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SUMMARY:VANTEC April 2026 Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the VANTEC Pitch Event\, where we showcase an exciting lineup of promising companies across various industries. Enjoy an engaging afternoon filled with dynamic presentations from over 10 entrepreneurs\, along with networking opportunities and refreshments. \nIn person and streamed online \nA G E N D A \n\nDoors Open 3:30pm\nNetworking 3:30 – 4:00pm\nCommunity Announcements 4:00pm\nCompany Pitches 4:15pm\nFounder & Investor Networking 5:30pm-6:30pm\n\nThis event is for VANTEC Members. All attendees must register for the event.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/vantec-april-2026-pitch-event/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th floor concourse)\, #1100\, 555 W Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Vancouver\, V6B 4N6\, CA
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:WebSummit Prep Workshop: Better Sales & Marketing\, Partnerships\, and Investments
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nAhead of Web Summit Vancouver in May 2026\, we’re hosting a special workshop to help startups maximize their opportunities at this major event. \nDid you know that attending a tradeshow is typically one of the largest marketing expenses that a tech startup can have in a year? Did you know that greater than 50% of the time\, a tech startup fails to capitalize on the opportunity due to poor planning and execution? \nWe are offering a fun\, engaging and content-filled event to help raise your ability to succeed with an event like the Web Summit (or any tradeshow critical to your industry) \nThe 2.5-hour workshop will feature 3 presentations and 2 expert panels with the following Agenda: \n\nTradeshow 101 – presentation (20 minutes) on best practices (based on a popular tradeshow educational seminar offered by Rocket Builders for over a decade)\nExpert Panel on Maximizing Tradeshow ROI – panel (40 minutes) on how to maximize a successful show presence through publicity\, marketing\, booth exhibiting and personal selling. This expert panel features experts with decades of experience in successful tradeshows.\nPartnering – presentation (20 minutes) on how to recruit partnerships to expand your global reach. It is really how you build the relationships you need for global revenue generation – it can also be considered maximizing the “TRADE” part of a tradeshow.  (presented by Rocket Builders as part of their ongoing Strategic Partnering education program\, leveraging 25 years of offering this educational content)\nInvestment – presentation (20 minutes) on being effective at engaging Investors at a tradeshow with some guidance on the differences between various investor types\, including some important expert tips on making the right first impression with a Strategic Investor such as a corporate VC (presented by Garibaldi Capital as part of their ongoing educational programs on Capital Raising)\nExpert Panel of Investors – panel (40 minutes) on guidance from investors on how they can assess an opportunity quickly in the ad-hoc\, almost “speed dating” style of meeting entrepreneurs at a busy event. These experts will also share stories of how certain entrepreneurs were able to win them over quickly at an event.\n\nWhy You Should Attend:\n\nLearn best practices for executing a successful tradeshow event\nGain insight into setting the right objectives\nHear how other companies have succeeded\nLearn the various ways to maximize the impact of your attendance and investment\n\nWhat You Will Leave With:\n\nA better planning process for exhibiting at a show\nIdeas on gaining more than your share of awareness\nSome checklists and templates for your planning\nGreat examples of effective elevator pitches for  an event
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/websummit_prep_workshop/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Featured,Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T100000
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SUMMARY:Profitability with Chris Harder (Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:​As entrepreneurs\, we often ask can I make money—but lack a clear framework to assess it. In this three-part workshop series\, Chris will show you how to use cost structures and assumptions to build a data-informed decision-making framework\, starting at a high level (Session 1) and then going one layer deeper into the numbers that actually matter using examples\, assumptions\, and rules of thumb in different business sectors (Session 2 and 3). \n​In this series\, you can expect to work through practical tools to test profitability scenarios\, understand your true cost drivers\, and build a financially sustainable business that can scale with confidence. \n\n​​Zoom Link will be shared to registrants via email after registering. Lab2Market is committed to fostering an inclusive\, equitable\, and accessible environment where diverse perspectives\, lived experiences\, and ways of knowing are welcomed and valued. We recognize that strong\, innovative communities are built when people feel seen\, heard\, and supported — and we actively design our programming with this principle at the forefront.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/profitability-with-chris-harder-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:2026 Acetech Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Three Unforgettable Days. One Iconic Location. Unlimited Impact.\n\n\n\nThis April\, join us at the breathtaking Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort for Acetech’s flagship event\, the Leadership Retreat. \nFor over 30 years\, this exclusive gathering has united the minds shaping BC’s tech future: growth-stage CEOs\, senior leaders\, and world-renowned thinkers. \nExpect high-impact keynotes. Strategic deep dives. Unfiltered peer conversations. Stay tuned. Spots are limited and this is one you won’t want to miss. \nStay tuned to the 2026 Acetech Leadership Retreat webpage as we reveal all the details you’ll need to know: Agenda\, Speakers\, Partners. \n  \nHotel Information & Reservations \nAccommodation is not included in the registration fee. Acetech delegates are offered an exclusive VIP conference rate at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. \nRooms are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Don’t hesitate to book your room today – the Acetech block of rooms sells out every year. \nContact info@acetechleadership for booking details.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-acetech-leadership-retreat/
