Canada’s premier research commercialization summit is back, and registration is officially open!
From September 23–25 at the University of Alberta North Campus, the Lab2Market Summit 2026 brings together investors, founders, graduate students, and ecosystem partners to transform lab breakthroughs into market impact.
3 Program Highlights You Can’t Miss]
Keynote Speaker - Michele Romanow: Serial entrepreneur, Dragon’s Den judge, and Clearco co-founder Michele Romanow drops candid lessons on betting on yourself, driving disruption, and scaling innovation.
Panel Discussion - Architects of the Future: Industry leaders Joelle Foster (North Forge), Kate Ellis (Antigoni Studio), and Arielle Land (Startup Canada) unpack how to close the gender gap, protect IP, navigate funding, and scale women-led ventures in a moderated conversation with Karen Unland (Taproot).
Fireside Chat - Relationships Before Transactions: Indigenous leaders and scholars Shelly Mandeville (AKSIS), Pamela McCoy Jones (University of Alberta), Justin Molander (University of Alberta), and Laura Miller (University of Northern British Columbia) explore how relationality, reciprocity, and ancestral traditions are reshaping modern entrepreneurship in a conversation guided by Gil Anderson (University of Alberta).
Massive Value, Unbeatable Ticket Price
We’ve deliberately kept ticket prices incredibly affordable so our entire community - from students to seasoned investors - can take part.
Your ticket unlocks:
Opening Cocktail Reception: Connect with leaders before the main stage kicks off.
Full Catering: Breakfast and lunch included for both full days.
Perks & Savings: Exclusive hotel discounts + FREE ETS Transit Passes for early registrations (before August 20)!
Travel Assistance: Available for eligible Alberta grad students/postdocs living outside Edmonton.
Space is strictly limited and early perks won't last long - claim your ticket today and join us for the highest ROI event in tech this fall!