[As Seen On BetaKit] The BetaKit Guide To The Web Summit, including Frontline Insights with Felix Böck
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Web Summit is touching down on Canada’s best coast for the very first time.
The global tech conference replaces Collision as North America’s flagship tech conference. Over 15,000 people are expected to show up, including founders, VCs, policymakers, and even a few celebrities.
For British Columbia’s growing tech scene, it’s a moment. More than 300 companies from BC’s thriving tech ecosystem will showcase their products and services at the event. The timing feels right, but four days of panels, parties, and side quests can be a lot.
The BetaKit Guide: Web Summit Vancouver features picks and perspectives from our readers: who to see, where to go, what to skip, and how to navigate the week without missing out (or burning out).
The big picture
Audience insights
Most anticipated speaker: Jay Graber
CEO of BlueSky
More than half of BetaKit’s readers named Graber, whose Mandarin name, Lantian, translates to Blue Sky, as the Web Summit speaker they’re most excited to see.
“I’m thrilled that Web Summit is coming to Vancouver and bringing the global tech community to our city. One of the most iconic things about Vancouver is how seamlessly nature and city life come together. You can live, work, and play in a world-class downtown area, just minutes from waterfront views, local art, and amazing food. I always encourage visitors to check out Granville Island. It’s just across False Creek and offers a uniquely Vancouver experience, with public markets, artisan studios and unbeatable views of the city.”