From Seth Rogan to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Collision conference will see celebrities, CEOs, and startup founders descend on Toronto for four-days of everything tech.
It’s been called the “Olympics for geeks,” the “Davos for nerds,” and the “Glastonbury for geeks” and it’s coming to Toronto next week.the Collision conference
“It’s just such an eclectic mix of speakers,” Cosgrave told CTVNews.ca during a telephone interview on Monday. “[There will be] preeminent researchers in the field of artificial intelligence to leading Hollywood actors to one of the most famous DJs in the world.” Beyond the headliners, Cosgrave said there will be 1,100 startup companies from around the world that will exhibit new technologies for a wide range of industries. He said these entrepreneurs will attract nearly 1,000 of the world’s top investors in search of the next big thing in tech.
Cosgrave said attendees can expect to see a lot of attention given to advancements in artificial technology at the conference. He also said there will be plenty of discussion about concerns over data collection and privacy and the actions of some of the largest tech companies.Cosgrave said he chose Toronto to be the Collision conference’s home for the next three years after he visited the city two years ago and realized it was a hub for technology and entrepreneurs.
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