About CIX
The CIX Summit, powered by Canadian non-profit Elevate, is an annual conference showcasing Canada’s most promising early-stage and scaling startups. With over 250 curated startups, many of whom are showcased through the CIX Startup Awards program, the CIX Summit attracts North American VCs, corporates, and private equity investors and provides the tools to network, build new relationships, and increase deal flow.
In its 18th year, the CIX Summit has grown to become an internationally recognized tech investment conference where connections are made and deals get done. Those who attend can make meaningful industry connections, meet face to face, listen and ask questions in intimate sessions, enjoy breakfast or lunch with executives, or pitch your company.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor or service provider, you can’t afford to miss CIX.
Location
Design Exchange, 234 Bay st.
Ranked one of North America’s most innovative tech hubs, the CIX Summit takes place in Toronto at the historic Design Exchange (DX) in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.
By The Numbers
Those who typically attend the CIX Summit include new and established tech founders and CEOs, investors (VCs, angel, corporates, debt providers, etc.), advisors (investment banks, financial institutions, exchanges, accounting, law, recruitment, tech service providers), enterprise, government and media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is CIX Summit Powered by Elevate?
The CIX Summit, powered by Canadian non-profit Elevate, is an annual conference showcasing Canada’s most promising early stage and scaling startups. With over 250 curated startups, many of whom are showcased through The CIX Startup Awards, the CIX Summit attracts North American VCs, corporates, private equity investors and provides the tools to network, build new relationships and increase deal flow.
Q: Where does CIX Summit take place?
CIX Summit is hosted at Elevate’s office, the Design Exchange, located at 234 Bay St., Toronto, ON.
Q: When is CIX Summit taking place?
CIX Summit will take place on March 26, 2025.
Q: Is CIX Summit an all ages event?
All attendees must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to attend CIX Summit and all related events, unless otherwise stated. Some events may require attendees to be nineteen (19) years of age or older.
Q: How can I volunteer?
We have a variety of exciting opportunities that you can choose from. Opportunities are posted throughout the year. You can sign up here: https://timecounts.org/elevate.
Q: I have accessibility requirements, who can I reach out to?
Elevate is committed to making CIX Summit accessible and welcoming for everyone. Please let us know of any accessibility accommodation(s) you need to enjoy your experience by emailing us at events@elevate.ca. While we will do our very best to accommodate all requests, requests made after February 24th, 2025 may be more difficult to accommodate due to time constraints.
At this time, Elevate will not be providing ASL interpreters for CIX. Please email us at events@elevate.ca with any questions/concerns.
Q: How can I get in touch with someone from the Elevate team?
For general inquiries please contact events@elevate.ca.
Q: I’m feeling unsafe, who should I speak to?
If someone is harassing you or otherwise making you uncomfortable, please notify an Elevate staff member or security.
Elevate does not tolerate violence, mistreatment, or harassment — verbal, physical, sexual, or otherwise — towards staff, volunteers, sponsors, guests, presenters, or other attendees at any of our events. Should the comfort or safety of any of our stakeholders be in question, immediate action will be taken.
Q: Can I refund my pass?
Once you have purchased your CIX Summit Pass, you are not eligible for a refund.
If you wish to change the name on your CIX Summit Pass, you will be able to do so until March 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM (EST) which will be facilitated free of charge, after which date you will be unable to transfer your ticket.
Q: I need to make a change to my personal information on my ticket, how can I do this?
Any changes to your personal information has to be done through the registration platform. Check your confirmation email for a link to update/edit information.
Q: Can you help me get a visa to attend CIX Summit?
You may request a visa invitation letter once you have purchased a ticket to CIX Summit by completing our request form.
Please note that in the event that an attendee’s visa is not granted, you are not eligible for a refund. At our discretion, we may transfer your ticket to the following year.
Elevate is not liable or responsible for any costs incurred by you attending CIX Summit, which includes but is not limited to travel, accommodation, hospitality, and any other expenses. You are solely responsible for your own travel, accommodation, hospitality, and any other expenses required for you to attend CIX.
Q: Where will I be able to pick up my badge?
More information coming soon.
Q: Can I purchase a single day pass?
We do not offer single day passes at this time.
Q: Is there a hotel room block available at a nearby hotel?
Elevate does not provide travel or accommodation. If you are looking for hotels in the area, you can consider One King West Hotel, Novotel Toronto Centre, The Omni King Edward, Intercontinental Toronto Centre, Delta and Fairmont Royal York.
Elevate does not have room blocks or preferred rates for attendees.
Q: I am a founder and want to pre-book 1:1 with the Meeting Exchange investor hosts. How do I do that?
Registered startups may visit the Meeting Exchange booking platform here: https://exchange.cixsummit.com/, enter their email (that they registered for CIX Summit) and a magic link will be sent to login to pre-book meetings.
Note the last day to pre-book meetings is March 25th at 11:59pm