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Web Summit Vancouver

News and commentary on Web Summit Vancouver.

The fire that Web Summit Vancouver lit won’t burn out

The fire that Web Summit Vancouver lit won’t burn out

Grubchain founder Alex Uamai argues the city’s future depends on turning serendipity into sustained growth.

Jun 5, 2025

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4 min read

The illusion of innovation

The illusion of innovation

UBC’s Mayako Kruger argues startups must stop retrofitting AI into weak ideas and start solving real-world problems.

Jun 5, 2025

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4 min read

Net zero needs women: Lessons from Web Summit's push for parity

Net zero needs women: Lessons from Web Summit's push for parity

Foresight’s Nina Bader argues women founders are key to Canada’s clean economy future.

Jun 5, 2025

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5 min read

Web Summit Vancouver may have missed its moment

Web Summit Vancouver may have missed its moment

Properate CEO Arman Mottaghi argues Web Summit must reflect Vancouver’s identity to thrive.

Jun 5, 2025

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3 min read

Web Summit Vancouver: The community responds

Web Summit Vancouver: The community responds

What readers really thought about the spectacle.

Jun 4, 2025

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3 min read

VoxCell BioInnovation wins $10K pitch competition at Web Summit Vancouver

VoxCell BioInnovation wins $10K pitch competition at Web Summit Vancouver

Healthtech standout beats out fellow BC startups GlüxKind, SkyAcres, and yPilot for the title of Startup All-Star.

May 31, 2025

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3 min read

Sustainable colourants startup Lite-1 wins Web Summit’s first-ever all-female PITCH final

Sustainable colourants startup Lite-1 wins Web Summit’s first-ever all-female PITCH final

The win capped off a multi-day contest that saw 35 startups pitch live.

May 31, 2025

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2 min read

The vibe shift is real

The vibe shift is real

Web Summit Vancouver delivered something the city’s tech scene has long craved—energy, visibility, and global attention.

May 31, 2025

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3 min read

Special Edition: Your Web Summit Vancouver playbook

Special Edition: Your Web Summit Vancouver playbook

Everything you need to know before you go.

May 23, 2025

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4 min read

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

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

A non-exhaustive (but very exciting) guide to the BC-based innovators taking the stage.

May 22, 2025

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7 min read

'No FOMO': How to win Web Summit Vancouver

'No FOMO': How to win Web Summit Vancouver

Real advice from local leaders who’ve been there.

May 20, 2025

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6 min read

The government's big bet on Web Summit Vancouver

The government's big bet on Web Summit Vancouver

How BC is using a global tech conference to scale its startup ecosystem.

May 15, 2025

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6 min read

Exclusive: The Web Summit Vancouver venue map

Exclusive: The Web Summit Vancouver venue map

And early details about Night Summit, the official afterparty lineup.

May 15, 2025

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4 min read

🔒 6 more secret Web Summit mixers you won’t find on any calendar

🔒 6 more secret Web Summit mixers you won’t find on any calendar

If you know, you know. And now, you know.

May 8, 2025

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3 min read

The best Web Summit Vancouver 2025 afterparties and side events – so far

The best Web Summit Vancouver 2025 afterparties and side events – so far

The fun starts when the mics are off.

May 6, 2025

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4 min read

Telling your startup’s story when the world is watching

Telling your startup’s story when the world is watching

What BC founders need to know before stepping into the global spotlight.

Apr 22, 2025

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6 min read

Sneak peek: Three Web Summit afterparties you won’t want to miss

Sneak peek: Three Web Summit afterparties you won’t want to miss

Plus, a one-question survey.

Apr 17, 2025

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4 min read

Web Summit could boost Vancouver’s “underperforming” economy

Web Summit could boost Vancouver’s “underperforming” economy

Mayor Ken Sim, serial C-suiter Edoardo De Martin, and others shared how the conference’s success will be measured.

Feb 19, 2025

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11 min read

Here's everything happening for Web Summit between now and the event

Here's everything happening for Web Summit between now and the event

Innovate BC has unveiled its Road to Web Summit plan, which includes more than 18 standalone events to help startups get ready for the big conference.

Feb 6, 2025

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4 min read

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