The Canada India Tech Council (CITC), in partnership with The Consulate General of India (Toronto) 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 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, TheAppLabb, ICICI Bank Canada, and WNS 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.
This event is by invitation only, and all attendees are requested to confirm their participation in
advance. For further details, visit the official CITC Awards Website, and to purchase tickets,
head over to the Eventbrite page.
