Learn
Build knowledge, develop practical skills and understand the opportunities shaping technology.
Learn. Navigate. Advance.
Bridging Technology, Leadership, & Purpose.
We help people learn, navigate and advance in cybersecurity, AI and technology.
Learn with purpose
Find your direction
Move forward
A path forward
Everyone’s journey looks different.
Wherever you are in your journey, the right knowledge, guidance and connections can help you take the next step.
Navigate
Find direction through mentorship, shared experience and meaningful connections.
Advance
Grow your capabilities, contribute with confidence and create opportunities for others.
Stay connected
Ideas worth sharing. Conversations worth having.
Explore Pathfinders’ Conversations and Pathfinders’ Brief for perspectives on technology, careers, leadership and the people shaping our future.
Be part of the journey
There is a place for you here.
Whether you want to learn, mentor, volunteer, share your expertise or collaborate, there are ways to contribute.
Get involved →About Pathfinders’ Network
Opportunity grows when people can find their path.
Pathfinders’ Network is a not-for-profit organization working at the intersection of technology, careers and leadership. We help people learn, navigate and advance in cybersecurity, AI and technology.
Who we are
Connecting people to knowledge, guidance and opportunity.
We believe talent exists everywhere, but access to information, networks and opportunity is not always equal. We create learning experiences, mentorship opportunities and spaces for meaningful industry engagement so more people can participate and lead.
Our programs are open to everyone, with particular attention to newcomers, women, racialized and underrepresented professionals.
Our areas of work
How we put our purpose into practice.
Career Development & Capacity Building
Education, practical learning and capability development that support career progression.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Mentorship, peer learning and leadership development that help people grow and support others.
Tech & Cyber Advocacy
Public education and advocacy for inclusive, secure and responsible technology and AI.
Industry Engagement & Convening
Bringing professionals, organizations and communities together to exchange ideas and build connections.
Our mission & vision
What guides us.
Our Mission
To help people learn, navigate and advance in cybersecurity, AI and technology through education, mentorship, advocacy, leadership development and meaningful industry engagement.
Our Vision
A Canada where people from every background can participate, build careers and lead in technology, and where technology and AI are developed and used securely and responsibly.
Our values
The principles behind our work.
Access
We work to create opportunities for people who may not otherwise have access to the networks, resources or guidance they need.
Integrity
We act honestly, take responsibility and honour our commitments.
Community
We learn from one another, share opportunities and support each other’s growth.
Responsibility
We champion the safe, secure and ethical development and use of technology and AI.
Purposeful Leadership
We lead with intention, serve with purpose and create room for others to grow.
Programs & initiatives
Build your knowledge. Find your people. Move forward.
Our programs and initiatives create practical ways to develop skills, learn from others and engage with the technology community. Details, schedules and availability will be published as each offering is confirmed.
Career development
AI & Cyber Career Accelerator
A career development initiative designed to help participants build knowledge and practical capabilities in AI, cybersecurity and related fields.
Areas of focus may include: applied enterprise AI, cybersecurity and governance, risk and compliance, career preparation and professional development.
Register your interest →Mentorship
Mentorship Circles
A structured opportunity for participants to learn through shared experience, peer connection and guidance from professionals.
Designed with newcomers and early-career professionals in mind, while remaining open to people at different stages of their careers.
Register your interest →
Industry engagement
Toronto Tech Summit
Our flagship platform convening technology leaders, practitioners and emerging talent for conversations on the issues shaping the digital future.
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Technology should create opportunity and earn trust.
We promote public understanding and responsible participation in cybersecurity, AI and technology. Through education, conversations and community engagement, we aim to make complex issues more accessible and encourage thoughtful, inclusive and secure technology practices.
Contribute your expertiseGet involved
There are many ways to make a difference.
Pathfinders’ Network grows through people who share knowledge, create opportunities and believe in the power of community.
Become a Mentor
Share your experience and help someone navigate their professional journey.
Choose this →Volunteer
Contribute your time and skills to programs, events and community initiatives.
Choose this →Speak or Facilitate
Bring your perspective and expertise to a learning session or community conversation.
Choose this →Support Tech & Cyber Advocacy
Help make cybersecurity, AI and technology issues more accessible to wider communities.
Choose this →Partner With Us
Explore opportunities to collaborate, contribute resources or support an initiative.
