From AI and advanced manufacturing to health innovation, energy, space, and quantum technologies, Edmonton is producing companies built on breakthrough science and real-world problem solving.
Join Edmonton Unlimited and leaders from across Canada’s innovation ecosystem for a morning conversation on what it takes to build and scale deep tech companies.
This event brings together founders, investors, researchers, operators, students, and ecosystem leaders for candid conversations on commercialization, venture growth, and the future of deep tech in Edmonton.
Panel 1
What Do Great Deep Tech Companies Have in Common?
Investors have a unique view across founders, technologies, and commercialization journeys. This discussion will explore the patterns they consistently see in successful deep tech companies — from technical differentiation and defensibility to capital strategy, commercialization readiness, and founding team dynamics.
Moderator: Amit Monga — ECCOMobility
Panelists:
Ricky Mehra — Continuum Health Ventures
Aditya Aggarwal — BDC
Pat Lor — Panache Ventures
Scott Pelton — Risc Capital
Neha Khera — IRV Fund, Innovobot
Fireside Chat
Building a Deep Tech Company in Edmonton
Hear directly from Wyvern founders Chris Robson and Callie Lissinna, who are building a globally competitive deep tech venture right here in Edmonton.
This conversation will explore the realities of translating breakthrough technologies into commercial products while navigating growth, partnerships, customers, talent, and capital.
Featured Company: Wyvern
Run of Show
9:30 – 10:00 AM — Check-in & networking
10:00 – 11:00 AM — Panel
11:15 – 11:45 AM — Fireside Chat
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM — Lunch & networking
Why Attend?
Whether you are building a company, commercializing research, investing in innovation, or curious about the future of technology in Edmonton, this event will offer practical insights and valuable connections.
We hope you'll join us.
This event is hosted by Edmonton Unlimited.