Web Summit events are defined by the diversity of our communities. We’re proud to team up with local partners and initiatives to contribute to our dynamic tech ecosystem.
Want to learn more about communities and Collision? Get in touch.

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Centre Stage during the opening night of Collision 2022 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada

From grassroots to growth

Collision gathers political figures, cultural icons and business leaders from around the world to confront the challenges facing society.
We want to partner with grassroots organizations, community builders and nonprofit organizations to bring in new ideas, ensuring each and every one of our events is a diverse and equitable space for all. Through a series of special ticket initiatives, we’re partnering with organizations to bring people together to discuss key issues at roundtables, to network with like-minded peers, and to learn at our masterclasses.

What can Collision do for your organization or community?

Who can be a community partner?

Do you run a meetup for entrepreneurs or tech enthusiasts in your community? Collision is interested in partnering with local groups to help bring community members to our event.

Community group or meetup

Are you part of an international network of like-minded individuals hoping to make an impact? Our team can help the members of your network join our three-day event in June.

Global networks and ecosystem builders

Whether it’s engineering, science, journalism, marketing or business, there’s a place for every higher education institution’s faculty at Collision.

Universities and colleges

We admire the people dedicated to making a difference, whether in their local community or on a global scale. That’s what Collision is all about, and that’s why we want nonprofits to be part of the action.

Nonprofit organizations

Our community partners

Examples of our past initiatives

In 2023, Collision partnered with the Indigenous Friends Association to create our first ever Indigenous attendee program meetup. This was a private gathering for members of the program, allowing those involved to meet one another and hold space for important conversations that are specific to the Indigenous communities in tech.

Indigenous tech circle

Athlete Technology Group’s mission is to strengthen athletes’ readiness for life after sport. It does this through a community platform that delivers on-demand programs curated for athletes. The organization aims to create impact and positive outcomes for athletes and the BIPOC community.

Athlete Technology Group

League of Innovators is a national Canadian charity that empowers young people to be their own bosses, supporting their growth as entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. League of Innovators hosted a scholarship session and a masterclass at Collision in 2023.

League of Innovators

Meet our community speakers from past events

Director for Africa

Dr Siyabulela  Mandela

Executive Director

Kelly Burton

Ambassador

Catarina Furtado

Member of SOS Racismo Movement

Mamadou Ba

Political Activist, & Co-founder

Linda Sarsour

Co-founder

Ayọ (fka Opal) Tometi

Co-founder 

Sofia Nunes

Katica Roy

Chief Technology Officer - Emerita

Rebecca Parsons

Editor-in-chief

Versha Sharma

Co-founder & Creative Partner of Venture Building

Natasha Chetiyawardana

Founder & CEO

Howard Pyle

Medical Doctor & Social Activist

Ilza Varínia Cambaza

Dianna Cohen

Jen Wong

Founder

Diébédo Francis Kéré

Mette Lykke

Ongoing community initiatives at our events

Collision is committed to improving the gender ratio at our events and empowering women across the globe. We’re achieving this through fostering networking opportunities, building mentorship programs and nurturing our online women in tech community.

Women in tech

Our developer program is designed to give back to the open source community. With a focus on networking and learning, we&#8217;re offering qualified applicants access to talks and developer-focused masterclasses, roundtables and networking sessions.

Developer program

Collision’s scholarship program brings together up to 300 students and recent graduates who can demonstrate an ambition to be part of a community hoping to change the future.

Scholarship program

Collision is committed to building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities in Canada. Our aim is to amplify the voices of Indigenous communities and to build a more just and inclusive tech ecosystem. Learn more <a href="https://vancouver.cilabs.net/indigenous-attendee-program/">here</a>.