Events

Defence and dual-use companies are attracting private capital, however investment is only part of the journey from moving innovation into operational capability. Halifax sits at the centre of that journey, home to Canada’s Atlantic naval fleet, NATO DIANA’s North American accelerator, and companies that have successfully navigated that path to global markets. This session explores […]

AI is attracting capital at scale. The harder question is how experienced investors are evaluating it. This session examines where returns are being generated and what separates the companies producing them. The discussion will highlight shifts in the market and identify business models that have demonstrated resilience. Anchored by a real-world investment decision, the conversation […]

Few venues are more deeply rooted in Halifax's identity than Alexander Keith's Brewery, home to one of Canada's oldest operating breweries and a landmark of the city's historic waterfront district. Keith’s Kitchen Party brings attendees together for an evening that celebrates the East Coast tradition of good company and warm hospitality. This is an opportunity […]

Please note the Day 3 run has been cancelled. The forecast called for heavy rain across several hours, which would have made the run difficult and unsafe to lead. Thank you to Losange Finance for putting it together and to everyone who planned to join. We'll see you at the Networking Breakfast at 7:30 AM […]

The Networking Breakfast provides an informal start to the final day of Invest Canada ’26, allowing attendees to connect ahead of the morning programming. Breakfast will be served buffet-style, with seating available to accommodate informal meetings and conversation.

When the most powerful technology executives in the world took their seats at the front of the Capitol Rotunda in January 2025, ahead of the cabinet and generals - ahead of everyone - it was the visible result of years of deliberate positioning. Proximity to the people writing the rules had become a return-generating asset, […]

Governments and private capital markets in Australia, the UK, and several European economies have been working through who owns the platforms, networks, and systems that businesses and institutions depend on to operate. Canada is at an earlier stage of that reckoning. What happens to strategic value when ownership structure changes along the way is a […]

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) signals a shift in how the country supports defence, dual‑use innovation, and strategic supply chains. As defence spending accelerates, investors are asking where durable opportunities emerge—and how policy intent translates into bankable deals. This session situates the DIS within Canada’s broader industrial priorities and explores how development banks align with […]

Canada's largest pension funds collectively manage more than $2.4 trillion in assets. They are among the most active LPs in private markets globally, with allocation decisions that run from large-cap private equity through venture. The bar for capital is set against the best opportunities they see worldwide. This panel brings together senior investment leaders from […]

Canada is at an inflection point. The structure of how foreign capital enters the country is being reset for the decade ahead, alongside the question of where the returns generated here are ultimately domiciled. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, joins CVCA CEO Benjamin Bergen for an honest conversation between the […]

The conference will conclude with closing remarks, reflecting on the discussions and insights from Invest Canada ’26 and the connections formed over the course of the event. The session may also include announcements relevant to the broader CVCA and Canadian private capital community.