

Sky’s The Limit: WAKE Collective @ Web Summit Vancouver
A high-impact gathering of founders, investors and tech leaders, set above the city during Web Summit Vancouver.
WAKE is rooted in supporting BIPOC women in tech, and we welcome everyone - allies, collaborators, and community members - to join us.
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.
WAKE Collective is a community of BIPOC women founders and leaders building across industries including healthcare, technology, education, and beyond.
We create space for:
Meaningful connection
Honest conversations
Visibility for underrepresented leaders
This event is designed to bring together a highly curated room of:
BIPOC women founders/executives, and all founders
Angel and venture investors
Senior operators and decision-makers
Ecosystem builders and community leaders
Expect:
High-quality conversations with people you actually want to meet
A room of ambitious, values-driven leaders
A relaxed but intentional atmosphere
One of the best views in the city
Our Sponsors
We’re grateful to our incredible sponsors for helping bring this event to life:
Title Sponsor:
DELOITTE - a global leader in professional services focusing on audit, assurance, consulting and tax-related services https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en.html
Community Sponsors:
FASKEN - a global law firm and the largest one in BC, providing valued legal services in a wide range of disciplines
https://www.fasken.com/en
ACETECH - a network for Founders and CEOs of companies innovating with technology, helping them accelerate the path of their company’s success. https://www.acetechleadership.com/
About WAKE Collective
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.
WAKE exists to amplify our voices, build community, and advocate for inclusive innovation in the tech ecosystem.
About the Venue: Vancouver Lookout
360-degree views of Vancouver
553 feet above the city
Private event space
Limited capacity