Invest Canada 2026

We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of Invest Canada Conference 2026 taking place May 26 to 28 at the Halifax Convention Centre.

About Invest Canada '26

Hosted by the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, Invest Canada brings together more than 700 senior venture capital and private equity leaders, institutional investors, allocators, debt providers, and government partners.

Over three days, the conference creates a focused, decision-level environment designed to spark meaningful conversations, build lasting relationships, and drive long-term capital deployment across Canada.

Hosting this national event in Halifax is a significant moment for Nova Scotia, highlighting our rapidly growing venture capital ecosystem and reinforcing the province as a competitive destination for investment. With four consecutive years of sold-out attendance, Invest Canada allows top-tier investors to experience our companies, sectors, and advantages firsthand.

From priority sectors such as defence and aerospace, energy, AI, and natural resources, to our strong research capabilities, quality of life, and collaborative innovation ecosystem, Nova Scotia is an increasingly compelling place to invest, scale, and build.

The conference connects local founders and companies with national and international investors, fostering new partnerships, co-investments, and pathways to scale. Bringing the country’s top capital decision-makers to our doorstep, we are strengthening relationships, elevating our profile, and accelerating growth across Nova Scotia’s innovation economy.

GP—LP 1:1 Meetings: May 26 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM

As part of the Platinum Sponsorship, we are hosting a curated GP–LP 1:1 meeting format to enable focused, mandate-aligned conversations between fund managers and allocators.

This structured format features pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings, with pairings curated based on investment strategy, sector focus, stage, geography, and the absence of an existing LP relationship. Each meeting is five minutes in length, enabling participants to quickly assess alignment and identify opportunities for deeper engagement.

Conversations initiated during the session are intended to continue at the opening reception and throughout the conference.

For LPs: an efficient way to meet managers aligned with investment mandates
For GPs: direct access to allocators where there is credible potential for alignment

Session Facilitator: Lara Skwarek, Investment Principal, Invest Nova Scotia

Participation requirements:

• A confirmed Invest Canada ’26 registration is required to participate
• Only one senior representative per fund
• Priority given to funds actively fundraising and those who register early
• Intended for investment funds and allocators

Registration details

To register for Invest Canada '26, please visit:

INVEST Canada '26

We look forward seeing you in May!