For the first time, Invest Canada ’26 will trial a curated GP–LP 1:1 meeting format designed to support focused, mandate-aligned conversations between fund managers and allocators. The session consists of pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings arranged in advance using information provided by participating GPs and LPs. Pairings are optimized based on investment strategy, sector focus, stage, geography, […]
After a full afternoon of sessions and registration, Day 1 closes with a reception bringing together the IC26 community at the Halifax Convention Centre. The East Coast Welcome Reception is a natural transition point for attendees already on site, and an easy entry point for those arriving in Halifax for the first time. Presented by […]
This open period is intentionally unprogrammed, giving participants the flexibility to use the time in ways that best support their conference objectives. Many attendees use this window to schedule small group dinners, host investor or partner meetings, or continue conversations initiated earlier in the day. With the conference venue and hotels located in close proximity […]
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, […]