Web Summit Debuts in North America, Puts Vancouver’s Cleantech on Center Stage

Web Summit lands in Vancouver next week, bringing thousands of global founders, investors, and tech buyers to one of North America’s fastest-growing innovation hubs. British Columbia plans to seize the spotlight with a Climate Innovation Zone—a buzzing showcase for wildfire-tech pioneers, grid-scale electrification firms, and the nine Canadian startups that cracked the 2025 Global Cleantech 100. Daily noon “power pitches” will keep the energy high while founders court capital and partnerships.

Inside the zone, a dedicated Climate Stage pairs BC’s breakout CEOs with international financiers and policymakers for rapid-fire sessions on scaling climate solutions. Expect frank talk on turning carbon-heavy industries electric, carving export paths for hydrogen and battery tech, and unlocking the massive wildfire-mitigation market. It’s a chance for local startups to jump from coastal test beds to global deployments—without leaving home turf.

Beyond the green corridor, the wider summit promises fresh deal flow for Vancouver’s booming ecosystem. Organizers tout first-time access to hundreds of overseas buyers and a prime venue for forging alliances that extend well past the Pacific Northwest. For BC, the message is clear: climate tech isn’t a niche—it’s the province’s calling card to the world.