July 31 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the seventh edition of Toronto IRL - where we find the best IRL business + tech events in Toronto, and curate them, so you don’t have to go searching. Here’s what’s going on from July 31st - August 15th

Bet On Canada Summit - Hosted by The Peak
Time & Place: Thursday, November 2, 9AM - 4PM @ MaRS Centre
Description: One-day conference run by The Peak (One of Canada’s most subscribed business newsletter) featuring some of Canada’s top business leaders. Price: $100* (Ticket prices increase from $100 to $150 on August 7th)
Link to Signup

Founder Poker - Hosted by Derek Jouppi
Time & Place: Tuesday, August 8, 6PM -10PM @ Dream Escape
Description: Monthly meetup of around 50 founders. Price: Free
Ryan’s Notes: Poker is 100% for fun and open to complete beginners. Community has some chess players too.
🙋‍♂️👤🔒Link to Signup

Instagram Growth in 2023: What's Working Now - Hosted by CreatorClub
Time & Place: Wednesday, August 9, 530PM - 730PM @ CreatorClub
Description: Come learn from Brock Wunderlick (300K followers on Instagram) about growing your digital following and online presence.
Price: Free
Link to Signup

UX Design Talk: Network & Learn
Time & Place: Thursday, August 10, 6PM - 9PM @ League
Description: UX Design Talk is turning 2! Join us for our Summer Network & Learn event to create new connections, learn from our guest speakers, and connect with the UX Design community. Price: $23
Link to Signup

Google I/O Extended 2023 - Toronto
Time & Place: Saturday, August 12, 930AM - 4PM @ 290 Adelaide St E
Description: Google I/O Extended 2023 is a tech-conference that bring the knowledge and excitement of global Google I/O event to developers on a city level, all around the globe. Price: Free
Link to Signup

Women Tech Social: Startups, Crypto & Blockchain - Hosted by Crypto Babes Club
Time & Place: Saturday, August 12, 12PM - 330PM @ Staples Studio Corktown
Description: Calling all tech enthusiasts and aspiring female founders! In partnership with Bitget for Youth Crypto Experience Day. Price: Free
Link to Signup

TO Founders Brew Tech Mixer - Hosted by Daivik Goel
Time & Place: Monday August 14th, 6PM - 8PM @ Amsterdam Brewhouse
Description: .The first founders meetup hosted by Daivik, Gen-Z, Waterloo Grad, and podcast host! Price: Free
Link to Signup

Blockchain Futurist Conference - Hosted by Untraceable Events (Tracy Leparulo)
Time & Place: Tuesday, August 15-16, 8AM - 8PM @ Rebel
Description: Canada’s largest blockchain conference, back for a 5th time.
Price: $700
🙋‍♂️Link to Signup

Futurist Conference After Party - Poker After Dark - Hosted by Ryan Ing
Time & Place: Tuesday, August 15, 930PM - 1130PM @ King/Spadina
Description: ​For founders, investors, entrepreneurs who want to gather in a private room for a cash game, have fun, and network over a game of cards. Price: Free
🙋‍♂️👤🔒 Link to Signup

Legend:
🙋‍♂️ means Ryan is attending - feel free to ping me if you’d like to join me
👤 means Ryan is running the event / volunteering
🔒 means its semi-public, you have to apply then you can attend

Other
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