2026 CIX Summit Agenda

Join us as we kick off CIX Summit with co-chairs Claire Fauquier and Prashant Matta, discussing the current state of the Canadian market, venture capital investing, and the future of the Canadian tech landscape.

The shifting geo-political landscape presents a once in a generation opportunity to create new company categories that protect Canada’s security, sovereignty, and beyond. Join Canadian founders writing the playbook for navigating Canada’s next industrial era of dual-use technologies. From data infrastructures and cyber security, to advanced manufacturing, we’ll examine what it takes to move from concept to capability in this landmark moment for growth. 

CIX is proud to recognize Wealthsimple as the 2026 Innovator of the Year. Following a pivotal year in which the company transitioned from a high-growth scaleup to a full-fledged enterprise, Wealthsimple doubled its assets under administration to more than $100 billion and secured a landmark $750 million equity financing round at a $10 billion post-money valuation. Join us for a fireside chat with the mind behind the industry-disrupting business as Innovator of the Year, Mike Katchen, chats with his newest investor at CPPIB, Max Miller, and shares his journey of creating one of Canada’s fastest-growing startups.

The 2026 Innovator of the Year Award is made possible by the National Angel Capital Organization.

Hear from some of the most promising startups in Canada. These young companies are breaking new ground with innovative technologies, disruptive business models, and strong early traction. Selected by our CIX Awards Committee, these winners represent the next generation of market leaders, showcasing exceptional potential for growth and investment.

This category acknowledges high-potential startups that are gaining momentum and reshaping industries. The awarded companies have demonstrated strong early growth, innovative solutions, and the ability to scale in competitive markets. Selected by our CIX Awards Committee, the winners in this category are on the fast track to becoming the next breakout success stories.

This category recognizes startups that have moved beyond early traction and are scaling rapidly. These companies are driving significant market impact, demonstrating strong revenue growth, and proving their ability to compete at the highest levels. The winners in this category are poised to become the next major success stories in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Join us in a panel discussion focused on scaling strategies and the operational, financial, and leadership decisions required to grow from breakout traction to enduring market leadership.

This segment is made possible by Capital Canada.

Canada’s startup ecosystem has long paired innovation with impact. Building on that tradition, a new partnership between the Upside Foundation of Canada and SickKids Foundation marks the next chapter for Upside’s equity-giving platform, enabling founders and companies to support charities across Canada.

With over $40 million raised to date, Arteria AI is transforming documentation and data workflows for financial institutions. As demand grows for greater efficiency, accuracy, and automation in highly regulated environments, they have emerged as a leader in applying AI to one of the industry’s most complex and overlooked challenges. Join us for an in-depth discussion on Arteria AI’s growth journey, the evolution of enterprise AI in financial services, and its strategy for scaling in a highly regulated market.