Open call: Join the Swiss delegation @ Web Summit Vancouver 2026!
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- Event Name: Open call: Join the Swiss delegation @ Web Summit Vancouver 2026!
- Date: 1/27/2026 7:50:37 PM
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Event Description
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Calling Swiss tech innovators: grow your global impact at one of the world’s most influential tech events.
Web Summit Vancouver brings together founders, investors, media, and world-class tech leaders in one high-energy forum. Join other Swiss innovators under the swisstech pavilion and accelerate your international growth — on stage, across the expo floor, and through tailored networking opportunities.
Web Summit Vancouver is a premier tech conference that brings together 15,000+ technology leaders from more than 110 countries, including 680+ investors, 1,000+ startups, and 550+ media representatives in one high-energy forum. The event features expert-level programming focused on AI and machine learning, SaaS, telecommunications and IT, fintech, education, healthtech, marketing, international trade, and more.
Whether you are a Swiss startup ready to scale or an established company or organization looking to connect, the swisstech delegation is your launchpad into the North American tech ecosystem. Showcase Swiss innovation with high visibility, benefit from curated networking opportunities, and gain direct access to investors, customers, media, and governments.
The official Swiss presence is organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, Swiss Business Hubs Canada and USA, and Switzerland Global Enterprise in close collaboration with Presence Switzerland, Innosuisse, and swissnex in San Francisco.
With Canada ranked #4 globally for startup ecosystems, Web Summit is a prime gateway to North America. Be part of the Swiss story!
Participation options
We are looking for partners and startups to join the Swiss delegation.
1. Become a partner
For companies, organizations, research institutions seeking brand visibility and lead generation. *Contact us for a custom partner package or an in-kind partnership option.
Gigabit Partner | CHF 10'000.-*
- Branding on-site and across all digital channels for the swisstech delegation
- Guaranteed Web Summit stage slot (C-level speaker)
- Four presentations at the Swiss pavilion
- Full access to the pavilion networking area for your meetings
- Inclusion in the official Web Summit press release
- Active participation in the private events organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland and Business Location Switzerland
- Targeted networking opportunities by Swiss Business Hubs
- 20 Web Summit tickets (5,000 CHF value)
Megabit Partner | CHF 5'000.-*
- Branding on-site and across all digital channels for the swisstech delegation
- Two presentations at the Swiss pavilion
- Full access to the pavilion networking area for your meetings
- Inclusion in the official Web Summit press release
- Active participation in the private events organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland and Business Location Switzerland
- Targeted networking opportunities by Swiss Business Hubs
- 10 Web Summit tickets (2,500 CHF value)
Kilobit Partner | CHF 2'500.-*
- Branding on-site and across all digital channels for the swisstech delegation
- One presentation at the Swiss pavilion
- Full access to the pavilion networking area for your meetings
- Inclusion in the Web Summit press release
- Active participation in the private events organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland and Business Location Switzerland
- Targeted networking opportunities by Swiss Business Hubs
- 5 Web Summit tickets (1,500 CHF value)
2. Participate as a startup | From CHF 1'500.-*
* Innosuisse funding may be available. Precondition: Active Innosuisse Coaching or Innosuisse Certificate obtained in the last 3 years. Application for Innosuisse Support is only accepted via the application form.
- Branding on-site and across all digital channels for the swisstech delegation
- Clear identification by the Swiss design
- Presentations at the swisstech pavilion
- Matchmaking session and guidance provided by Swissnex and Swiss Business Hubs
- Active participation in private events organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland and Business Location Switzerland
- Full access to the pavilion networking area for your meetings
- 5 Web Summit tickets (1,250 CHF value)
- Web Summit Startup Activation (500-2000 CHF value):
- Exhibition space at the Web Summit Startup Island alongside industry peers
- Mentorship sessions with senior executives from leading enterprises
- Web Summit investor-startup meetings
- Eligibility to apply for Web Summit’s global PITCH competition and Startup Showcase
- Dedicated onboarding and on-site support from a Web Summit Startup Success Manager
- Company profile and branding on the Web Summit website and mobile app
- Full access to Web Summit networking tools before and during the event
- Exclusive access to the Startup Lounge for all three days
Facts and figures Web Summit Vancouver 2025
- 15,725 attendees
- 49% C-level
- 30% work for companies with 1,000+ employees
- 117 countries represented
- 1,108 startups
- 681 investors
- 50 international trade organizations
Contact us
Tamara Shtanova
Science and Technology Officer, Consulate General of Switzerland
tamara.shtanova@eda.admin.ch
Karine Wittmer
Trade Commissioner, S-GE / Swiss Business Hub USA
karine.wittmer@eda.admin.ch
Etienne Gamache
Senior Trade Advisor / Swiss Business Hub Canada
etienne.gamache@eda.admin.ch
