Toronto, ON, September 2024 — The Canada India Tech Council (CITC), in partnership with The Consulate General of India (Toronto), Manulife, and TheAppLabb, is proud to announce the prestigious 2024 CITC Annual Awards Gala to spotlight the top technology leaders of Indo-Canadian heritage who are shaping the future of the sector to drive innovation in Canada. This exclusive, invite-only event will take place on September 27th, 2024, at Manulife Financial Headquarters, beginning at 5:30 PM EDT.
The CITC Annual Awards Gala is the marquee event of the year, bringing together over 200 of the most influential Indo-Canadian tech leaders from across Canada. Attendees include Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and Heads of Technology from leading tech enterprises. The event aims to celebrate and honor the achievements of the brightest minds in the technology sector who have made groundbreaking strides in their respective fields.
Among the highlights of the evening will be the presentation of the Tech Leader of the Year Award, recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of the industry’s top professionals. This year’s distinguished nominees include leaders from prominent organizations such as Manulife, Bell, CIBC, Porter Airlines, Lightspeed Commerce, Shared Services Canada, Canada Life, Metrolinx, Sunlife, The North West Company, BMO, TD Bank, Pet Valu, Sick Kids Hospital, Fairfax, Loblaw, WestJet, Subaru, CPP, City of Toronto, and more.
The event will offer a rare opportunity to network with some of the most influential figures in the technology space, celebrating their contributions to the growth of the Canada-India technology ecosystem. The evening will feature keynote addresses, awards presentations, and the sharing of industry insights that will shape the future of innovation in Canada, and tech collaboration between Canada and India.
“We are thrilled to host such an important event that highlights the incredible contributions of Indo-Canadian tech leaders,” said Kundan Joshi, Founder and Chair of CITC, and CEO of TheAppLabb. “Their leadership and innovation are paving the way for future generations, and this gala serves as a momentous occasion to celebrate these achievements.”
The CITC would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to The Consulate General of India (Toronto), Manulife, and TheAppLabb for their generous sponsorship and unwavering support in making this event possible.
The Canada India Tech Council (CITC) fosters collaboration, co-learning, and growth among
technology leaders of Indian and Canadian descent. CITC, along with its sister organization America India Tech Council (AITC), has over 600 members across North America, and as part of their mission seeks to brings together Tech leaders in North America, for knowledge sharing and peer learning and enhance ties and trilateral trade between the Canadian, US and Indian tech sectors through networking, resource sharing, and business opportunities.
