Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the transition to NDC Toronto
When will it be?
May 5th to 8th. The first two days are workshops, the last two days are sessions.
Where will it be?
The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON M5J 1A6, Canada
Located on Toronto's beautiful waterfront, the Westin Harbour Castle offers stunning views of Lake Ontario and easy access to downtown Toronto attractions.
Is it the same organizer team?
The core CppNorth team remains at the heart of NDC Toronto. The NDC team will be handling logistics and bringing their rich conference running experience to ensure all attendees have the best conference ever.
Will there be non-C++ topics?
Yes! The topics are expanding significantly. In addition to the career and human skills talks we already had at CppNorth, NDC Toronto will cover:
- .NET and web development
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Embedded systems
- DevOps and cloud
- Security
- Many other programming languages
- And much more!
Who is speaking?
The speaker lineup includes world-class experts. Currently announced speakers include:
More speakers will be announced as the Call for Papers closes. View all speakers on the NDC Toronto website →
How do I submit a talk?
The CfP is open now. Get your submissions in now, because it closes Dec 31st.
Submit Your TalkWill there be workshops?
Yes! The first two days (May 5-6) feature full-day workshops. Currently announced workshops include:
Context Is King: Two Days to AI Mastery with MCP & RAG
Instructor: Aleksander Stensby
C++ Best Practices
Instructor: Jason Turner
Building and Deploying Secure AI: Practical Strategies for Developers
Instructor: Jim Manico
AI Red Teaming: Attacks on LLMs, Agents, and Multimodal Systems
Instructor: Gary Lopez
How much will it cost?
Early bird pricing ends January 30th.
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| All Access Pass 4 days (workshops + conference) | $2,800 | $3,100 |
| Conference Pass 1-2 days (conference only) | from $1,000 | from $1,300 |
| Workshop Pass 2 days (workshops only) | $1,600 | $1,900 |
Note: 13% HST will be added to all ticket types.
Will there be scholarships?
We are working on it. Sponsors for the scholarship program are very welcome.
Can I volunteer?
Yes you can! More details are at Volunteer - NDC Toronto 2026.
Will there be lightning talks?
Yes! Start planning a 5 minute talk you might like to give.
Have more questions?
We're here to help! Reach out to us or visit the NDC Toronto website for more information.