Startupfest 2026

Description

Startupfest is Canada’s original startup conference, an annual gathering where entrepreneurs, founders, investors, mentors and industry experts connect, learn and celebrate innovation in a dynamic festival setting in Montréal. It blends world-class content including keynote talks, interactive sessions and mentor meetups with extensive networking opportunities and real-time connections that help founders grow their ideas and businesses. The event cultivates inspiration, practical expertise and community engagement in an atmosphere that feels like a festival focused on startup culture and collaboration.

Startupfest brings together a global audience of startup teams and ecosystem supporters for curated pitch opportunities, diverse learning tracks and connections with investors and peers. Attendees experience structured programming, informal discussions and sessions designed to spark new ideas and support ventures at all stages of development, all within the vibrant backdrop of Summer in Montréal.