Road to Web Summit Vancouver Bootcamp
We know that preparing for a major event like Web Summit Vancouver can feel like a marathon. That's why we're excited to invite you to Innovate BC's Road to Web Summit Vancouver Bootcamp—designed to help your startup get in peak shape for the big event!
This isn’t just about push-ups and protein shakes—it’s about optimizing your mindset, fine-tuning your pitch, and preparing for the fast-paced environment of Web Summit. Whether you're looking to perfect your elevator pitch for investors, develop a winning strategy to grow and acquire customers, or share your story to media from around the world, we’ll help you build the skills to succeed.
This is a hybrid event. In-person spots are limited so please register early. Registration is limited to one person per company.
Agenda (Subject to change)
9:00am - Registration opens
9:30am - Opening Remarks
10:00am - Making the Most of our Conference Experience with Web Summit Team
10:30pm - Scaling Up in BC: The Entrepreneurial Journey
11:15am - How to Work a Trade Show with Volition
12:35pm - Lunch Break
1:50pm - Pitch Practice & Pitch Off!
4:25pm - Networking
5:00pm - END
Our all-star line up of speakers include:
Peter Cowan, President and CEO, Innovate BC
Casey Lau, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, Web Summit
Sim Desai, CEO & Co-Founder, Hiive
Anna Sainsbury, Executive Chair & Co-Founder, GeoComply
Jason Smith, CEO & Co-Founder, Klue
Paul Brassard, Managing Partner, Volition
Jill Swenson, Director, British Columbia, Global Public Affairs
Tiffany Chester, Partner, Kollectively
Ilya Brotzky, CEO & Co-Founder, VanHack
And more...!
Why Attend?
Maximize your Web Summit Vancouver experience with insider tips
Gain practical experience to pitch to media and investors
Learn how to navigate the event efficiently
Meet the B.C. delegation ahead of the big week!
Who Should Attend?
Startups selected to be a part of Web Summit's Startup Program
Startups selected to showcase at the B.C. Pavilion
Participants of the R2WSV programming
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