Networking
CEO Breakfast
CEO Breakfast: Exclusive morning gathering for tech leaders to share insights, forge connections, and drive innovation over curated conversation.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
(Private)
Audience: Tech CEOs
2025 · Recap
Prince Edward Island · 2025 RecapBridge the Gap — Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment. Five days that brought Island talent, remote workers, and visiting pros together across Charlottetown.
The week at a glance
A week of connection
12
Events — all free with RSVP
A week of innovation, connection, and community across Charlottetown and beyond.
The schedule
The schedule
Here’s how the week ran — day by day. Every session was free with RSVP.
Tuesday (August 5, 2025)
Startups
Venture Capital 101
Curious about how venture capital works or how to secure funding for your startup? Join us for Venture Capital 101, a collaborative session with RBCx, featuring Kory Henn, Associate Vice President, Early-Stage Banking.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Startups, tech community, general public
Showcase
Foundry Showcase Mixer
A celebratory open house featuring local startups presenting their offerings. Following the presentations, we’ll move into informal networking.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Tech community, alumni, general public
Startups
Night Shift: Tuesday Edition
A structured coworking night where creators come together to make real progress on personal or side projects.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Creators, developers, entrepreneurs
Ecosystem
PEI Bridge
Building a Global Network of Islanders
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(private)
Audience: Ecosystem Leaders
Wednesday (August 6, 2025)
Panel
Women in Tech Panel
A conversation with women leaders in tech and entrepreneurship, exploring personal journeys, industry challenges, and inclusive pathways to leadership. Light brunch provided.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Public, students, industry leaders, returning Islanders
Panel
Atlantic Fintech Panel
An east coast deep dive into fintech trends, challenges, and building in a regional context. Featuring founders and innovators across Atlantic Canada.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Tech professionals, fintech founders, and the public
Social
Tech Insiders: Speakeasy Edition
It’s all quite hush hush. Join Atlantic Fintech, PEI IT Alliance, and Papaya Global at PEI’s best kept secret, and ultimate social affair...
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Charlottetown
Audience: Tech professionals, and fintech founders
Thursday (August 7, 2025)
Competition
Spark Tank – Pitch Competition
Early-stage entrepreneurs pitch live to a panel of judges. A showcase of bold ideas and Island innovation with prizes and mentorship on the line.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Public, students, founders, investors
Startups
Night Shift: Thursday Edition
You asked for a second coworking session and here it is! Focused, after-hours productivity—powered by snacks, music, and community support.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Creators, developers, entrepreneurs
Friday (August 8, 2025)
Business
Exiting Your Business Someday?
7 blind spots Tech Entrepreneurs Need to Know. Are you building a business you might one day want to sell or pass on to your team? Join Peter Walker, from Boughton Riverview Consulting, for a practical session on how to prepare for a successful business exit. He’ll walk through the 7 most common blind spots tech entrepreneurs face! Whether you’re years away from an exit or just starting to think about the future, this session will give you fresh insights for your entrepreneurial journey ahead.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Foundry
Audience: Open to the public
Saturday (August 9, 2025)
Social
PEI IT Alliance BBQ
A casual, family-friendly BBQ to close out the week. Food, fun, lawn games, and fresh air at one of PEI’s most scenic parks. A chance to relax, reflect, and celebrate the connections made throughout the week.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Teahill Provincial Park
Audience: Open to the public
Find your people in PEI tech
Tech Week is one week — the community is year-round
Come to an event, introduce yourself, or just say hello.