Following the discussion on British Columbia emerging as a global hub for climate innovation, the session transitions to a series of fast-paced Impact Pitches. These ventures take the stage to present bold solutions to some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. From critical minerals and fuel cells to bio-materials and advanced robotics, these founders […]
A candid discussion on how climate tech companies break into complex customer environments—and build the credibility required to win long-cycle deals across Canada and allied economies. Designed for founders with solutions already in market and ready to scale, this session tackles the realities of selling into large, risk-aware organizations for the first time. We’ll explore […]
Big Tech has made bold climate commitments—but delivering on them will require both coordinated demand and a strong pipeline of high-quality carbon removal solutions. This panel explores how collective purchasing efforts can accelerate not only the identification, maturation, and scaling of technologies, but also the growth of a broader community of buyers. What signals are […]
A strategic look inside the minds of leading climate VCs as they assess the next wave of opportunity. From critical minerals and industrial decarbonization to energy systems and advanced materials, this session will examine how Canada’s resource base, technical talent, and policy alignment are shaping globally competitive climate companies. Designed for a global audience, the […]
Join founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for meaningful conversations and new connections in climate tech.
Canada is a leader in developing cleantech solutions to tackle the environmental challenges of resource development. To succeed, we need bold innovations and collaboration at the heart of the effort. The Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) connects people, amplifies ideas, and drives the commercialization and adoption of innovative clean technologies to improve energy competitiveness and […]
The next chapter for Canadian climate tech is already being written, and it's opening up 3 clear directions for founders. Defence budgets are reshaping what gets built and who buys it. Indigenous nations are emerging as project developers, co-innovators, and important buyers of cleantech. And Canada's unique place in the G7 with free trade relationships […]
Join us to celebrate Canadian cleantech excellence at the Canadian Cleantech Awards, a showcase of the leaders driving the country’s climate innovation economy. Presented by Foresight Canada, the Awards recognize champions across the cleantech value chain, from innovators and adopters to investors, partners, and ecosystem builders, all accelerating real climate solutions. This is more than […]
Showcasing the next generation of university startups in Climate Solutions University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are partnering to showcase the next generation of companies leading Agritech and Cleantech innovations. Come and meet our startups, cheer them on, and vote for your favourite People’s Choice Judges: Chad Rickaby, Co-founder & CEO, ClimateDoor Mike Winterfield, Founder & Managing Partner, Active Impact Renee Mitchell, […]
Feeding the Future: Doubling Down on Canadian AgTech Innovation This AgTech Panel will make the case that Canada needs to double down on investing in technology that supports innovation and the long-term success of our food system. Growers and food processors are facing challenges on several fronts, including climate change and extreme weather events, rising […]
Canada stands at a pivotal moment: how can we lead in AI and quantum computing while powering this infrastructure sustainably? This panel explores the strategies for building sovereign, next generation compute systems that harness Canada's clean energy advantage. Leaders on this panel will examine how competitiveness can be unlocked at the nexus of sovereignty, sustainability, […]
Who’s raising and scaling climate tech? From FOAK projects to industrial-scale solutions, meet the founders tackling the hardest decarbonization challenges. They’re not just building, they’re financing, deploying, and closing the deals that bring breakthrough technologies into the real world. Featured Speakers: Sabrina Scott, Co-founder & COO, CURA Pete Patterson, President of Global Sales, Atlas Power Edward […]
Climate innovation demands diverse leadership. This high-energy pitch session features women founders tackling some of the toughest climate challenges with bold, scalable solutions. From hard tech to nature-based innovation, these entrepreneurs are transforming industries and redefining what climate leadership looks like. Investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders will engage directly with founders in a fast-paced session […]
This panel explores the hydrogen innovation journey from fundamental material science through manufacturing, scale up, and real world operation. Bringing together perspectives from materials research, membrane technology, methane pyrolysis, and hydrogen fuel cell trucking, speakers will share lessons learned in translating lab scale breakthroughs into commercial systems. Confronting the technical, economic, and operational challenges of […]
Four days of pitches and polished presentations are behind us. Now it is time for the truth. Join us for the final activation of Web Summit Vancouver: a high-energy session dedicated to the real-world barriers of climate tech adoption. We are clearing the stage of slides and scripts. Instead, we are handing the microphone to […]