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SUMMARY:Elevate AI: R2WSV - Investor Readiness and AI Showcase
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nAs part of the Road to Web Summit Vancouver series\, this event is built specifically for AI companies preparing to raise capital in today’s competitive market\, paired with an opportunity to hear from some of our best local AI startups! \n​​We move beyond theory and focus on what’s actually working in Vancouver while sharing real snapshots of successful AI fundraises and breaking down the strategies behind them. \n​​Founders will gain practical guidance on building a compelling AI-focused pitch deck\, developing a defensible and technically credible financial model\, navigating complex term sheets\, and ensuring their legal and corporate structure is investor-ready. \n​​The evening also features a curated showcase of top AI startups from Vancouver\, highlighting the innovation emerging from our ecosystem\, along with a dedicated networking component connecting founders\, investors\, and ecosystem leaders. \nApply to join our Startup Showcase here: \n​https://tally.so/r/2EkbgV \n​​Our speakers include: \n\n\n​​Chang Han\, EiR at Innovation UBC\, and Funded in Vancouver Podcast co-host \n\n\n​​Tiffany Scarlett\, Founder & Investor\, and Funded in Vancouver Podcast co-host \n\n\n​​Steve Lowry\, Legal Now \n\n\n​​Diraj Goes\, Get Fresh Ventures \n\n\n​​More to come! \n\n\n​​Whether you’re raising pre-seed\, seed\, or Series A\, this event will help you refine your story\, strengthen your positioning\, and build meaningful relationships ahead of Web Summit Vancouver and beyond.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/elevate-ai-r2wsv-investor-readiness-and-ai-showcase/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 410 W Georgia St #1400\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1Z3
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SUMMARY:VANTEC May 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-may-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T130000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Cleantech Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Cleantech Awards bring together the people and companies shaping Canada’s sustainable future for a one-of-a-kind\, retreat-style celebration. This exclusive national event recognizes cleantech excellence\, strengthens investor-startup connections\, and inspires new opportunities for collaboration and growth. \nHosted in Kelowna\, BC\, this year’s event unfolds on and around The Harvest Golf Club — a world-class destination where business meets nature\, innovation meets opportunity\, and Canada’s brightest cleantech minds come together to connect\, celebrate\, and accelerate impact. \nAgenda Highlights \n\nMay 6: Welcome Reception\nMay 7: 18-hole Golf Tournament or Wine Tour; Awards Ceremony\nMay 8: Networking Breakfast and Meetings
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/canadian-cleantech-awards/
LOCATION:The Harvest Golf Club\, 2725 K. L. O. Rd\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T170000
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SUMMARY:Sky’s The Limit: WAKE Collective @ Web Summit Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:A high-impact gathering of founders\, investors and tech leaders\, set above the city during Web Summit Vancouver. \nWAKE is rooted in supporting BIPOC women in tech\, and we welcome everyone – allies\, collaborators\, and community members – to join us. \n​Hosted at the Vancouver Lookout on Day 0 of Web Summit\, this curated gathering brings together founders\, investors\, and operators shaping what’s next in tech. \n​WAKE Collective is a community of BIPOC women founders and leaders building across industries including healthcare\, technology\, education\, and beyond. \n​We create space for:\n– ​Meaningful connection\n– Honest conversations\n– Visibility for underrepresented leaders \n​This event is designed to bring together a highly curated room of:\n– ​BIPOC women founders/executives\, and all founders\n– ​Angel and venture investors\n– ​Senior operators and decision-makers\n– Ecosystem builders and community leaders \n​Expect:\n– ​High-quality conversations with people you actually want to meet\n– A room of ambitious\, values-driven leaders\n– A relaxed but intentional atmosphere\n– One of the best views in the city \n​About WAKE Collective\n​WAKE stands for Women of Action\, Knowledge\, and Experience. We are a collective of BIPOC women founders based in the Vancouver area\, building high-impact businesses across tech\, healthcare\, education\, travel\, and more. \n​WAKE exists to amplify our voices\, build community\, and advocate for inclusive innovation in the tech ecosystem. \n​Every dollar from ticket sales goes to this event’s cost. WAKE Collective does not make money and is run by a crew of volunteers driven by our mission.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/skys-the-limit-wake-collective-web-summit-vancouver/
LOCATION:555 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 4N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T190000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Tech Web Summit Evening Gathering
