WHAT’S NEXT AT TECHTO? 👀

Our next TechTO event goes live tomorrow in Montreal!

Join us on April 16 and celebrate the best in tech, and those building big things in the Montreal ecosystem.

Get ready for Together Montreal TOMORROW April 16, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at HEC Montréal. Our past Montreal meet ups have brought together hundreds of keen tech professionals who are looking to get started, launch an idea or just meet someone new.

Here’s what else you can expect:

• Dive into discussions with visionaries like Saam Mashhad (EvenUp), Anna Chif (Coral), and Richard Chénier (Québec Tech).

• Explore the cutting edge with Guillaume Roy (Workleap) and Lisa Israelovitch (AssistIQ).

• Connect with industry titans such as Patrick Ostiguy (Accedian & Liifer), Houssem Achouri (3dverse), Marie Chevrier Schwartz (TechTO), and Alex Norman (N49P & TechTO).

Tickets include food and drinks! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

PROFILE 🔍

Featuring the companies to watch, founders that should be on your radar, and more insights from the ecosystem you need to know about.

Today we meet 3dverse and Founder Houssem Achouri (who will be joining us in real life tomorrow in Montreal). If you’re not able to join us at tomorrow’s event in Montreal, here’s a little more insight on how they are revolutionizing 3D content creation and deployment.

Give us more insights on the company?

3dverse's mission is to simplify the deployment and the use of real-time 3D (RT3D) technology for digital twins. With its cloud-native real-time 3D operating system, 3dverse aims to break down the barriers that have hindered the widespread adoption of RT3D.​ ​

What inspired this idea?

Co-founded by myself and Sylvain Ordureau and Pierre-Adrien Forestier, the company emerged from my deep-seated frustration with the inefficiencies and fragmented workflows prevalent in traditional 3D development.

My experiences in the video game industry highlighted the critical need for a more unified and interconnected 3D ecosystem. This realization sparked the vision for 3dverse: a web-based platform intended to serve as the foundational layer for a collaborative "metaverse," enabling seamless integration and real-time interaction across various devices and systems.

How do you build something like this?

The first and most important step was building 3dverse from scratch. Assembling a team of expert developers was the most critical step. The platform was developed piece by piece, with a methodical approach. Each component was carefully designed, compared against existing solutions, and validated through experience. It was an intensive, deliberate process, but one that ensured a solid, scalable foundation.

What advice do you have for today’s builders?

First and foremost: ensure you’re passionate about what you’re building. Ask yourself — would you pursue this even if there were no financial incentives? If the answer is no, reconsider. Trust your instincts first, then gather input from others. And don’t lose sight of enjoying the process — if you’re not engaged and energized by what you’re creating, it’s easy to lose momentum.

Want to learn more about building and scaling? Join Houssem and the 3dverse team, in real life, at tomorrow’s event in Montreal.

COMMUNITY 🤝

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We officially launched our calendar of events for Tech Week yesterday, and want you to be a part of the action.

To help you make the most of the week, we’re offering an exclusive, limited-time bundle—giving you access to three of our biggest events for just one price.

For only $85, you can attend:

• The TechTO Hackathon, in partnership with Koru (Monday, June 23): Calling all builders and dreamers for a full day hack focused on this open theme "where AI agents and apps meet real-world connection".
  

• The TechTO Summer Social (Wednesday, June 25): Join 500+ attendees at one of Toronto’s coolest outdoor venues for an evening of networking, cold drinks, and great food.
  
  

• The TiEQuest Summit (Thursday, June 26): A full-day conference featuring some of the biggest names in North American tech, discussing this year's important theme: 🇨🇦 Building in Canada for the World.
  
  

This offer is only available for a limited time—so lock in your spot and ride with us this Toronto Tech Week!

We’re also offering a two for one bundle for $72 dollars, which includes our Summer Social and TiEQuest Summit — check it out here

Explore all our Tech Week events including opportunities to apply to attend some of our more intimate curated content opportunities at TechTO HQ.

Check out the full Tech Week Calendar here

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📆

• Commerce Toronto, Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE
  

• Together Toronto, Monday, May 5, at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE
  

• Sales Toronto, Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE
  

• Travel Toronto, Wednesday May 21 at 6:00pm — REGISTER HERE

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