When is Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week takes place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM (America/Toronto).

Where is Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week held?

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week takes place at 438 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T9, Canada, Toronto, Canada.

How much does Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week cost?

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

How many people are attending Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?

2 people have registered so far out of 2 available spots. There are 17 spots remaining.

How do I register for Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?

You can register for Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.

How long is Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week runs for approximately 4 hours, from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM (America/Toronto).

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week

Name: Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week
Start: 2026-05-27T21:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-28T01:30:00+00:00
Location: 438 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T9, Canada

Cue the Battle Music

Forget pitch decks and cap tables — bring up type charts and move tables. We're going head to head in a literal Pokemon Showdown.

Patagonia vests are out.

Blue vests with all your gym badges are in.

When the dust settles, only 1 founder will hold the title of Toronto Tech Week's Ultimate Pokémon Master.

Your Ticket Includes: Appetizers & Drinks & A Pre-Formulated Pokemon Team Draft & Tournament

Are these Normal-Type Pokemon calling your name?

The Pokemon Format

We use a battling simulator called Pokemon Showdown. You can use it on your phone/laptop. No need to own a Switch or any actual Nintendo/Pokemon games.

We're going to battle using the ruelset for National Dex Monotype (Singles). This is like being a 'Gym Leader' in Pokemon, where all 6 of your Pokemon will share a type.

We will have 19 teams prepared for you - one for each Pokemon type, and at the start we'll each draft a type/team & an opponent (snake draft style). We will take care of ensuring all teams are viable & competitively balanced (EV spreads, items, movesets, etc.). You just show up!

Using your team, we'll do some round robins & a double elimination tournament to decide the Toronto Tech Week Pokemon League Champion!

Your Hosts

Derek Jouppi

Highest Ranking: 25th / 7,000,000 on Pokemon Showdown

Founder of Advite & Founder Poker Toronto

Ryan Ing

Toronto's Best Event Host

Founder of Swift Outbound & TOIRL

About Toronto Tech Week

Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com.

About Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week in Toronto

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 438 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T9, Canada, Toronto, Canada. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 2 people have registered out of 2 spots. The event runs for approximately 4 hours.

Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week — key details

Date:: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time:: 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM (America/Toronto)
Duration:: 4 hours
Location:: 438 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T9, Canada, Toronto, Canada
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 2 registered

What to expect at Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week

Join this independent over 4 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?

This independent in Toronto is ideal for:

startup founders, entrepreneurs, and venture professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Intimate group size means more meaningful connections
Limited spots remaining — only 17 left

Toronto event — May 2026

This evening independent is part of the growing events scene in Toronto. Whether you're based in Toronto or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in Toronto on Rifio.

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Frequently asked questions about Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week

When is Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?: Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week takes place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM (America/Toronto).
Where is Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week held?: Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week takes place at 438 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T9, Canada, Toronto, Canada.
How much does Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week cost?: Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?: 2 people have registered so far out of 2 available spots. There are 17 spots remaining.
How do I register for Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?: You can register for Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week?: Founder Pokébattle @ Toronto Tech Week runs for approximately 4 hours, from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM (America/Toronto).