Past Agenda (2024)

Take a minute to reflect on last year’s incredible lineup of industry-leading speakers and exhibitors.

 

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Events

April 15, 2024

05:30 PM – 07:30 PM

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright!

We’re kicking things off with a Welcome Reception! Join us on the evening of April 15th for some bites and beverages and start your mingling early. BONUS: The first 200 guests will receive a signed copy of Guy Kawasaki’s book!

120 Minutes Mahony's Tavern Convention Centre

07:30 PM – 10:00 PM

VoPay Founders Dinner

Applications closed.

Join us for an exclusive evening at the VoPay Founders Dinner, an occasion dedicated to celebrating and honouring the remarkable entrepreneurs making groundbreaking strides.

150 Minutes Offsite

April 16, 2024

07:30 AM – 08:30 AM

RBCx Investor Breakfast     

[AT CAPACITY] Co-sponsored by VoPay and Polymath! Apply to attend.

A lively exploration of North American tech and innovation investment where we examine the landscape, funding strategies, market trends and predictions.

60 Minutes
Moderator

JILL EARTHY

CEO

InBC

BORIS WERTZ

Founder and General Partner

Version One Ventures

SID PAQUETTE

Head

RBCx

LINDSAY SMYLIE

Director of Alberta

Plug and Play Tech Center

08:50 AM – 09:00 AM

Welcome Remarks   

Join us as we kick off INNOVATEwest 2024 with our MC, Manuela!

10 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage

MANUELA BÁRCENAS

Head of Marketing

Fellow.app

ALAN CACIC

CRO

VoPay

09:00 AM – 09:40 AM

Murder your Mediocrity: Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki

Dive into innovation secrets as Guy Kawasaki unveils insights from his latest book, ‘Think Remarkable’. Practical, tactical, and sometimes radical, explore the evolution of creativity, growth, and personal transformation on the journey to building a better ecosystem for all.

40 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage

GUY KAWASAKI

Chief evangelist, Canva. Author of globally recognized books and Host of the Remarkable People podcast.

Canva

09:40 AM – 10:10 AM

Disrupting the Financial Sector with Wealthsimple and Koho

Innovative fintech disruptors Koho and Wealthsimple are reshaping the financial landscape, challenging traditional institutions with their forward-thinking approaches. Through cutting-edge technology and user-centric solutions, they are revolutionizing how individuals engage with finance, sparking a wave of change in the financial sector.

30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
Moderator

DOUGLAS SOLTYS

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

BetaKit

MICHAEL KATCHEN

Co-Founder & CEO

Wealthsimple

DANIEL EBERHARD

Founder & CEO

Koho

10:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Hackathon Kickoff

We’re uniting powerhouse teams from West Coast universities to solve real world AI problems. During INNOVATEwest, select teams will design build, and unveil mind-blowing innovations!

390 Minutes Exposition Floor

CHRIS HOBBS

Co-Founder & President

TTT Studios

10:00 AM – 06:00 PM

The Firehood Angel Camp Opens

Applications open!

The Firehood’s tech-focused Angels are ready to hear your story, activate mentorship & connections and help fund your women-led startup. This is your chance to meet active women angel investors from across Canada! This program will also be offering a discounted pass for women-led startups in tech, stay tuned for more info!

480 Minutes Exposition Floor

DANIELLE GRAHAM

Co-Founder

The Firehood

Exposition Floor Opens

The most dynamic Exposition Floor on the West Coast!

480 Minutes Exposition Floor

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