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How to craft novel go-to-market strategies that give you an unfair advantage and put your competitors on the defensive. See More.

Quebec is creating world-class startups that have the potential to dominate their markets at home and abroad. Join us to develop the tools you need to succeed in the global marketplace. See More.

The WIT Bootcamp, presented by BDC, is back for its 5th anniversary edition! See More.

Right here, right now is where you consume Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. We live at the receiving end of endless information, a flood that's about to become a torrent thanks to Generative AI. The cure for attention overload is to be present—right here, right now. It's focus, immediacy, and yes, a bit of self-discipline. Kicking off day 1, Alistair Croll looks at what comes after the attention economy. See More.

As the Canadian tech ecosystem blossoms, we recognize an untapped potential in hardtech - a realm where groundbreaking ideas in robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing await exploration and expansion. HardtechFest 2024 isn't just an event; it's a beacon calling forth the architects of tomorrow's technology. Join us at HardtechFest 2024, and be part of the movement that propels Canada to the forefront of the global tech revolution. See More.

As AI becomes increasingly adept at simulating reality, from AI generated images, videos, written content, and chat partners, we are left with the questions: how are we going to be able to know what's real or not? How will we know what's true or not? And can AI itself actually help us on this quest to figure out which is which? See More.

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We have amassed an incredible group of founder, experts, investors, accelerators and authors to help you solve your most pressing problems - we can't wait to introduce them to you! See More.

Every startup must master a range of skills, from hiring and selling, to delivering products, to crafting superb communications that compel and entice. Bring your biggest domain-specific challenges to our expert Mentors, who will help you unravel even the most challenging problems across the many domains on which a startup needs to execute. See More.

Stretch your legs, grab a coffee and digest everything you've learned. See More.

In this talk, we will cover a practical toolkit for orchestrating a seed raise. Specifically, we will cover the nuts and bolts around key elements for fundraising preparation, outreach, meeting effectiveness, and closing. Time permitting, we may dive into themes around the psychology and strategy for successful fundraises. These lessons are gleaned from over a decade of experience of founders completing fundraises through Alchemist, a leading enterprise accelerator. Alchemist has launched over 600 startups that have collectively raised $3.6B, or roughly $6 million / startup on average. See More.

We’ll cover key metrics to think about, building a model, and what you can do to keep burn in check as you grow. See More.

Let's explore the intricacies of building your dream team from the ground up. From defining roles to assessing cultural fit and fostering growth, we'll uncover the key considerations that can shape the trajectory of your organization. See More.

Join Alistair as he recaps the day and tells you what we have instore for day 2! See More.

Ocean tech is critical to the climate transition or as KPMG would put it, we can’t go green without blue. Our lakes and oceans are the most important carbon sinks and provide 80% of the oxygen we breathe in daily. Nearly 40% of the world’s population relies on marine activity and coastal biodiversity for their livelihood. See More.

LPFest is an exclusive gathering for High Net Worth Individuals (HNI), Family Offices (FO) and Institutional Investors to explore innovative investment strategies and network with industry leaders. It's an ideal platform for those looking to expand their knowledge and connections in the venture capital ecosystem. See More.

Welcome back! Join us as we kick off day 2! See More.

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It's hard to read the current economic climate. Sustained inflation chased money from stocks into savings, while spooked investors fled a crypto collapse. Almost overnight, the launch of ChatGPT changed every startup product. Soon, it will change the makeup of founding teams. It's a time of high uncertainty and high opportunity—which means that for many investors, it's back to basics. And for many founders, it's self-funded growth and strategic partners. This panel is a chance ask leading investors your questions about where their heads are at, what they're looking for, and how the companies they back are weathering the storm. See More.

Join an amazing panel of creators to learn how to create attention and turn it into profitable demand. See More.

Our second annual GPFest presents a half-day of content and networking designed for venture capital investors. The goal of the conference is to educate, inspire and build community, with a special focus on creating more cross-border ties. GPFest attendees will also benefit from curated networking opportunities with limited partners attending LPFest. See More.

Stretch your legs and head to The Village, it's time for lunch! See More.

There's no such thing as a stupid question—but there are plenty of questions nobody asks, because they're taboo. How do you fire a co-founder? When is it okay to lie to your employees? Can you take orders before you know you can deliver on them? How accurate do forward-looking statements need to be in a pitch deck? We're creating round table conversations for the questions everybody ponders but nobody says out loud. See More.

Stretch your legs, grab a coffee and digest everything you've learned. See More.

In the startup world, we mostly hear about the success stories. To a startup, "be like Netflix" is pretty hard if you're not Reed Hastings in the late nineties. What's really valuable, however, is tales of honest failure. But founders are reluctant to bare their souls and admit where they were wrong. Fortunately for you, we're pretty convincing. With the caution, "do as I say, not as I do," these founders will reveal their greatest gaffes—if only to serve as a cautionary tale to others. See More.

With the clock ticking on our decade of action, a certain breed of funders is stepping away from isolated quick fixes and narrow tech-centric visions. Instead, they radically collaborate to shift the entire system of early-stage finance across venture capital, government agencies, foundations, NGOs, and family offices. This ecosystem isn't just about combining materials and capital; it combines visions, expertise, and networks to fuel ambitious outcomes and long-term impact. Through real-life stories from sectors like health, mobility, renewable energy, and climate resilience, Jen will demystify how your startup can plug into these emerging networks. You'll learn to navigate this new landscape and benefit from non-dilutive funding and equity investment to propel your venture toward significant impact. See More.

The biggest challenge a startup will face has nothing to do with product; it's getting anyone to care. In this talk, Emily explains the superpower that is subversive thinking. Debunking outdated theories of product/market fit, she'll share fiendishly clever campaigns and zero-day exploits that will help you think differently about the marketing landscape. Then, drawing on research across hundreds of case studies, she will detail a range of hacks to unlock asymmetric marketing advantages that you can apply immediately to your own business. See More.

Ask a room full of investors to describe what makes a great founder, and the answers will be remarkably consistent. "Grit!" "Tenacity!" "Courage!" "Insight!" But then ask that same audience what makes a great CEO and the answers suddenly wildly shift from attributes to skills. What are those critical skills? This talk will share what it takes for someone to make the journey from a great founder to a great CEO. See More.

Join Alistair as he recaps the day and tells you what we have instore for our final day! See More.

AcceleratorFest is back for an 11th edition as a forum for discussions on best practices and challenges faced by those running acceleration programs. This specialized event is designed for the directors, program managers and community managers who drive acceleration programs across the globe. See More.

Come and cheer on the finalists vying for the $100K Best of the Fest Investment Prize. They'll be facing the investor judges in a live Q&A before they make their final decision on who will take away the prize! This will also be your opportunity to vote in the Audience Choice Award. See More.

Stretch your legs and head to The Village, it's time for lunch! See More.

Come and cheer on the finalists vying for the $100K Black Entrepreneur Investment Prize. They'll be facing the investor judges in a live Q&A before they make their final decision on who will take away the prize! This will also be your opportunity to vote in the Audience Choice Award. See More.

Come and cheer on the finalists vying for the $100K Women in Tech Investment Prize. They'll be facing the investor judges in a live Q&A before they make their final decision on who will take away the prize! This will also be your opportunity to vote in the Audience Choice Award. See More.

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Startups have been pitching for all of our amazing prizes over the last three days. Come and find out who's taking home the trophies! See More.