Media Advisory for April 29th NACO Summit in Ottawa
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Day After Canada Votes, 500 Innovation Leaders Gather in Ottawa to Chart the Country’s Economic Future
NACO Summit 2025 | April 29–30 | National Arts Centre | Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, ON — On April 29, the morning after Canada’s federal election, 500 builders, job creators, investors, and innovation leaders from across the country will gather across from Parliament Hill for NACO Summit 2025, hosted at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
This is the first national convening of Canada’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem following the election—and comes at a moment of historic national reflection and opportunity.
What
NACO Summit 2025: A two-day national summit bringing together Canada’s leading voices in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
When & Where
April 29–30, 2025
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
Media check-in opens at 8:00 AM, April 29
Why It Matters
As a new federal government begins its mandate, this summit will surface bold ideas and collaborative solutions to shape Canada’s economic future.
Held the day after the election
Located directly across from Parliament Hill
Featuring angel-backed companies, policy roundtables, and fireside interviews with national voices — see event agenda here.
Includes a Moonshots showcase of 20 high-growth companies that have collectively raised $160M+
Media Opportunities
Accredited media only: Attendance is limited to journalists, editors, and media representatives currently affiliated with recognized media organizations (print, digital, broadcast). Freelance journalists must have a confirmed assignment.
Visual storytelling opportunities inside an iconic venue with a national backdrop
Thank you for registering. Your credentials will be reviewed, and media accreditation will be confirmed within four hours. Approved media will receive event access details.
Please note that while we will do our best to facilitate interview requests, these cannot be guaranteed.
To request interviews, please contact:
Claudio Rojas
CEO
media@nacocanada.com