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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T140000
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SUMMARY:Net Zero Now—Decarbonizing BC's Water Assets
DESCRIPTION:How can you help British Columbia reach its net zero goals? This insightful look inside working groups focuses on decarbonizing BC’s key water infrastructure and ports—exploring the collaborative efforts underway\, bringing together industry partners\, innovators\, government\, Indigenous Peoples\, and academia to develop practical solutions for a cleaner economy. \nSESSION ONE\nDecarbonizing Water Infrastructure Working Group\n\nSpeakers: Heidi Horlacher\, City of Vancouver; George Benson\, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC); Claire Neale\, AtkinsRéalis; Jeff Carmichael\, Metro Vancouver; Nina Bader\, Foresight Canada \nSESSION TWO\nMarine Decarbonization Working Group\n\nSpeakers: David Sanguinetti\, Foresight Canada
URL:https://northx.ca/event/foresight-net-zero-now
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T133000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T212752Z
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SUMMARY:CLIMATE TALKS: How Canada can lead in carbon dioxide removal
DESCRIPTION:Canada is uniquely positioned to lead global efforts in carbon dioxide removal (CDR)\, thanks to its vast natural resources\, strong innovation ecosystem\, and world-class academic institutions. Panelists will share how they are leveraging these advantages to drive climate solutions and enable a sustainable economy. Explore innovative strategies and collaborative efforts and learn from a panel of experts about the challenges and opportunities in this critical area.  \n  \nSpeakers \nModerator: Susan Koch\, Former early-stage CFO at four\, hard tech clean tech start-ups\, including Carbon Engineering \nTrish Nixon\, Venture Partner at Amplify Capital \nPaul Needham\, CEO of Arca \nBill Shmygol\, Associate at Evok
URL:https://northx.ca/event/how-canada-can-lead-in-cdr
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthX Climate Tech":MAILTO:info@northx.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T185040Z
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SUMMARY:POWER PITCHES: Wildfire Tech
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest innovations in wildfire technology as leading companies present their groundbreaking solutions. This lunch-hour Power Pitch provides a unique platform to learn about cutting-edge projects aimed at mitigating and managing wildfires in B.C. Join us for an engaging session that drives the future of wildfire management and safety. \n  \nSpeakers \nJudge: Jade Salazaar\, Innovation & Partnerships Lead at Rogers Communications \nJudge: Bill Shmygol\, Associate at Evok \nBrittany Courvoisier-Nicol\, Co-Founder & Head of Product at CRWN.ai \nOscar Malpica\, CEO and Founder of Envisioning Labs \nMelanie Anne Bitner\, CMO and Co-Founder of FireSwarm Solutions \nMarc Apduhan\, Innovation and Business Development at Flash Forest \nRobert Atwood\, CEO of NOVA \nColin O’Neil\, CEO and Co-Founder of Voxelis AI
URL:https://northx.ca/event/power-pitches-wildfire-tech
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthX Climate Tech":MAILTO:info@northx.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T220322Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Global Export for Climate Tech
DESCRIPTION:For climate tech companies\, global export isn’t just about expansion—it’s a critical diversification strategy. In a volatile market\, scaling internationally can open new revenue streams\, reduce risk\, and accelerate impact. \nJoin leading entrepreneurs as they unpack how Canadian climate tech ventures are navigating global markets\, building resilience\, and using export as a lever for long-term growth. \n  \nSpeakers \nModerator: Golriz Fattahi\, CEO of Alacrity Canada \nJoanna Buczkowska-McCumber\, VP of Strategy & Impact at Alacrity Canada \nAmy Hall\, Founder of Goldilocks Goods \nVeronica Farmer\, VP of Marketing at Wesley Clover \nAlycia van der Gracht\, Founder of QuantoTech Solutions \nJack Bruner\, Co-Founder of Mammoth Climate
URL:https://northx.ca/event/alacrity-pathways-to-global-export-for-climate-tech
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T094500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250530T101500
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T155203Z
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SUMMARY:Living Life and Scaling in Northern BC
DESCRIPTION:Tech founders share why they choose Northern BC to grow their companies—highlighting affordable operations\, direct access to markets\, and an unbeatable lifestyle. From quick commutes to world-class recreation\, learn how scaling from the North can offer both business advantage and quality of life.\n\n\n\nSpeakers \nModerator: Mary Mytting\, Executive Director of Northern Innovation Network \nWill Cadell\, Board Chair for Northern Innovation Network and Founder CEO of Spark Geo \nTim Moser\, Forefront Energy Ltd. \nSimon Angus\, Founder and CEO of Open Waters Solar \nAmanda Barney\, CEO & Founder of Teem Fish Monitoring
URL:https://northx.ca/event/living-life-and-scaling-in-northern-bc
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Innovation Network":MAILTO:office@northerninnovation.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163025Z
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SUMMARY:BC Growth Forum
DESCRIPTION:The minds behind CLIR\, Moment Energy\, and Santevia Water Systems share their hard-won insights on navigating the path to scale. This dynamic discussion\, followed by an intimate networking session\, explores proven growth strategies\, scaling challenges\, and effective approaches to market expansion and fundraising. \nLooking to overcome regulatory\, investment\, export\, and operational hurdles\, all while networking with top executives driving the future of clean technology? This session is for you. \nSpeakers: Matthew Gohl\, CEO of Santevia Water Systems Inc.; Edward Chiang\, CEO and Co-Founder of Moment Energy; Gareth Brown\, CEO and Co-Founder of Clir Renewables Inc.
