THE PRIVATE CAPITAL NETWORKING DESTINATION

96%
of Invest Canada delegates occupy senior ranking positions in the private capital industry
42%
Managing Partner, General Partner or Partner
37%
Executive Director, Managing Director or Director
12%
Senior Vice President, Vice President or Principal
9%
CEO, President or Founder

INVEST CANADA IS THE PREMIER OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND ENGAGE WITH ALL OF YOUR PEERS AND CONTACTS IN THE INDUSTRY.

Networking at Invest Canada Online IC20 Online delegates benefit from enhanced networking via the new online conference platform. Identify new contacts, set up meetings and make the most of your time at IC20 Online.

What to Expect at Invest Canada '20

IC20 ONLINE

Networking, Plenary, Breakouts, all in one convenient location.

Plus, IC20 Online delegates will have exclusive access to the recordings of each session following the sessions and after the conference.

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BE INSPIRED

Find out what’s on the mind of today’s thought leaders.

Invest Canada features unique keynotes from both industry leaders and those in diverse disciplines and walks of life to inspire and demonstrate how trends are changing the future of business, investment, entrepreneurship and private capital.

Two people on stage at Invest Canada '19

GAIN INSIGHTS

Expand your business horizons.

Expand your business horizons. Attend sessions tailored specifically to venture capital or private equity professionals. Examine the new challenges in light of COVID-19 and the new opportunities currently facing the ecosystem. Plus, gain an understanding on how these issues may affect your day-to- day operations.

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FASCINATING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Be inspired by our diverse group of keynote speakers.

Our speakers have faced insurmountable odds to come out on top and gain the inspiration to make innovation and change actually happen.

An intimate round table discussion

CELEBRATE

A spotlight on the biggest achievers.

The annual CVCA Awards are our opportunity to applaud the industry’s brightest lights for going above and beyond in helping Canada’s investment landscape flourish. Join us as we honour this year’s biggest success stories!

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

Learn from and be inspired by some of the most renowned figures from business and beyond – a blend of content comprised of investors and sharp global leaders across industries with diverse backgrounds.

IC20 provides content focused on the issues most relevant to today’s private capital professional to stimulate new thinking and inspire action.

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  • Hon. Navdeep Bains headshot
    Hon. Navdeep Bains Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
  • Bill Browder headshot
    Bill Browder Founder & CEO, Hermitage Capital Management, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign & Author of Red Notice
  • Tim Duncanson headshot
    Tim Duncanson Senior Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance
  • Bruce Flatt headshot
    Bruce Flatt CEO, Brookfield Asset Management
  • Dane Jensen headshot
    Dane Jensen CEO, Third Factor
  • Dr. Dirk Dirk Schlimm headshot
    Dr. Dirk Dirk Schlimm Partner, Jenoir International Inc.
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$499
Original non-member price: $2,150
  • Networking
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Session Recordings
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$549
Original non-member price: $2,350
  • Networking
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Session Recordings
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Limited Partner Rate
SPECIAL PRICING
Eligible LPs must express interest by contacting CVCA Membership Coordinator
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  • Breakout Sessions
  • Session Recordings
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  • Breakout Sessions
  • Session Recordings
  • Acknowledgment on the IC20 website & online platform
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Important Registration Information:

We understand that these may be challenging economic times for many businesses which is why we have re-structured our registration options.

Outside of membership dues, Invest Canada is the CVCA’s primary source of operating revenue. Please consider inviting additional members of your team to attend Invest Canada ’20 ONLINE – or – you can become a CVCA Supporter by paying the full ticket price.

Your support will further us on our mission to help our members fuel the economy of the future by growing the businesses of today through connecting a vibrant private capital industry with advocacy, research, and education.

** Invest Canada ’20 sponsors and speakers will receive an exclusive promotional code to receive a discount on the above pricing. Please inquire within if you have any questions or have not received a discount code.
#IC20

“The Invest Canada conference is, without a doubt, the most valuable event for the PE and VC ecosystem in the country. The IC20 program will be attracting a diverse and innovative crowd from across the country and internationally.”

Steve Faraone
Managing Partner,
Peloton Capital
#IC20

“You can count on the Invest Canada conference to provide relevant and important discussions across the VC & PE ecosystem. The annual conference provides plenty of time for informal conversations with existing colleagues plus offers a unique opportunity to connect with new folks in private capital; all gathering at the same place and the same time. It’s definitely a highlight in my conference calendar!”

