Legal Innovation Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University

09/03/2026

Students: Take Part in Canada’s Largest AI and Tech Event!

Are you studying AI, data science, engineering, business, or a related field? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend ALL IN 2026, Canada’s premier event dedicated to AI and tech.

On September 17, starting at 12:00 PM., ALL IN 2026 opens its doors to students for:

🔹 Inspiring talks and keynotes
🔹 Networking with top AI leaders
🔹 Exploring internships and job opportunities in a dynamic environment

Whether you're looking to make your first industry connection or ready to launch your AI career, this is the place to be.

Space is limited! Reserve your student pass now 👉 https://allinevent.ai/pages/student-tickets?utm_source=all-in-2026_partners_liz-tmu&utm_medium=partners_collab-diffusion&utm_campaign=all-in-2026_partners_liz-tmu_intl_all_collab-diffusion_awareness_liz-tmu

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to connect with the leaders shaping the future of AI!

09/02/2026

The full schedule for Elevate Festival 2026 has officially dropped, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🚀✨

From crash courses for founders and operators to unlocking venture capital strategies from top Canadian investors, the lineup is packed with industry insights:

- Opening Night featuring NBA Champion Kyle Lowry
- Keynotes on the future of driverless cars from Uber
- Discussions on sports media with leaders from Fubo, The GIST, and MLSE
- Scale-up insights on the journey to NASDAQ with BNN Bloomberg and Xanadu

Join us in Toronto from September 22–24!

🎟️ Grab your pass—General Admission tickets are $100 off until September 10: https://elevatefestival.ca/tickets/
📅 Explore the full lineup: https://elevatefestival.ca/schedule/

09/01/2026

We are delighted to collaborate with Legal Geek Conference 2026, taking place in London from October 14–15! 🇬🇧✨

Join 5,000+ legal professionals from 65+ countries at Europe's largest legal innovation conference—bringing together law firm leaders, in-house counsel, legal ops, founders, investors, and AI pioneers.

Why attend?
💡 Learn from 250+ speakers on AI, leadership, and growth
📈 Take away actionable ideas from top legal innovators
🌐 Build your global network across the legal ecosystem
🚀 Explore cutting-edge legal tech & hands-on demos
🎉 Enjoy side events, meet-ups, and the legendary afterparty (plus barista coffee & street food included!)

🎟️ Exclusive LIZ Community Offer:

Use code LIZ26 at checkout for an exclusive discounted rate until September 18: https://tickets.legalgeek.co/conference-2026/register?code=LIZ26

View the agenda and speaker line-up:
https://www.legalgeek.co/conference/

09/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Legal Innovation Zone is an official promotional collaborator of ALL IN 2026!

Our team looks forward to welcoming you in Montréal on September 16–17 to explore the future of AI and real-world use cases powered by Canadian innovation.📍

Join us 👉 https://allinevent.ai/pages/2026-tickets?utm_source=all-in-2026_partners_liz-tmu&utm_medium=partners_collab-diffusion&utm_campaign=all-in-2026_partners_liz-tmu_intl_all_collab-diffusion_awareness_liz-tmu

08/14/2026

📢 The countdown is on — is almost here!

Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) returns on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at The Rose Theatre, and seats are filling up fast.

This is Brampton's biggest gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and innovators — all under one roof for a full day of high-impact networking, bold ideas, and conversations shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship.

📍 The Rose Theatre, Brampton
📅 Thursday, September 10th
🎟️ Limited spots remaining — register now!

Don't miss your chance to be part of where industry meets innovation.

👉 Register today: https://rebrand.ly/s3vi29g

08/12/2026

10 years, unforgettable founder journeys, and a decade of legal tech impact. 👏

Hear from LIZ founders and leaders, past and present, as they reflect on the impact of the LIZ and share insights from our first decade—captured live at our 10th anniversary celebration earlier this summer.

In 2025, the Legal Innovation Zone turned 10. In 2026, we brought t...

08/11/2026

As we wrap up the summer semester, we want to share a big thank you to our incredible interns, Nimat and Annie!👏

From major milestone events to our recent office move, they played a key role in making this summer a success. Their positive attitudes, team spirit, and eagerness to tackle new challenges made all the difference.

We’re so grateful for all your hard work and can’t wait to welcome you back this fall!! 🎉

08/10/2026

This , we're introducing Nimat Ismail, Marketing Intern at the Legal Innovation Zone.

Nimat supports the LIZ marketing team through creative content and communications while learning more about startups, marketing, and legal innovation.

Get to know her below. ⬇️

Learn more about Nimat and our team on the LIZ website: https://www.torontomu.ca/zone-learning/legal-innovation-zone/about/liz-team-marketing-ambassador/

07/21/2026

Legal tech is no longer a niche industry—it’s a rapidly growing global market. 📈

The 2026 Legal Technology Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis report by Fortune Business Insights highlights the continued growth of legal tech and the increasing investment driving innovation across the sector.

To fuel this momentum, the LIZ is dedicated to driving the industry forward by helping legal tech founders launch and scale their businesses through our startup programs.

Visit our website to learn more about our programs: https://www.torontomu.ca/zone-learning/legal-innovation-zone/

Swipe through for key insights from the report. ➡️

Read more here: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/legal-technology-market-109527

07/20/2026

Our LIZ startups are sharing valuable insights on some of the biggest opportunities and challenges shaping legal tech today. ⚖️

From improving access to justice with AI to helping law firms streamline operations and strengthening legacy giving through technology, these articles showcase the expertise of founders building the future of legal innovation.

Swipe through to learn more. ➡️

Read the full articles:
🔗 Contend: https://thisiscodebase.com/case-study/how-michael-stych-is-scaling-contend-to-transform-legal-help
🔗 Legalboards: https://legalboards.com/resources/blog/why-law-firm-deadlines-fail
🔗 Epilogue Wills: https://epiloguewills.com/blog/how-toronto-foundation-measured-more-than-2-million-of-value-with-epilogue