> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://upnext.world/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Elevate Festival Is Two Weeks Away: September 22–24 - URL: https://upnext.world/elevate-festival-2026-two-weeks-away/ - Published: 2026-09-09T14:55:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-09T14:55:23.000Z - Description: Elevate Festival brings more than 10,000 founders, investors, executives and tech leaders to Toronto from September 22 to 24. Here is what is worth your time, and how to walk in already knowing who to find. - Author: Edwin J. Frondozo - Tags: On the Circuit, Elevate Festival, #partner If you are building a company, investing in one, or leading a team through a rapidly changing tech landscape, Elevate Festival is worth having on your calendar. *UpNext Global is an official media partner of Elevate Festival 2026.* From September 22 to 24, more than 10,000 founders, investors, executives and tech leaders will come together in Toronto for three days of talks, meetings, networking and new business opportunities. For the UpNext Global community, the biggest draw is access to the people building companies, deploying capital and making decisions across the tech ecosystem. ***For C-Suite and business leaders***, Elevate is a chance to get outside the day-to-day and hear how other leaders are approaching some of the biggest shifts in business. From AI and quantum to fintech, product and innovation, the Festival brings together people who are actively building and applying these technologies. It is also an opportunity for capital-ready startups to meet some of the [110 investors at the event through Meeting Exchanges](https://elevatefestival.ca/meeting-exchanges/?ref=upnext.world) that could play a role in your business. ***For investors***, thousands of entrepreneurs and founders will be in the room. Elevate offers a chance to discover emerging companies, meet founders across different stages and sectors, and connect with other investors from Canada and beyond. ***For entrepreneurs***, the value extends well beyond the sessions. Potential investors, customers, partners, mentors and future hires are all part of the Elevate community. Whether you are raising capital, looking for your next customer or simply want to meet more people who understand what it takes to build a company, there are plenty of reasons to make the trip. [This year's lineup](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260831905304/en/Elevate-Festival-Returns-to-Mark-Nearly-a-Decade-of-Growth-Unveils-New-Headline-Speakers?ref=upnext.world) includes leaders from ***Clio, Xanadu, DuckDuckGo, Reddit, Cohere, Figma, Coinbase, 1Password*** and more, bringing perspectives from across Canada and the global tech industry. Don't miss Opening Night, where Toronto Raptors legend and NBA Champion ***Kyle Lowry*** takes the Main Stage to talk about leadership, performance and his next chapter as an entrepreneur and investor. For the UpNext Global community, it's three days to learn, make new connections and see firsthand what's being built and who's building it. ### Walk in already knowing who to find One thing we have learned covering events this size: most people spend day one working out who is in the room, and day three wishing they had known sooner. So we are running *The Head Start*, a virtual pre-networking session for Elevate ticket holders. *Thursday, September 10, 11:00 AM ET*. Ninety minutes, free, produced with Gatherly. Not a webinar. A venue you move around in, with speed networking rounds and AI matchmaking from Boardy. [The Head Start: Advance Networking for Elevate · LumaUpNext Global presents The Head Start Advance Networking for Elevate · Powered by Gatherly Virtual · Thursday, September 10 · 11:00 AM ET Why come Elevate…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/bd/f7bd9425-660a-4347-a458-f5a607a098d3/content/images/icon/favicon-541cdac3-5c97-4e91-93b7-8127b41fc858.ico)UpNext Global![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/bd/f7bd9425-660a-4347-a458-f5a607a098d3/content/images/thumbnail/1d9c43fd-44fd-4183-989c-a9e0d4a50a6a-5a1f8c33-a495-407f-bdf1-1de16bc6117b.png)](https://luma.com/oqs184vv?ref=upnext.world) ### Before you go ***Save $100 on a General Admission pass*** before the discount ends at midnight tonight, and [download the Festival app](https://go.elevatefestival.ca/app-download?ref=upnext.world) to stay connected and make the most of the experience. Can't wait to see you there. [Join us at this year’s Elevate Festival!Join us in Toronto for Elevate Festival, Canada’s most influential tech + innovation event, taking place from September 22-24!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/bd/f7bd9425-660a-4347-a458-f5a607a098d3/content/images/icon/cropped-favicon-1-270x270-cef5361c-cab4-4db4-9a8f-b1ad1d7ef38e.png)Elevate Festival![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/bd/f7bd9425-660a-4347-a458-f5a607a098d3/content/images/thumbnail/elevate-2026-35cb8bbf-d1de-4adb-90e4-1c7f2bbf4c6d.jpg)](https://elevatefestival.ca/?ref=upnext.world)