Where Deals Get Done
CIX, powered by Elevate, is Canada’s largest startup awards program that brings together Canada’s most promising tech founders, global investors, and industry advisors to power new deals.
About CIX
Hosted in downtown Toronto on March 26, 2025, CIX, powered by Elevate, is an annual curation program and conference which showcases Canada’s most promising early stage and scaling startups.
In its 18th year, the 2025 CIX Summit will feature highlights such as curated startup presentations, keynotes and panels with industry-leading executives, meeting exchanges with investors, as well as focused networking opportunities designed to foster new connections and provide forums for dialogue. The CIX Summit boasts the highest concentration of startup executives and capital providers among tech events, largely due to its curated selection of startups, many of which are recognized through the prestigious CIX Startup Awards Program.
2024 Keynote Speaker
Vinod Khosla
Founder | Khosla Ventures
Vinod Khosla is an entrepreneur, investor, and technology fan. He is the founder of Khosla Ventures, focused on impactful technology investments in software, AI, robotics, 3D printing, healthcare and more. Mr. Khosla was a co-founder of Daisy systems and founding CEO of Sun Microsystems where he pioneered open systems and commercial RISC processors. One of Mr. Khosla’s greatest passions is being a mentor to entrepreneurs, assisting entrepreneurs and helping them build technology-based businesses. Mr. Khosla is driven by the desire to make a positive impact through using technology to reinvent societal infrastructure and multiply resources. He is also passionate about Social Entrepreneurship. Vinod holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from IIT, New Delhi, a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
CIX Through The Years
Founded in 2008, CIX is an annual conference that showcases and awards Canada’s most promising early-stage and scaling startups. Attracting North American VCs and private equity investors, CIX has grown to become an internationally recognized tech investment conference where connections are made and deals get done.
