About this Event
Tech is changing fast. Your career doesn’t have to get left behind.
On November 19–20, thousands of technologists, leaders, builders and professionals from across Toronto, the GTA and beyond are coming together at .
Not just to talk about AI—but to understand what all this change actually means for the people building, leading and growing careers in tech.
BFUTR 2026 is built around this year’s theme: Reprogramming the Enterprise: Technology, Talent & Leadership.
Because as companies rethink how they operate, the opportunity is bigger than learning another tool. It’s understanding which skills are gaining value, how leadership is changing, where opportunities are opening, how decisions are being made—and how you can position yourself to move with the market instead of reacting to it.
This is your chance to get in the room with the people figuring it out alongside you.
📍 The International Centre — Mississauga, Ontario
📅 November 19–20, 2026
🎤 100+ speakers and industry leaders
🤝 20,000+ attendees
What you’ll walk away with
- A clearer read on where tech is going. Hear how major organizations are applying AI, modernizing technology, protecting their data advantage and changing the way work gets done.
- Career signals you can actually use. Learn what senior leaders are looking for now—beyond technical skills—and what builds credibility, influence and staying power in an AI-enabled workplace.
- Real access to people. Meet fellow tech professionals, executives, recruiters, hiring leaders and operators through the Marketplace, partner lounges, community experiences and networking built for conversation.
- A stronger community around your career. Reconnect with people you know, meet people you don’t, exchange ideas, find collaborators and build relationships with professionals navigating the same industry shifts.
- Momentum for your next move. Whether you’re trying to move up, change direction, expand your leadership scope or simply stay ahead of the market, BFUTR is designed to help you leave with more clarity about what comes next.
What we’re talking about at BFUTR 2026
- Institutionalizing AI — what happens when AI moves from experimentation into everyday work.
- Workforce Reinvention — the skills, careers and leadership paths being reshaped right now.
- Future of Legacy Systems — how enterprises modernize without breaking what already works.
- Your Data Is the Moat — why data, trust and governance are becoming competitive advantages.
- Inclusive by Design — how better leadership, accountability and representation shape better outcomes.
Confirmed mainstage voices include
- Damola Adamolekun — CEO, Red Lobster
- Tim Clark — Group Head & CIO, Scotiabank; Executive Board, The AI Consortium
- Shannon Bell — EVP, Chief Digital Officer & CIO, OpenText
- Faye Pang — Chief Growth Officer, FreshBooks
- Alicia Samuel — SVP, Information Technology & Supply Chain, Holt Renfrew
- Rex Lee — Chief Information & Technology Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
Your Access Pass is complimentary for Obsidi® members.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to reconnect with the Toronto tech community, expand your circle and get a better read on where your career and industry are heading—this is it.
Come for the insight. Stay for the people. Leave with your next move in clearer focus.
Secure your BFUTR 2026 Access Pass:
Event venue & nearby stays
The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.