Are you a BC 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 exclusive 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 Kavanagh, 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.