Michelle McBane
Senior Investment Director,
Mars Investment Accelerator Fund
#IC20

“The Invest Canada conference mirrors the momentum we are seeing in Canadian VC and PE and I’m excited to help assemble next year’s program. You can expect the most educational, entertaining and inspirational conference to-date.”

Steve Leightell
Partner
Georgian Partners
#IC20

“Always a great opportunity to gather with friends in the private equity industry, catch up and compare notes on current issues.”

David Nowak
Managing Partner,
Brookfield Asset Management
#IC20

“The CVCA plays an incredibly important role in the Canadian VC and PE landscape as a voice for the industry, and as a connector between investors and funds. As limited partners, we always make sure to attend various CVCA events, with the annual conference being the most important industry event during the year, featuring high quality speakers and great networking.”

Kristina Williams
President & CEO,
Alberta Enterprise Corporation

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA

Additional Speakers To Be Announced.

DAY 1 Monday June 15 DAY 2 Tuesday June 16 DAY 3 Wednesday June 17
10:45AM - 11:15AM
IC20 Welcome Remarks
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Telus Ventures presents: In Conversation With Bruce Flatt
12:00PM-12:10PM
Quick Break
12:10PM - 12:55PM
CIBC Innovation Banking Presents: New Venture Models: Investing In A Post COVID Environment (VC Breakout)
12:10PM - 12:55PM
Talent Wars: Acquiring & Managing For Success
12:10PM - 12:55PM
FASKEN Presents: The Rise Of The Family Office In Private Capital
12:55PM - 1:05PM
Quick Break
1:05PM - 1:50PM
Valuations In COVID-19
1:05PM - 1:50PM
McCarthy Tétrault Presents: The Evolution of ESG in Private Capital
1:50PM - 2:00PM
Quick Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Northleaf Capital Partners Presents: History of Growth: The Canadian Private Capital Ecosystem
2:45PM - 3:30PM
Networking
11:00AM - 11:15AM
IC20 Day 2 Opening Remarks & Remembering Barry Gekiere
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Alberta Enterprise Corporation Presents: A Morning with Bill Browder
12:00PM - 12:10PM
Quick Break
12:10PM - 12:55PM
RBC Presents: Venture-Backed CEOs: Managing For Success Through a Downturn
12:10PM - 12:55PM
PwC Presents: Working With PE To Navigate A Downturn
12:55PM - 1:05PM
Quick Break
1:05PM - 1:50PM
Fonds de solidarité FTQ Presents: Canada’s Life Science Venture Capital Ecosystem: Driving Results
1:05PM - 1:50PM
BDC Capital Presents: Navigating Debt Through These Turbulent Times
1:50PM - 2:00PM
Quick Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Head-to-head with COVID-19: How the Federal Government Crafted Canada’s Response, with Tim Duncanson, Special Advisor at the Ministry of Finance
2:45PM - 3:30 PM
Networking
11:00AM - 11:15AM
IC20 Day 3 Opening Remarks
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Bennett Jones LLP Presents: IC20 Masterclass: Difficult Conversations in the Boardroom - Influencing Powerful People in Times of Crisis with Dr. Dirk Schlimm
12:00PM - 12:10PM
Quick Break
12:10PM - 12:55PM
Dealcloud Presents: Building Resilient Teams
12:10PM - 12:55PM
Cybersecurity Compliance Corp Presents: Limited Partner Perspectives in Today’s Market
12:55PM - 1:05PM
Quick Break
1:05PM - 1:50PM
FASKEN Presents: How To Achieve Board Leadership During a Crisis
1:05PM - 1:50PM
PwC Presents: Private Equity and Geopolitical Asset Allocation: Where to go for Investing Amidst Coronavirus?
1:50PM - 2:00PM
Quick Break
2:00PM - 2:30PM
TD Presents: In Conversation with the Honourable Navdeep Bains: The Canada of Tomorrow
2:40PM - 3:30 PM
Networking
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TAKEAWAYS FROM PAST INVEST CANADA CONFERENCES

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Invest Canada '19 - Post Conference Report
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#IC19 Spotlight: YPC Mentoring Is Critical For The Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry
A panel conversation at Invest Canada '19
#IC19 Spotlight: Takeaways From The Cannabis Investing Panel
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Meet The Former Executive Leading A Mental Health Movement In Corporate Canada
A panel conversation from the Diversity & Inclusion panel at IC18
#IC18 Spotlight: How You Can Champion Diversity And Inclusion In Your Workplace
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#IC18 Spotlight: Highlights From The Corporate Venture Capital Panel
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