After its incredible last year, Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 returns for its second edition on October 5th and 6th, providing two unforgettable days of connections, community, conversations with leading entrepreneurs and investors, powerful workshops, and dynamic networking experiences.

Presented by Black Women Talk Tech, this interactive tech conference will provide networking, workshops, coaching, and professional development for attendees. You can find the complete list of workshop topics here.

Also, there will be keynote speeches from tech founders, industry and community leaders, venture capitalists, expert speakers, and seasoned entrepreneurs providing acute industry insights on scaling a business, securing capital funding, entrepreneurship, and professional development. The esteemed speaker list for this year’s edition includes

• ​Hon. Marci Ien, Former Minister of Women & Gender Equality & Youth
• ​Faithlyn Hemmings, Vice President, Lead Counsel, ​General Motors
• ​Yolanda Biswah, President, Canadian Black Book
• ​Nkechi Nwafor Robinson, VP of Export Development Canada, Angel Investor
• ​Melisa Ellis, President & CEO, Nobellum
• ​Kay Layne, Founder & Principal Consultant, Kayambi
• ​Amoye Henry, Founder & CEO, PitchBetter
• ​Dina Maxwell, Chief Privacy Officer & Intellectual Property Lead, PwC
• ​Lori-Ann Beausoleil, Co-Founder, Board Diversity Network, Retired PwC Partner

Other highlights include

• A Mentor Marketplace: ​Ready to take your business or career to the next level? The Mentor Marketplace is your chance to connect with industry experts in law, venture capital, leadership development, and banking.
• ​Networking for Introverts: ​Stop by the BrainDate Corner, and explore new ideas, swap strategies, or dive into a shared challenge! It’s not just networking—it’s intentional, purpose-driven dialogue with people who get it.
• ​Headshot Studio: ​Refresh your profile pic with a professional headshot! Quick sessions, high-quality results will be available on-site.
• A Pitch Competition for a chance to win 10,000 CAD and prizes

Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 is the ultimate event for Black women in tech. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this is a space where you can learn from the brightest minds, build meaningful connections, and create lasting partnerships. Everyone is welcome.

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ABOUT THE ROADMAP TO BILLIONS TORONTO 2024

Running for its eighth year, Roadmap to Billions was built from the perspective of women; the goal is to showcase the excellence of Black women in the tech space, create a stage for their experiences, foster deep and meaningful connections, and create potential funding opportunities.

Since its inception, Roadmap to Billions 2024 has empowered over 10,000 attendees and facilitated crucial conversations between tech professionals and founders. It has also created funding pathways for entrepreneurs, resulting in nearly $30M in VC funding in the U.S.

Guests should expect a fun, interactive discussion by tech founders, industry leaders, venture capitalists, and community leaders sharing their stories, struggles, and triumphs on their entrepreneurship journey, giving new insights for growth.

Roadmap to Billions Toronto Conference 2025

When: October 5th and 6th

• October 5th, TBA
• October 6th, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Where: Downtown Toronto

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $200. Grab your tickets here