These are some of the features that you can expect at INNOVATEwest!
[AT CAPACITY] Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | Investment insights, strategic connections, and a gourmet breakfast await! Brought to you by RBCx, VoPay and Polymath.
[AT CAPACITY] Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | Engage with C-Suite executives and entrepreneurial visionaries to supercharge your connections and amplify networking opportunities. Presented by Microsoft!
[AT CAPACITY] Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | Join us at the forefront of innovation as we shine a spotlight on the incredible women shaping the future of technology! Brought to you by Fujitsu!
[AT CAPACITY] Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | Join us for an electrifying conversation as industry leaders unveil cutting-edge innovations that are driving the clean energy transition forward while solving unique challenges for customers and consumers. Discover how eco-entrepreneurs are fueling economic growth, how governments are implementing supportive policies, and learn how impact investing is reshaping the financial future while ensuring the sustainability of our planet. Presented by CICE!
[AT CAPACITY] Join us for an exclusive evening at the VoPay Founders Dinner, an occasion dedicated to celebrating and honouring the remarkable entrepreneurs making groundbreaking strides. Crafted for industry leaders, this event offers an intimate setting for meaningful conversations, savouring local cuisine, and networking with like-minded Tech Founders from across North America! Presented by VoPay.
[APPLICATIONS CLOSED] At INNOVATEwest we believe that a more inclusive tech landscape paves the way for a brighter tomorrow! We are providing mentorship and funding opportunities through our Firehood Angel Camp as well as access to significantly discounted passes for Women-Led Tech Startups.
[APPLICATIONS CLOSED] Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | Calling all innovators from Pre-seed to Series A: Connect directly with the right investors at MaRS Capital Corner. Join us for an exclusive and intimate experience, where we tailor the matchmaking and networking to your specific needs. Presented by MaRS!
BetaKit is known for sharing cutting-edge, timely insights on Canada’s tech ecosystem – The BetaKit Keynote Stage is where you’ll see the people that are building and financing Canadian tech success stories.
Join Launch Academy, as they bring their engaging Launch Builders series LIVE to the expo floor. Explore the finest demos of new products emerging from Vancouver’s dynamic tech landscape. Interact with product enthusiasts and industry experts fostering a collaborative environment for audience Q&A, learning and networking.
Witness groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge tech innovations from fellow entrepreneurs! The top finalists will move to the Pitch finales on the main stage! Presented by National Bank and MaRS!
At INNOVATEwest, we’re not just pushing the boundaries of technology – we’re also giving you the chance to walk away with some incredible prizes.
We’ve partnered with AWS, TTT Studios and the University of Victoria to present the AWS DeepRacer Challenge. Elevating beyond a traditional Hackathon, this competition will involve both machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) via 1/18th scale autonomous RC car racing. Students will learn how to program through ML and watch as their car races around the track competing for prizes and the chance to be the INNOVATEwest Champion. Take in the student challenge 1:30 to 4:30 daily, with the winner announced at the end of day 2. Wanna race? Take your hand at Machine Learning and get some hot laps in. From 10am-1pm daily come and learn from the AWS and TTT teams and put a Deep Racer through its paces!
The Investor Zone brought to you by VoPay, is where deals are made! Find investors who are looking for startups and meet with your next potential investor during INNOVATEwest!
Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | 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. Sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright! BONUS: The first 200 guests will receive a signed copy of Guy Kawasaki’s book!
At the end of Day 1 and 2 of the conference, grab a beverage and take advantage of face-to-face networking! Mingle with the tech community on the Expo floor. Brought to you by AWS!
Open to all Full Conference Pass holders | Join us on April 16th, for a night of electrifying energy, cutting-edge beats, and a tech-infused atmosphere that will leave you buzzing. This is the party where innovation meets celebration! Brought to you by VoPay!
By invite only | Elevate your INNOVATEwest journey and join us for this VIP experience.
Join Foresight Canada for a series of progressive dialogues and debates around the realities, roadblocks, and opportunities across Canada’s economy in the face of climate change. The Future Economy Summit is not your typical economic summit. These are progressive conversations on what the future global economy will look like based on the decisions we make today and how Canadians can benefit from leading with the right decisions now.
Experience innovation and technology live on the Expo floor at IW via interactive demonstrations of some of the hottest/newest technologies available. Attendees will come face-to-face and be hands-on with ground-breaking innovative products, tech solutions and inspiring concepts that will open your mind to new possibilities. TECH LIVE will bring the future forward at INNOVATEwest.
