JOIN 24-Hour Creator Challenge
Toronto Tech Week 2026 - kicks off with the JOIN 24 Challenge — a high-energy, 24-hour creator competition powered by JOIN (Just One Incredible Network).
On May 25, 2026, creators will gather at the Canvas & Code Gallery (1pm to 5pm) to register and unlock five surprise content categories inspired by the City of Toronto. Once revealed, participants will have just 24 hours to conceptualize, produce, and post a 90-second vertical video pitch.
Judging & Awards
Winners will be determined by:
· An expert jury of leaders in tech, media, and digital content creation.
· Fan engagement, with audience likes driving the top Fan Favorite prizes.
The top three creators in each category will receive sponsored prizes. One overall Grand Prize winner will earn a production deal to develop their pitch into a full Vertical Video Series. Developed, Produced & Distributed by JOIN Entertainment.
Winners will be announced on May 27, 2026, during the official Toronto Tech Week / JOIN - Afterglow Awards & Event Night.
JOIN 24 is more than a competition — it’s a creative sprint, a live social experiment, and a launchpad for the next generation of Vertical Video content creators.
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