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. Additional details will be announced soon.
This keynote will offer a forward-looking address relevant to the current environment. Session details, including speakers and format, will be announced soon.
This plenary will focus on defence and dual-use investment, examining how capital is being deployed in areas with both commercial and strategic applications. Session details, including speakers and format, will be announced soon.
Session details, including speakers and format, will be announced soon.
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 […]
This plenary will focus on navy and space-related themes, considering their relevance to Canada’s strategic and industrial landscape. Session details, including speakers and format, will be announced soon.
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 […]
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, […]