The can’t-miss tech events for July and August 2022

by MaRS Discovery District
July 4, 2022

TransPod demonstrates its hyperloop; SaaStock comes to Toronto; and blockchain fans plot the future of everything. The summer calendar has great events for everyone in Canadian tech.

Here are the tech events you need to know about this summer.

Get an A grade in C++

Javascript and Haskell are all the rage right now, but great things are still being built with established development languages. The CppNorth conference is three-days of learning, networking and discovering what is new in the C++ community. July 18–20, Omni King Edward Hotel

Get hands on with a hyperloop

With airports facing a summer of crowds and cancellations, more than a few travellers will wish there was an alternative to flying. Could hyperloops be it? Find out when TransPod CTO Ryan Janzen shares the company’s view of the future of sustainable transportation at an in-person event on July 21. Registration details coming soon. July 21, MaRS Discovery District

Join the first SaaStock Local event in Toronto

The inaugural SaaStock Local Toronto is on July 27. The event will focus on hiring and building culture in early-stage SaaS companies, and will include talks and networking. Speakers include Rob Khazzam, CEO and co-founder of Float, and Christine Song, chief people officer at Notch. July 27, 116 Spadina Ave, Toronto

Get to grips with blockchain

The fourth Blockchain Futurist Conference advertises itself as the home of “blockchain-enabled everything.” Canada’s largest blockchain event will dive deep into NFTs, the metaverse, DeFi, GameFi and other topics most of us are just beginning to get our heads around. The event brings together leading experts from around the globe including developers, investors, startups, academics and emerging tech pioneers. August 9 and 10, Rebel Entertainment Complex

Plus, here are some more events you might want to check out:

Making an Impact: Strategies for Being a Super Star in Your Org, July 7, virtual
Communitech AMA: About Selling into the Canadian Government, July 12, virtual
The Globe and Mail Presents: Navigating International Trade, July 19, virtual
TechCrunch TC Sessions: Robotics 2022, July 21, virtual
Quick Start Program — RFP/RFQ Process and Procedure, July 28, virtual
Web Presence 101 — Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set, August 16, virtual

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