Event category: BetaKit Keynote Stage

One of Canada’s largest enterprise software companies is now all in on AI. In this exclusive fireside chat, OpenText EVP & Chief Product Officer Savinay Berry will share how his company is embracing AI to drive transformation at scale. From reimagining customer experiences to streamlining operations and unlocking new efficiencies, Berry will provide an insider’s perspective on how OpenText is embedding AI across its platforms and products.

Wherever you are in your journey as a founder or product leader, two pillars maintain the foundation of your product: people and (product) systems. Delivering on your promise to customers relies on your product systems running at the highest efficiency so that your people can focus on executing high-quality work, not complex systems or navigating management. Join me for tactical insights from over twenty years of learning in enhancing product systems and teams for my web agency, external clients, and startup teams.

In this bold and personal keynote, Vidyard’s Michael Litt unpacks the shifting SaaS landscape—where customers no longer pay for software, but outcomes. From contract lock-ins to value-driven results, the next era is Results-as-a-Service. Drawing on two decades of pivots—on-prem to SaaS, marketers to sellers, desktop to AI—Michael shares how to navigate uncertainty, place strategic bets, and build in the age of large language models. Where does AI end and your product begin? What categories are untouchable? What gets swallowed by foundation models? Expect war stories, real talk, and a future-forward look at what it really takes to evolve.

AI-native startups are rewriting the SaaS playbook—new pricing, new GTM, and lightning-fast growth (think $0 to $1M in 30 days). But what does that mean for traditional SaaS companies trying to evolve? In this tactical session, Radical Ventures' Sanjana Basu explores how AI-first companies are structured differently—and what SaaS founders can actually learn from them. From pricing models and distribution to team design and customer quality, this is a grounded, no-hype look at the realities of adapting (or being replaced).

We're capping off an exciting two days with final remarks and a chance to win the Grand Prize!

The wait is over. Watch as Hai takes the stage to unveil what he's built-live. From raw idea to real product, this is innovation in action.

Get ready for “The Masked Investor” – where one disguised investor spills the unfiltered truth, from working with VCs and avoiding founder pitfalls to the secrets of product success. Join the excitement as the incognito VCs reveal investment strategies, insights, and predictions for the future and navigating the SaaS investment landscape. Who “IS” the Masked Investor – we may never know but we’ll keep you guessing.

Our judges have shortlisted the best of the best! Now get ready for an epic showdown at the PitchFest Finale Throwdown, where innovation and creativity collide in a riveting clash of wits and business smarts. With live audience polled results, we’ll find out which company will reign supreme and be our PitchFest Winner for 2025.

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, startups are facing major shifts in how work gets done — and who does it. Faced with rising pressure to stay lean and competitive, some companies are significantly reducing headcount to adopt an "AI-first" model, trading traditional teams for smaller, more agile groups powered by smart tools and agents.
This session explores the real-world challenges and bold decisions tech leaders are making: from workforce reductions to radically redefined roles, to rethinking who (or what) you hire next. We'll unpack the rise of tiny teams, share strategies for navigating workforce change with intention, and explore what an efficient, AI-augmented org chart really looks like.