60 local speakers you’ll want to catch at Web Summit Vancouver

Web Summit Vancouver is almost here—and while the international headliners tend to steal the spotlight, we want to make sure you don’t miss the incredible 60-ish speakers from right here in British Columbia who will be taking the stage.

This list includes nearly 20 founders, 23 executives, 17 media and content leaders, and even a few politicians. Together, they represent the breadth of BC’s innovation economy—from carbon capture to creator platforms, community news to next-gen gaming, and blockchain to battery storage.

We’ve done our best to round up all the BC-based speakers—though let’s call this what it is: a non-exhaustive list of the local voices shaping the conversation. Whether you’re attending to be inspired, make connections, or just cheer on your friends and colleagues, keep this list handy and plan your schedule accordingly.

_{Note: Sessions are still being confirmed–and some speaking engagements are pitch events–so exact days and times may not be finalized. Check the Web Summit Vancouver app for confirmed details.}

Founders

Olivia Bell - Co-founder and CEO, Chunks

Chunks is an AI platform that helps creators find their best moments.

Speaking: TBA

Ethan Clark - CEO and Co-founder, Nationsfirst Technologies

Nationsfirst Technologies uses the blockchain to advance Indigenous economies.

Speaking: May 30, 2:45pm and May 30, 3:30pm

Sim Desai - CEO and Founder, Hiive

Hiive is a global liquidity platform for private companies and their shareholders.

Speaking: May 28, 12:00pm and May 29, 12:40pm

Mohammad Doostmohammadi - Founder and CEO, pH7

pH7 is reducing the environmental impact of metal extraction.

Speaking: May 29, 10:25am

Bethany Edmunds - CEO and Co-founder, Happy Prime

Happy Prime builds software to enable fluid communication for those with atypical speech.

Speaking: May 30, 3:30pm

Yaofei Feng - Co-founder, Fantuan

Fantuan is the largest Asian food delivery platform in North America.

Speaking: May 30, 10:35am

Brett Henkel - Co-founder and SVP Business Development, Svante

Svante is a carbon capture and removal solutions provider.

Speaking: May 29, 10:50am and May 30, 12:10pm