Rise and shine! If you're an attending tech founder or investor, this is your opportunity to connect without interruption. Join us offsite at The Avenue Room, downtown for private networking over coffee & light refreshments. Must have an UP25 Investor or Tech Founder ticket to gain access. Powered by RBCx.
For tech startups participating in the Prize of the Prairies (shortlisted founders will be notified in advance). Selected startups will pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to compete on the UP25 main stage and win the $30K cash prize!
Doors open at 1:00 pm SK time. Show your ticket, get your name tag, and settle in for Day 1 of the conference.
Celebrate women in tech with Faye Almeshaan and Kelsey Hahn at the Remai! Network with all attendees and get an exclusive look into investor vs. founder perspectives from 2 industry leaders who’ve launched, scaled, & invested in hundreds of startups. Everyone is welcome to attend. Powered by Growclass & WESK.
This is your chance to mix and meet other UP attendees! Hit the bar, grab a snack, and go connect.
Grab a seat to hear about the state of the Prairie tech ecosystem as we kickoff the evening content!
Hear Julie's inspiring journey as the first woman to row across the Atlantic & how it led her to found one of Foresight 50's voted top investable CleanTech companies.
A can't miss fireside! Hear lessons from 3 decades of venture capital and community building with the Co-Founder of Techstars and Foundry VC.
Explore the Remai after dark! Build connections before Day 2 begins, with late night eats on the 2nd floor mezzanine. UP25 name badge required for access. Powered by KPMG.
Gear UP for Day 2! Head over before content starts to pick up your name badge if you haven't, grab a coffee, and settle in for a full day of connection! (Day 2 registration open until 1:30pm).
Head into the Main Stage as Day 2 of the conference begins!
Hear from the former executive at Uber and 3x Silicon Valley CEO on the evolution of Canadian tech and how to adopt lessons from the valley to scale.
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Learn the 5 most common mistakes to avoid when hiring and setting up your sales team.
Take a break from the hustle & bustle. Grab a bite offsite and explore Downtown YXE (lunch is not provided).
Learn to market like a mind reader with a high-impact marketing workshop powered by DMSC, Growclass, Jelly Academy, and the CMA. Lunch provided. Separate ticket required — founders, check your inbox!
Join Manitoba founder Noah Palansky in a fireside chat packed with insights on how to find product-market-fit, attract US investors, recruit top talent, and maintain culture at scale.
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The ultimate playbook for founders looking to grow, buy, or exit. Learn what it takes to scale and grow to a $1B valuation from the guy who's done it before (a lot).
Cheer on the top Prairie startups as they pitch live on the UP25 main stage to win the $30K Prize of The Prairies! Powered by McKercher LLP.
Time for the conference wrap UP! Hear from the Uniting the Prairies team as we close out the conference with final remarks, important FYI's, & a recap of everything accomplished over the last 1.5 days!
UP25’s premier networking event. An intimate invite-only dinner at The Avenue Room connecting UP25 speakers, major sponsors, & investors.
Deemed one of the best parts of UP each year! Kick off your shoes & unite with the whole conference at the UP25 After-Party, hosted on Vendasta's rooftop patio. Capacity is 400 people; come early to secure your spot. UP25 name badge required for access.
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Doors open at 9:00 AM, opening remarks begin at 9:15 AM sharp. Gear up for a full day of content and connection!
Caught in the hype storm? Hear about the future implications of AI once the dust settles.
2 world-class companies, 2 totally different industries, 1 common investor. What does building, scaling, and surviving a startup look like in 2023?
Take a break to explore restaurants downtown, have a nap, whatever you need!
Closing the sale is just the start. Learn from one of the world's top customer success experts as they share ways you can turn customer acquisition into revenue expansion.
Learn how creating products with no existing market can have the power to revolutionize entire industries.
Finalists competing for the UP x Firehood Women in Tech & UP Angel Syndicate investment prizes are pitching on stage!
Hear the highs and lows of scaling an early-stage startup from the Co-Founder of Rewind, who had 10,000 customers before raising capital & closed $80M within 2 years.
Come together as we wrap up the conference content & announce the winners of the investment prizes on stage!
For UP23 attendees only. Join the official after party to close out the festivities! Hosted on Vendasta's rooftop patio.
