Indigenous Attendee Program

Web Summit Vancouver is committed to building respectful relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada by showcasing the tech expertise of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

In creating this program, we hope to help build a more just and inclusive tech ecosystem.

Join our Indigenous Attendee Program and get complimentary tickets to Web Summit Vancouver.

Jeff Ward
Founder & CEO
Animikii Indigenous Technology

How do I apply for a ticket?

You can apply by entering your email address above, clicking ‘Apply for the Indigenous Attendee Program’, and providing the requested information.

Interest in Web Summit Vancouver will be assessed through this process, which asks for basic identity and contact details, and for a short, reflective piece explaining why you want to attend our event.

Tickets will only be issued to successful applicants.

Inclusivity

The program ensures that Indigenous perspectives are included across the event, including on our stages, at our masterclasses and across our network of tech enthusiasts on the exhibition floor.
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Stay connected

Attendees have full access to the Web Summit Vancouver mobile app – the perfect event companion for networking and exploring before, during and after the conference.

Network

Indigenous business ownership has one of the highest growth rates across Canada. At Web Summit Vancouver, attendees can get their company name in front of tens of thousands of executives, tech experts and investors from all over the world.

What is the Indigenous Attendee Program?

The program offers complimentary access to all three days of Web Summit Vancouver, including the exhibition floor, hours of onstage content, and our after hours events.

Tickets are available to anyone from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada who is over the age of 18 and who has a genuine interest in attending Web Summit Vancouver.

Indigenous Attendee Program tickets offer the exact same access as our general attendee tickets.

Autumn Peltier, Indigenous Rights & Water Activist on Planet Tech Stage during day two of Collision 2023 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada

Who is the program open to?

The program offers complimentary access to all three days of Web Summit Vancouver, including the exhibition floor, hours of onstage content, and our after hours events.

Tickets are available to anyone from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada who is over the age of 18 and who has a genuine interest in attending Web Summit Vancouver.

 

Indigenous Community meet up
13,770

Estimated number of Indigenous-owned SME businesses in Canada

54,255

Number of Indigenous Canadians who reported being self-employed in 2016

46%

Percentage of Indigenous-owned SMEs with five to 19 employees

CA$36,043

The average total income in 2015 for Indigenous people aged 15 years and over.

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Kelly Burton
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Apply for the Indigenous Attendee Program

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