NACO Western Regional Angel Summit

The 3rd annual Western Regional Angel Summit will engage local Angels as well as Angel investors from other parts of Canada and the US that share similar experiences. This is a unique opportunity to connect and build collaboration in the early-stage capital ecosystem in the Western Provinces. The Regional Summit is your chance to be part of these connections and to get ahead of the emerging trends that are shaping Angel investment in Western Canada.

• Network with experienced investors, incubators, accelerators, venture capitalists and other industry leaders

• Create greater connectivity in the early-stage capital community

• Build new relationships while strengthening existing ones

• Develop a higher level of knowledge and skill from the NACO Academy investor education programs

• Showcase the Victoria innovation community and gain exclusive early access to Discover Tectoria

PRELIMINARY SUMMIT AGENDA:

Wednesday, February 21
8:00 - 8:30 AM Breakfast & Registration
8:30 - 11:00 AM NACO Academy Workshops

• Option 1: Adding Value through Due Dilligence - Presented by Kirk Hamilton
• Option 2: Digital Tools for Angel Investing - Presented by Boris Mann
• Option 3: Best Practices for Angel-Backed Companies - Presented by Steven Forth

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM There is Something in the Water in Victoria: Local Success Stories

Speakers: Steve Myhill Jones, Owen Matthews, Rasool Rayani, Dr. Hannes Blum, Stuart Bowness

12:00 - 1:45 PM Lunch, Announcements from RBC & CIN, Keynote Address

1:45 - 2:15 PM NACO 2016 Ecosystem Report Announcement
2:15 - 3:15 PM Rapid Fire: Hot Topics

Speakers: Thomas Ahn (Artificial Intelligence); Praveen Varshney (Investing in Cannabis)

3:15 - 3:45 PM Networking Break
3:45 - 5:00 PM Concurrent Roundtables

5:30 - 7:30 PM VR Happy Hour Reception (The Robert Bateman Centre)

Thursday, February 22
8:30 - 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM UVic, Camosun & Bike tours
12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 - 4:30 PM Accelerated Walking Tours
6:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner & Networking (Harbour Air Terminal)

Friday, February 23*
8:30 - 10:00 AM Breakfast & Keynote Address at Royal BC Museum - First Peoples Gallery

Speakers: Mayor Lisa Helps and Nanon de Gaspé Beaubien-Mattrick

10:00 AM Exclusive Access to Discover Tectoria

*Discover more Tectoria – The first 75 accredited investors to register on eventbrite and stay for Discover Tectoria on Friday, February 23rd will be reimbursed for your standard room* accommodation on Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 22 following your stay! Compliments of VIATEC, City of Victoria, and Capital Investment Network.

*Up to $139.00 a night. Sign-in at Discover Tectoria is a requirement for reimbursement.