Road to Web Summit Vancouver: Beyond the Pitch: Crafting Your Startup's Media Story

​Beyond the Pitch: Crafting Your Startup's Media Story for Web Summit Vancouver 

​Are you a B.C. startup gearing up for Web Summit Vancouver? Make sure your story stands out to the global media attending the conference!  

​Join us for Beyond the Pitch: Crafting Your Startup's Media Story for Web Summit, a dynamic Road 2 Web Summit Vancouver (R2WSV) event designed to help startups refine their media narratives, engage effectively with journalists, and maximize their exposure on the world stage. 

​​This hybrid event will feature a panel discussion with top PR experts, seasoned journalists, and a Web Summit representative who will provide insights into media engagement opportunities at the conference. Learn what makes a startup story compelling, how to craft a pitch that resonates with the press, and best practices for securing media coverage before, during, and after Web Summit.

​Speakers include:

• ​​Hon. Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Government of British Columbia

• ​Mary Kavangh, Event Lead - Media, Web Summit

• ​Amanda Collett, Deputy Country Manager, Web Summit

• ​Nicole Brassard, Vice President, Global Public Affairs

• ​Robin Gill, Robin Gill Communications (previously Global National)

• ​Natalie Korenic, Chief of Staff to the CEO & Sr. Director, Communications, Aspect Biosystems

• ​Kate Wilson, Managing Editor, Vancouver Tech Journal

• ​Moderated by: Tomica Divic, VP, Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development, Innovate BC

​For those attending in-person, the conversation doesn’t stop when the panel ends. Stay for an exclusive networking session where you can mix and mingle with media professionals and industry leaders.  

​Why Attend? 

• ​Gain insider tips from PR experts and journalists on how to effectively tell your startup’s story. 

• ​Understand how to engage with global media at Web Summit Vancouver. 

• ​Learn directly from a Web Summit representative about media opportunities at the event. 

• ​Expand your network with key media contacts and fellow entrepreneurs. 

​Who Should Attend

• ​Primary: Startups in B.C.’s tech sector. 

• ​Secondary: Industry associations and ecosystem partners. 

• ​Secondary: Investors, innovators, and community leaders passionate about driving tech growth in B.C. 

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