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24

MAR

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

ContentNetworkingPanel Discussion

Q1 2026 - Connect Meetup Toronto

24

MAR

Q1 2026 - Connect Meetup Toronto

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

ContentNetworkingPanel Discussion

40 Temperance St, Toronto, ON M5H 0B4, Canada

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Description

🚨 Attention: This event is sold out. We won't accept walk-ins as per previous communications. 🚨 

Don’t miss your chance to connect, grow, and celebrate with the 2SLGBTQIA+ tech community!

Join us for the QTConnect Meetup in Toronto at Scotiabank — a vibrant, in-person event designed to foster connection, career development, and community-building among 2SLGBTQIA+ tech professionals and allies.

Each quarter, we bring QTConnect to spotlight local voices and create inclusive spaces for queer folks in tech. Toronto’s dynamic tech scene and diverse queer community make it the perfect place to come together, share experiences, and spark meaningful conversations.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, this meetup is your chance to expand your network and build lasting relationships. Expect engaging discussions, new connections, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere where everyone belongs.

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Scotiabank
Address: 40 Temperance St, Toronto, ON

🚨Heads up: Entry to the building requires advance registration. We won’t be able to accommodate walk-ins for this event. Please make sure you’ve signed up in advance and bring a photo ID or official document to access the building.

Event Schedule & Agenda

5:00 pm Registration & Networking

5:45 pm QT & Partner Welcome and Announcements

6:00 pm QT Inclusive AI launch

6:45 pm Ask & Offer

7:00 pm Open Networking

Community Asks & Offers

• Need support from the community (mentorship, looking for a job, connections)?
• Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship, office hours, connections)?
• We always provide time for the community to Ask for the things they need or Offer the resources they have available during our Community Asks & Offers! 

Scotiabank is one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, committed to being the most trusted partner for its clients, their families, and communities through a broad suite of personal, commercial, and global financial services. With a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, Scotiabank fosters a welcoming environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and actively supports 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through inclusive programs and partnerships across Canada. 

The bank has a long-standing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and was the first Canadian bank to adopt the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business. Scotiabank offers expanded benefits, such as enhanced gender-affirming healthcare coverage, Pride employee resource groups across Canada, and programs designed to grow 2SLGBTQIA+ talent. 

As a proud partner of QueerTech in Canada, Scotiabank strives to advance equity in the tech sector by providing mentorship, career growth, and networking opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals. They are also hiring talented individuals who want to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Click here to browse their careers.