2024 Collision Conference includes tech companies from variety of sectors 

RICHMOND HILL – Smart people from all over the world come to Richmond Hill to build and grow innovative businesses. The City is home to over 5,000 companies, many of whom are designing and developing the next generation of cutting-edge products. At Collision, one of the world’s biggest tech conferences, learn why companies like these are choosing Richmond Hill to grow their business. 

Collision takes place June 17-20 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. Visit Booth E223 to chat one-on-one with specialists from Richmond Hill’s Economic Development team and hear first-hand about the innovative tech community, perfectly situated just north of Toronto.  

Hear how Richmond Hill is home to a diversity of businesses focused on innovative applications of health technology, and how its fintech sector is thriving. Learn how the microelectronics sector is growing with computer system design and engineering jobs ranking amongst the highest for projected growth in the city as design engineering firms, component suppliers and manufacturers continue to make Richmond Hill home.

Whether you are relocating or looking for the most innovative tech talent, products and services, Richmond Hill is your top choice. Learn more at BusinessRichmondHill.ca. 

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“We’re proud to showcase the innovative talent and diverse tech companies that call Richmond Hill home. Our participation at this year’s conference provides an opportunity for an interactive exchange of ideas and to highlight opportunities for tech development in our own backyard. Our unparalleled talent, thriving professional services sector and our access to the second-largest information technology cluster in North America create the ideal conditions to build a business in our community and we welcome the next generation of knowledge economy leaders.”

– Mayor David West 

Quick Facts

• Richmond Hill is a knowledge economy leader with
  • One of the most educated workforces in Canada and highest number of STEM graduates per capita in Canada
  • A local business cluster that ranges from startups to global leaders like Compugen and Epicor
  • The United Nations University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health located in the community, and 22 colleges and universities within 60 minutes
  • The City offers a range of support services for business, including:
    • The Centre for Local Innovation and Collaboration’s Human-Centred Design program assists early-stage startups and scale-up businesses with their research, design and innovation challenges
    • ventureLAB, a partnership with York Region’s Regional Innovation Centre, offers assistance for innovative entrepreneurs in developing a business model, sales training, obtaining capital and sourcing talent
    • TechConnex, a dynamic member driven community offering opportunities for peer education, networking and knowledge sharing for companies to develop their business and their people

About Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is home to part of Canada's largest technology cluster and boasts one of Canada's most educated workforces. Its diverse, highly skilled talent pool, along with its prime location in the centre of the Greater Toronto Area with easy access to major highways, ports and international airports, makes Richmond Hill a strategic place for companies to locate and thrive.