DESCRIPTION:​Web Summit Vancouver is bringing the world to our doorstep—let’s start by connecting. \n​Join Indigenous founders\, builders\, innovators and allies from across Turtle Island and around the globe for a welcoming pre-event co-hosted by Indigenous Tech Circle and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners in partnership with InnovateBC. This gathering is your chance to meet fellow Indigenous leaders\, share stories\, and build relationships before the main event kicks off. \n​Whether you’re local to the Vancouver tech scene or arriving from afar\, this is a space to connect with the community\, ground yourself before the summit\, and tap into the energy of Indigenous innovation. \n​Light refreshments and bites\, meaningful conversations\, and good company are guaranteed. \n​In Partnership with Innovate BC\nRoad to Web Summit Vancouver: In support of Web Summit Vancouver\, Innovate BC is proud to deliver a sector development initiative to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth. This initiative is called Road to Web Summit Vancouver\, Powered by Innovate BC (R2WSV).\nhttps://www.innovatebc.ca/events/ \n​Disclaimer: This event is independently organized and is not formally affiliated with or endorsed by Web Summit. The use of the Web Summit name and logo is with permission for promotional reference only and does not imply partnership or sponsorship.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/indigenous-tech-web-summit-evening-gathering/
LOCATION:Telus Garden\, 510 W Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 0M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213956Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Korea Global Startup Bridge Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\n\nAn across-border startup networking and business matching event. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration note: If registering for more than 1 ticket\, please provide the information of the other attendees. This will ensure they have a printed nametag on the day of. \nIf you’d like to request a 1:1 meeting with a Koren Startup\, please reply “yes ” to the question in the registration form or reach out to programs@venturelabs.ca. \nHosted in partnership with the Trade and Invest British Columbia Korea Office\, Lawson Lundell LLP\, and The Way Company held alongside Web Summit Vancouver 2026. The Korea Global Startup Bridge Conference is a cross-border startup networking and business matching event that brings together innovative Korean startups with Korean and Canadian investors\, industry leaders\, and ecosystem partners. \nThe event features conference sessions\, panel discussions\, networking opportunities\, and pre-arranged 1:1 meetings with participating startups. It is designed to facilitate both inbound investment into Korean companies and collaborative partnerships with Canada-based firms\, offering a practical platform to explore Korea–Canada innovation and business opportunities. \nDoor Prizes Supported by our Sponsors:\nThinkware (Dashcam) – A leading Korean mid-sized technology company with top-tier brand recognition in the North American dashcam market\, ranked alongside brands such as Garmin\, and distributed through major retailers including Best Buy. \nCobees Enterprise (Wines) – A company that imports Korean alcoholic beverages into Canada and also produces its own K-wine products. \nWhat to expect\n\nInsights into the Canadian startup ecosystem and government support programs\nMarket entry strategies and legal guidance for doing business in Canada\nPanel discussions with venture capitalists and industry experts\nNetworking with startups\, investors\, and ecosystem stakeholders\nPre-arranged 1:1 business meetings\n\nWho should attend\n\nVenture capital firms and angel investors\nStartup founders and entrepreneurs\nCorporate innovation and strategy teams\nGovernment and ecosystem organizations\nProfessionals interested in Korea–Canada tech collaboration\n\nAdditional Information\n\nFeaturing 10 selected Korean startups across AI\, EdTech\, and Healthcare\nOfficial side event of Web Summit Vancouver 2026\nProgram and speakers are subject to change\nInterested in meeting Korean startups? Request a 1:1 meeting in advance through registration or by contacting the organizer\n\nABOUT KOTRA\nKOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) is a government agency of the Republic of Korea that connects global partners with Korea’s business and investment opportunities.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/2026-korea-global-startup-bridge-conference/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Featured,Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T145000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T145000
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SUMMARY:Rise & Raise: Empowering Women in Tech Capital 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors Open 2:15 PM\nOpening Remarks 2:50 PM\nOpening Panel: 3:00 PM \nLast year’s successful women-focused investment event is back again! \nJoin us for a high-impact afternoon showcasing Canada’s most dynamic women-owned and women-led tech ventures across diverse sectors. This event brings together founders\, investors\, and ecosystem leaders to explore the evolving landscape of women’s leadership in innovation\, investment\, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. \nThe program features opening and closing panels led by women investors and entrepreneurs\, along with a fast-paced pitch showcase of women-led ventures presenting their companies and receiving one-on-one feedback. \nJoin us for an opportunity to connect\, converse and build meaningful relationships. \nMeet the women shaping the future of tech in BC and Canada. \nWho should attend? \n\nCompanies – Canadian women-led\, investment-ready ventures\, as well as innovative women entrepreneurs and founders seeking strategic partnerships and growth capital.