Events Upcoming Events Home Events Home CVCA will be hosting a variety of events in 2026 across Canada. Please be sure to check the calendar below or your inbox for the confirmed dates for events. Please note events listed in the at a glance document are subject to change. View our events at a glance here. CVCA EVENT CALENDAR Venture capital and private equity conferences, networking events and professional development opportunities designed to provide industry insight and a platform for valuable and lasting connections. CVCA Events Partners Events May 2026 Invest Canada ’26 May 26th – 28th The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (CVCA) flagship annual conference, Invest Canada ’26, returns May 26-28, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the Halifax Convention Centre. Since 1979, this event has been the definitive meeting point for senior-level VC and PE investors and capital allocators managing significant assets worldwide. Consistent year-over-year growth in attendance, including a surge in 2024 and 2025 with a record number of capital allocators present, underscores the event’s rising strategic importance for the private capital industry. Invest Canada brings together the industry’s most influential decision-makers to exchange insights, explore high-value investment opportunities, and foster strategic collaborations. With over 350 member firms and a network of more than 3,300 investment professionals, CVCA delivers a conference that reflects the full breadth and depth of the Canadian private capital ecosystem. This year’s event will offer a curated experience tailored for VC and PE investors, featuring exclusive sessions, in-depth discussions on market trends, and direct access to decision-makers managing billions in assets. Attendees can expect a blend of strategic insights, deal flow opportunities, and high-impact networking designed to drive market leadership. Join us in Halifax and position yourself at the heart of Canada’s thriving private capital market. Registration launches in February 2026! Sign up for early access to tickets now. February 2026 2026 OBIO® Investment Summit February 3rd – 5th Held in downtown Toronto. Since 2018, over 275 Canadian health science companies have presented at the annual OBIO® Investment Summit and the companies that have presented have raised over $1.7 billion in investment. The Summit will spotlight Canada’s most investable health science companies across therapeutics, devices, diagnostics & digital health sectors, and will feature a mixture of company pitches and one-on-one meetings. Investor registration is complimentary. Register now here: https://www.obioinvestmentsummit.com/ Building Faster: Canadian Projects & Clean Technologies February 18th Join PaceZero Capital Partners and leading experts from across the public and private sectors for an in-depth discussion exploring the intersection of government policies and low-carbon technologies, with a special focus on innovation in the built environment, new financing models, and emerging policy frameworks. Network with investors, government officials, policy makers, builders, and technology leaders. Refreshments will be served following the panel. Register here: Building Faster: Canadian Projects & Clean Technologies · Luma. March 2026 SuperReturn North America 2026 March 16th – 18th SuperReturn North America 2026 is North America’s leading conference for private market leaders from across the globe. 800+ real decision-makers. 250+ LPs. 350+ GPs. 30+ countries. Returning to Miami for its second year, promising to be bigger, bolder and better than ever. Why attend? • Connect with 800+ influential leaders in private markets • Gain insights from 200+ industry experts • Dive deep into specialist summits covering private debt, venture capital, private wealth and hedge funds in private markets • Supercharge your pre-arranged meetings with SuperReturn Allocate • Network like never before with a themed casino evening, women’s lunches, a mimosa breakfast, champagne roundtables and more! PLUS, this year’s agenda features more content for emerging managers and added exclusive LP-only sessions. LPs already confirmed include Aksia, American Student Assistance, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), LCG Associates, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co, NEPC, Prime Healthcare, Public Investment Fund, Reinsurance Group of America, Symetra Investment Management and many more… Save an additional 10% by quoting our exclusive discount: FKR3585CVCA Register now and save! CIX Startup Awards, 2026 CIX Summit March 25th Hosted in downtown Toronto on March 25, 2026, CIX, powered by Elevate, is a curated awards program and conference that showcases Canada’s most promising emerging, early, and growth-stage startups. In its 18th year, the 2026 CIX Summit will feature highlights such as startup presentations, keynotes and panels with industry-leading executives, meeting exchanges with investors, as well as focused networking opportunities designed to foster new connections and provide forums for dialogue. CIX Summit boasts the highest concentration of startup executives and capital providers among tech events, largely due to its selection of startups, many of which are recognized through the prestigious CIX Startup Awards Program. Nominate and register here: https://cixsummit.com/startup-awards/ Nomination deadline closes on November 30th! CIX Summit 2026 March 25th Hosted in downtown Toronto on March 25, 2026, CIX, powered by Elevate, is a curated awards program and conference that showcases Canada’s most promising emerging, early, and growth-stage startups. In its 18th year, the 2026 CIX Summit will feature highlights such as startup presentations, keynotes and panels with industry-leading executives, meeting exchanges with investors, as well as focused networking opportunities designed to foster new connections and provide forums for dialogue. CIX Summit boasts the highest concentration of startup executives and capital providers among tech events, largely due to its selection of startups, many of which are recognized through the prestigious CIX Startup Awards Program. We’re excited to announce our support for CIX Summit, powered by @ElevateTechCA. The event will be held on March 25, 2026 at Design Exchange in Toronto. CIX is offering CVCA Members an exclusive promo code to save on all tickets. To learn more and get your tickets, visit https://cixsummit.com/ April 2026 15th Canadian Alternative Investment Forum [CAIF] April 16th Founded in 2011, CAIF is one of Canada’s premier alternative investment conferences, offering a full day of discussions and presentations as well as significant networking opportunities. Known for creating an agenda that offers diverse content and uncorrelated niche investment themes, CAIF’s selected speakers always deliver current and relevant information. Attendees include active allocators, investment managers and service providers. Register here: https://www.introductioncapital.com/caif2026 Young Professionals Committee The YPC is dedicated to bringing together the next generation of industry professionals through a series of all-fun, no-stress events throughout the year. Open to all venture capital and private equity professionals at the sub-partner level, the YPC’s fosters a deeper sense of community and camaraderie among industry peers. Learn more Annual Invest Canada Conference Invest Canada is Canada’s leading and largest venture capital and private equity conference. Produced by the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), Invest Canada includes high-quality networking, intriguing and inspiring keynote speakers and sessions tailored specifically to venture capital or private equity. Learn more
Invest Canada ’26 May 26th – 28th The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association’s (CVCA) flagship annual conference, Invest Canada ’26, returns May 26-28, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the Halifax Convention Centre. Since 1979, this event has been the definitive meeting point for senior-level VC and PE investors and capital allocators managing significant assets worldwide. Consistent year-over-year growth in attendance, including a surge in 2024 and 2025 with a record number of capital allocators present, underscores the event’s rising strategic importance for the private capital industry. Invest Canada brings together the industry’s most influential decision-makers to exchange insights, explore high-value investment opportunities, and foster strategic collaborations. With over 350 member firms and a network of more than 3,300 investment professionals, CVCA delivers a conference that reflects the full breadth and depth of the Canadian private capital ecosystem. This year’s event will offer a curated experience tailored for VC and PE investors, featuring exclusive sessions, in-depth discussions on market trends, and direct access to decision-makers managing billions in assets. Attendees can expect a blend of strategic insights, deal flow opportunities, and high-impact networking designed to drive market leadership. Join us in Halifax and position yourself at the heart of Canada’s thriving private capital market. Registration launches in February 2026! Sign up for early access to tickets now.
