“This year, Web Summit moved to Vancouver for the first time and expectations were high. As in previous years in Toronto, we brought a delegation of Czech startups to attend the event. Although the event was smaller than Toronto, the networking opportunities were just as strong ,” said Karolína Konicarová, Director of the Canadian branch of CzechInvest.
Czech representation at Web Summit Vancouver
CzechInvest and embassies in Canada regularly organise Czech delegations to this conference and this year was no exception. Along with thousands of participants from all over the world, representatives of seven Czech innovative companies arrived in Vancouver, among them the startups Technological Incubation – AVALTAR, Myco a Pointee Interactive. They presented their solutions in areas such as sustainable mycelium packaging, process automation, marketing technology, security systems using artificial intelligence and modern ERP platforms.
As always, the Web Summit offered a wide range of networking opportunities, new business partnerships, and a number of inspiring discussions at six thematic stations that reflected current trends in the world of technology and innovation. Energy solutions and the state of the climate were also discussed, as well as artificial intelligence, including its risks and the ability of humans to function in the new AI world.For Czech startups, CzechInvest, together with the Czech Embassy in Canada and with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, organised a meeting with the Czech business community living in Vancouver.
Polish & Czech Startup Night brought together innovation and investors
CzechInvest together with its Polish partners – the Canadian-Polish Business Association and the Polish Agency for Investment and Trade (PAIH) also organised the Polish & Czech Startup Night. This evening event allowed both Czech and Polish companies to establish deeper contact with the Canadian innovation community and open the door to new partners, investors and mainstream publicity in North America.
“The event attracted a diverse mix of startups, investors and ecosystem creators from Poland, the Czech Republic and Canada, united by a shared vision of cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship,” said the Canadian Polish Business Association (CPBA). The Czech participation in Web Summit Vancouver 2025 was not only about presenting technology solutions, but also about strengthening ties between the Czech business community and the expatriate community in Canada.
The Web Summit will return to Vancouver in 2026 – and CzechInvest will be there again, ready to support Czech startups on their journey to globalisation.
For more information about the conference, visit the official Web Summit Vancouver website.
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