Features & Special Events

Get more from your SAAS NORTH experience with curated sessions, hands-on breakouts, and exclusive networking.

Welcome Reception

We’re kicking things off with a Welcome Reception! Join us on November 4th for some bites and beverages and start your mingling early.

  • Nov 4th, 5:30-7:30PM
  • Queen St. Fare
  • 170 Queen St, Ottawa
  • You will need your SAAS NORTH badge/wristband for entry!

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“What Happens After Dark” Presented by TechTO

The conference kicks off tomorrow, but the energy starts tonight. After the Welcome Reception, join TechTO for an exclusive late-night party with SaaS leaders, founders, and future collaborators. Great conversations, cold drinks, and big vibes, this is how the SaaS community warms up. 

  • Nov 4th, 7:00-10:00 PM
  • Lowertown Brewery
  • 73 York Street, Ottawa
  • You will need your SAAS NORTH badge/wristband for entry!

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RBCx Investor Breakfast

Fuel your fundraise. Exclusive insights and top-tier connections over coffee and croissants. Investor mornings just hit different.

  • Nov 5th, 7:15-8:15 AM
  • Rogers Centre- Level 2
  • Application Required!

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Featured Session: Corporate Innovation in Action: Real Partnerships, Real Lessons

Moderated by Leo Lax (L-SPARK), this high-caliber panel explores how corporate venture capital and innovation eco-systems actually work — the good, the bad, viewed from both sides of the relationship. Featuring voices from National Bank, Institutional Investors, and CEOs, the conversation is tailored to Series A founders and beyond and corporate venture explorers seeking real insights into this opportunity.

Kitchen Party: Collide & Connect- AT CAPACITY

Startup Atlantic channels its signature East Coast energy into the exclusive Kitchen Party: Collide & Connect, taking place exclusively at SAAS NORTH. This invitation‑only event, brings together a curated group of Atlantic Canadian founders, investors, and ecosystem champions.

  • Nov 5th, 5:15-7:00 PM
  • Rogers Centre- Level 1

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10th Anniversary Bash!

Celebrate 10 years of Canadian SaaS with us at the 10th Anniversary Bash, presented by Invest Ottawa. Happening right after Day 1, you can expect music, drinks, and unforgettable vibes. Big thanks to the After Party sponsors — Scotiabank Roynat Capital, Navio Law, Welch LLP, NACO, and Graphite Ventures — for their generosity! 

  • Nov 5th, 6:15-10:00 PM
  • Metropolitan Brasserie
  • 700 Sussex Dr, Ottawa
  • You will need your SAAS NORTH badge/wristband for entry!

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Founders Feast & Fast Friends

A fast-paced, high-energy networking lunch just for founders. Connect through quick prompts and mini-challenges designed to spark real conversations.

  • Nov 5th, 12:00-12:45 PM
  • Rogers Centre, Level 2
  • RSVP required to attend!

9th Annual PitchFest

Brought to you by Norton Rose Fulbright. Co-sponsored by National Bank, Webmarketers and GrowWise Partners. Now in its 9th year, PitchFest is back, bigger, bolder, and restructured for even more impact. Top SaaS startups will battle it out live for a $10,000 grand prize.

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Wesley Clover Investor Session

Join us for an exclusive investor event hosted by Wesley Clover. The session will spotlight pitches from promising Seed-early-stage companies.

  • Nov 5th, 9:45-10:45 AM
  • Rogers Centre, Level 2
  • RSVP required to attend!

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Women In SaaS Pass

We’re betting on women-led innovation. If you’re leading an early-stage SaaS startup, grab a majorly discounted pass and join the movement. 

Invest Ottawa Capital Corner- AT CAPACITY

High-growth meet high-capital. This invite-only zone connects top startups with investors who know their stuff. Curated, not crowded.

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BetaKit Keynote Stage

BetaKit is known for sharing cutting-edge, timely insights on Canada’s tech ecosystem – The BetaKit Keynote Stage is where you’ll see the people that are building and financing Canadian SaaS success stories.

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Investor Zone

The Investor Zone brought to you by SheBoot and Scotiabank Women Initiative, is where deals are made! Find investors who are looking for startups and meet with your next potential investor during SAAS NORTH.

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10th Anniversary Giveaway Program

We’re turning 10, and you’re getting the gifts. Catch epic giveaways on the main stage on both Day 1 and Day 2. Stay tuned for the lineup!

Travel Perks

Pack your bags and your best pitch thanks to Air Canada, the official airline of SAAS NORTH. You’ll be flying high with exclusive travel deals. Sweet savings, straight to the capital!

Workspaces Tradeshow

Claim your branded workspace and dive into the action. This is where SaaS magic gets made, collab-ready, hustle-approved. 

Sessions hit harder when your whole crew hears them.

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But Wait, There’s More!

Our 2025 Speakers

SAAS NORTH is where Canada’s top SaaS minds take the stage; founders, funders, operators, and AI leaders who aren’t just talking about the future, they’re building it.

Explore the 2025 Agenda

This Year’s Theme: Future-Proofing SaaS in the Age of AI
From go-to-market to product innovation, this year’s agenda is packed with real strategies, tools, and frameworks to help you adapt, scale, and thrive with AI.