Collision is committed to building respectful relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada by showcasing the tech expertise of Indigenous entrepreneurs.
In creating this program, we hope to help build a more just and inclusive tech ecosystem.
The closing date for applications is Friday June 7.
The program offers complimentary access to all three days of Collision, including the exhibition floor, hours of onstage content, and our Collision After Hours events.
Attendees can also access the event mobile app for discovering talks and networking. You can learn more about the program on our blog.
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Tickets are available to anyone from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada who is over the age of 18 and who has a genuine interest in attending Collision.
Indigenous Attendee Program tickets offer the exact same access as our general attendee tickets.
You can apply by entering your email address above, clicking ‘Apply for the Indigenous Attendee Program’, and providing the requested information.
Interest in Collision will be assessed through this process, which asks for basic identity and contact details, and for a short, reflective piece explaining why you want to attend our event.
Tickets will only be issued to successful applicants.
Tickets are free for those who qualify for the program.
Tickets are issued singly or, if applicable, in group bundles.
The program enables Indigenous attendees to engage in talks and masterclasses, network with tech enthusiasts on the exhibition floor, and experience Toronto’s hospitality at Collision After Hours.
Attendees have full access to the Collision mobile app – the perfect event companion for networking and exploring before, during and after the conference.
Indigenous business ownership has one of the highest growth rates across Canada. At Collision, attendees can get their company name in front of tens of thousands of executives, tech experts and investors from all over the world.
In this session, Autumn Peltier explored fighting for Indigenous rights, the importance of raising awareness and fostering collaboration, and the vital role that traditional knowledge and wisdom can play in creating a sustainable future.
Attendees picked up top pitching tips as Bear’s Lair creator and judge Geena Jackson gave feedback on five top startups’ pitches.
While total inclusion should be the goal of every employer, many fall short. Attendees at this session featuring Animikii’s Jeff Ward discovered what the future of inclusivity in the workplace looks like.
This session centred on the critical issue of protecting the digital sovereignty of Indigenous communities. Attendees joined former MKO grand chief Sheila North and Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward as they explored the challenges and opportunities of upholding the right to privacy and self-determination online, and discussed strategies for empowering marginalized communities.
Estimated number of Indigenous-owned SME businesses in Canada
Number of Indigenous Canadians who reported being self-employed in 2016
Percentage of Indigenous-owned SMEs with five to 19 employees
The average total income in 2015 for Indigenous people aged 15 years and over.
