Event category: Networking & Special Events

Events

November 14, 2024

04:05 PM - 04:10 PM EDT

BetaKit Keynote Stage 2024-11-14 5 MINS

Firehood Angel Winners

$100K+ of Funding! Watch as the Firehood Angel Camp Winners are revealed.

DANIELLE GRAHAM

General Partner Phoenix Fire & Co-Founder,

The Firehood

CLAUDETTE MCGOWAN

CEO, Protexxa & Co-Founder,

The Firehood

03:50 PM - 04:05 PM EDT

BetaKit Keynote Stage 2024-11-14 15 MINS

Pitchfest Final Throwdown

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 2024.

Moderator

PATRICK WHITE

Co-Founder & Managing Director

L-Spark

TBA

TBA 2

12:45 PM - 01:20 PM EDT

2024-11-14 35 MINS

PITCHFEST Round 2

It’s day two – and more anxious, excited founders take to the stage for the ultimate showdown. Pitchfest Round 2 will see more incredible companies pitch to our panel of investors. Who will make it through to compete for the grand prize at the end of the day?

Moderator

PATRICK WHITE

Co-Founder & Managing Director

L-Spark

EMMANUELLE COPPINGER

Managing Partner

Front Row Ventures

RYAN HENRY

Partner

Sand Hill North

JESSE WIEBE

Community Development Lead

Startup TNT

11:30 AM - 01:20 PM EDT

Tradeshow Floor 2024-11-14 110 MINS

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM EDT

2024-11-14 60 MINS

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.

DAVID APPEL

Global Head, Software & SaaS

Sage

09:40 AM - 10:20 AM EDT

Tradeshow Floor 2024-11-14 40 MINS

07:45 AM - 08:30 AM EDT

2024-11-14 45 MINS

Registration & Networking

Don't miss the kick-off to Day 2! Come early and enjoy morning pastries and coffee.

November 13, 2024

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM EDT

2024-11-13 120 MINS

IDA VIP Mingler (At Capacity)

IDA Ireland, together with the Irish Ambassador to Canada and in partnership with SAAS NORTH, are thrilled to invite a limited number of Speakers, Founders, Attendees and Special Guests to the IDA VIP Mingler to celebrate all things SaaS!

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

56 ByWard, 56 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2 2024-11-13 240 MINS

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!