

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.
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.
About the Venue: Vancouver Lookout
360-degree views of Vancouver
553 feet above the city
Private event space
Limited capacity