automotive technology.
The unveiling showcases the intersection of engineering education and innovation, with students presenting the culmination of months of design and fabrication work.
👉 Great for: engineering students, automotive enthusiasts, technology professionals, University of Toronto community
Toronto, Ontario
Sat May 2 · 10:00 AM
Free
A different kind of networking event that gets tech and SaaS professionals outside for mindful movement and fresh air. Walking meetings and conversations happen naturally without the pressure of traditional networking formats.
The format combines physical activity with professional connection, creating space for more authentic conversations while practicing wellness.
👉 Great for: tech professionals, SaaS workers, anyone tired of indoor networking, health-conscious professionals
MakersLounge Toronto #11: Body & Business Building 🚀
UNITY Fitness Harbourfront, 120 Downes St suite 200
Sat May 2 · 11:00 AM
Free
Monthly gathering for people making their visions real through art, code, entrepreneurship, and other creative pursuits. This edition focuses on building both physical health and business success simultaneously.
The unique venue at UNITY Fitness emphasizes the connection between physical wellness and entrepreneurial performance. MakersLounge consistently attracts people actively working on creative and business projects.
👉 Great for: entrepreneurs, artists, developers, fitness enthusiasts, anyone building creative projects
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