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Uniting the Prairies

Where the Prairie Tech Ecosystem Meets

UNITING THE PRAIRIES

Where the Prairie Tech Ecosystem Meets

May 7-8, 2025  |  Remai Modern, Saskatoon

May 7-8, 2025
Remai Modern, Saskatoon
May 7-8, 2025
Remai Modern, Saskatoon
May 7-8, 2025
Remai Modern, Saskatoon
May 7-8, 2025
Remai Modern, Saskatoon
May 7-8, 2025
Remai Modern, Saskatoon

90 investors, 175 startups, & 450 community members

Uniting the Prairies (UP) is the Prairies’ premier startup-focused tech conference, where A-tier founders connect with active investors & tech leaders.

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BRICE

SCHESCHUK

Globalive

KIRSTINE

STEWART

Blink49 Studios

NICK

GRAY

MapMind

ANVIL

PALAMATTAM

Google

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Co-Founder

Brad

Feld

With 35+ years as an early-stage investor and entrepreneur Brad is a champion of the VC & tech startup space. Brad co-founded Foundry VC and Techstars, the accelerator that’s helped scale over 10,000 startup founders! A celebrated author, he (literally) wrote the book on venture deals & has been blogging on the topic since before Twitter existed.

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CEO

Brendan

King

As Co-Founder and CEO of one of SK’s leading tech scale ups, Brendan is at the forefront of driving Vendasta's growth, innovation, and business strategy. Vendasta offers an end-to-end platform for local experts and agencies, who have delivered digital solutions to over 8.2M small and medium businesses.

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Why attend?

Brice
Scheschuk
Managing Partner at Globalive

“This conference is amazing. Two days, one stage carefully curated, large number of attendees, excellent networking, prairie hospitality, fun after-hours events, and perfectly executed. I will be back!"

Saif
Hashmi
Principal at BDC Capital

"UP truly is a cornerstone event for the Prairies' innovation ecosystem. Having attended and spoken at the conference, I’ve experienced firsthand its impact as a dynamic hub that attracts top investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the country. What sets UP apart is its unique blend of professionalism and warmth; it’s not just a place to network but a community where meaningful relationships are built."

Josh
Glow
Co-Founder and CEO at Gryd

"Uniting the Prairies was a game-changer for Gryd. At the conference, I connected with dozens of investors, who then introduced us to their networks. UP is more than just a networking event; it catalyzes meaningful connections and opportunities that significantly impact companies like ours. This conference isn't just a two-day event; it's an investment in the future of prairie innovation."

Margaux
Miller
TEDx Speaker, Emcee, Community Builder

"My experience at UP was exceptional. This event celebrates the heart of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Prairies and is "the" place to make impactful connections. UP not only inspired me, it led to new client opportunities - a true testament to the caliber of this incredible conference."

Matt
He
Investment Associate

"UP has been the best access point to the Saskatchewan and Prairie ecosystem, and has helped us connect with countless great founders and investors in its growing community."

Alicia
Soulier
Founder & CEO at Salonscale

"UP is the best event on the Prairies to meet venture investors and other founders - I've met several of my investors there."

Daniel
Santos
Founder & CEO

"Uniting the Prairies connected me directly with mentors and investors that I likely would never have met. I speak regularly to one of the mentors and am currently discussing our funding round with an investor."

Why attend?

“This conference is amazing. Two days, one stage carefully curated, large number of attendees, excellent networking, prairie hospitality, fun after-hours events, and perfectly executed. I will be back!"

Brice
Scheschuk
Managing Partner at Globalive
UP24 Speaker


"UP truly is a cornerstone event for the Prairies' innovation ecosystem. Having attended and spoken at the conference, I’ve experienced firsthand its impact as a dynamic hub that attracts top investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the country. What sets UP apart is its unique blend of professionalism and warmth; it’s not just a place to network but a community where meaningful relationships are built."

Saif
Hashmi
Principal at BDC Capital
UP23 Speaker


"Uniting the Prairies was a game-changer for Gryd. At the conference, I connected with dozens of investors, who then introduced us to their networks. UP is more than just a networking event; it catalyzes meaningful connections and opportunities that significantly impact companies like ours. This conference isn't just a two-day event; it's an investment in the future of prairie innovation."

Josh
Glow
Co-Founder and CEO at Gryd
UP24 Attendee
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"My experience at UP was exceptional. This event celebrates the heart of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Prairies and is "the" place to make impactful connections. UP not only inspired me, it led to new client opportunities - a true testament to the caliber of this incredible conference."

Margaux
Miller
TEDx Speaker, Emcee, Community Builder
UP24 Speaker
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"UP has been the best access point to the Saskatchewan and Prairie ecosystem, and has helped us connect with countless great founders and investors in its growing community."

Matt
He
Investment Associate
3x returning investor
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"UP is the best event on the Prairies to meet venture investors and other founders - I've met several of my investors there."

Alicia
Soulier
Founder & CEO at Salonscale
4x returning founder
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"Uniting the Prairies connected me directly with mentors and investors that I likely would never have met. I speak regularly to one of the mentors and am currently discussing our funding round with an investor."

Daniel
Santos
Founder & CEO
AB founder
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"Uniting the Prairies is the perfect event for any founder who is looking to make new connections, get feedback, and connect with fellow founders, mentors, and investors in the Prairie tech ecosystem."

Anthony
Nagendraraj
Founder & CEO
MB Founder
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