Atlantic Venture Forum 2022 | Critical Path Group | 12 September 2022 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5, Canada

The entrepreneurial landscape has changed significantly since the first AVF in 2013. As the ecosystem continues to gain momentum, the AVF is being transformed to meet the needs of this dynamic region. New ventures and growth-stage companies need more than just financial capital to succeed. Innovation, partnerships, ingenuity, and expertise are just a few of the ingredients for an entrepreneur’s tech success story, and you will find all of these and more when you join us for the event.

Grow Your Business!
Premium Networking: Tech Industry Executives, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporate Strategics, Research Partners, and more.
Inspiration and Ingenuity: A Technology Showcase featuring outstanding Early Stage companies complimented by mature Growth Stage companies, all from the Atlantic Canadian region.
Business Intelligence: The latest investment and innovation trends direct from Industry Experts.

AVF is a highly focused networking opportunity, where Atlantic Canadian technology companies showcase their innovations to strategic players that can provide business development opportunities.

Our core target participants are:
• Technology Entrepreneurs
• Venture Capital Firms
• Corporate Strategics
• Innovation Leaders
• Other Private Equity Firms
• University Technology Transfer Offices
• Technology Incubators & Accelerators
• Commercialization Organizations
• Economic Development Agencies
• Business development opportunities include:
• Financing
• Partnering
• Market Access
• Demonstration Projects/Field Trials
• Technology Licensing
• Distribution Channels
• Lead/Reference Clients
• M&A Discussions
• Joint Venture Agreements

2022 Speakers

Neeraj Berry
Founder, General Partner

Kim Furlong
CEO, CVCA

Marina Cortes
Venture Partner, Hike Ventures

Daryl Johnston
Managing Director, Technology Banking, Silicon Valley Bank

Dave Smardon
CEO, Bioenterprise Engine

Tom Rand
Managing Partner & Author, ARCTERN

Ezra Roizen
M&A Startup Advisor, Accomplished Entrepreneur, Founder & Author, ADVSR

Glenn Cowan
Founder and Managing Partner, One 9 Investments

Adam Nanjee
Managing Director, Canada, Microsoft for startups

April Dunford
Executive Consultant, Investor, Speaker & Author, Ambient Strategy

Paul de Gelder
Navy Diver, Shark Attack Survivor, Author & Motivational Speaker, No Time for Fear

Chris Burns, PhD
President & CEO, Novonix

Bonnie Halper
Co Founder, Ladies Who Lead

David Brennan
Chief Financial Officer, Ecobee

Jim A. Gibson
Innovation Leader & Author, Tip of the Spear, Tip of the Spear

Josh Simair
Co-Founder, SkipTheDishes

John Hill
VP of Network, Techstars

Sunny Lenarduzzi
Social Media Strategist & Consultant

Patrick Lor
Partner, 500 Startups Canada

J. Kelly Hoey
Author, Build Your Dream Network

2022 Sponsors and Partners

FOUNDING PARTNER:
• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

INDUSTRY LEADERS:
• Innovacorp
• BDC

PATHFINDERS:
• NBIF
• Bioenterprise

CATALYST PARTNERS:
• OKR Financial
• FCC

PROGRAM PARTNERS:
• AWS
• Canada Bank
• Centre for Women in Business
• Cycle Capital Management
• Cycle Momentum
• Shred Capital
• Silicon Valley Bank
• Innovative Solutions
• taste of Nova Scotia

ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS:
• Canadian Venture Capital
• Digital Nova Scotia
• Genesis
• NA CO
• Venn
• VOLTA
• Startup Zone

CONTRIBUTION PARTNER:
• Venture Grade

ADVENTURE PARTNERS:
• Aggressor Nile Queen
• Aggressor Adventures
• Aggressor Safari Lodges
• Northern Escape

COMMUNICATION PARTNERS:
• Bio Alliance
• Bio enterprise
• Bionova
• Blockcrusher Labs
• CBDC
• Entrevestor
• Fushion HFX
• HalifaXPartnership
• Invest Atlantic
• Planet Hatch
• Mashup Lab
• Propel
• Startup Zone
• Venn
• 500 Canda
• Volta