LSBC Members – Stay Informed:
Startup? Apply for ALPHA
The Web Summit startup program – ALPHA – shines a spotlight on early-stage startups with outstanding potential, connecting them with the world’s most influential people and companies.
You’ll get three tickets to Web Summit Vancouver, access to Investor to Startup meetings, and be eligible to apply for PITCH competition, Startup masterclasses, Mentor Hours and more.
Applications for 2025 are now open until April 15, 2025!
APPLY NOW
Media and Spokesperson Training
In partnership with Innovate BC and Road to Web Summit Vancouver (R2WSV), we are launching a program series designed to help BC start-ups enhance their skills in communication strategies, pitch preparedness, and investor readiness.
Join us on March 27 for our first seminar on Media and Spokesperson Training, which provides you with essential skills to help confidently communicate your company’s story. Ready to maximize your Web Summit Vancouver experience? Take advantage of this program that is open to all. Get your free tickets here.
The Investor’s Perspective: Building a Fundable Startup
With 600+ investors – from angels to top VC firms – expected to attend Web Summit Vancouver, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to strategically engage them in support of your growth, including perspective from a Web Summit representative who will provide insights into investor opportunities at the conference.
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Online
Register Here!
Crafting Your Startup’s Media Story
This hybrid event will feature a panel discussion with top PR experts, seasoned journalists, and a Web Summit representative who will provide insights into media engagement opportunities at the conference. Learn what makes a startup story compelling, how to craft a pitch that resonates with the press, and best practices for securing media coverage before, during, and after Web Summit.
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Hybrid – Microsoft Vancouver & Zoom
Register Here!
