TORONTO—Hosting the Collision tech conference is a real coup for Toronto and Canada as 2019 marked the first time it was held outside the United States.
Collision is billed as the fastest-growing tech conference. In its fifth year, over 25,000 people from 125 countries came to listen to 730 speakers discussing the most pressing issues in tech.
Running from May 20 to 23, Collision is also a unique opportunity for Canadian tech companies to meet with international investors, network, and have some fun around the city.
The vibe at Collision is very upbeat and was livened by the appearances of musicians Jessie Reyez and Grammy Award winner Timbaland.
“It’s a lot of recognition for the good things that are happening in Toronto,” said Braden Ream, co-founder and CEO of Voiceflow. Based in Toronto, Voiceflow allows non-technical users to develop voice-based apps for Alexa and Google Assistant.
