#Vancouver proudly hosted the inaugural Web Summit 2025, drawing over 15,700 attendees from 117 countries — a historic moment for Canada’s tech ecosystem. This landmark event showcased the nation’s accelerating leadership in Artificial Intelligence and the startup innovation landscape.
#AI at the Forefront
Artificial Intelligence dominated the agenda, with powerful conversations spanning from generative AI breakthroughs to ethical governance. Among the key voices was Gary Marcus, renowned AI critic, who stressed the urgent need for responsible and transparent AI development—underscoring both its immense potential and current limitations.
#Startup Ecosystem on the Rise
The summit welcomed a record-breaking 1,108 startups from 64 countries, with 44% led by women founders — an inspiring testament to Canada’s drive toward inclusive and diverse innovation.
#CanadaFirst
At #PixelPaddle, we proudly champion a “Canada First” vision — empowering local solutions with global potential. With a growing footprint in sports tech and entertainment, we’re focused on scaling Canadian innovations to redefine digital experiences worldwide.
Not only PixelPaddle participated in the #WebSummit as promising startup, but also our CEO, Meer Anwar, shared these insights during the #PORCH International Entrepreneurs Community Session, where he emphasized the value of empathetic support for startups, especially in early-stage journeys.
Web Summit Vancouver 2025 has cemented Canada’s role as a global innovation hub. As we look ahead, PixelPaddle remains committed to nurturing Canadian talent and exporting powerful homegrown solutions to the world.
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