Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada

Discover how two BC-born studios—Kano and Hyper Hippo—built global audiences from the ground up. This showcase dives into their growth journeys, design philosophies, and business models that turned local talent into international success stories. A must-see for creators, investors, and anyone scaling games from BC to the world.

Panel - Built in BC. Played by Millions Worldwide: The Hyper Hippo & Kano Stories

Fresh Tracks Game by Buffalo Buffalo(Supported by DigiBC and Signals)
Pistol Whip VR by Cloudhead Games (Top downloaded game in Oculus Store)

Activation - VIDEO GAME & XR HANDS ON INSTALLATIONS 

This panel explores why Metro Vancouver is a top destination for global investment, where both multinational and homegrown companies thrive on world-class talent.

Panel - Metro Vancouver: The Ultimate Playground for High-Growth Tech Companies

Just how far has esports come and where are the emerging opportunities for business, communities, funders, athletes and beyond. Leading Canadian and global esports/ sports leaders, share insights on the ecosystem and how esports will grow, evolve, and thrive. Discover the impact and business opportunities in this dynamic space.

Level up - Future of Esports Beyond the Console

Explore how BC companies are driving innovation to improve healthcare efficiency and support aging populations. This panel will feature leaders sharing stories of impactful technologies, sector transitions, and predictions for the future of healthcare. Learn how tech and medtech intersect, what’s fueling success in BC’s life sciences ecosystem, and what’s coming next.

Commercializing Innovation: How Medtech Innovation is Advancing Healthcare

BC’s research universities have attracted billions of dollars in research funding over the last decade to support innovation. Interdisciplinary and applied research innovations in areas such as Health, Life Sciences, Quantum Computing, Climate Resilience, and Green Infrastructure directly positively impact the lives of British Columbians, Canadians, and global citizens every day. This session highlights four amazing innovators from around BC who have utilized public funding to put health research to work and improve lives. From robotics to a Petrie dish to digital technology – come see innovation in action!

Panel - Health Research at Work: Public Investments Support Innovation and Improve Lives

British Columbia is currently home to the fastest growing life sciences sector in Canada and strategic investments are essential to maintaining this momentum. For the life sciences sector, where longer paths to commercialization are typical, access to patient (long-term) capital is especially critical. Hear from a well-rounded panel representing industry, venture capital and academia, as they share their experiences and provide insight into the role of innovation investment in supporting this key growth sector in B.C.

Panel - How Strategic Investments are Propelling Life Sciences in B.C.

Join the Government of British Columbia at the B.C. Pavilion for an exciting announcement relating to the Integrated Marketplace, a program delivered by Innovate BC that’s fostering innovation through enabling collaboration between B.C. solution providers and critical regional industries such as transportation and healthcare.

Following the announcement, the Honourable Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation will join representatives from two incredible B.C. tech companies - and Integrated Marketplace success stories - in a panel conversation moderated by Peter Cowan, CEO and President of Innovate BC, on how the program is connecting made-in-B.C. innovations to global opportunities like emission reduction, operational optimization, and more.

Connecting B.C. Solutions to Global Opportunities through the Integrated Marketplace

Quantum technologies and artificial intelligence are no longer separate silos, they're complementary forces fusing into a powerful engine for innovation. Discover how these transformative technologies are shaping the future.

Panel - Quantum Meets AI: What’s Next?

Quantum computing and artificial intelligence have moved from concepts to concrete: they’re actively transforming how industries operate today. This panel explores how these powerful technologies are being applied across industries from finance, to logistics, to health; moving beyond theory and into business-critical solutions. Hear how the future of industry is happening today!

Panel - Quantum and AI in Industries: Today and Tomorrow

The "$10K Pitch: BC's Startup All-Stars", powered by Innovate BC and New Ventures BC, is a startup pitch competition featuring 12 of the most promising ventures that previously placed in the Top 25 in the New Ventures BC (NVBC) Competition, the largest and longest-running tech competition in British Columbia. This exciting pitch competition brings together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a live pitch showdown with $10,000 in prize funding on the line, provided by Innovate BC.