Critical Minerals x NextTech: The Future Uncovered
Where innovation meets the Earth's most valuable resources
Join us during Vancouver Startup Week for an exclusive look into how cutting-edge technologies are transforming the mining industry. Whether you’re a startup founder, technologist, investor, or just curious about how AI and clean tech are shaping the future of critical minerals—you’re invited.
This event brings together industry leaders, technical innovators, and entrepreneurial minds to explore the next era of mineral exploration and mining. Come for the insights, stay for the connections: we’ll wrap up with a 30-minute networking lunch so you can meet fellow founders, investors, and experts working at the intersection of deep tech and resource innovation.
🌍 What to Expect:
The Future of Mining and Critical Minerals
Why critical minerals matter more than ever—and the technologies the industry needs to meet global demand.
🔬 Seequent Lab: Innovation Showcase
Get an inside look at Seequent’s game-changing EVO platform—an AI-powered data management system revolutionizing mineral exploration. Learn how AI models are being used to forecast mineral yields and revenue potential.
🚀 Startup Spotlight: Founders Driving Digital Transformation
Hear from Creative Destruction Lab alumni who are reinventing how we discover, extract, and process minerals:
Minpraxis: Expanding orebody knowledge with continuous strength measurement of ore samples—even those missed by conventional methods.
pH7: Extracting valuable metals from landfills and waste materials using a proprietary, environmentally friendly solvometallurgy process with a net-zero footprint.
Nphyla - Learn how they are building the operating system for ecological intelligence—harnessing environmental DNA, microbiome science, and AI to transform how industries and governments monitor ecosystems, manage biodiversity, and plan for sustainable land use.
✅ Please note: You must be a Vancouver Startup Week ticket holder to attend.
🎟️ This event is first come first serve, but space is limited—secure your spot early!
👉 Get your VSW 2025 ticket here
Come curious. Leave inspired.
We look forward to seeing you there!