\nInvestors – Domestic and international investors interested in discovering and supporting high-potential\, women-founded ventures.\n\nPlease note we have 3 different ticket types: Company\, Investor\, and General Community Member. To ensure a balanced and valuable experience for all attendees\, only select the ticket type that best represents your role. If your desired ticket type is sold out\, stay tuned as tickets may be released on a rolling basis closer to the event.” \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 12\, 2:50 PM \nWhere: Dentons – 250 Howe St 20th floor \nFormat: In person only \nHosted by: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and SFU VentureLabs in partnership with Trade & Invest BC and Dentons. We look forward to hosting you in Vancouver ahead of Web Summit! \n\nTrade Commissioner Service: With a network of trade commissioners in over 150 offices worldwide\, the TCS offers practical support\, resources and tools to help Canadian companies sell and grow internationally.\nThe Trade & Invest BC works with international enterprises to help them build strong connections to the resources\, skills and businesses that make British Columbia (B.C.) the natural place to work\, live and invest.\nDentons is the world’s largest global law firm\, providing full-service legal solutions across more than 80 countries through a uniquely connected\, locally grounded network of lawyers.\nVentureLabs® helps accelerate science\, technology\, and innovation-based companies that have winning value propositions and strong potential to scale up.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/rise-raise-empowering-women-in-tech-capital/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 250 Howe St 20th floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, \, BC V6C 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Partner and Community Events,SFU VentureLabs Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T174500
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SUMMARY:Curated meetings: Matching Companies and Investors 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nDoors Open: 3:15 PM\nEvent Start: 4:00 PM\n\n\nAfter last year’s great success\, our Curated Meetings are back with a new and improved format. \nAn evening of curated meetings connecting companies with local and international investors. This session is designed to support focused conversations and meaningful connections across sectors and stages. \nParticipate in a series of 20-minute\, small-group meetings with 1–3 investors per session\, creating space for companies to share their vision\, discuss traction\, and explore potential alignment. The structured rotations flow into networking to continue conversations into the evening. \nFor companies: Direct\, structured exposure to local and international investors\, with dedicated time to share your story\, discuss traction\, and explore potential alignment in a small-group setting that fosters dialogue. (Pick “Company registration” upon sign-up) \nFor investors: Efficient access to a curated group of companies through focused 20-minute meetings\, enabling high-signal conversations\, early insight\, and meaningful relationship building in a single evening. Additional opportunities for investors will be announced closer to the Web Summit. (Pick “Investor registration” upon sign-up) \n🔹 Limited capacity. \nPlease note we have 3 different ticket type: Company\, Investor\, General Community Member. To ensure a balanced and valuable experience for all attendees\, only select the ticket type that best represents your role. If your desired ticket type is sold out\, stay tuned as tickets may be released on a rolling basis closer to the event.” \n📩 RSVP to indicate your interest. If you would like to refer a company to participate\, please ask them to register as a company or email us at programs@venturelabs.ca. \nHosted by: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and SFU VentureLabs in partnership with Trade & Invest BC and Dentons. We look forward to hosting you in Vancouver ahead of Web Summit! \n\nTrade Commissioner Service: With a network of trade commissioners in over 150 offices worldwide\, the TCS offers practical support\, resources and tools to help Canadian companies sell and grow internationally.\nThe Trade & Invest BC works with international enterprises to help them build strong connections to the resources\, skills and businesses that make British Columbia (B.C.) the natural place to work\, live and invest.\nDentons is the world’s largest global law firm\, providing full-service legal solutions across more than 80 countries through a uniquely connected\, locally grounded network of lawyers.\nVentureLabs® helps accelerate science\, technology\, and innovation-based companies that have winning value propositions and strong potential to scale up.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/curated-meetings-matching-companies-and-investors/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Featured,Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T163000
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SUMMARY:HeyGen Avatar Masterclass for Scaling Companies
