Tomorrow Together: A Celebration of Innovation and Allyship
Tomorrow Together: A Celebration of Innovation and Allyship
Hosted by ChaiTech
In partnership with the Schulich School of Business and the Prosserman JCC
Tomorrow Together is a landmark summit uniting astronauts, founders, investors, and community leaders to celebrate Jewish and ally contributions to science, technology, and entrepreneurship — and to build bridges across communities at a time when unity and courage are needed most.
This year’s summit is dedicated to the memory of Ilan Ramon z”l — Israeli astronaut, humanist, and trailblazer whose life embodied the spirit of exploration, resilience, and shared destiny that defines this unifying event. From the depths of space to the frontiers of mining and AI, we’ll explore how innovation and allyship together can shape a brighter, more connected world.
Honouring John Ruffolo
ChaiTech is proud to present the ChaiTech Community Ally Award to John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity.
John’s extraordinary leadership as an investor, philanthropist, and advocate for inclusion has strengthened Canada’s innovation ecosystem and set a powerful example of moral clarity and allyship with the Jewish community. Through his mentorship and courage, he continues to inspire a new generation of builders and bridge-builders across Canada and Israel.
Featured Voices
A powerhouse lineup of astronauts, investors, founders, and policymakers defining what’s next in innovation and community leadership:
Chris Hadfield — Astronaut, author, and former Commander of the International Space Station. One of the world’s most renowned explorers and storytellers on science, leadership, and human possibility.
Eytan Stibbe — Israeli astronaut and Founder of the Ramon Foundation. As Israel’s second astronaut, he flew aboard the Rakia Mission to advance education, innovation, and social impact through space exploration.
John Ruffolo — Founder and Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity. One of Canada’s most influential investors and a champion of entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusion.
Hon. David Piccini — Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. A leader advancing workforce innovation and inclusive economic growth across Ontario.
Henry Wolfond — Chair of Bayshore Capital. A leading entrepreneur and philanthropist driving initiatives that strengthen Jewish life, innovation, and community security.
Dan Debow — Founder and Chairman, Build Canada. A serial entrepreneur recognized for building transformative technology companies and mentoring Canada’s next generation of innovators.
Amar Varma — Co-Founder of Autonomic (acquired by Ford) and Xtreme Labs. A trailblazer in Canada’s tech ecosystem and mentor to founders scaling world-class startups.
Farhan Thawar — VP of Engineering, Shopify. A leading voice in Canada’s AI and product-development community, known for building teams that turn bold ideas into scalable realities.
Daniel Sax — Founder and CEO, Canadian Space Mining Corporation. Solving long-term challenges in space that address immediate needs on Earth — from resources to energy and healthcare.
Eyal Ben Ze’ev — Co-Founder, MarsLand. Israeli entrepreneur and venture builder connecting cutting-edge space, AI, and sustainability technologies between Israel and North America.
Wintta Ghebreiyesus — Founder and CEO, Moon Trades Technologies. Pioneering autonomous robotics for lunar mining and off-world resource exploration.
Why Attend
Tomorrow Together is more than a summit — it’s a movement.
A space where innovation meets purpose, and where business, community, and humanity converge to imagine a shared tomorrow.
Join us as we engage with Chris Hadfield, honour John Ruffolo, remember Ilan Ramon z”l, and celebrate the courage, creativity, and connection that define the next generation of innovators.
A sincere thank to you our partners at the Ontario Jewish Startup Network and the Ontario Government.
Seats are limited. Reserve now to be part of this historic gathering.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Gold: Maspik! / Friends of JNF
Silver: Bayshore Capital
Bronze: Israel Consulate of Toronto and Western Canada