Web Summit Vancouver 2025 and Do Business with Canada program

Who should apply: Export ready Canadian companies in the tech industry.

Web Summit Vancouver, the rebranded and relocated Collision Conference, marks an exciting new chapter as it brings together some of the brightest minds in tech. This inaugural event will showcase new and innovative technologies, foster global business connections, and attract over 15,000 tech and innovation enthusiasts.

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will leverage this event by hosting the Do Business with Canada business-to-business (B2B) meeting program on the margins of Web Summit Vancouver. This program will connect leading Canadian technology companies with global corporate buyers and venture capital (VC) investors. Complementing the B2B meetings, seminar sessions will provide:

• Valuable market insights
• Funding opportunities
• Business support resources
• Opportunities for networking

At last year's Collision event, our program facilitated over 500 business meetings, sparking new international connections and creating valuable leads for Canadian companies. Web Summit Vancouver is set to build on this success, positioning Canada as a global innovation leader.

Web Summit is offering complimentary tickets to indigenous attendees and select startups.

• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Increase visibility of your product or service
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
• Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

• B2B matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
• Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
• Seminar
• TCS booth