Earlier this month, the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy reintroduced itself to the world as NorthX Climate Tech—a rebrand that signals a bold new phase for the organization and its growing national ambition. Under the leadership of CEO Sarah Goodman, NorthX is doubling down on climate hard tech: the tangible, scalable solutions that […]
Web Summit Vancouver
Web Summit Is More Than a Tech Event—It’s BC’s Big Opportunity
Later this month, Vancouver will host one of the world’s most influential technology conferences – Web Summit – marking a powerful moment for BC’s tech sector. For local companies, this is more than just a global event arriving on our doorstep. It’s a once-in-a-decade opportunity to accelerate growth, scale partnerships, and showcase BC as a […]
B.C. Tech Ecosystem Gears Up for Global Spotlight at Web Summit Vancouver
British Columbia’s tech sector is set to take centre stage later this month as more than 300 local companies, including 250 startups, prepare to showcase their innovations at Web Summit Vancouver — one of the world’s largest and most influential technology conferences. Running from May 27 to 30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Web Summit […]
BC Tech Prepares Startups for Web Summit Pitch Success
With Web Summit 2025 fast approaching, the BC Tech Association is helping local startups get pitch-ready with a focused session on fundraising strategies and investor engagement. Titled Get Investor Ready: Top Tips for Web Summit, the one-hour webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 7th from 11am to 12pm. The event is part of BC […]
BetaKit and Float to Host Exclusive Growth Conversation at Web Summit
BetaKit and Float are teaming up to host an exclusive, invite-only event during Web Summit Vancouver, offering finance leaders, venture capitalists, and tech executives a candid forum to discuss the realities of scaling businesses in a post-boom era. Titled Scaling Realities: An Honest Conversation on Growth in the Post-Boom Era, the event will take place […]
TechTO Brings Vancouver Demo Day to Life Ahead of Web Summit
As the global tech community gears up for Web Summit Vancouver, a fresh spotlight is landing on Canada’s startup scene. On May 27th, TechTO, Panache Ventures, and N49P are teaming up to host the first-ever Vancouver Demo Day—a high-energy celebration of Canadian innovation happening at Good Co. Granville from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. The event kicks […]
Web Summit Vancouver Pre-Event Tours Highlight Local Startups
Investors looking to get ahead of the curve are invited to participate in the Innovation & Investment Insider Tours on Monday, May 26th, a full-day curated experience showcasing Metro Vancouver’s leading innovation in cleantech, life sciences, and creative tech. Timed just before Web Summit Vancouver (May 27–30), the Insider Tours will connect investors with high-growth […]
Elevate AI Showcase to Spotlight Innovative Startups Ahead of Web Summit Vancouver
Local AI innovators are getting their moment in the spotlight at the upcoming Elevate AI: Road to Web Summit Vancouver AI Showcase, taking place May 6th at Northeastern University’s Vancouver campus. Hosted by AInBC across two floors at 410 West Georgia Street, the showcase promises to connect Vancouver’s growing AI community with global attention in […]
Event to Spotlight 20 Women Tech Founders Ahead of Web Summit
Twenty trailblazing women founders in tech will take the stage at R2WSV: Innovation with Impact: Women in Tech, an exclusive Road to Web Summit Vancouver event on April 15th at UBC Robson Square Theatre. The event, hosted in collaboration with Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF), Spring, and the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), […]
Web Summit Vancouver to Spotlight Climate Tech Innovation
This May, Vancouver will welcome the world as the first North American city to host Web Summit, one of the largest global technology conferences. Known for its thriving tech ecosystem, Vancouver is a fitting venue, especially as it leads North America in high-tech job growth. The event will offer an unprecedented opportunity to showcase British […]