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07:15 AM – 08:45 AM
Nov 17 90 Minutes
07:30 AM – 08:45 AM
Nov 15 75 Minutes Tradeshow Floor
08:00 AM – 08:45 AM
Nov 16 45 Minutes Tradeshow Floor
11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
Nov 14 60 Minutes

RSVP REQUIRED – Financial Leadership: Strategic Roles in Driving Growth and Profitability

RSVP Required

In today’s dynamic SaaS landscape, the role of finance has evolved into a strategic partner essential for driving both growth and profitability. This session brings together Canada’s top SaaS finance leaders for a discussion on communicating with investors, forecasting the future with peer CxOs, and how to build a great team. We will delve into finance’s expanded role in forecasting, investment decision-making, and managing the delicate balance between scaling and profitability. SaaS leaders have shifted away from a “grow-at-all-costs” mentality toward a focus on sustainable, efficient growth. This luncheon promises valuable insights on how early adoption of finance technologies—leveraging data-driven decision-making, optimizing revenue strategies, and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration—serves as a competitive advantage, empowering leadership teams to make impactful decisions and ensure durable, scalable growth.

In today’s dynamic SaaS landscape, the role of finance has evolved into a strategic partner essential for driving both growth and profitability. This session brings together Canada’s top SaaS finance leaders for a discussion on communicating with investors, forecasting the future with peer CxOs, and how to build a great team. We will delve into finance’s expanded role in forecasting, investment decision-making, and managing the delicate balance between scaling and profitability. SaaS leaders have shifted away from a “grow-at-all-costs” mentality toward a focus on sustainable, efficient growth. This luncheon promises valuable insights on how early adoption of finance technologies—leveraging data-driven decision-making, optimizing revenue strategies, and enhancing cross-departmental collaboration—serves as a competitive advantage, empowering leadership teams to make impactful decisions and ensure durable, scalable growth.

Speaker

David Appel

Global Head, Software & SaaS
Sage
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 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 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

President & CEO
Invest Ottawa

Julia Elvidge

Chair, Co-Founder & Investor
SheBoot

Chris McMartin

National Small Business Lead, The Scotiabank Women Initiative
Scotiabank