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OTTAWA, CANADA, NOV 4-5 2026 • ROGERS CENTRE
Special Events & Features
Some of the most valuable moments at SAAS NORTH AI happen between sessions.
From investor access and founder experiences to hands-on support and after-hours events, there’s more to SAAS NORTH AI than what happens on stage.
Access, Capital & Opportunity
Connect with investors, partners and opportunities that can move your company forward.
RBCx Investor Breakfast: Sovereign AI Edition- Day 1
Application Required.
Explore where Canada is building sovereign AI capacity and what it could mean for digital infrastructure investment.
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Bennett Jones Executive Breakfast: Defence Edition- Day 2
Application Required.
The leaders behind defence industrial policy, federal procurement, and the new Defence Investment Agency tackle the big questions: how the Crown moves faster, shares more risk, and handles IP in ways that work for founders. Plus, what you should do next.
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Capital & Connection Hub
Where Investors and Founders Meet.
Connect with founders, investors and ecosystem partners through curated and self-directed networking.
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Capital Corner
Human-curated match ups!
Inside the Capital and Connection Hub, Capital Corner makes hand-picked introductions between founders and investors.
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DEPLOY- Dual Use & Defence Summit – Day 2
Where tech meets defence.
Connect with the investors, government buyers and defence leaders shaping Canada’s growing dual-use market.
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Women In SaaS Pass
Building a stronger room.
Giving early-stage women founders greater access to the conversations and connections that matter.
Founder Experiences & Hands-On Support
Founder-focused experiences and practical support to help you get more from SAAS NORTH AI.
Founders Feast: The Pirate Edition
Application Required.
Grab lunch, swap war stories with fellow founders, then settle in for a lively fireside chat with author and investor Chris Harvey on why founders are basically pirates, trading the incumbents’ war chest for speed, focus, and hunger. Part manifesto, part pirate lore. Eye patch optional (but encouraged).
L-SPARK Office Hours- Day 1
Got questions about scaling your business? Come meet with L-SPARK during SAAS NORTH AI on the conference floor on Day 1.
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PR Office Hours with Free Reign Media- Day 1
Got news? Let’s talk.
Bring an upcoming announcement or milestone to a complimentary 15-minute PR strategy session with Gina Chung on Day 1.
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L-SPARK Office Hours- Day 2
Got questions about scaling your business? Come meet with L-SPARK during SAAS NORTH AI on the conference floor on Day 2.
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Discover What’s Next
Discover the companies, products and founders shaping what’s next in AI and SaaS.
Workspaces Tradeshow
Where AI-SaaS magic gets made.
Explore new products and connect with the teams building the future of software. New this year: Dual-Use Showcase.
9th Annual PitchFest: AI Edition
Big ideas. Real stakes.
Watch the next generation of AI-SaaS founders pitch live to investors and operators.
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After Hours
Keep the conversations going after the sessions wrap.
Welcome Reception
Included for all attendees!
Kick off SAAS NORTH AI with bites, beverages and your first introductions.
November 3, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Queen St. Fare
170 Queen St, Ottawa
Badge and wristband can be picked up here!
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What Happens After Dark
Take the conversation off-site.
Join founders, operators and investors for an off-the-record night hosted by TechTO.
November 3, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Lowertown Brewery
73 York St, Ottawa
Badge and wristband required.
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Happy Hour
Included for all attendees!
Raise a glass with old friends and new on the tradeshow floor, swap stories, make connections, and toast all things SaaS & AI.
November 4, 2026
5:00-6:00 PM
November 5, 2026
4:30-5:15 PM
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The SaaSiest After Party
The conversations continue.
Celebrate Day One with founders, investors and operators at the Official After Party.
November 4, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex Drive
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Make The Most Of Your Trip
A few practical extras to make your time in Ottawa easier.
Travel Perks
The right room is worth the trip.
Access exclusive travel savings through Air Canada, the official airline of SAAS NORTH.
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