27 May Web Summit Vancouver 2025
After Lisbon, Rio and Toronto, Web Summit will land in Vancouver in 2025! Web Summit is one of the largest and most important tech conferences in the world. This year, for the first time, it will take place in Vancouver from 27 to 30 May. Thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and media from around the world will gather here. And you can be a part of it!
At Web Summit, you will have the opportunity to connect with top tech companies and investors, including Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Hootsuite, Svante, Electronic Arts, Arc’Teryx, Abcellera, and more. Leading media outlets will also be present, such as Bloomberg, Wired, CBC, Reuters, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.
Visit the Web Summit website for more details on speakers, participants, and investors.
Why Vancouver?
Vancouver is the largest city on the Canadian west coast. The region around the city, Metro Vancouver, is an ambitious and rapidly growing innovation hub. It is also the country’s fastest-growing region for high-tech jobs.
- It is known as ‘Hollywood North’ due to its strong film industry and digital entertainment sector.
- It is a leader in Climate Tech, with companies like Ballard Power Systems, a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cells, and firms specializing in direct air carbon capture.
- It has a highly skilled workforce, making it a key location for U.S. tech companies and their Canadian Research & Development offices.
- Vancouver’s location makes it a ‘gateway to Pacific Asia’. Web Summit will also provide networking opportunities with Asian companies and investors.
- Check out more insights on the economic growth of the region.
For whom?
Are you looking to grow and scale your tech company? Web Summit in Vancouver is a fantastic opportunity to enter new markets and connect with leading tech hubs.
Women in Tech & Diversity
Canada is one of the world’s most inclusive countries, with a strong commitment to diversity in business. Tech hubs like Toronto and Vancouver embrace an open and inclusive culture. With over 42% of attendees identifying as women, Web Summit is one of the most diverse tech events globally. Read more about Women in Tech on the Web Summit website.
Why take part?
Attending Web Summit Vancouver 2025 offers:
- A chance to showcase your services or products to a global audience at the NL Lounge. This is a physical space at the event that provides a central base for networking.
- Insights into the North American West Coast markets including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland as well as Canada.
- Support from the Dutch Consulate General in Vancouver to connect with relevant networks in your industry.
- Contact with the Dutch economic team and the diplomatic network in Canada.
- Advice on export opportunities and investment potential.
- Networking events with business partners before, during, and after Web Summit.
Sectors that will be featured include, among others:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Gaming & Digital Media
- Climate Tech
- Clean Technology
- Life Sciences & Health
- Medical Technology
- Financial Technology
- DeepTech
Dutch Delegation
Do you have a leading product, technology or service? Are you ready to showcase it to the world? Join the Dutch delegation at Web Summit 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. Web Summit is one of the largest, most cutting-edge and high-profile tech events in the world! This mission aims to help promising Dutch companies grow internationally.
Support International Business (SIB) is a subsidy, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that helps finance your activities to expand your business opportunities in a specific target country. Find more information about this on Support International Business.
You can apply if your company:
- has a product or service on the market;
- is focused on innovation and growth;
- is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK).
The Dutch government is committed to promoting diversity and encourages female entrepreneurs to join this mission!
Not sure if your company fits? Schedule a meeting with the organizers to discuss your eligibility for the delegation. You can find the contact details at the bottom of this page.
Programme
Here you will find a preliminary programme for the SIB mission to Web Summit from 27 to 30 May. The mission is currently being developed and may change.
- A prep day to prepare for Web Summit on 27 May.
- Welcome reception at the residence of the Consulate-General in Vancouver.
- One-to-one matchmaking with potential partners.
- Three conference days (28 to 30 May) filled with engaging presentations and networking at the NL Lounge.
- Visits to innovation hub and incubators.
Online session
We will hold an online session for participants in early May. Here we will provide more details on the programme and create a networking opportunity for fellow attendees.
Register
Register for this mission and do so by 30 March 2025. Every participant must register separately.
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