Indigenous Tech Circle to host North America’s largest Indigenous tech conference in Vancouver

Indigenous Tech Circle will host North America’s largest Indigenous Tech Conference on Jan. 20 and 21 in Vancouver, British Columbia, according to an announcement by Indigenous Tech Circle. The conference will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel and is expected to bring together more than 250 Indigenous founders, investors, technology professionals, corporate partners and government representatives from across North America.

Organizers said the two-day event will focus on scaling Indigenous-owned technology companies and strengthening investment pathways. Programming includes panels on data sovereignty and artificial intelligence, founder showcases and the announcement of finalists in the Indigenous Venture Challenge, which will award a $50,000 investment prize. Candice Loring, ITC board chair, said in the announcement that the conference is intended to build a strong and visible ecosystem grounded in Indigenous values. ITC CEO Ryan St. Germaine said the gathering will highlight Indigenous innovation as a growing force in the North American technology sector.