URL:https://northx.ca/event/foresight-bc-growth-forum
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215059Z
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SUMMARY:CLIMATE TALKS: Electrification and decarbonization through collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join key policy and industry leaders as they discuss the vital role of collaboration in electrification. Panelists will share their efforts to electrify infrastructure\, integrate clean energy\, and accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy. Discover how collective action drives a sustainable future. \n  \nSpeakers \nModerator: Todd Sayers\, COO of NorthX \nRobert Safrata\, CEO of Fuse Power \nKari Montrichard\, Manager – Capacity Products at BC Hydro \nMatt Horne\, Climate Policy Manager at the City of Vancouver \nPeta Wolmarans\, Director – Planning at YVR
URL:https://northx.ca/event/electrification-and-decarbonization-through-collaboration
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthX Climate Tech":MAILTO:info@northx.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T155715Z
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SUMMARY:POWER PITCHES: From Lab to Market
DESCRIPTION:Meet UBC startups poised to change the world – translating research to impact to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. \nPitch Companies \nHost: Michele Wallcraft\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, Innovation UBC \nTydra Labs \nInsporos \nreAct Materials \nSBInnovations
URL:https://northx.ca/event/power-pitches-lab-to-market
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T114500
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T180534Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation and Sustainability in Food\, Water\, & the Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:In this session you will hear from industry experts and entrepreneurs about some of the game-changing solutions that are keeping our drinking water safe\, our food production secure\, and our resources resilient. \nWho should attend? \n\nIndustry and Government – come and meet leading innovators\nInvestors – come and meet BC’s leading Cleantech startups\nAcademic partners – connect with potential collaborators\n\nSpeakers \nModerator: Robbin Simao\, Manager\, Research Partnerships (Innovation\, Sustainability & Natural Resources)\, UBC \nAnubhav Pratap-Singh\, Associate Professor and Director\, UBC Food & Beverage Innovation \nAmanda Ackroyd\, Co-Founder\, CTO\, Insporos \nHassan Padwalla\, COO\, ReAct Materials \nLavina Gully\, Regional Innovation Director BC/Yukon at The Canadian Food Innovation Network
URL:https://northx.ca/event/ubc-innovation-and-sustainability
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194112Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Resource Innovation Network: Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) connects people\, amplifies ideas\, and drives the commercialization and adoption of innovative clean technologies to improve energy competitiveness and environmental performance in hard-to-abate industries. \nJoin us at the CRIN Technology Showcase\, where we’ll feature clean energy technologies.  These late-stage innovations are poised to help meet Canada’s climate goals and drive economic and public benefits. \nFeatured Innovators: \n\nLindsay Mohr\, CEO / CTO / Founder of AIRmarket\nAndrea Crook\, CEO of OptiSeis Solutions Ltd.\nEdson Ng\, Principal of G4 Insights Inc.\nLing Bai\, CEO of VL Energy
URL:https://northx.ca/event/crin-tech-showcase
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T152351Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Zone: Partner Reverse Pitches and Open House
DESCRIPTION:Connect with local and global climate leaders\, investors\, innovators\, and stakeholders over light refreshments at this reception in the heart of Web Summit Vancouver. Reverse pitches followed by an Open House. \n  \nSpeakers \nSarah Goodman\, President and CEO of NorthX \nJeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight \nMichelle Sklar\, Head of Marketing & Communications at Innovation UBC \nChris Massot\, Director of Operations at Alacrity Canada \nGlen McCrimmon\, Cleantech & Innovation Advisor at Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)
URL:https://northx.ca/event/climate-zone-open-house
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthX Climate Tech":MAILTO:info@northx.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215022Z
