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06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Nov 13 240 Minutes 56 ByWard, 56 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2

RSVP REQUIRED – SAAS NORTH OPEN HOUSE PARTY Presented by TechTO

After a day packed with insights and networking at the SAAS NORTH Conference, keep the energy going at TechTO’s exclusive THE AFTER PARTY!‍

Come unwind with fellow attendees, meet new connections, and celebrate a successful day of learning and innovation.

Enjoy the SaaS-y night with the best and brightest in the SaaS community while enjoying great music, drinks, and lively conversations.

Join us for a fun evening with the SAAS NORTH crowd, and let’s make it a night to remember! See you there!

After a day packed with insights and networking at the SAAS NORTH Conference, keep the energy going at TechTO’s exclusive THE AFTER PARTY!‍

Come unwind with fellow attendees, meet new connections, and celebrate a successful day of learning and innovation.

Enjoy the SaaS-y night with the best and brightest in the SaaS community while enjoying great music, drinks, and lively conversations.

Join us for a fun evening with the SAAS NORTH crowd, and let’s make it a night to remember! See you there!

05:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Nov 17 150 Minutes Offsite

SAAS NORTH Night Out

Who’s ready to mingle? Join us after the first day of the conference. The evening will feature the Dueling Pianos and lots of bevvies to keep the party going.

Who’s ready to mingle? Join us after the first day of the conference. The evening will feature the Dueling Pianos and lots of bevvies to keep the party going.

03:00 PM – 03:05 PM
Nov 18 5 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage
06:30 AM – 07:30 AM
Nov 6 60 Minutes Offsite

SAAS NORTH’s Official CEO Run Hosted by ProductLed & Wes Bush

Join us for a great run at SAAS NORTH! Hosted by Wes Bush, CEO and Founder of ProductLed.com, this isn’t just a jog—it’s a dynamic gathering of CEOs hitting the pavement together. Whether you’re a marathon pro or just looking for a light jog, come move, connect, and recharge alongside fellow leaders. No running record? No problem! Enjoy the fresh air, energizing conversations, and kick off Day 2 with momentum. Don’t miss it—lace up and join the run!

Join us for a great run at SAAS NORTH! Hosted by Wes Bush, CEO and Founder of ProductLed.com, this isn’t just a jog—it’s a dynamic gathering of CEOs hitting the pavement together.

Speaker

Wes Bush

Founder & CEO
ProductLed
12:55 PM – 01:00 PM
Nov 15 5 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage

SheBoot Winners Unveiled

SheBoot is a national investment-ready program for early-stage women-led tech and tech-enabled companies that culminates in a pitch competition for $300,000 from 30 women investors! After an intensive six-week bootcamp, one-on-one coaching, and weekly pitch practices, the 2023 cohort winners will be announced on stage at SaaS North, by SheBoot co-founders Julia Elvidge, Jennifer Francis, and Sonya Shorey.

SheBoot is a national investment-ready program for early-stage women-led tech and tech-enabled companies that culminates in a pitch competition for $300,000 from 30 women investors! After an intensive six-week bootcamp, one-on-one coaching, and weekly pitch practices, the 2023 cohort winners will be announced on stage at SaaS North, by SheBoot co-founders Julia Elvidge, Jennifer Francis, and Sonya Shorey.

Speakers

Sonya Shorey

Co-Founder
SheBoot

Julia Elvidge

Chair, Co-Founder & Investor
SheBoot

Chris McMartin

National Small Business Lead, The Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank
07:30 AM – 08:30 AM
Nov 17 60 Minutes Room 213/215

Silicon Valley Bank Investor Breakfast

Global VC has hit an all-time high! Join Silicon Valley Bank at SAAS NORTH’s exclusive Investor Breakfast where Shez Samji, Head of Business Development, will lead a 20-minute fireside chat together with Ajay Gopal from Framework Ventures.

This session will break down the explosive trends in VC investment in the Canadian tech ecosystem. They look forward to discussing the strength of the Canadian innovation economy and their perspective on why we are attracting record levels of investment from both sides of the border. 

Global VC has hit an all-time high! Join Silicon Valley Bank at SAAS NORTH’s exclusive Investor Breakfast where Shez Samji, Head of Business Development, will lead a 20-minute fireside chat together with Ajay Gopal from Framework Ventures.

This session will break down the explosive trends in VC investment in the Canadian tech ecosystem. They look forward to discussing the strength of the Canadian innovation economy and their perspective on why we are attracting record levels of investment from both sides of the border. 

Speakers

Ajay Gopal

Partner
Framework Venture Partners

Shez Samji

Managing Director & Head of Business Development
Silicon Valley Bank
05:15 PM – 07:00 PM
Nov 5 105 Minutes Level 1

Startup Atlantic Kitchen Party: Collide & Connect (At Capacity) 

Presented by Startup Atlantic

As part of SAAS NORTH 2025, Startup Atlantic is bringing its signature East Coast energy to Ottawa with the Kitchen Party: Collide & Connect.

As part of SAAS NORTH 2025, Startup Atlantic is bringing its signature East Coast energy to Ottawa with the Kitchen Party: Collide & Connect.

04:40 PM – 05:10 PM
Nov 13 30 Minutes BetaKit Keynote Stage

SURVEY SAYS – It’s Founders Feud!

Step into the hottest game show at SAAS NORTH where top SaaS companies face off in a fun and competitive game inspired by Family Feud. Watch as teams compete for charity to guess the most popular answers to industry-related questions, showcasing their knowledge, wit, and agility in the fast-paced world of SaaS.

Step into the hottest game show at SAAS NORTH where top SaaS companies face off in a fun and competitive game inspired by Family Feud. Watch as teams compete for charity to guess the most popular answers to industry-related questions, showcasing their knowledge, wit, and agility in the fast-paced world of SaaS.

Moderator

Derek Vollebregt

Director of Customer Success
Friendlier
10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Nov 17 480 Minutes Tradeshow Floor

The Firehood Angel Camp Opens

Calling all Women Angels and Entrepreneurs in SaaS!

The Firehood’s savvy Angel investors will be onsite at this year’s conference – looking to unearth your SaaS/tech gem! This is your chance to meet active women angel investors from across Canada.  The Firehood’s tech-focused Angels are ready to hear your story,  activate mentorship & connections and help fund your women-led startup.

The Firehood’s savvy Angel investors will be onsite at this year’s conference – looking to unearth your SaaS/tech gem! This is your chance to meet active women angel investors from across Canada.  The Firehood’s tech-focused Angels are ready to hear your story, activate mentorship & connections and help fund your women-led startup.