As climate risks rise and infrastructure ages, the demand for real-time geospatial data has never been greater. Enter Vancouver-based Spexi, a startup reimagining aerial imaging through the power of drones. At the helm is CEO Bill Lakeland, a 20-year veteran of the imaging industry who believes the legacy systems of satellites and aircraft no longer […]
Web Summit Vancouver
Bell’s AI Bet Begins in B.C.: Why Kamloops Is Canada’s AI Launchpad
Kamloops may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but that’s about to change. This week at Web Summit Vancouver, Bell Canada unveiled Bell AI Fabric, a national initiative to build Canada’s largest AI computing network—and its first node is opening next month in Kamloops. The […]
Bryan Pellegrino on Conviction, Culture, and Capital: How LayerZero Built a $3B Startup
At Web Summit Vancouver, Bryan Pellegrino, co-founder and CEO of LayerZero, credited the company’s meteoric rise—from $0 to a $3 billion valuation in just 18 months—to unwavering conviction, obsessive focus, and deep technical debate. Speaking on a panel about the entrepreneur’s journey, Pellegrino emphasized that founders must be “unnaturally obsessed” with their mission to survive […]
Vancouver to Showcase Climate Innovation at North America’s First Web Summit
Next week, Vancouver will host the world at North America’s first-ever Web Summit. As one of the fastest-growing tech hubs on the continent, Vancouver is the ideal setting to connect the global tech ecosystem and spotlight areas where British Columbia excels, including climate tech innovation. Web Summit Vancouver is expected to draw thousands of international […]
Seven Calgary Startups to Meet at Web Summit Vancouver
Next week, the global tech community will descend on Vancouver for Web Summit, one of the world’s most influential technology conferences—and the University of Calgary’s Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking will be front and centre. The Hunter Hub is showcasing 10 of UCalgary’s most promising startups at the event. These ventures—founded by students, researchers, and […]
From First Cheque to Global Stage: NorthX Climate Tech CEO Sarah Goodman on Canada’s Climate Moment
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 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 […]