Frontier Summit 2026
Frontier Summit 2026 | October 06 – 08 · Vancouver, BC Canada
Each year, Frontier Summit brings together a highly curated group of industry leaders working at the edge of technology, science, policy, and culture.
Held in Vancouver, the Frontier Summit is designed for meaningful exchange across disciplines. Founders, investors, researchers, operators, and creative leaders gather for several days of discussion, shared experiences, and conversations that extend well beyond the stage.
Participation is limited and intentionally curated. The focus is not scale, but the quality of the room and the ideas that emerge when people from different sectors spend time together.
What Happens at Frontier Summit
Frontier Summit unfolds across a series of conversations, gatherings, and shared experiences throughout the city. Programming is designed to encourage dialogue, curiosity, and new connections.
Participants can expect:
Talks and discussions with leaders working across emerging technologies
Small group conversations and off the record sessions
Experiences hosted in unique venues across Vancouver
Shared meals and curated evening gatherings
Hands-on activities that encourage collaboration and informal exchange
Programming that explores developments in AI, climate, health, robotics, creative technology, and the future of work
The format leaves room for both structured dialogue and the kind of unexpected conversations that happen when people spend time together outside of traditional conference environments.
Who Attends
Frontier Summit brings together participants from around the world, including:
Founders and builders working in emerging technology
Venture capital firms, family offices, and institutional investors
Corporate innovation and strategy leaders
Scientists and technologists
Artists, designers, and cultural thinkers
Public sector and policy leaders
Leaders focused on the relationship between technology and human well-being
Previous participants have included executives and founders connected to organizations such as Apple, Anthropic, Disney, OpenAI, LG, Google, Amazon, and SoftBank, alongside global investors, researchers, and early stage companies.
Attendance is by invitation or application.
Why People Attend
Frontier Summit is designed for people who value thoughtful conversation and long term relationships. Many participants return each year because the environment allows for honest discussion, new perspectives, and connections that often continue well after the event.
Our Mission
Frontier Summit exists to bring together leaders who are shaping the future of technology and society, and to create a space where those conversations can happen with openness, depth, and respect.
Code of Conduct
The Summit operates on shared values of respect, curiosity, and participation. This is an active experience and we ask all attendees to contribute to the environment by:
Respecting personal boundaries
Avoiding sales driven conversations or self promotion
Honoring off the record discussion
Engaging with openness and consideration for others
Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to take part in the experience, contribute to the discussions, and engage with others throughout the Summit.