Over the past couple years, I’ve attended FITC in Toronto and highly recommend it. I’m not shy about my love for emerging tech and welcome any opportunity to see what’s new, learn from innovators, and get my hands on the latest gadgets. If you love that stuff too, you should GET A TICKET NOW. Use code FITCCASIE for a 20% discount. Tell your boss you need to go for professional development.
FITC is a hub for creatives and stands for Future, Innovation, Technology, Creativity. My first FITC was in 2011 and I was blown away by all the cool stuff I saw. It’s amazing to think about how technology has changed since then.
Last year I was walking around showing off my Snapchat glasses and this year nobody really uses the app anymore. I love tech because it moves so fast and it always changing. I’m writing this to you from the tech centre of the world in San Francisco, California. ? Since 2012 FITC has held events all around the world bringing people like-minded people together to embrace design and technology.
FITC: The Technology & Creativity Conference
What to See at FITC Toronto 2018
Here’s a few things I picked I’ve added to my schedule. You can make yours on the website. The list of speakers is great and there’s heaps to learn. Something I really like about the website is for each session they detail an overview, objective, target audience, and 5 things the audience will learn. This helps you maximize your conference experience based on your own personal interest and desire to learn.
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Play By Your Own Rules, Jessica Walsh
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April 8 2018, 10:00 – 10:45am
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How to Tell Your Story, Matt McCue, 99U Magazine
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April 9 2018, 11:00 – 11:45am
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The Weird and Wonderful World of Book Publishing, Radim Malinic
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April 9 2018, 2:00 – 2:45pm
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Singularity-Proof Yourself, Sage Franch Trendy Techie,
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April 10 2018, 2:00 – 2:45pm
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Putting the ‘Story’ into Storytelling w/ Graham McDonnell, The New York Times
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April 10 2018, 3:00 – 3:45
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Alone in My Mind, Alex Cornell, Facebook
- April 10 2018, 5:00 – 6:00pm
One of my fav things last year was the lounges set up for chatting and relaxing between sessions, one had mini massages and essential oil, another had bean bag chairs and beer. They have everything!
Wondering who attends? All kinds of people including a couple well-known companies you *might* have heard of. It’s a great place to meet people, network, and be inspired.
I would love to meet you there and attend sessions together/catch up. Use my code FITCCASIE for a 20% discount and LMK when you get a ticket.
Watch the 2017 FITC Highlight Reel
This post is in partnership with FITC. FITC produces design and technology events worldwide which inspire, educate and challenge attendees. Since 2002, FITC has brought together like-minded professionals and students in Toronto, Amsterdam, Tokyo, San Francisco, Chicago, Seoul, New York, Los Angeles and many other cities.
