September 1 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the ninth 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 September 5th - September 15th

The Great Canadian AI Pitch Competition - Hosted by Aceocial
Time & Place: Tuesday, September 5, 4PM - 8PM @ Microsoft Downtown Office
Description: ​10 early stage AI companies from across Canada will have an opportunity to pitch in front of the most renowned experts and venture capitalists in the AI startup space, including judges from Microsoft, Golden Ventures, Inovia Capital, and Mistral.
Price: Free
🔒 Link to Apply

Toronto Tech Social
Time & Place: Thursday, September 7, 6PM - 830PM @ BrainStation Toronto
Description: ​We bring together the most dynamic professionals from the world of tech for great discussions and socializing.
Price: Free
Link to Signup

TechTO: Together 
Time & Place: Monday, September 11, 6PM - 9PM @ OneEleven
Description: TechTO features in-depth conversations with technology leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Price: $34
Link to Signup

Founder Poker Toronto - Hosted by Derek Jouppi
Time & Place: Tuesday, September 12, 6PM - 10PM @ Downtown
Description: ​Monthly meetup of around 50 founders.
Ryan’s Notes: Poker is 100% for fun and open to complete beginners. You can challenge Derek to speed chess at the end too :)
Price: Free
🙋‍♂️👤🔒 Link to apply

Toronto Tech Mixer 4.0 - Hosted by Todotoronto x RI.Events
Time & Place: Thursday, September 14, 6PM - 9PM @ Spaces Queen West
Description: ​Hang out with 150+ amazing people working in tech or working within the tech ecosystem.
Ryan’s Notes: This is my last Tech Mixer!! I booked the most awesome venue, 180 John St, 2 story loft with outdoor terrace. Come out, it’ll be a blast. Collaborating with ToDoToronto to double our audience and reach.
Price: $23 - early bird tickets available
🙋‍♂️👤 Link to Signup

Toronto Founders + Hardware Tech Showcase - Hosted by Zach Ronski
Time & Place: Thursday, September 14, 6PM - 9PM @ OneEleven
Description: ​Get ready to discover the latest and greatest in hardware tech at the Toronto Tech Showcase.
Price: $20
Link to Signup

Start-Up Round-Up Pitch Competition 2023 - Hosted by CAASA
Time & Place: Tuesday, September 26, 2PM - 6PM @ Highline Beta
Description: ​We invite all start-up founders to apply. Our investors each have unique requirements and preferences; pre-seed, seed, series A (and so on…); all industries including AgTech, RegTech, PropTech, Cryptoassets…all areas of endeavor; whether having an active raise or simply looking for exposure for the next raise.
Ryan’s Notes: Great for investors.
Price: $200
🔒 Link to Apply

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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