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Atlantic Venture Forum

Name: Atlantic Venture Forum
Start: 2023-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2023-06-14T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

EVENT Jun 13, 2023

The entrepreneurial landscape has changed significantly since the first AVF in 2013. As the ecosystem continues to gain momentum, the AVF is being transformed to meet the needs of this dynamic region. New ventures and growth-stage companies need more than just financial capital to succeed. Innovation, partnerships, ingenuity, and expertise are just a few of the ingredients for an entrepreneur’s tech success story, and you will find all of these and more when you join us for the 2023 Atlantic Venture Forum.

Grow Your Business!

Premium Networking: Tech Industry Executives, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporate Strategics, Research Partners, and more.
Inspiration and Ingenuity: A Technology Showcase featuring outstanding Early Stage companies complimented by mature Growth Stage companies, all from the Atlantic Canadian region.
Business Intelligence: The latest investment and innovation trends direct from Industry Experts.

REGISTER NOW

Start:: June 13, 2023
End:: June 14, 2023

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

1919 Upper Water St
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J5 Canada + Google Map

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: Critical Path Group

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