Road to Web Summit Vancouver: Kick-Off for B.C. Startups
Web Summit — one of the world’s leading tech and innovation conferences — is coming to Vancouver this May, offering an unprecedented opportunity for B.C. startups to connect with a global community of investors, entrepreneurs, media and industry leaders.
This one-hour virtual kick-off event will provide an exclusive first look at the Road to Web Summit Vancouver, Powered by Innovate BC (R2WSV), an initiative created to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth.
This session will outline the events, training sessions and programs planned across the next four months that will support you in attracting investors, acquiring customers, and driving business development through the conference. You will also hear from Web Summit’s team about their startup programming at the conference and how to get involved!
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can leverage R2WSV to elevate your business and connect with the global tech ecosystem.
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.
Speakers*
Hon. Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Government of British Columbia
Peter Cowan, President + CEO, Innovate BC
Tomica Divic, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development, Innovate BC
Amanda Collett, Deputy Country Manager, Web Summit
Margarida David, Startups Manager, Web Summit
*Additional speakers to be confirmed
Agenda
12:00 PM – Opening Remarks
12:15 PM – Overview of Web Summit Startup Programming
12:25 PM – Overview of Road to Web Summit Vancouver Initiatives
12:40 PM – Audience Q&A
12:55 PM – Closing Remarks
1:00 PM – Event Ends
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