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As part of the Regional Municipality of York’s pavilion at this year’s Collision Conference, Aurora's ‘Emerging Aurora’ campaign will proudly showcase the innovation of up-and- coming, local technology companies. The Collision Conference, one of the world’s largest tech events, taking place June 17 to 20, 2024, at the Enercare Centre in the City of Toronto.

York Region, Canada’s second-largest tech hub, collaborates with its nine municipal partners, including Aurora, to nurture and connect the technology ecosystem. At Collision, the Town of Aurora will spotlight four standout technology start-ups: Skinopathy, Stem Minds, NuBinary, and a groundbreaking partnership with MetaworldX.

Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas will be interviewed on the Town’s support for technology start-ups, and how these companies represent the Town’s growing emerging technologies cluster.

“As a municipality, it is our role to create the environment for our companies to take risks, be bold, and grow our local economy. We are pleased to be able to participate in Collision, and proud to share the momentum the Town of Aurora is experiencing with new technology start-ups and our growing region-wide connections,” says Mayor Mrakas.

Key highlights of Aurora’s presence at Collision:

  • The ongoing ‘Emerging Aurora’ campaign showcases the Town’s efforts in supporting entrepreneurship and attracting start-ups.
  • Aurora partners with local entrepreneurs to share their stories, experiences, and why they chose Aurora as their home to start their business.
  • York Region Economic Development is a strong partner with the Town in engaging and supporting the entrepreneur ecosystem, including participation at this year’s Collision Conference.

Highlighted Aurora Start-ups:

  • Skinopathy: A health technology company utilizing advanced artificial intelligence to identify early-stage skin diseases, rapidly expanding across the globe.
  • STEM Minds: A social STEM-focused enterprise teaching technology to new and skilled users through in-class and virtual education programs. Launching AI-agri-technology at Collision.
  • NuBinary: A group of enthusiastic tech leaders working with start-ups to drive innovation. Launching Codalio at Collision – the next era of generative-AI for coding.
  • MetaworldX: Visualizing the future of cities through a digital twin, aiding city leaders in making impactful decisions. Partnering with Aurora to launch Aurora’s Digital Twin at Collision.

For more information about York Region’s pavilion and schedule at Collision, please visit yorklink.ca/collision