VanFUNDING 2015: Crowdfunding Conference

SOLD OUT! Limited tickets available at the door:

$60 standard ticket; $35 networking reception only

Get VanFUNDED! (Equity, Debt, Rewards & Fintech)

Innovation | Entrepreneurship | Private Capital Networks | Investors

HALF-DAY CONFERENCE + NETWORKING

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Venue: Library Square (Alice MacKay Room)

350 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1 (map)

Time: Registration Opens ~12:30pm

Programming Starts 12:50pm–7:00pm

Registration: $40 Members* / $50 Non-members* / $60 at the door

*All conference tickets include access to the Networking Reception. Add 5% GST

Attendee Perks (for half-day conference tickets)!

• Entered to WIN 2/3 Days Weekend Getaway at Quidni Estate Winery, the #2 Tripadvisor B&B in the Okanagan Valley (Penticton, BC) (~$600)
  
• Free comprehensive equity crowdfunding 'investor perspective' e-book download (Venture Law Corp / NCFA)
• Chance for one winning start-up/business to receive their TOP 50 investor matches via Meet Walter (Klinch)

Win a FREE ticket to VanFUNDING 2015!

---

NETWORKING RECEPTION (ONLY)

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Venue: Library Square Public House

300 West Georgia St. (map)

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Registration: $25 per ticket

Includes 1 drink and appetizers. Add 5% GST.

---

f

Event Overview:

VanFUNDING 2015 is the leading Crowdfunding conference in Western Canada for innovative ventures and businesses seeking to raise seed and growth capital from online crowdfunding markets. Join the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada, sponsors and presenting partners on Tuesday, September 29 in downtown Vancouver for an immersive and interactive half-day event including TEDx style storytelling, start-up pitches, panel/fireside discussions and mentoring followed by a networking reception. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn, network and be mentored by crowdfunding-fintech experts and investors in Canada interested to help businesses achieve funding success and scale.

Agenda: View full agenda

TIMEEVENT PROGRAMMING
12:30 — 12:50 PM Registration, Networking and Exhibitor Tables
12:50 — 1:00 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks 1:00 — 2:10 PM Stories from the Edge: (TEDx style presentations) 2:10 — 2:20 PM Stretch Break (10mins)
2:20 — 2:50 PM Role of Crowdfunding Innovative Ventures and Funding Options 2:50 — 3:20 PM Crowdfunding Regulations in BC, Canada and the US
3:20 — 3:35 PM Networking Break (15mins) 3:35 — 4:00 PM Equity Platforms (Raising Capital Online) 4:00 — 4:25 PM Lending Platforms (Consumer & Business Loans)
4:25 — 4:50 PM

Equity Crowdfunding & Tax - Making the most of every dollar raised

4:50 — 5:00 PM Closing Remarks 5:00 — 7:00 PM *

Networking Reception at Library Square Public House
*300 West Georgia St. (next to Library Square)

• 5:00 - 5:30 PM Organized mentoring opportunities with leading industry experts
• 5:30 - 7:00 Networking including Quidni Estate Winery tastings

*Only interested in the Networking Reception? Tickets may be purchased separately for $25 each.

25 Top Crowdfunding and Fintech Speakers:

1. Alex Alexandrov, CEO, CoinPayments.net

2. Alixe Cormick, President/Founder, Venture Law Corporation

3. Bernd Petak, COO/Co-founder, Finstripe

4. Bret Conkin, CEO/Founder, Crowdfund Suite

5. Bryan Buggey, Director Strategic Initiatives & Sector Development, Vancouver Economic Commission

6. Cato Pastoll, CEO/Co-founder, Lending Loop

7. Craig Asano, CEO/Founder, NCFA Canada

8. Daryl Hatton, CEO/Founder, FundRazr

9. Ian Heine, Lead Tax Partner, PwC

10. Heather Gordon, Program Manager Social Finance Solutions, Vancity

11. Kevin Clark, President, Lendified

12. Kevin Sandhu, CEO/Founder, Grouplend

13. Les Schaevitz, CEO/Founder, CanaDragon Enterprise
    

14. Lukas Svec, CEO, Sansaire

15. Marcus New, CEO/Founder, InvestX

16. Marty Gunderson, Owner, Quidni Estate Winery

17. Matthew McGrath, CEO/Founder, The OCMX / Optimize Capital Markets

18. Michael Stephens, Partner, Dentons

19. Mike Volker, Director at SFU & WUTIF & GREENANGEL; VANTEC

20. Penny Green, CEO, Bacchus Law Corporation

21. Peter-Paul Van Hoeken, CEO/Co-founder, FrontFundr

22. Rubsun Ho, CEO/Founder, Crowdmatrix

23. Sandi Gilbert, CEO/Co-founder, SeedUps Canada

24. Skai Dalziel, Co-Founder, Guusto

25. Thomas Kineshanko, CEO, Klinch

26. Viet Le, Senior Manager Tax Services, PwC

For speaker bios, please visit here.

---

Why attend this conference?

• Learn insights, market trends and essential education to help your business get funded
• Learn about regulatory changes and options in BC, Canada and the US
• Network with and get mentored by leading industry experts

View Main VanFUNDING Info Page

Seeking volunteers sign up here!

---

Hosted By:

---

Title Sponsor:

---

Networking Reception Sponsor:

---

Gold Sponsors:

---

Silver Sponsors:

f

d

d

---

Community and Media Partners: