Inventures 2025 preview: 12 sessions you’ll be talking about all year

May 7, 2025

With hundreds of world-class speakers, cutting-edge panels, and thought-provoking keynotes, Inventures 2025 is packed with insight. But let’s be real: your time is limited. So where should you start? We’ve curated 12 can’t-miss sessions that will set the tone for innovation this year.

Inventures sessions on May 21

  1. Strengthening Carbon Markets
    Get the inside track on how carbon markets can unlock investment and drive low-carbon innovation. A must for clean tech startups and investors.
  2. The 5G Discovery Zone Network API Challenge 
    Watch finalists pitch bold 5G solutions for public safety, mobility, and the environment. Live innovation, real stakes.
  3. Securing the Right Investor: Value Beyond Capital
    Not all capital is created equal. Learn how to find investors who bring more than money to the table.
  4. Food Innovation Spotlight
    Explore how Canada’s foodtech scene is evolving—and what it means for sustainability, technology, and the future of food.

Inventures sessions on May 22

  1. What Investors Want 
    Learn from Tailwind Ventures’ Darren Engels and Jenny McLean, whose firm has helped clients secure over $370 million in growth.
  2. Building Resilient & Inclusive Business Models
    Discover how Indigenous businesses are blending traditional knowledge with modern strategy to fuel innovation and inclusive leadership.
  3. The Rise of Deep Tech
    As software plateaus, deep tech is taking the lead—solving big problems with bold science and creating massive investment opportunities.
  4. Mobilizing Health Data
    Canada’s health data could revolutionize care—but policy barriers stand in the way. Learn how to unlock its full potential.

Inventures sessions on May 23

  1. Beyond Earth’s Orbit
    Space-based data is transforming industries with insights that drive smarter decisions, efficiency, and growth.
  2. Happy Leader, Happy Team
    Healthy organizations start with healthy leaders. Learn to prioritize mental well-being and create a culture where teams thrive.
  3. The Human-Robot Colleagues
    "Cobots" aren’t here to replace us—they’re here to work with us. See how they’re boosting productivity and empowering people.
  4. Staying Competitive: Upskilling with AI
    Explore innovative tools and strategies to keep your workforce agile and ready for whatever comes next.

These are just the highlights—Inventures is three days of nonstop inspiration. Spots fill fast. Don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve—register for Inventures 2025 now.