Venture Spotlight at the BC Pavilion

The B.C. Venture Spotlight, presented by Innovate BC, will showcase select B.C. ventures that are driving innovation and ready to scale on a global stage.

Throughout Web Summit Vancouver, exciting companies from across the province will be on-site at the BC Pavilion to showcase their technologies and engage with attendees looking to learn more about what British Columbia has to offer.

The schedule below details the companies and themes that will be represented across each day of the conference.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Tuesday, May 12

Creative Tech

From digital media and gaming to immersive experiences and next-generation content platforms, B.C.’s creative tech sector sits at the intersection of technology and storytelling. Companies in this category were identified in partnership with DigiBC, showcasing innovators shaping the future of digital entertainment and interactive experiences.

9:00 AM

AI + Quantum

B.C. is rapidly emerging as a leader in artificial intelligence and quantum innovation. In partnership with AI in BC and the Quantum Algorithms Institute, this category highlights companies applying advanced computing, machine learning, and quantum technologies to solve complex challenges across industries.

1:00 PM

Wednesday, May 13

Cleantech

B.C.’s cleantech sector is driving solutions for the global energy transition and climate resilience. Selected in collaboration with Clean Energy BC, these companies are developing technologies that support low-carbon energy systems, sustainability, and environmental innovation.

9:00 AM

Life Sciences

B.C.’s life sciences ecosystem is advancing breakthroughs in biotechnology, health technology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. In collaboration with Life Sciences BC, this Venture Spotlight category highlights companies developing innovations that improve health outcomes and transform the future of care.

1:00 PM

Tandem
Tandem

Healthcare innovation and advisory firm that works alongside clinicians, health systems, and partners, to design, build, and scale evidence-based health solutions.

Thursday, May 14

Agritech

British Columbia’s agritech sector is advancing sustainable food production, precision agriculture, and resilient food systems. Companies featured in this Venture Spotlight category were selected in collaboration with SFU's B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation, highlighting ventures developing technologies that support the future of agriculture and global food security.

9:00 AM

Aegis Innovations
Aegis Innovations

Aegis is a Chilliwack-based CleanTech venture engineering a 100% biodegradable soil platform that transforms BC forestry byproducts into climate resilience and nitrogen efficiency for global agriculture.

Oceantech

With its coastal geography and strong marine research ecosystem, B.C. is a global hub for oceantech innovation. In partnership with COAST, this category features companies developing technologies that support sustainable ocean industries, marine monitoring, and the protection of ocean ecosystems.

1:00 PM