UID:10000003-1748439000-1748440800@northx.ca
SUMMARY:CLIMATE TALKS: Scaling ventures\, funding growth\, and driving impact
DESCRIPTION:Learn from leading climate tech investors as they share insights on scaling\, securing funding\, and navigating the investment landscape. From early-stage backing to growth capital\, this discussion will explore what investors look for\, the gaps that exist\, and how we can work to close them. \n  \nSpeakers \nModerator: Sarah Goodman\, President and CEO of NorthX \nHilary Kilgour\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Audaxa Ventures \nJennifer Anderson\, Partner at Renewal Funds \nVivian Kan\, Partner – Climate Tech Fund at BDC \nWinston Choe\, Director of Innovation Business Development at LG NOVA
URL:https://northx.ca/event/scaling-ventures-funding-growth-and-driving-impact
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthX Climate Tech":MAILTO:info@northx.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T174919Z
UID:10000002-1748433600-1748437200@northx.ca
SUMMARY:POWER PITCHES: Women in Climate Tech
DESCRIPTION:Hear from innovative\, women-led climate technology ventures as they showcase their groundbreaking solutions. This Lunch Power Pitch offers a unique platform to learn about cutting-edge projects tackling climate change in B.C. Attendees will gain insights on the latest advancements in climate tech and have the opportunity to explore opportunities for collaboration. \n  \nSpeakers \nSabrina Scott\, CEO of Forge Climate \nBrittany Courvoisier-Nicol\, Co-Founder & Head of Product at CRWN.ai \nMilana Trifkovic\, Co-Founder and Scientific Director of EnviCore Inc. \nMelanie Anne Bitner\, CMO and Co-Founder of FireSwarm Solutions \nSarah Meimanat Soleimanifar\, Co-Founder and Director at InnoCast Concrete \nRanah Chavoshi\, CEO and Co-Founder of PhyCo Technologies \nAnnie Dahan\, Founder and Bio-based Material Designer at Seacork Studio Inc.
URL:https://northx.ca/event/power-pitches-women-in-climate-tech
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NorthX Climate Tech":MAILTO:info@northx.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T053212
CREATED:20250509T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162356Z
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SUMMARY:Future Economy Summit Part IV: Growing Through Uncertainty\, presented by RBS LLP
DESCRIPTION:Presented by RBS LLP \nThis fourth instalment of the Future Economy Summit brings together industry leaders\, policymakers\, and legal experts to explore strategies for sustained growth despite market uncertainty. \nSESSION ONE\nGlobal Innovation Index: Tech Development and Adoption Strategies\n\nInnovation is a key driver of productivity\, sustainability\, and broader economic competitiveness. However\, most innovators would argue that the adoption of validated solutions is not happening at the pace required to address economic\, social\, and climate challenges. How can policy influence a country’s ranking on the Global Innovation Index (GII)\, and what innovators can do to succeed? \nSpeakers: Kiersten Enemark\, Council of Canadian Innovators; Jeanette Jackson\, Foresight Canada \nSESSION TWO\nSmart Scaling: Capacity and Venture Resilience\n\nIs there a better\, more efficient way to scale a company? Strategic capacity provides a powerful competitive advantage for scaling your tech company and accessing global markets. Our panel will explore real-world approaches to building capacity for growth\, navigating cross-border regulations\, protecting intellectual property\, and scaling amid uncertainty. \nSpeakers: Sze-Mei Yeung\, Partner\, RICHARDS BUELL SUTTON LLP; David Gratton\, Work at Play; Lauren Services; Jeanette Jackson\, Foresight Canada \nSESSION THREE\nCash is King: Capital\, Fintech\, and Tech Adoption\n\nCash is king when it comes to bringing innovation to life in the market. We know the traditional pathways—angel investment\, venture capital\, and debt. But are there more ideas and opportunities out there? Are there business models or fintech tools that can reduce the need for cash on hand while still achieving technology deployment goals? Hear what our panel of experts has to say! \nSpeakers: DH Kim\, Finhaven; Jeanette Jackson\, Foresight Canada \n 
URL:https://northx.ca/event/future-economy-summit-part-iv
LOCATION:Climate Innovation Zone Stage\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0C3\, Canada
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