About Event​

Six months out from Web Summit Vancouver 2026, the city’s tech ecosystem is once again in the global spotlight. But what will it take to turn that attention into lasting impact?

​At World-Class or Bust: The Next Era of Vancouver Tech, presented by VanHack, Web Summit, and Vancouver Tech Journal, we’ll gather founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a candid conversation about how Vancouver can compete—and lead—on the world stage. From attracting global talent and investment to scaling world-class companies, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s holding us back, and how we can move faster together.

Join us for this special Web Summit 6-Month Countdown event, as we take stock of where we are, where we’re headed, and what it will take to build a truly global tech city—right here in Vancouver.
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Our speakers include:

• ​Ilya Brotzky, CEO, VanHack

• ​Erika Borgenson, VP, Marketing, BC Tech

• ​Casey Lau, EVP, Asia Pacific, Web Summit

• ​William Johnson, Founder of Vancouver Tech Journal and VP, Strategy, Overstory Media group