Events
Foresight 50 2026
- Date: November 4, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- Cost: $350.00
- Venue: The Permanent
- Organizer: Foresight
Canada's Premier Cleantech Event
Join Canada's cleantech community on November 4, 2026, at The Permanent in Vancouver for an evening celebrating Canada's most investible cleantech companies. More than a celebration, Foresight 50 is a curated gathering of investors, founders, corporate leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners designed to create opportunities for investment, commercialization, and growth.
Event Details
Now in its sixth year, Foresight 50 has become a trusted benchmark for identifying Canada's most investible cleantech companies. Selected by leading investors from across North America, the Foresight 50 recognizes ventures with the potential to deliver significant environmental and economic impact.
Join founders, investors, corporate innovators, government representatives, and ecosystem leaders as we unveil the 2026 Foresight 50 and celebrate the companies driving Canada's next wave of cleantech growth.
Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to connect with decision-makers from across the ecosystem, exchange ideas, and build relationships that support investment, commercialization, and long-term success.
Event Program
PART 1: Investor Forum and Matchmaking
Exclusive for honourees, investors, and industry adopters
All times are in PT
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks & Welcome
- 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Setting the Stage
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Keynote Address
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Panel Discussion
Closing the Circle: What It Will Take to Scale Canadian Cleantech11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | 1:1 Matchmaking (Blocks 1 & 2)
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | 1:1 Matchmaking (Blocks 3 & 4)
- 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Closing Remarks
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Afternoon Break / Intermission
PART 2: Foresight 50 Celebration - Evening
Open to the whole cleantech community
All times are in PT
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Evening Reception & Arrival Networking
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Foresight 50 Honouree Announcements
Unveiling Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures of 20266:15 PM – 8:00 PM | Celebration Reception, Drinks & Networking
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and support the future of cleantech. Register today.
Speakers
Author and Policy Expert
RBCx
Government of Manitoba
Verdex Capital
Foresight Canada
Richards Buell Sutton
Foresight Canada
ZEIC
Foresight Canada
Foresight Canada
E3 Lithium
Overstory Media
Accommodations
Looking for a place to stay? We have secured discounted group rates for our guests!
Sandman Signature Hotel
Address: 180 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4, Canada
Book Your Stay:
Online: Reservations can be made using this link.
By Phone: Reservations can be made by contacting 1-800-SANDMAN (726-3626).
Our special group rate ended on October 20, 2026.
Blue Horizon Hotel
Address: 1225 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C3, Canada
Book Your Stay:
Online: Reservations can be made using this link.
By Phone: Reservations can be made by contacting 604-688-1411.
Our special group rate ended on October 13, 2026.
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
Address: 1128 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5, Canada
Book Your Stay:
Online: Reservations can be made using this link.
Our special group rate ended on October 6, 2026.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
The 2026 Foresight 50 Showcase is presented by Foresight Canada and powered by Innovate BC with support from Fasken; Latitude Cleantech Search; Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; RBCx; Richards Buell Sutton LLP; Verdex Capital; and ZEIC; and Sustainability Partner Bullfrog Power.
Foresight would also like to thank the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), for providing funding support for its Cleantech Ventures program.
Drive Impact Through Foresight 50 Partnership
Align your brand with the country’s definitive cleantech benchmark and unlock unparalleled access to Canada’s most investible ventures, cleantech capital, and industry buyers.