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nScale your message without scaling production. A hands-on masterclass designed for innovation-driven companies exploring ROI from AI tech. \n\n\n\n\nJoin HeyGen Ambassador John Zubak for a hands-on masterclass designed for founders\, growth teams\, and innovation-driven companies that want to use AI avatars for real business applications. \nThis is not a show-and-tell session about future possibilities. It is a practical working session focused on how companies can use HeyGen to reduce communication bottlenecks\, increase consistency\, and scale content across sales\, marketing\, customer support\, onboarding\, recruiting\, and stakeholder updates. The session is built for teams that want leverage\, not novelty. \nParticipants will see and work through the workflows that matter most for growing companies\, including digital twins\, avatar-led product and outreach videos\, multilingual communication\, Video Agent\, and the emerging role of live interactive avatars for customer-facing support and training. Today\, HeyGen also supports integration paths via tools like HubSpot\, Zapier\, Make\, and Canva\, making the platform much more relevant for companies thinking beyond one-off videos toward repeatable systems. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will have a clearer understanding of where avatars can create ROI inside a business\, a stronger sense of what good implementation looks like\, and at least one draft asset or repeatable use case they can build from. \nWhether you are trying to improve outbound response rates\, create more scalable onboarding\, localize messaging for global markets\, or give your team faster ways to produce polished video communication\, this session will show you how to move from curiosity to practical application. \nWho should attend: founders\, marketing and growth leads\, sales teams\, customer success teams\, innovation leaders\, and anyone responsible for scaling communication inside a tech company. \nWhat to bring: a laptop\, a free HeyGen account set up in advance\, and one real message\, use case\, or audience you would like to build for during the session. \nAbout John Zubak\nJohn Zubak is an AI consultant\, speaker\, and entrepreneur-in-residence who helps founders and growth-stage companies identify practical\, high-impact ways to use artificial intelligence. His work focuses on avatars\, voice cloning\, workflow automation\, and AI-assisted content creation\, with an emphasis on helping organizations strengthen communication\, training\, customer engagement\, and scalable delivery. As part of HeyGen’s global ambassador community\, John brings both strategic insight and hands-on implementation experience\, helping teams turn AI from an interesting idea into a real business asset.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/heygen-avatar-masterclass-for-scaling-companies/
LOCATION:SFU VentureLabs (11th Floor)
CATEGORIES:Featured,Partner and Community Events,SFU VentureLabs Events
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SUMMARY:StartUp Day
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nStartup Day is a one-day conference built by founders\, for founders — designed to hand you the new startup playbook and shortcut a year’s worth of hard-learned lessons. \nJoin 400+ founders\, investors\, and startup experts at Seattle’s iconic waterfront for a day packed with real insights from people who’ve actually done it\, from validating an idea all the way to acquisition. No paid speakers. No fluff. Just first-hand knowledge on what it takes to build in the AI age. \nWhat’s included:\n\n15 founder talks covering every stage of the startup journey\nKeynotes from Eric Ries (The Lean Startup) and Terry Myerson (Co-founder & CEO of Truveta)\n1:1 Advisory Room sessions with investors\, founders\, and experts\nCo-founder of the Match program (presented by Thinkspace)\nStartup Fair featuring dozens of early-stage companies\nBreakfast\, lunch\, coffee\, and a happy hour (5–7 PM)\nA free copy of Eric Ries’ new book Incorruptible ($35 value)\n\nWhether you’re an active founder\, an aspiring one\, or simply startup-curious\, this is your chance to get in the room\, make the connections\, and walk away ready to move faster.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/startup-day/
LOCATION:Bell Harbor Conference Center
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053030
CREATED:20260505T193756Z
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SUMMARY:Keiretsu Forum Canada Monthly Investor Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We welcome all accredited investors to join us in person or online for an exciting line-up of investment opportunities and networking! \nATTENDEES SHOULD SELECT EITHER THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON SESSION\, NOT BOTH.\nThe same companies will present in the morning (9am ET start; online only) and afternoon (2:00pm ET start; in-person downtown Toronto OR online) sessions. Please select either the MORNING OR the AFTERNOON session\, depending what suits your schedule best. THE IN-PERSON OPTION IS OFFERED ONLY IN THE AFTERNOON. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE PENDING THE APPROVAL OF KEIRETSU FORUM CANADA. MEETING DETAILS (ADDRESS and/or ZOOM LINK) WILL BE PROVIDED UPON APPROVED REGISTRATION. \nIN PERSON MONTHLY INVESTOR MEETING (Toronto downtown/financial district location; exact location provided with registration confirmation) \n1:30 – 2:00 pm: Check-in & Registration\n2:00 – 5:00 pm: Investor Meeting (Main Presenting Companies + Live Updates)\n5:00 – 6:00 pm: Networking Event \nONLINE MEETINGS: MORNING OR AFTERNOON OPTION If you are unable to join us in person\, please join us online to hear from our main presenting companies + live updates at 9:00 am OR 2:00 pm ET\, depending on what works best with your schedule. The same line up of companies will be presenting in the morning and afternoon sessions.\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET : Morning Option\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET : Afternoon Option \nZoom link will be shared following registration confirmation.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/keiretsu-forum-canada-monthly-investor-meeting/
