3RD ANNUAL

CANADA'S PREMIER HARDWARE SUMMIT

Coming November 2023

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What is HardTech?

HardTech is Canada’s premier hardware technology-focused summit, featuring prominent thought leaders that are putting Canada on the map for hardware and semiconductor innovation, producing transformative experiences, creating groundbreaking products with a global impact, and inspiring the next generation of tech titans.

In its 3rd year, HardTech has grown to reach a global audience that discusses ideas, opportunities, and challenges surrounding hardware and semiconductors. Attendees include new and established tech Founders and CEOs, investors and advisors, enterprise, government and media.

Hosted by ventureLAB, our mission is to emphasize the importance of hardware technology and the impact it has around the world.

Why Attend HardTech?

Premium Content

HardTech brings together industry leaders in hardware technology to discuss the latest developments in the field and share their insights.

Build Connections

Connect with 500+ attendees across Canada in various ways; participate in matchmaking, learn from experts, or socialize and network over coffee and drinks.

Expand Knowledge

Learn about challenges from established Founders and discover the kinds of support is available from advisors and enterprises.

Discover New Companies

Eight Canadian companies developing hardware and semiconductor-focused products will pitch for a cash prize.

Want to get involved? Were looking for speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and more.

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Or email lleparulo@venturelab.ca with any inquiries.

Past Speakers

Erin Bury

CEO

Willful

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Phil Vokins

Director Channels, Alliances & Cloud

Intel

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Gordon Chiu

Sr. Director, Software Engineering

Intel

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Nizar Rida

Canada Country Manager

Marvell

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Colin Hung

Editor

Healthcare IT Today

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Anita Balakrishnan

Reporter

The Logic

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Alison Drader

Head of Corporate Canada

Google Cloud

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Chris Smith

Corporate VP, Platform Software

AMD

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Kirk Ouellette

VP of Corporate Strategy

STMicroelectronics

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Warren Ali

Senior Vice President of Innovation

Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association

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Niraj Mathur

CEO

Blumind

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Peter Suma

Co-CEO

Applied Brain Research

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David van Slingerland

CEO

Sterling Industries

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Matthew Burns

Global Director, Technical Marketing

Samtec

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Robin Orford

Lead, Venture Capital Partnerships

Google

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Shelley Kuipers

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

The51

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Gem Shoute

CEO

Zinite

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Brent Roberts

VP of Life Sciences Strategy

Siemens Digital Industries

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Sagar Satish

Director of Engineering

Astera Labs Canada

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Erik Saarenvirta

Data & AI Specialist

Google Cloud

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Yuri Navarro

Managing Partner

Kanata Ventures

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Chris Cory

Sr Advisor, Capital Investment Program

ventureLAB

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Melissa Chee

CEO

ventureLAB

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Dr. Karolina Papera Valente

CEO & CSO

VoxCell BioInnovation

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Alexandra Kutilin

Director of Operations

Daanaa

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Bolis Ibrahim

CEO

Argentum Electronics

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Huayi (Edward) Gao

Co-founder and CTO

VCycene

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Amirreza Amighi

CEO

Mazlite

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Ashkan Beigi

CEO

Qoherent

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Kazem Zandi

CEO

One Silicon Chip Photonics

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Nic Boileau

CEO

Ekidna

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Julia Elvidge

Co-Founder

Chipworks

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Gregory Ogorek

Partner

iGan Partners

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Mustafa Jaffer

Industrial Technology Advisor

National Research Council of Canada

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Steve Hikida

VP of Compiler Engineering

Intel

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John George

Sector Manager, Automotive & Mobility

Ontario Centre of Innovation

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Colin Webster

Co-Founder

RiSC Capital

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Reece Hiland

Partner, Technology & Media

MNP

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Robert Dennison

Director, Growth & Transition Capital

BDC

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Paul Rivett

Advisor

ventureLAB

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Nick Kepler

COO

Silicon Catalyst

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Contact

For any questions or further information please contact our Events Manager, Laura Leparulo lleparulo@venturelab.ca

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