Media Open House at "ReactForge Grill & Greatness" This Saturday in Toronto - Exploring the Future of Cognitive Performance and Human Potential
TORONTO, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - What if the key to elite performance, injury prevention, and lifelong cognitive care wasn't just in muscles or genetics—but in how we think, see, and decide?
This is the question at the heart of ReactForge, a Toronto-based company leading the charge in cognitive performance training. On Saturday, June 28, ReactForge is hosting Grill & Greatness, and members of the media are invited for an exclusive insiders look at how cognitive science and in-game performance are converging right here in the GTA.
Hosted at the company's flagship Cognitive Performance Institute, Grill & Greatness will bring together elite hockey players of all ages, high-performance coaches, medical professionals and the next generation of Canadian athletes for an afternoon of open demonstrations, tech showcases, and compelling conversation.
"We're making brain training mainstream," says Benny Hum, Co-Founder & Director at ReactForge. "What started with elite hockey players is now helping teens elevate their sports potential, executives under stress, and seniors looking to stay sharp. This is a uniquely Canadian story of innovation, purpose, and potential."
Media Highlights at Grill & Greatness:
Human stories: Meet athletes and families experiencing transformative results from cognitive development
Canadian innovation: Get hands-on with made-in-Canada training systems and real-time brain performance tools
Brain fitness for all: Learn how ReactForge's cognitive protocols are supporting ages 6 to 8
Event Details:
Saturday, June 28, 2025
ReactForge Cognitive Performance Institute
175 Jardin Dr, Unit 6, Concord, ON L4K 1X5
BBQ Lunch & Community Social from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
RSVP requested by Friday, June 27 at 5:00 PM
To confirm attendance or schedule pre-event interviews, contact; [email protected] or call 416.902.5566.
About ReactForge:
ReactForge is a pioneer in cognitive performance development, revolutionizing how we approach mental agility to enable instantaneous decision-making and unmatched reaction times for in-game dominance across a wide range of sports and life scenarios.
Powered by advanced hardware, applied data analytics, and Perceptual-Cognitive-Motor (PCM) training, the proprietary ReactOS+ protocol has generated over 15 million data points across 1,000+ athletes and performers.
From youth athletes to elite professionals and active adults, ReactForge delivers accessible, measurable, and transformational cognitive training—redefining what's possible for human performance.
SOURCE ReactForge Inc.
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