Events

Gather for a reception of connection, conversation, and Calgary‑style hospitality at the Friends of Calgary Evening Reception, hosted by Calgary Economic Development and the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. ​This relaxed cocktail reception brings together investors, fund leaders, and ecosystem builders who are curious to learn more and mingle with Calgary’s fast‑growing technology and innovation ecosystem. From early‑stage startups to […]

Cable Wharf sits along the Halifax Harbour, one of the world's largest natural harbours, and offers a setting that is unmistakably tied to the city's history and character. After Hours on the Harbour brings delegates to one of Halifax's most storied waterfront destinations for an informal close to Day 1. Presented by HarbourVest Partners (Canada), this […]

The Day 2 Networking Breakfast provides an informal start to the conference program, giving attendees time to connect ahead of the morning sessions. Breakfast will be served buffet-style, with seating available in adjacent ballrooms to allow participants to grab breakfast and continue conversations at their own pace. The format is designed to accommodate early meetings […]

The morning will open with welcome remarks to formally begin Day 2 of Invest Canada ’26. The session will include an opening land acknowledgement, followed by brief remarks to set the context for the day’s programming and discussions.

The CVCA Awards are a cornerstone of Canada’s private capital community, recognizing the investments, leadership, and strategic decisions that have shaped the industry. The awards highlight achievement across venture capital and private equity, including notable exits, global dealmaking, regional impact, and leadership that has contributed to the strength and credibility of Canada’s private capital ecosystem.

The conditions for private capital deployment in Canada remain unsettled and are actively shifting. Business investment has declined in real terms for a decade, sector tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos are unresolved, and the CUSMA review begins July 1, with outcomes that could materially reset North American market access. At the same time, the […]

Trade policy is now affecting capital decisions directly. Tariffs and industrial policy are showing up in deal economics, cost structures, and decisions about where investment can scale. This plenary session focuses on how trade and tariff policy is influencing investment decisions and Canada’s positioning beyond the U.S. market. The discussion will look at how Canada is deepening trade and investment relationships across a broader set of markets, […]

For a long time, multiple expansion carried returns. Today, with holding periods extended and exit windows narrower, the pressure to drive organic value inside the portfolio has moved from a competitive advantage to a basic requirement. This session examines how PE firms are adapting their value creation strategies for the current environment. The discussion will […]

Government-backed capital is being redesigned in real time. Programs such as VCAP and VCCI have shaped fund formation in Canada and the role public capital plays in the LP base. This VC-focused breakout session will examine where those models have worked and where gaps remain. The discussion will explore how public capital interacts with private […]

The Networking Lunch provides a mid-day break for attendees to connect and continue conversations in an informal setting. Lunch will be served buffet-style, with seating available in adjacent ballrooms to allow participants to meet, reconnect, and transition smoothly into the afternoon programming.

Secondaries have moved to the centre of liquidity planning in venture markets. Managers are integrating secondary transactions earlier in the fund lifecycle and structuring deals with liquidity pathways in mind. These transactions are influencing how portfolios are constructed and how ownership evolves over time, while also creating entry points for new investors. Drawing on practitioner […]

Private equity has always been a decision business. The firms that win are the ones who know something the market does not, earlier, more precisely, or with greater conviction. Three questions are reshaping how serious PE firms think about AI. Does faster analysis produce better investment decisions, or does it produce faster ones? Where does […]

Debt is taking a larger role in venture-backed growth companies, and in many transactions, it now shapes structure as much as equity does. It is increasingly used to manage dilution, extend runway, and structure growth capital when equity is more selective. This session pressure-tests the debt options available to VC-backed companies and how they are […]