Web Summit Vancouver 2026
Web Summit will make its North American debut in Vancouver in May 11 to 14, 2026, bringing together thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, media outlets, and leaders for this landmark technology event. This globally renowned technology gathering will offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the international tech ecosystem.
What is Web Summit Vancouver?
Web Summit Vancouver will take over from Collision in Toronto, continuing the mission to connect the global technology ecosystem. Vancouver, one of the world’s most beautiful cities with a flourishing tech community, serves as the perfect bridge connecting the Americas, Asia, and the Canadian West Coast.
This inaugural North American edition promises to maintain the high standards that have made Web Summit events essential destinations for anyone involved in technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Event Highlights
Web Summit Vancouver will feature:
- 15,000+ attendees from across the global tech ecosystem
- 600+ investors seeking the next breakthrough innovations
- 750+ startups showcasing cutting edge products and services
- World class speakers from technology, business, politics, and entertainment
- Unparalleled networking opportunities with decision makers and industry leaders
- Curated matchmaking between investors, startups, and potential partners
Notable Past Speakers
While the 2025 lineup continues to develop, Web Summit events have previously hosted an impressive array of global leaders and innovators, including:
- Elon Musk, Founder of xAI, Tesla, SpaceX
- Serena Williams, Tennis Player
- Ryan Reynolds, Actor & Entrepreneur
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission
- Reed Hastings, Co founder & Executive Chairman of Netflix
- António Guterres, Secretary General of United Nations
- Melanie Perkins, Co founder & CEO of Canva
Why Attend?
Web Summit Vancouver offers a unique opportunity to:
- Connect with decision makers and thought leaders shaping the future of technology
- Discover emerging trends and innovations before they become mainstream
- Meet potential investors, partners, and collaborators in a high energy environment
- Gain insights from diverse perspectives across technology, business, and society
- Experience the vibrant tech ecosystem of Vancouver, a gateway between North America and Asia
Speakers Include:
The first 50 speakers already announced include:
- Qasar Younis, Co founder & CEO, Applied Intuition
- Jay Graber, CEO, Bluesky
- Gary Marcus, Professor, NYU
- Jack Newton, CEO and Founder, Clio
- Raquel Urtasun, Founder & CEO, Waabi
- Steve Jang, Co Founder and Managing Partner, Kindred Ventures
- May Habib, Co Founder & CEO, Writer
- Max Lytvyn, Co founder, Grammarly
- Tanis Jorge, Founder, The Cofounder’s Hub
- Jenny Fielding, Co Founder & General Partner, Everywhere Ventures
- Jeff Shiner, Co CEO, 1Password
- Michelle Zatlyn, Co founder & President, Cloudflare
Web Summit Vancouver 2025 represents an essential opportunity for anyone involved in technology to connect with the global innovation ecosystem in one of North America’s most dynamic and beautiful cities.