August 9-10, 2022​
FRONTIER SUMMIT​
VANCOUVER
The Frontier Summit is a curated two-day event bringing together thought leaders, founders and investors. This intimate event includes meaningful discussions on frontier technology, how we are shaping the future of the Metaverse and Web3 to make an impact on our lives, and how we will unlock a new innovation economy. Our host city, Vancouver, BC, is rapidly becoming a globally-leading Metaverse, Web3 hub and frontier technology innovation ecosystem.
Against the backdrop of beautiful British Columbia, the Frontier Summit isn’t your normal tech event: it’s about purpose, connection and creating an experience that we hope will leave you in awe. The bifactor of this will lead to innovation opportunities, investments, whitepapers, and inspiration.
Frontier technologies are thriving in this region. Vancouver has the second largest VR/AR/Metaverse industry globally, second largest AI industry nationally, second largest cleantech industry nationally, and a world-leading cluster of film, television, gaming, VFX and animation firms including Disney, Microsoft, Electronic Arts (EA), Sony Pictures, and Imageworks.
We are home to pioneers in robotics, quantum computing, and biotech with the global antibody leader Abcellera, and in blockchain technologies with the homegrown unicorn Layerzero. We are producing exponentially more frontier tech ‘unicorns’ (companies with billion dollar valuations) every year.
We have become an ecosystem of builders and innovators. And we’re at a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recognize the presence of these future-shaping technologies, drive their growth, and propel them along with Vancouver to the global stage.
EVENTS
Networking Opportunities
Join thought leaders, founders and investors for meaningful discussions on frontier technology, shaping the future of the Metaverse and Web3, and how we will unlock a new innovation economy.
Dinner & Reception on the Water
We’ll kick off Frontier Summit’s first evening with a private Welcome Reception. Mix and mingle with fellow leaders, local founders and influencers as we cruise along the picturesque West Coast.
Outdoor Connections
A visit up the Sea to Sky Gondola provides a stunning backdrop for networking and building connections. We’ll mix in mountaintop hiking with insightful discussions and delicious food to give you the full BC experience.
West Coast Dinner & Closing Party
After our second day, we’ll meet with locals and guests on the rooftop of a secret location for a unique dinner featuring the best of local Pacific Northwest cuisine and cocktails.
...and more!
Throughout our time together, you’ll get a sense of the true flavor of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll feature stories from unique local businesses as well as curated menus from top BC chefs. ​
SPEAKERS & LEADERS
Teppei Tsutsui
Managing Partner, GFR Fund
Ashley Smith
Bored Becky, Fame Lady Squad
Katreena Tecson
Head of Partnerships, CocoNFT
Steve Mitobe
Co-Founder & CEO, West Coast NFT
Preston Woo
CFO and Head of Strategy, Tafi and Daz3D
Anthonia Ogundele
Founder, Ethos Lab
Yoshiaki Tanaka
Senior Director, Softbank
Pocket Sun
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SoGal Ventures
Dan Burgar
Co-Founder & CEO, Frontier Collective and Co-Founder, Shape
Lucas Wilson
Founder & CEO, Supersphere
Armando Matijević
Founder/CEO, SplitX
Claudio Rojas
CEO, National Angel Capital Organization
Enara Nazarova
Winston Choe
Entrepreneur-in-Residence & Innovation Business Development Director, LG NOVA
Ryan Wang
Co-founder, Zebra Labs; Founding Partner, Outpost Capital
Brandon Harper
Head Product Designer, Genies
Kimberlee Archer
Global Head of AR, Snap
Paisley Smith
Filmmaker & VR Creator, Unity Technologies
Benny Giang
Co-founder, Future Primitive
Tobias Chen
Co-Founder, Mirage
Erik Ashdown
Head of Ecosystem, Covalent
Bryan Pellegrino
Co-Founder, LayerZero
Andrew Zhong
Co-founder and CEO, Revar
Sara Johnston
COO, Motive.io
Carol Anne Hilton
Yassine Tahi
CEO & Founder, Indigenomics Institute & Global Center of Indigenomics
CEO, Kinetix
Shivam Kishore
Co-founder, Frontier Collective & Co-lead Digital Transformation & Sustainability United Nations (UN)
Kate Wilson
Blake Finucane
Shintaro Yamakami
Handol Kim
Tipatat Chennavasin
Managing Editor, Vancouver Tech Journal
Chief Strategy Officer, Pluto Digital & Lead Advisor, Resurgence
CEO at Colopl Next, Inc.
Co-Founder & CEO, Variational AI
General Partner, The Venture Reality Fund
Sarah Ennis
MBA, Global Director, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, Intergalactic
James Basnett
Daisuke Iwase
Ali Adab
Dorian Banks
Diane Guo
CEO, Shape Immersive
Co-Founder & CEO, KLKTN
Chief Content Officer, SoleSavy
CEO, House of Kibaa
Co-Founder, Metalistings Technology
Teek Mach
Artist, Antimattered
Frederique Rioux
Annee Park
Hussein Hallak
Cynthia Huang
Christina Heller
Founder & President, Voice Influence
Founder of F3 & F3STIVAL
Founder & CEO, Next Decentrum Technologies Inc
Head of Growth, Dtravel
CEO, Metastage
Stacie Ant
Alex Beim
Angela Robert
Jo Dunlop
Matias Marquez
Daniel Prado
Creative Director, Co-Founder of XELEVEN
Founder, Tangible
CEO, Conquer Experience
Strategy, BD & Communications, Cloudhead Games
CEO, ethosNFT
Technology Director, XR Immersive Tech
Carmilla Sumantry
Multidisciplinary Artist & Designer
Janelle Chalouhi
CEO & Co-founder of Venusverse