LOCATION:Toronto/Online
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T183841Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Global Talent to Your Business with the EYE Program
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\nWant new ideas and global connections? Discover how hosting a European entrepreneur can spark fresh thinking in your business. \n\n\n\n\nHost a European Entrepreneur\nGreat ideas often come from meeting new people and encountering different perspectives. Hosting a European entrepreneur creates space for exactly that. \nThrough the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program\, Canadian companies can connect with early‑stage founders from across Europe. These founders spend one to three months inside a host business\, contributing their skills\, sharing new approaches\, and building real working relationships. \nHosts benefit in several meaningful ways: You gain fresh market insights\, explore new international opportunities\, and engage directly in cross‑border activities. At the same time\, working alongside a motivated founder can strengthen your company’s growth potential by introducing new ideas\, energy\, and ways of thinking. Throughout the process\, professional intermediary organizations help match you with the right entrepreneur to ensure a smooth collaboration. You also gain added visibility and credibility through the official Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs labels and certification. \nAnd since the European Union provides financial assistance directly to the visiting entrepreneur\, there is no cost for hosts beyond the time they choose to invest. \nThis session will walk you through how the program works in Canada\, what hosting looks like in practice\, and why so many organizations use it to spark innovation and explore international opportunities. There’s also a chance to meet Spanish EYE program managers from the Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias and explore opportunities for international business collaboration. \nThe event is a good fit for small and medium‑sized businesses\, founders\, innovation‑driven teams\, and anyone interested in global collaboration or future market expansion. If new ideas\, new connections\, or a simple path into European markets are on your radar\, this event offers a practical place to start.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/bring-global-talent-to-your-business-with-the-eye-program/
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:Software Leadership Peer Roundtable May Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A year-long\, monthly roundtable for senior technical leaders to explore how software engineering and leadership must evolve as AI agents generate most of the code. The focus is on redefining quality\, governance\, architecture\, and engineering principles in an AI-first world where code is no longer the primary output. \nOVERVIEW\nThis roundtable brings together senior technical leaders — CTOs\, architects\, and experienced developers — who guide teams\, shape technology strategy\, and influence how software evolves within their organizations. Our intent is to foster a sustained\, high-value conversation among peers navigating similar challenges. \nOver the next year\, our monthly meetings will explore a central theme that is rapidly redefining our field: \nWhat is the role of software developers and engineering leadership when AI agents can generate the majority of the code? \nWe are witnessing dramatic advances in AI-assisted development. As AI-generated code becomes more capable\, abundant\, and disposable\, the nature of our work is shifting. This raises strategic questions that will define the future of our discipline:\n– In a world where we rarely write code\, and might not need to read it at all — how do we ensure quality\, correctness\, reliability\, and maintainability?\n– How do oversight mechanisms and engineering principles evolve to prevent errors\, align systems with business intent\, and manage risk?\n– What design patterns\, modular structures\, or corrective mechanisms will be required to offset the high risk of compounding mistakes and the inherent limitations of agent-driven development?\n– Which long held principles of software engineering should we be abandonding and which should we continue to embrace? \nThroughout the year\, we will examine these questions from technical\, organizational\, ethical\, and operational perspectives. Our goal is not only to understand where software development is heading\, but also to shape how we lead our teams through this transition. \nThis series will help us collectively consider how to architect\, validate\, and govern systems in a future where the code itself is no longer an important output of the task of creating software. It is an opportunity to define what software engineering becomes when the artifacts we produce—and the practices we rely on—must adapt to an AI-first development environment. \nWe look forward to your insights and your leadership as we explore this evolving landscape together. \nFor more information on joining VIATEC Peer Roundtables\, please contact Rob Bennett by e-mail at rbennett@viatec.ca describing how you meet the eligibility criteria for this roundtable.
