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PEI Tech Week

Prince Edward Island's premier technology and innovation celebration

Bridge the Gap: Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment

A series of programming initiatives that connect local talent, remote workers, and visiting professionals with PEI's growing innovation ecosystem.

August 5–9, 2025
Charlottetown, PEI

Organized by PEI IT Alliance

TechWeek 2025 at a Glance

12Events
4Hosts

Join us for an exciting week of innovation, networking, and community building across Charlottetown and beyond.


Event Schedule

Join us for an exciting week of innovation, networking, and community building across Charlottetown and beyond.

Tuesday (August 5, 2025)

CEO Breakfast
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

Venture Capital 101
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

Foundry Showcase Mixer
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

Night Shift: Tuesday Edition
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

PEI Bridge
Ecosystem

PEI Bridge

Building a Global Network of Islanders

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(private)

Audience: Ecosystem Leaders

Wednesday (August 6, 2025)

Women in Tech Panel
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

Atlantic Fintech Panel
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

Tech Insiders: Speakeasy Edition
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)

Spark Tank – Pitch Competition
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

Night Shift: Thursday Edition
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)

Exiting Your Business Someday?
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)

PEI IT Alliance BBQ
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

Join the Innovation Community

All events are free with RSVP. Connect with local IT talent, remote workers, and visiting professionals as we bridge the gap in PEI's innovation ecosystem.