The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) Road to Web Summit Women in Tech & Impact Tech Pitch Showcase with support from Innovate BC’s R2WSV program is back for 2026! This training and skill building pathway is designed to prepare high-potential impact businesses with women founders to pitch and sell at one of the world’s most influential global tech events, Web Summit Vancouver.

This program is built for women-identifying founders who are serious about sharpening their pitch, strengthening investor readiness, connecting with customers, and increasing their visibility ahead of Web Summit.

The opportunity began with a call for applicants from February 2 to March 2. We are excited to announce the presenting ventures shortly, who will go through a pitch, investment, and storytelling bootcamp on March 30th as they prepare to present at this showcase, and to put their best foot forward at this year's Web Summit Vancouver conference. 

Hear an exciting cohort of women-led tech and impact ventures ready to make an impact on the global stage. 

Why attend the showcase pitch event:

For investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders, the showcase offers:

• Curated pitches from high-quality, emerging companies

• Insight into founder readiness and deal flow ahead of Web Summit

• Direct access to founders actively building and fundraising

• A focused networking environment with Vancouver’s innovation community

Don't miss out! Get your ticket today. 

Are you a VEF Member? For a limited time, VEF Members can buy one and get TWO tickets to each of our events through June 2026.

Please note that VEF Member tickets are for individuals with an active corporate or individual membership. If you select this ticket type, you must have or purchase a membership alongside it, or your ticket will be cancelled to reserve tickets for those who are registered and active members.