2026 OBIO® Investment Summit February 3rd – 5th Held in downtown Toronto. Since 2018, over 275 Canadian health science companies have presented at the annual OBIO® Investment Summit and the companies that have presented have raised over $1.7 billion in investment. The Summit will spotlight Canada’s most investable health science companies across therapeutics, devices, diagnostics & digital health sectors, and will feature a mixture of company pitches and one-on-one meetings. Investor registration is complimentary. Register now here: https://www.obioinvestmentsummit.com/
Building Faster: Canadian Projects & Clean Technologies February 18th Join PaceZero Capital Partners and leading experts from across the public and private sectors for an in-depth discussion exploring the intersection of government policies and low-carbon technologies, with a special focus on innovation in the built environment, new financing models, and emerging policy frameworks. Network with investors, government officials, policy makers, builders, and technology leaders. Refreshments will be served following the panel. Register here: Building Faster: Canadian Projects & Clean Technologies · Luma.
SuperReturn North America 2026 March 16th – 18th SuperReturn North America 2026 is North America’s leading conference for private market leaders from across the globe. 800+ real decision-makers. 250+ LPs. 350+ GPs. 30+ countries. Returning to Miami for its second year, promising to be bigger, bolder and better than ever. Why attend? • Connect with 800+ influential leaders in private markets • Gain insights from 200+ industry experts • Dive deep into specialist summits covering private debt, venture capital, private wealth and hedge funds in private markets • Supercharge your pre-arranged meetings with SuperReturn Allocate • Network like never before with a themed casino evening, women’s lunches, a mimosa breakfast, champagne roundtables and more! PLUS, this year’s agenda features more content for emerging managers and added exclusive LP-only sessions. LPs already confirmed include Aksia, American Student Assistance, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), LCG Associates, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co, NEPC, Prime Healthcare, Public Investment Fund, Reinsurance Group of America, Symetra Investment Management and many more… Save an additional 10% by quoting our exclusive discount: FKR3585CVCA Register now and save!
CIX Startup Awards, 2026 CIX Summit March 25th Hosted in downtown Toronto on March 25, 2026, CIX, powered by Elevate, is a curated awards program and conference that showcases Canada’s most promising emerging, early, and growth-stage startups. In its 18th year, the 2026 CIX Summit will feature highlights such as startup presentations, keynotes and panels with industry-leading executives, meeting exchanges with investors, as well as focused networking opportunities designed to foster new connections and provide forums for dialogue. CIX Summit boasts the highest concentration of startup executives and capital providers among tech events, largely due to its selection of startups, many of which are recognized through the prestigious CIX Startup Awards Program. Nominate and register here: https://cixsummit.com/startup-awards/ Nomination deadline closes on November 30th!
CIX Summit 2026 March 25th Hosted in downtown Toronto on March 25, 2026, CIX, powered by Elevate, is a curated awards program and conference that showcases Canada’s most promising emerging, early, and growth-stage startups. In its 18th year, the 2026 CIX Summit will feature highlights such as startup presentations, keynotes and panels with industry-leading executives, meeting exchanges with investors, as well as focused networking opportunities designed to foster new connections and provide forums for dialogue. CIX Summit boasts the highest concentration of startup executives and capital providers among tech events, largely due to its selection of startups, many of which are recognized through the prestigious CIX Startup Awards Program. We’re excited to announce our support for CIX Summit, powered by @ElevateTechCA. The event will be held on March 25, 2026 at Design Exchange in Toronto. CIX is offering CVCA Members an exclusive promo code to save on all tickets. To learn more and get your tickets, visit https://cixsummit.com/
15th Canadian Alternative Investment Forum [CAIF] April 16th Founded in 2011, CAIF is one of Canada’s premier alternative investment conferences, offering a full day of discussions and presentations as well as significant networking opportunities. Known for creating an agenda that offers diverse content and uncorrelated niche investment themes, CAIF’s selected speakers always deliver current and relevant information. Attendees include active allocators, investment managers and service providers. Register here: https://www.introductioncapital.com/caif2026