ICUBEUTM is celebrating it's 10th year anniversary 
June 23 – 27, 2025
@ Multiple Venues Across Toronto
Toronto Tech Week is back and bigger than ever! Whether you are a curious student, an ambitious founder, or a seasoned entrepreneur, this week is brimming with opportunities to connect with, collaborate on, and learn about the city’s thriving tech network. Look here for a comprehensive breakdown of all events.
U of T, the birthplace of groundbreaking technologies from insulin to generative AI, continues to lead on the global stage. Our community holds a powerful presence throughout this week with over 1,200 U of T venture-backed start-ups raising over 12 billion CAD in just five years.
To support your entrepreneurial journey, ICUBE has curated a line-up of signature events and standout sessions. Find them below:
Highlights of the Week!
Frontiers of AI: Insights from a Nobel Laureate
June 25th, 3:00-4:30 pm | St. George Campus, Convocation Hall & Live Streamed
A rare opportunity to chat with Geoffrey Hinton, University Professor Emeritus and AI pioneer, and Nick Frosst, Co-Founder of Cohere, for fresh perspectives on Canada’s role in AI. Discuss the risks and rewards of LMMs and where digital intelligence may be headed alongside other esteemed peers. Register here.
U of T Tech Week Lawn Party
June 25th, 4:30-6:30 pm | St. George Campus, Knox College Quad and adjacent spaces
Right after an informative AI talk, head outside to mingle with Toronto’s next-gen founders, VCs, and tech talent. Register here.
Women in STEM: Unleash Your Unique Leadership Voice with Confidence
June 24th, 1:30-4:30 pm | 120 Eglinton Ave, Suite 300
Hosted by Innovate You, People Bright, and RVP, this empowering session focuses on finding your leadership voice with practical tools, storytelling, and strong female entrepreneurs as advisors. Register here.
Other ICUBE Picks — Available to All Curious and Entrepreneurial Minds
Start Tech Week on June 23rd with Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Tech Investments for Start-Ups or BetaKit Town Hall: Most Ambitious for a day filled with bold ideas, investor insights, and conversations on building resilient start-ups. Learn more about Breaking Barriers here and Betakit here.
If you are a creator, artist, builder, or more, consider joining ASTRA | Young Builders Symposium on June 24th for the opportunity to present your own projects and connect with other creators. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the diverse work and ideas going on behind-the-scenes in Toronto. Learn more here.
Join the Adapting for DevEx: AI Adoption & Productive panel discussion on June 25th for an interactive session filled with learning about AI integration and optimization followed by networking with other esteemed developers. Sign up here.
On June 26th, dive into leadership, innovation, and global collaboration with Canada’s Fintech Opportunities at PWC, the Toronto Global Summer Social, and Founder Mode Live: AI Startups & Scaling Lessons. Explore how partnerships can unlock competition, connect with global investors and businesses, and join candid conversation on scaling AI. Learn more about Fintech Opportunities here, the Summer Social here, and the AI Scaling Lesson here.
End the week strong with the Market Overview on Commerce event, perfect for reflecting on trends and takeaways from an incredible week! Join the waitlist here.
Join the Celebration!
Toronto Tech Week is more than panels and pitches — it offers a chance to get involved in the thriving ecosystem from which mentorship, ideas, and collaborations grow. With U of T students, alumni, and start-ups at its centre, it is the perfect place for everyone to see innovation at its best.