LOCATION:The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort\, 4599 Chateau Blvd\, Whistler\, BC\, V8E 1G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:IN.SE.CON International Cybersecurity Congress
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe IN.SE.CON International Cybersecurity Congress is one of the leading gatherings of IT and cybersecurity professionals in Central and Eastern Europe\, organized in partnership with the Polish Ministry of National Defence and the MTP Group. The congress aims to raise awareness of current and emerging cyber threats\, showcase the latest technologies and best practices for data protection and response\, and promote collaboration across public and private sectors. \nOver the course of the event\, attendees can participate in a variety of thematic sessions\, expert talks\, and interviews with international leaders in cybersecurity\, explore innovative solutions in the exhibition zone\, and engage in networking opportunities designed to foster knowledge exchange and connections. The congress typically attracts professionals from industry\, government\, and technology fields who are focused on securing critical infrastructure and advancing digital resilience. \nJoin industry experts and decision-makers to gain insights into the future of cybersecurity\, deepen your understanding of evolving risks\, and expand your professional network.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/in-se-con/
LOCATION:Poznan Congress Center\, Głogowska 10\, Poznań\, Wielkopolskie Voivodeship\, 60-734\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum Road to Web Summit Vancouver Women in Tech & Impact Tech Pitch Showcase
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) Road to Web Summit Women in Tech & Impact Tech Pitch Showcase with support from Innovate BC’s R2WSV program is back for 2026! This training and skill building pathway is designed to prepare high-potential impact businesses with women founders to pitch and sell at one of the world’s most influential global tech events\, Web Summit Vancouver. \nThis program is built for women-identifying founders who are serious about sharpening their pitch\, strengthening investor readiness\, connecting with customers\, and increasing their visibility ahead of Web Summit. \nThe opportunity began with a call for applicants from February 2 to March 2. We are excited to announce the presenting ventures shortly\, who will go through a pitch\, investment\, and storytelling bootcamp on March 30th as they prepare to present at this showcase\, and to put their best foot forward at this year’s Web Summit Vancouver conference. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with Innovation UBC\, InBC Investment Corp\, and NorthX. \nHear an exciting cohort of women-led tech and impact ventures ready to make an impact on the global stage\, including: \n\n\nCarbonyx Materials – Mia Stankovic\nCarbonyx uses a revolutionary process to transform industrial waste into valuable byproducts while permanently storing carbon dioxide. \n\n\nCircular Solutions (Reusables) – Anastasia Kiku\nCircular Solutions has developed Reusables\, an innovative\, sustainable circular packaging platform to transition takeaway food to reusable containers. \n\n\nCypress Falls Technologies (Edwyyn) – Miranda Alldritt\nEdwyyn brings the power of AI to your truck and your jobsite to produce accurate estimates and proposals in a fraction of the usual time with a smart conversational interface that knows your workflow. \n\n\neSense Health – Elayne Wandler\neSense has developed the first clinically validated digital platform for female sexual dysfunction based on gold standard psychological treatments. \n\n\nJointly Solutions (Jointly) – Aimee Schalles\nA lawyer built platform that makes prenups and cohabitation agreements affordable and accessible for Canadians. \n\n\nKalino Bio – Sherry Zhao\nKalino Bio develops non surgical immunocontraceptive vaccines for dogs and cats as alternatives to traditional spaying and neutering. \n\n\nHeyya – Natasha Maynard\nHeyYa Carts is a Canadian micro mobility company providing street legal electric carts that make urban travel in cities like Vancouver and Victoria more convenient\, sustainable\, and connected while supporting local businesses and reducing congestion. \n\n\nIlixur – Elena Endter\nIlixur is an intelligent wellbeing and productivity platform for high performing professionals. \n\n\nPetal. ai – Emily Clarke\nPetal. ai helps brands measure\, understand\, and actively shape how they appear across AI systems by mapping and optimizing the full LLM customer journey from discovery to decision. \n\n\nPrecisionPest Guard – Ibtehal Al Sallaiy\nAn AI powered greenhouse pest management system that detects\, quantifies\, and precisely treats infestations in real time to reduce labour costs\, minimize pesticide use\, and improve crop yield sustainably. \n\n\nTersa Earth Innovations – Barinder Rasode\nA Vancouver based solutions provider for the mining industry\, focused on treating acid rock drainage\, reducing the carbon intensity of mining waste remediation\, and advancing metals recovery. \n\n\nPlus Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos with Beaker Banter will be delivering a unique keynote presentation where science\, comedy\, and music collide in a way you will not forget. \nA scientist by training and a performer at heart\, Marissa brings a rare mix of expertise and stage presence as a comedian and musician. She takes complex scientific ideas and transforms them into engaging\, relatable stories through humour and song\, making even the most technical concepts accessible and memorable. \nExpect a high-energy\, unconventional session that blends live performance with insight into how science shapes the world around us. This is not a traditional talk. It is an experience designed to entertain\, educate\, and shift how you think about innovation. \nWhy attend the showcase pitch event:\nFor investors\, partners\, and ecosystem leaders\, the showcase offers: \n\n\nCurated pitches from high-quality\, emerging companies \n\n\nInsight into founder readiness and deal flow ahead of Web Summit \n\n\nDirect access to founders actively building and fundraising \n\n\nA focused networking environment with Vancouver’s innovation community \n\n\nDon’t miss out! Get your ticket today.  \nAre you a VEF Member? For a limited time\, VEF Members can buy one and get TWO tickets to each of our events through June 2026. \nPlease note that VEF Member tickets are for individuals with an active corporate or individual membership. If you select this ticket type\, you must have or purchase a membership alongside it\, or your ticket will be cancelled to reserve tickets for registered\, active members. 
