​Powered by: Elevate | NorthGuide

​The Global Ecosystem Summit takes place immediately before the renowned Elevate Festival, with all Summit attendees receiving a complimentary Elevate Festival pass (a $550 value) — giving you seamless access to Canada's premier tech and innovation event.

​Advanced Registration: Register by July 20, 2025
Price: $250 tax included (exclusive, limited-seat event)
Application: Due to limited seating and our commitment to global perspectives, please apply soon to be considered. Successful applicants will also receive a general admission ticket to the Elevate Festival.

​**Public Registration begins July 21, 2025

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​Shift Happens

​In an era where many are retreating to familiar territory, the most resilient innovators are those expanding their horizons. While economic uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, AI transformation, and climate pressures create new boundaries, they simultaneously present unprecedented opportunities for those willing to build bridges across them. Shift happens! The ecosystems that will thrive tomorrow are those building meaningful connections today – across borders, industries, and traditional divides – creating networks of collaboration that turn global challenges into shared opportunities for growth and impact.

​NorthGuide’s 2025 Global Ecosystem Summit, in partnership with Elevate, serves as a platform and rallying point for ecosystem builders committed to global connectivity in a fragmenting world. The gathering brings together visionaries who recognize that local resilience now depends on strategic global connections, providing the frameworks, inspiration, and community to navigate this new terrain together.

​The Summit is designed as a catalyst for movement, not merely a conversation. Together, we will:

• ​Exchange proven bridge-building methodologies that have worked across different contexts

• ​Explore emerging models of global-local cooperation that strengthen regional resilience

• ​Connect with potential collaborators facing similar challenges in different regions

• ​Contribute to a collective toolkit for ecosystem builders navigating global shifts

​Who Should Attend?

​This summit is specifically designed for ecosystem builders – the connectors and catalysts who create environments where innovation thrives through collaboration. They are:

• ​Regional development leaders positioning their communities in global networks

• ​Innovation hub directors linking local talent with global opportunities

• ​Industry consortium leaders creating international value chains

• ​Foundation and non-profit executives designing cross-border impact initiatives

• ​Corporate leaders establishing innovation networks that transcend borders

• ​Government officials crafting policies that enable global-local collaboration

​In a world that's shifting toward isolation, we must be deliberate about building bridges. This isn't just about maintaining global connections – it's about forging new ones that are more resilient, more diverse, and more adaptable to rapid change. The ecosystems that thrive in the next decade will be those that can span boundaries others cannot cross.

​Don't miss this opportunity to help shape a new world of possibilities. Together, we'll move beyond talk to meaningful action that creates lasting global impact.