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/software-leadership-peer-roundtable-may-meeting/
LOCATION:Victoria\, BC
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Next Cofounder: CoFounder\, Advisor\, and Mentor Matchmaking
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready To Build Your Startup Dream Team? \nStarting and scaling a business is challenging; but the good news is you don’t have to do it alone! Looking for a co-founder or advisor to help take your startup to the next level?  \nJoin us for this event where solo founders\, technical experts\, business leaders\, and industry advisors connect in a fast-paced\, high-energy networking event. \n💡 Fireside Chat Spotlight\nIn addition to the networking portion of the evening\, you’ll hear from all of the startups looking for cofounders\, mentors and advisors\, and we will also have an exciting Fireside Chat from a dynamic founder duo. \nStay tuned to our social\, we will be announcing our Spotlight shortly. \n🎤 Event Host & Moderator\nComing soon! \nWho Should Apply and Attend? \n– Solo Founders looking for a technical or business co-founder\, or key first hire\n– Advisors & Mentors open to joining an Advisory Board or guiding an early-stage startup\n– Entrepreneurs and Tech Experts ready to team up or expand their network \nMeet the Founders\nSelected companies will be announced in the coming weeks! \nHow It Works\nHere’s what to expect if selected:\n1. Pitch Your Venture – If accepted\, you’ll present on stage (100 seconds\, PowerPoint format);\n2. Speed-Matchmaking Rounds – Two-minute 1:1s between Group 1 (founders) and Group 2 (advisors/experts) to explore potential partnerships;\n3. Showcase Booths – Presenting companies will have space to share their innovation; and\,\n4. Badges & Match Signals – Participants will be identified as:\n– Looking for a Business Co-founder\n– Looking for a Technical Co-founder\n– Looking for an Advisor (with specified expertise)\n🎯 The Goal?\nSpark conversations\, ignite partnerships\, and walk away with next steps – and maybe your future co-founder. \nHow to Apply?\n1. Fill out the application form for a chance to pitch and participate in matchmaking.\n👉 Apply Here to Pitch or Join Matchmaking\nAll applications will be reviewed by VEF’s board members\, including seasoned investors and industry experts. \nAPPLY TO PITCH – Limited Spots Available!\n🗓️ Application Deadline: Apply by May 8\, 2026 to be considered as a founder\, advisor\, or mentor in this exciting matchmaking event. \nNo startup? No problem! Whether you are a founder\, a student or new grad\, in a career transition looking at new roles\, or just a passionate member of Vancouver’s startup ecosystem\, we hope to see you here!  \nLimited spaces. Big potential. Don’t miss out. \nAgenda\n– 5:00–5:30 PM – Networking\n– 5:30–5:45 PM – Welcome & Community Announcements\n– 5:45–6:15 PM – Ecosystem Debrief (Web Summit)\n– 6:15–6:45 PM – Fireside Chat\n– 6:45–7:15 PM – Founder Presentations\n– 7:15–7:25 PM – Closing Remarks & Matchmaking Instructions\n– 7:25–8:00 PM – Co-Founder / Advisor / Founder Matchmaking \nTicket Price: \nEarly Bird: $40\n​​General Admission: $55\n​​Founder $25\n​​VEF Members: FREE and 2 for 1 until June 2026 (Become a Member)\nLimited capacity\, make sure to get your ticket now! ✨
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/meet-your-next-cofounder-cofounder-advisor-and-mentor-matchmaking/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, Suite 1900 (Innovation UBC Hub – e@UBC co-working space)
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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SUMMARY:Charles Chang Institute For Entrepreneurship - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Part of the SFU community? Students\, staff\, faculty & alumni—explore entrepreneurship\, build ideas\, and start your journey today. \nKickstart your entrepreneurial journey with The Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship at SFU! \nCurious about entrepreneurship\, innovation\, or building something of your own—but not sure where to start? Join us for a short\, dynamic online info session where we’ll walk through the programs\, resources\, and supports available to help you explore ideas\, build skills\, and connect with SFU’s entrepreneurial community. \nWhether you’re just starting to explore entrepreneurship or already working on an idea\, this session is designed to help you understand what’s possible\, and how the Chang Institute can support you along the way. \nOpen to the entire SFU community:\nUndergraduate and graduate students\, alumni\, staff\, and faculty are all welcome. \nAgenda\n– 12:05 PM – 12:15 PM: Learn about our programs\, workshops\, and competitions\n– 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: Featured Entrepreneur. Hear from one of our dynamic entrepreneurs as they share about their journey.\n– 12:30 PM – 01:00 PM: Q&A
URL:https://venturelabs.ca/event/charles-chang-institute-for-entrepreneurship-information-session/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner and Community Events
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