Join influential leaders at the intersection of innovation, capital and entrepreneurship.

NACO Summit 2025 is a two-day, invitation-only gathering of 500 investors, founders, executives, and policymakers—designed for meaningful connection, practical insight, and candid conversation on the future of innovation and investment.

Meaningful Networking

Meet and engage with high-calibre peers from across Canada and beyond— including angel investors, family offices, unicorn founders turned backers, C-suite executives, and policymakers shaping the future of innovation.

Actionable Takeaways

Dive into interactive sessions that unpack real challenges and hard-won best practices in early-stage investing, family office engagement, and scaling high-growth ventures. Gain practical wisdom from those who’ve built, raised, and exited — including founders who now invest in the next generation.

Curated Deal Flow

This invitation-only event spotlights Canada’s most promising ventures on the path to Series A. Connect directly with high-growth founders, exited entrepreneurs turned angel investors, and the next generation of standout Canadian companies.

Morning After Federal Election, Canada’s Top Innovation Leaders Converge at NACO Summit in Ottawa

Kicking off the morning immediately after the federal election, this symbolic setting underscores the Summit’s role in shaping a bold vision for Canada’s economic future. The event convenes leaders representing the full spectrum of the country’s innovation economy—from globally scaled entrepreneurs to founders of high-growth companies in strategic sectors.

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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1
Canada

Welcome letter from Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Ottawa, the summit is hosted inside a magnificent glass atrium with unparalleled views of our nation's capital – contributing to an unforgettable experience.

2025 Speaker Announcements

Promotional graphic for the NAACO Summit, Ottawa, April 29-30, 2025, featuring a monochrome photo of a woman with text identifying her as a moderator and Chief Financial Correspondent for CTV News.
NACO Summit 2025 promotional image featuring a speaker from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.
Promotional image for the NACO Summit 2025 in Ottawa, featuring a smiling speaker, identified as Allen Lau, Operating Partner & Co-Founder of Two Small Fish. Image includes logos and event details, with a blue background.
Promotional image for the NACO Summit 2025 in Ottawa, April 29-30, featuring a speaker from Brightspark, with a blue background.
Announcement for NACO Summit 2025 in Ottawa featuring speaker "Shelley Kuipers", Co-Founder and CEO of The 51. Includes event date April 29-30.
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Promotional poster for the NACO Summit in Ottawa on April 29-30, 2025 featuring a speaker from Staircase Ventures.
Promotional image for the NACO Summit 2025 in Ottawa featuring a speaker from Bluesky Equities Ltd.
A promotional graphic for the NACO Summit in Ottawa on April 29-30, 2025, featuring the speaker Daniel Debow and the phrase "Build Canada." The background is blue with white text and a grayscale image of the speaker.
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Participating Organizations

Grid of various business and organization logos, including Accelerate Okanagan, The Accelerator Centre, Altitude Accelerator, Angel Capital Association, AngelONE, Anges Québec, AQC Capital, Archangel, bdc, Bell Media, Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, Bluesky Equities, Blue Vision Capital, Brampton Angels, Brightspark, Brio, Brilliant Phoenix, Build Canada, Business Council of Canada, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, and CANSO.

Official Hospitality Partner

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Promo Code: 2504NATION

Travel Partners

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Corporate Code: 15643

Promo code: 1Q4K7FD

Security Services Partner

Allied Universal logo with French text "Services de Sécurité. Là pour vous."
Air Canada logo with red maple leaf and circle

Promo Code: RZ4RQYZ1

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Promo Code: NACO25