Ottawa Tech Investment $ummit
Ottawa Tech Investment $ummit
The Ottawa Tech Investment $ummit is an investment focused event brought to you by the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA), RBCx and Wesley Clover International, bringing together Canada’s technology founders, investors, and innovation leaders for a day of insight, connections and matchmaking.
Hosted at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata on May 5, 2026, the $ummit is delivered in partnership with the Chips North Executive Summit, presented by the Canada’s Semiconductor Council, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and the NACO Summit 2026, presented by the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO). The Ottawa Tech Investment Summit is an official satellite event to the NACO Summit 2026.
Designed to support companies from early to late stage, the $ummit convenes founders alongside investors and funders from across the capital spectrum, including angels, venture capital, private equity, family offices, strategic/corporate investors, and impact capital. The goal is to foster knowledge sharing, relationship-building and meaningful investment opportunities across all sectors, with a focus in 2026 on some key growth sectors, including MedTech, CleanTech and Semiconductors/Photonics.
Summit Highlights
Opening Remarks by Terry Matthews, Chairman, Wesley Clover International
Keynote by Matt Roberts, Managing Director, VC Coverage, RBCx
Investor Reverse Pitch Session where investors take the stage to explain how they invest, what they look for, and how founders can best engage.
Remarks at Lunch by Claudio Rojas, CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO). NACO Summit 2026 is happening in Ottawa, the following day from May 6 and 7th.
Sector-Focused Spotlight Sessions featuring expert panels and company presentations in:
Semiconductor & Photonics (Lead: Paul Slaby, Canadian Semiconductor Council)
CleanTech (Lead: Jeanette Jackson, RBCx)
MedTech (Lead: Richard Meadows, Strategic Advisor, Remiges Ventures)
Networking & Connecting including dedicated networking times and a social hour to mingle.
Closing Remarks by host partners, Wesley Clover International, RBCx and the Kanata North Business Association.
The afternoon program integrates Chips North Executive Summit attendees, further amplifying cross-sector collaboration and investment dialogue.
Agenda at a Glance
9:00 AM - For NACO Summit Attendees: Bus departs from downtown for this event in Kanata
10:00 AM – Event registration and networking
10:30 AM – Opening remarks & keynote address
11:00 AM – Investor “Reverse Pitch” session
12:15 PM – Lunch & networking break
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Sector sessions: Presentations and Panels
1:30 – 2:30PM – Panel: From Ground to Growth: Investing in Ontario’s Semiconductor & Photonics Advantage and 2 Company Pitches
2:30 – 3:15 PM – CleanTech Panel and 2 Company Pitches
3:15 – 4:00 PM – MedTech Panel and 2 Company Pitches
4:00 PM – Closing remarks
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking social hour
5:00 PM – For NACO Summit Attendees: Bus departs for downtown