“Toronto is the third largest ICT cluster in North America, after San Francisco and New York”.

Add to that strong support from Mayor David Miller and the City’s Department of Economic Development.

“Toronto is the technological heart of Canada. The city's vital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) cluster has been contributing more than $20 billion annually to the economy. Globally focused manufacturers and developers create software, hardware, new media and communications solutions that permeate and act as catalysts in all areas of the economy. With its world-leading R&D, expert talent pool, renowned post-secondary education, supportive government initiatives and high-performance infrastructure, Toronto is a natural hub where information-oriented companies can invest and excel.”

“Our vision is that the Toronto Region will become, and be
acknowledged globally, as one of the five most innovative,
creative and productive locations in the world for ICT research,
education, business, and investment by 2011.”

And, so the city’s ICT Advisory Committee was formed. From there, a gem of an idea that foresaw various stakeholders in the technology community coming together annually under one umbrella to drive innovation and growth.

“Let's create one week dedicated to Toronto's technology sector for purposes of fostering business development, education, networking and to showcase this industry.”

Highlights from TorontoTechWeek 2007

Held from May 28 to June 1, 2007, the first TorontoTechWeek was welcomed by the community. More than 2,500+ attendees in total attended independent technology focused events hosted around the city, including:

• Toronto Board of Trade
• MESH
• Information Technology Association of Canada
• KPMG LLP
• George Brown College