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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-this-year-at-collision-head-to-our-dedicated-community-space-to-take-part-in-the-various-meet-ups-organized-and-hosted-by-our-community-partners-and-connect-with-fellow-attendees">This year at Collision, head to our dedicated Community Space to take part in the various meet-ups organized and hosted by our community partners, and connect with fellow attendees.</h4>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-immigrant-entrepreneur-meet-up">Immigrant entrepreneur meet-up</h4>



<p>Our community partner <a href="https://www.porchcommunity.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Porch</a> is hosting an open meet-up for immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada.</p>



<p>Present in both Canada and the US, <a href="https://www.porchcommunity.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Porch</a>, is a support platform for immigrant founders and professionals. The idea behind the platform is to connect these professionals (virtually and in person) so they can mentor, share advice, offer expertise, and more. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQlxcrH872s?si=MdwpEFgLwL9KEPVt</p>



<p>This meet-up on Day 1 of Collision will include a session on the power of meaningful communities for personal and business success, and an activity to help put the community into action. The session will be co-hosted by Porch founders Hunter Weitzman and Neil Weitzman.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-diverse-supplier-meet-up">Diverse supplier meet-up</h4>



<p>This meet-up for diverse business owners is co-hosted by two of our community partners: CGLCC and QueerTech.</p>



<p><a href="https://cglcc.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CGLCC</a> is Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, and is the only chamber of commerce advocating for the more than 100,000 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated businesses in the country.</p>



<p><a href="https://queertech.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">QueerTech</a> is a not-for-profit advocacy group for gender, sex and sexual minority (LGBTQ) professionals in Canada’s tech sector.</p>



<p>Come along to this meet-up on Day 1 of Collision – in collaboration with <a href="https://camsc.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CAMSC</a> – to connect with fellow business owners from diverse and marginalized groups.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-neurodiverse-entrepreneurs-and-creatives-meet-up">Neurodiverse entrepreneurs and creatives meet-up</h4>



<p>This meet-up is hosted by the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-friday-coffee-club/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Next Friday Coffee Club</a>, a community for neurodiverse entrepreneurs and creatives.</p>



<p>Founded earlier this year in Toronto, the club says it is soon launching a beta of the project in Montreal, with more cities to follow throughout this year.</p>



<p>The club usually hosts its own weekly meet-up, but will be hosted at Collision’s Community Space on Day 2 of the event. Don’t miss this discussion and roundtable session aimed at connecting “like-minded individuals who are passionate about innovation and inclusivity”. https://www.linkedin.com/embed/feed/update/urn:li:share:7203339436749660161</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-indigenous-attendee-meet-up">Indigenous attendee meet-up</h4>



<p>This Day 2 meet-up, organized by Indigenous-led tech nonprofit <a href="https://www.indigenousfriends.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Indigenous Friends Association</a> (IFA), is for Indigenous attendees and allies.</p>



<p>With just over two percent of the Canadian workforce being Indigenous, the IFA is dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities to create, engage with, and innovate through digital technologies rooted in ethical and communal values.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bipoc-professionals-meet-up">BIPOC professionals meet-up</h4>



<p>Come along to this open meet-up on Day 2 of Collision for BIPOC professionals and allies, hosted by our community partner,</p>



<p><a href="https://www.thetecheffect.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Tech Effect</a>.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.thetecheffect.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Tech Effect</a> is a content hub and community providing tech-related job skills, resources, and real-world experience to BIPOC professionals.</p>



<p>The organization is focused on three strands: Diversity and inclusion (focusing on providing access and opportunities to black and Indigenous professionals), women in tech, and new Canadians (helping newcomers integrate into the marketing and tech industries in Canada).</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-latinas-in-tech-meet-up">Latinas in Tech meet-up</h4>



<p>Founded in 2014, <a href="https://latinasintech.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Latinas in Tech</a> is a global non-profit organization that aims to connect, support, and empower Latina women working in tech. The organization works with tech companies to create safe spaces for learning, mentorship and recruitment.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://latinasintech.org/chapter/canada" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canada chapter</a> of Latinas in Tech is hosting a meet-up on Day 3 of Collision, open to fellow Latinas in tech who are interested in coming together to connect at this session.</p>


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