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#VTJTalks: Web Summit Vancouver Post-Mortem
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Three days. Thousands of attendees. A global spotlight on Vancouver.
Now that the dust has settled, we’re bringing together local leaders from the worlds of tech, startups, and government to unpack the first-ever Web Summit Vancouver.
We’ll dig into:
Whether the event delivered real value for founders and funders
What goals local startups had—and whether they met them
How the city and province showed up, and what should change next time
What role ecosystem builders and investors should play going forward
Plus: Your chance to share your take, ask questions, and maybe even influence what comes next.
Our speakers include:
Alycia van der Gracht, Founder, QuantoTech Solutions Ltd.
Roya Aghighi, CEO, Lite-1
Sean Elbe, Partnerships, Creative Destruction Lab
Pieter Dorsman, Director, Angel Forum
Moderator: Nicole Brassard, VP of British Columbia, Global Public Affairs
Thank you to our Presenting Partner:
Global Public Affairs
Global Public Affairs is Canada’s leading public policy, government relations, and strategic communications firm, guiding organizations through the complex field of public policies.
We bring expert knowledge to help organizations navigate complex challenges and implement winning solutions – From Insight to Impact.
We are Canada’s largest privately-owned, fully integrated public affairs firm. With 75+ consultants on staff, we work with an ever-expanding list of Canadian and international clients in multiple aspects of their business, providing strategic counsel and services to various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Overview:
#VTJTalks: Web Summit Post-Mortem
When: Wed, June 25
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Northeastern University Vancouver
Tickets: Prices vary
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Agenda:
5:00-5:30pm Networking
5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion with Q&A
6:30-7:00pm More Networking!
Questions? Contact Nicole Hsueh (nicole@vantechjournal.com)
Thank you to our supporting sponsors!
Venue Partner: Northeastern University Vancouver
A huge thank you to all of our core sponsors — who continuously support our events. Your contributions are pivotal in helping us drive impact in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and bring together the community.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact Nicole at nicole@vantechjournal.com
Questions? Reach out to shinjini@vantechjournal.com