Countdown to Whistler
Countdown to Whistler: Join Us March 10!
The 2026 Acetech Leadership Retreat is almost here - and we’re kicking things off with an exclusive Countdown Event in celebration of tech in Canada with Acetech members and the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program ecosystem.
Join us for a candid, high-energy panel where top founders and AI leaders pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build and scale an AI-first company in 2026.
From motivating your dev teams and measuring real progress, to staying ahead of faster-moving competitors, this panel will answer the tough questions every founder and executive is asking:
How quickly do I need to move to stay relevant?
How do I inspire my team to embrace AI at every level?
What guardrails and metrics actually matter?
And—most importantly—how do I avoid the mistakes others have already made?
Panelists:
Anna Baird, ex-CCO Gen AI GTM Google Cloud, Independent Advisor
Rob Goehring, Executive Director, AInBC
John Lyotier, CEO & Founder, TravelAI
Facilitated by John Diack
If you’re a CEO, founder, or tech leader navigating the AI revolution, this session will give you unfiltered insight and practical strategies to turn uncertainty into momentum.
Plus:
Get insider updates on the 2026 Acetech Leadership Retreat experience
Submit discussion topics for the Unconference at the 2026 Acetech Leadership Retreat
Connect with fellow tech leaders, Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ alumni, and the broader innovation community
Enjoy a lively networking social with great conversations, drinks, and energy to kick off the countdown together
Whether you’re already registered or still thinking about it, this is your chance to connect, get inspired, and start the countdown to three unforgettable days of impact.
About the 2026 Acetech Leadership Retreat:
The Acetech Leadership Retreat (April 13-15, 2026) brings together tech CEOs and founders for three focused days in Whistler to step out of day‑to‑day operations and work on strategy and leadership. The experience blends keynotes, breakouts, and peer forums with curated networking and social activities, supported by a phenomenal line‑up of sought‑after speakers. If you’re serious about scaling your leadership as fast as you’re scaling your company, this is the one event you make non-negotiable in 2026.
About Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Program:
Build your reputation. Share your growth story. Be recognized for shaping what comes next.
The Technology Fast 50 program is a year-round platform that shines a spotlight on the emerging technology companies driving innovation and accelerating growth across Canada. It’s a place where forward-thinking founders gain national visibility, strengthen their credibility, and become part of a community that’s influencing the next era of Canadian innovation. The program culminates in awards across three distinct categories, with additional recognition for Canadian companies featured in Deloitte’s North American Fast 500.