Why Attend
CIX Summit brings together the most influential players in Canada’s tech ecosystem. Designed to fuel investment, spotlight the next Canadian unicorns, and strengthen the ecosystem.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, or service provider, here are 5 reasons you can’t miss CIX:
WHERE STARTUPS THRIVE
CIX Summit offers startups unprecedented exposure through prestigious pitch presentations by award-winning startups. It also provides attendees with exclusive access to Canada’s most innovative founders through panels, fireside chats, and curated networking events. Whether you’re seeking investment opportunities, startup inspiration, or valuable connections with emerging tech leaders, this event is your gateway to the heart of Canadian innovation.
NETWORKING FOR EVERY LEVEL OF CONNECTION
From casual banter in the CIX Networking Lounge to pre-booked Meeting Exchanges, network as you please at CIX Summit. You’ll have every opportunity to meet fellow founders, investors, and service providers as you sit beside them at panels or connect with them in our Founder or Investor Forums.
VALUABLE INSIGHTS ACROSS THE ECOSYSTEM
No matter your title, CIX Summit is where you learn. Our sessions, panels, and fireside chats bring together the biggest names in Canadian tech, delivering insights you won’t find anywhere else. Whether a founder learns from another founder or an investor sharing hard-earned wisdom with the next generation of CEOs, every conversation is packed with game-changing advice. If you’re in tech, there’s something here for you.
POWER NEW DEALS
We know all too well that founders struggle to land meetings with the right investors, and investors face the challenge of finding founders who genuinely fit their portfolios. That’s why we created CIX Summit’s Meeting Exchanges. This exclusive experience takes the guesswork out of deal-making, giving you direct access to the right connections. It’s not just another conference feature; it’s what sets CIX Summit apart. Here, real investments happen, and game-changing deals are made.
CANADA’S TOP INNOVATORS: CIX STARTUP AWARDS
Each year, CIX Summit proudly presents the coveted CIX Startup Awards—Canada’s only national, industry-agnostic tech startup awards program. Startups from coast to coast compete for this prestigious recognition, with winners selected by our esteemed Selection Committee. The journey peaks at CIX Summit on March 26, 2025, where winners take the stage to pitch live, culminating in one standout startup earning the chance to represent Canada at the Startup World Cup.
The companies that I met through CIX are consistently the highest quality of any source of early stage companies I have engaged from many sources in my 21 years as an investment professional. The on-line break-out rooms for one-on-one 7 minute meetings were very well arranged. All entrepreneurs were on time and on topic. I was pleased to schedule longer, private conversations with a few of them.
CIX does a fantastic job of bringing great tech companies and investors together. Deals get done at CIX.
I think CIX is a great platform that allows us (founders) to get exposure. Not necessarily just to meet people…but to create an environment where we can have honest conversations, this is why I love coming here.
CIX is a wealth of opportunity that is offered to founders.
CIX has been a phenomenal experience….people are great, very personable, feels like everyone is here to help you.