Choose this →Support Our Work
Discuss sponsorship or in-kind support that can strengthen our programs and activities.
Choose this →Stay Connected
Follow our work and hear about upcoming opportunities and activities.
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Start a conversation
Go to the contact form →Tell us how you would like to get involved.
Choose an option above, or go to our contact form and tell us a little about yourself and what you are interested in.
Contact
Let’s start a conversation.
Have a question, an idea or an opportunity to explore? We would be glad to hear from you.
Connect with Pathfinders’ Network.
Use the form to reach us, or email info@pathfindersnetwork.ca.
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Partnerships and program enquiries
Tell us what you have in mind and the best way to reach you.
Website information
Privacy Notice
How Pathfinders’ Network collects, uses and protects personal information shared through this website.
Last updated: November 4, 2026
Pathfinders’ Network respects your privacy. This notice explains what personal information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information we collect
When you use our contact form, we collect the information you choose to give us: your name, email address, organization or professional field (optional), the topic of your enquiry and your message. If you email us, we receive your email address and what you include in your message.
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to count visits and see which pages are used. Cloudflare states that Web Analytics does not collect or use visitors’ personal data. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, processes technical information such as IP addresses to deliver and protect the website. The website’s fonts are loaded from Google Fonts, which receives your IP address when a page loads.
2. How we use your information
We use your information to respond to your enquiry, to follow up about the program or opportunity you asked about, and to keep a record of our correspondence. We do not sell or rent your personal information, and we do not add you to a mailing list without your consent. Pathfinders’ Brief is a LinkedIn newsletter; you subscribe on LinkedIn, and LinkedIn’s privacy policy applies.
3. Consent
By submitting the contact form, you agree to our use of your information as described in this notice. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing info@pathfindersnetwork.ca.
4. Service providers and where your information is stored
Website hosting and analytics: Cloudflare. Contact form: Web3Forms passes what you submit to our email inbox. Web3Forms states that it does not store form submissions, that its servers are in the United States (US-East), and that its server logs, which may contain personal information, are deleted about every two months. Email: messages to our address are received through Cloudflare Email Routing and delivered to a Google (Gmail) inbox. As a result, information you send us may be processed and stored in the United States, where it may be accessible to authorities under US law.
5. How long we keep your information
We keep enquiries for two years after our last contact with you, then delete them, unless we need them longer for an ongoing program or a legal requirement.
6. How we protect your information
Only people who need your information to respond to you can access it, and we protect our accounts with strong passwords.
7. Your choices and rights
You may ask to see the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it, by emailing info@pathfindersnetwork.ca. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
8. Links to other websites
Our website links to other sites, including torontotechsummit.ca, YouTube and LinkedIn. Their own privacy policies apply when you visit them.
9. Who is responsible for privacy
Pathfinders’ Network is responsible for the personal information it collects. Questions, requests or concerns about privacy can be sent to info@pathfindersnetwork.ca.
10. Changes to this notice
We may update this notice from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
Website information
Terms of Use
These draft terms describe the intended conditions for using the Pathfinders’ Network website. They require legal review before publication.
Website content
Website content is provided for general information and educational purposes. We aim to keep information accurate and current, but do not guarantee that all content is complete, current or free from error.
Programs and opportunities
Program information may change. Participation is subject to the eligibility, application and participation requirements communicated for each offering. Participation does not guarantee employment, a job placement, a referral, a credential assessment or a mentor match.
External links
This website may link to third-party websites. Pathfinders’ Network is not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of external websites.
Advice and professional services
Information on this website is not legal, immigration, financial or individual professional advice. Newcomer guidance is not immigration or legal advice and is not a credential assessment.
Contact
Questions about these terms: info@pathfindersnetwork.ca.
Draft for legal review. Confirm governing-law, liability, intellectual-property and other terms before publication.
Website information
Accessibility Statement
We want people to be able to access and use our website. Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility and part of how we approach our digital presence.
Our approach
We aim to design and maintain a website that is usable by people with different access needs, devices and ways of navigating the web. Our accessibility target is WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
Feedback and support
If you experience an accessibility barrier or need information in another format, please contact us at info@pathfindersnetwork.ca.
The website should be tested with keyboard navigation, screen readers, zoom, contrast checks and mobile devices before claiming conformance. A target is not a certification of compliance.