David Forde announces:
What is Toronto Technology Week?
TTW is an initiative that has been created by ITC Toronto and represents a week of various events and activities being organized by several stakeholders that are part of Toronto’s ICT community, including associations, government bodies, companies and schools. The purpose at a high level is to have one week dedicated to celebrating success within the sector, create a platform for Toronto based companies to share their story with Toronto and the world at large. To give you a very simple explanation, think of what Toronto Fashion Week or the International Film Festival do by bringing those industries together for one week for networking, celebration and education, that is similar to what we are looking for TTW to do for the tech sector.
Where is Toronto Technology Week being held?
In Toronto, Canada, the location of each event is up to each event organizer, and a calender of all the events will be located on the TTW web site as well details will be included in the official TTW Guide that will be distributed prior to the week.
When is Toronto Technology Week?
Toronto Technology Week (TTW) will be held the week of May 28 through June 1, 2007
Who is the audience?
With 3,300 companies representing Toronto’s ICT sector and well 15 events and activities taking place over the course of the week, TTW will serve a very broad and diverse audience. Each event will attract a certain demographic that could be similar or could be very different, for example events being organized by groups such as MESH, ITAC, Canadian New Media Awards (CNMA), Entrepreneur Competition or the 2-day Innovation Trade Show could potentially attract different people which is great because it give the entire community a chance to participate during the week. Local colleges and universities are also encouraged to participate in activities aimed at the student level. Companies looking to expand their business may take part in the International B2B Room, which brings together delegates from other countries and cities looking to do business with Toronto based companies. Depending on the event it may attract CIO’s, Developers, Product Managers, Venture Capitalists, Entrepreneurs, Students and those companies and individuals provide products/ services to the technology industry (legal, marketing services, public relations and many more).