June
9


Edmonton is entering a new era of deep tech. From AI and advanced manufacturing to health innovation, energy, space, and quantum technologies, Edmonton is producing companies built on breakthrough science and real-world problem-solving.

Join Edmonton Unlimited and leaders from across Canada’s innovation ecosystem for a morning conversation on what it takes to build and scale deep tech companies.

This event brings together founders, investors, researchers, operators, students, and ecosystem leaders for candid conversations on commercialization, venture growth, and the future of deep tech in Edmonton.

Run of Show

  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM — Check-in & networking

  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM — Panel

  • 11:15 – 11:45 AM — Fireside Chat

  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM — Lunch & networking

Panel

What Do Great Deep Tech Companies Have in Common?

Investors have a unique view across founders, technologies, and commercialization journeys. This discussion will explore the patterns they consistently see in successful deep tech companies — from technical differentiation and defensibility to capital strategy, commercialization readiness, and founding team dynamics.

Moderator: Amit Monga — ECCOMobility

Panelists:

Ricky Mehra — Continuum Health Ventures
Aditya Aggarwal — BDC
Pat Lor — Panache Ventures
Scott Pelton — Risc Capital
Neha Khera — IRV Fund, Innovobot

Panelists bios & event details can be found here.

Fireside Chat

Building a Deep Tech Company in Edmonton

Hear directly from Wyvern founders Chris Robson and Callie Lissinna, who are building a globally competitive deep tech venture right here in Edmonton.

This conversation will explore the realities of translating breakthrough technologies into commercial products while navigating growth, partnerships, customers, talent, and capital.

Featured Company: Wyvern

Speaker bios & further details can be found here.


Edmonton Unlimited

10107 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1W8


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