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/vancouver-entrepreneurs-forum-road-to-web-summit-vancouver-women-in-tech-impact-tech-pitch-showcase/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square Theatre\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Acetech x CCI: Innovator Exchange
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin us for Innovator Exchange: A Conversation About Shaping B.C.’s Innovation Economy \n​Council of Canadian Innovators\, in partnership with PwC and support from Acetech\, are bringing leaders from across the innovation ecosystem for a timely discussion on the latest policy developments shaping Canada’s technology sector and what this means for B.C. innovators. This session will provide an overview of emerging policy changes in Ottawa and what they mean for scaling companies based in B.C. \n​Daniel Perry\, Director of Federal Affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators\, will share insights on recent federal policy announcements\, upcoming consultations\, and key opportunities innovators should be watching in the months ahead. The discussion will explore how these policy shifts may influence access to capital and customers\, and the broader environment for Canadian technology companies. \n​Michelle Brownlee\, PacifiCan’s Vice President\, Policy and Communications will be joining the discussion sharing how PacifiCan is working with B.C. innovators to grow key sectors and dual-use technologies. \n​This is an opportunity to stay informed\, ask questions\, and connect with peers navigating the evolving policy landscape. \n​Join us for an engaging conversation that helps strengthen the voice of B.C.’s tech community on the national stage.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/acetech-x-cci-innovator-exchange/
LOCATION:PwC\, 250 Howe St Suite 1400\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 3S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 L2M Validate Foundations Q&A Session 2
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nLab2Market Validate Foundations is a free three-day online intensive training program aimed at providing researchers (faculty\, students\, recent graduates) with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for taking research from lab to market. \nThrough a series of facilitated online sessions over three days\, Validate Foundations introduces core approaches to early-stage validation\, including identifying problems\, understanding users\, and testing assumptions and provides a structured space for participants to reflect on their work and consider where it might exist beyond academic or studio settings. \n​​This Q&A session is intended for prospective Pacific Cohort Validate Foundation participants who would like to learn more about the program\, eligibility\, and application process before applying. \n​A meeting link for the session will be uploaded before the event.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/summer-2026-l2m-validate-foundations-qa-session-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:2026 IP Summit - From Awareness to Advantage: Organizational Journeys in IP Maturity (A VSW Event)
DESCRIPTION:Back for its third year\, the IP Summit Conference brings practical\, systems-oriented sessions for founders and operators building IP-intensive companies. Learn how to move faster with fewer missteps by using Canada’s IP supports effectively\, tracking progress without adding overhead\, and building the right capabilities at the right stage. \n​Due to limited seating\, companies looking to optimize and leverage their existing IP strategy will be prioritized. \nFeaturing panellists and moderators: \n\n​Houston Brown\nIP Executive & Registered Patent Agent\n​Derek de Laat\nPresident & CEO\, FIN IP Group\nRachel Haller\nSenior Corporate Counsel\, Microsoft\n​Kerry Hillier\nVice President & General Counsel\, Ballard Power Systems\n​Brian J. Lally\nPresident and Chief Operating Officer\, Ford Global Technologies LLC.\nAssociate General Counsel\, Intellectual Property – Transactions & Market Compliance\, Ford Motor Company – Office of General Counsel\nKarn Manhas\nFounder & Executive Chair\, Terramera\nErin Pisko\nVP\, Strategy\, Innovation Asset Collective (IAC)\n​Maryam Sadeghi\nCEO\, MetaOptima\nJoel Semeniuk\nCEO\, Primal\nConor Sheehan\nVP\, Global IP Business Development\, UnitedLex\n​Byron Thom\nPartner\, BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund (I2VF)\n​Jessica Yip\nCOO & Co-Founder\, A&K Robotics\n\n\n​​​​​New Ventures BC is proud to be an official partner of Vancouver Startup Week 2026. This event is part of the VSW 2026 calendar and is offered for free to VSW All-Access Pass holders on a first come first served basis (limited number of seats.) If you would like to purchase a VSW All-Access Pass\, you can do so online at www.vanstartupweek.ca using our 20% off promo code: NVBC20
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-ip-summit-from-awareness-to-advantage-organizational-journeys-in-ip-maturity-a-vsw-event/
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