{"id":2689,"date":"2025-01-24T05:27:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T05:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thec100.org\/staging\/staging\/?post_type=press-cpt&#038;p=2689"},"modified":"2025-01-30T05:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T05:46:34","slug":"c100-annual-summit-2025-the-premier-gathering-of-canadian-tech-leaders-and-innovators","status":"publish","type":"press-cpt","link":"https:\/\/thec100.org\/staging\/press-cpt\/c100-annual-summit-2025-the-premier-gathering-of-canadian-tech-leaders-and-innovators\/","title":{"rendered":"C100 Annual Summit 2025: The Premier Gathering of Canadian Tech Leaders and Innovators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>San Francisco, January 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 C100\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thec100.org\/staging\/staging\/summit\/\">Annual Summit<\/a> returns to San Francisco this February, bringing together Canada\u2019s exceptional tech leaders &#8211; founders, CEOs, and executives &#8211; alongside prominent Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, investors and operators.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to inspire, educate, and reconnect Canada\u2019s tech leadership, Summit is the unique platform for thought leadership and actionable insights on building and scaling innovative and impactful Canadian tech companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt C100, we are committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and catalyzing an economic flywheel of tech innovation and sustainable growth in Canada,\u201d said Michael Buhr, Executive Director of C100. \u201cThis year\u2019s Summit continues that tradition by spotlighting inspirational ideas, sharing invaluable learnings, and facilitating connections that accelerate growth for the Canadian ecosystem\u2019s best companies.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Highlights from the Speaker Lineup<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendees gain exclusive access to fireside chats and discussions with some of the most accomplished and inspiring leaders in tech, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michellezatlyn\/\"><b>Michelle Zatlyn<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Co-Founder, President and COO of Cloudflare, will kick off the Summit in conversation with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mbuhr\/\"><b>Michael Buhr<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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The conversations at Summit address critical topics, including redefining risk, rethinking investment strategies, and fostering a culture that embraces ambition, resilience, and innovation in Canadian tech.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A Purpose-Driven Summit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s Summit focuses on delivering actionable learnings for attendees while sparking dialogue on how Canada\u2019s tech ecosystem can collectively drive enduring economic growth. Through thoughtful programming and invaluable connections, C100 aims to equip leaders with the inspirational ambition, tools and insights to overcome ecosystem challenges and scale their companies globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>About C100<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C100 is an unparalleled global network of founders, operators, and investors dedicated to supporting Canada\u2019s highest potential entrepreneurial tech leaders and companies. Established in 2009, C100&#8217;s mission is to help Canadian-based tech entrepreneurs build and scale impactful global businesses by connecting them with the expertise, networks, and resources of its Silicon Valley and globally-based veteran membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C100 offers programs for early\u2014and growth-stage founders and leadership. These programs provide access to a global network of seasoned builders and operators, offering insights on scaling, risk management, and accelerated execution. 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