Name: Web Summit Vancouver
Start: 2026-05-11
End: 2026-05-14
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre

<p>Collision brought the global tech industry together in Toronto, earning a reputation as North America&#8217;s fastest-growing tech conference. Now, the team behind the Collision tech conference is bringing everything you loved about that event to Canada’s West Coast.</p>
<p>Enter Web Summit Vancouver. Join us this May 2026 to experience our North American tech event. Discover world-class speakers, unmatched networking opportunities, and the globe&#8217;s most exciting tech companies.</p>


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<p>If you are searching for the Collision conference, you are in the right place. After an incredible run in Toronto that helped shape the Canadian tech landscape, the Web Summit team has moved its North American event to British Columbia.</p>
<p>Web Summit Vancouver will gather more than 20,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders looking to do business in North America.</p>


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<p>Bring the team and get a discount on ticket packages for groups of five or more.</p>


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<h2>FAQs</h2>
<h5><strong>Is the Collision conference returning to Toronto in 2026?</strong></h5>
<p>No, the Collision event has concluded its successful run in Toronto. Our North American presence has shifted to Canada&#8217;s West Coast with <a href="/">Web Summit Vancouver</a>, which is now our event for the region.</p>
<h5><strong>Why Web Summit Vancouver is Canada&#8217;s must-attend event in 2026?</strong></h5>
<p>Whether you are a startup looking for seed funding, a corporate team scouting for enterprise software, or a developer looking to stay ahead of the curve, this is where the tech world meets. The transition to Vancouver opens up unparalleled access to the thriving Pacific Northwest innovation corridor, connecting North American capital and capital to a global tech ecosystem.</p>
<h5><strong>Is Web Summit Vancouver organized by the same team as Collision?</strong></h5>
<p>Yes. Web Summit Vancouver is organized by Web Summit, the team that built and ran Collision conference, as well as our other global events such as <a href="https://websummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Web Summit in Lisbon</a>, <a href="https://rio.websummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Web Summit Rio in Brazil</a>, and <a href="https://qatar.websummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Web Summit Qatar in Doha</a>.</p>
<h5><strong>Will I still find the same startup and investor opportunities as I did at Collision?</strong></h5>
<p>Absolutely. In fact, Web Summit Vancouver debuted with record-breaking startup participation. You can expect the same highly curated investor meetings, the ALPHA and BETA startup programs, and the renowned PITCH competition that you experienced at Collision. <a href="https://vancouver.websummit.com/startups/">Learn more about our official startup program at Web Summit Vancouver</a>.</p>
<h5><strong>What is included in my Web Summit Vancouver ticket?</strong></h5>
<p>Your <a href="https://vancouver.websummit.com/tickets/attendees/">general attendee ticket</a> gives you full access to the exhibition floor, all content stages, masterclasses, and the Web Summit mobile app for networking. It also grants you access to <a href="https://vancouver.websummit.com/night-summit/">Night Summit</a>, our selection of evening networking events hosted across Vancouver&#8217;s best neighborhoods.</p>
<h5><strong>How do I book tickets for my team?</strong></h5>
<p>You can <a href="https://vancouver.websummit.com/tickets/group-offers/">secure your group tickets here</a>. Avail of our special group package discounts when you book 5 or more Web Summit Vancouver tickets.</p>
