# Indigenous Tech Conference

- Dates: 26 January 2027
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
- Organiser: Indigenous Tech Conference
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Indigenous Tech Conference is a significant three-day gathering held in Vancouver, Canada, focusing on amplifying Indigenous voices in the realms of technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital.

## Who attends

Join hundreds of founders, investors, technologists and community leaders for keynotes, panels, workshops and the Indigenous Venture Challenge — building pathways to economic sovereignty through innovation.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://itconf.ca/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Anita Pawluk, Founder & CEO, RaceRocks
- Candice Loring, Director Indigenous Relations & Adjunct Professor, Genome BC & UBC
- Clayton Schroeder, Associate & Software Developer, First Nations Business Development Association & Compass Resource Man
- Eric Blesch, Chief Executive Officer
- Ethan Clark, Tsenawt
- Jeff Ward, Founder & CEO, Animikii Indigenous Technology
- Joshua Nilson, Advisor · Investor · Founder · CEO, Maskwa Games & The Fireweed Institute
- Mary Point, Elder & Director of Indigenous Relations, Musqueam Nation & YVR
- Nicole Oke, Founder & Principal Consultant, Oke Strategic Consulting
- Richard Tuck, Founder & CEO, Wakapa Financial & Venture Challenge
- Ryan St. Germaine, Founder & CEO, Tech Circle & Venture Challenge
- Victoria LaBillois, Founder, The Eloquent Hostess

## Where to stay

- **Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway)**: 560 m from the venue, 711 West Broadway
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/vancouver/yvrbw/hoteldetail)
- **Granville Island Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1253 Johnston Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.granvilleislandhotel.com/)
- **Easter Seals House**: 1.6 km from the venue, 3981 Oak Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/easter-seals-house/)
- **JW Marriott parq Vancouver**: 1.6 km from the venue, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrjw-jw-marriott-parq-vancouver/)
- **Opus**: 1.6 km from the venue, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://vancouver.opushotel.com/en-us)
- **The Douglas, Autograph Collection**: 1.6 km from the venue, 45 Smithe Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrps-the-douglas-autograph-collection/)
- **Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver-Downtown**: 1.9 km from the venue, 111 Robson Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yvrhshx-hampton-suites-vancouver-downtown/)
- **Georgian Court Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 773 Beatty Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://georgiancourthotelvancouver.com/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/indigenous-tech-conference/