SAAS NORTH NOW Moves Online In First Virtual Conference

Canada’s largest SaaS conference features stellar global speaker line-up and immersive event experience

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--()--Canada’s best and brightest SaaS minds will be coming together to learn, network and grow at SAAS NORTH NOW on September 9 – 10, 2020. In its fifth year, the popular and established SaaS conference usually takes place in Ottawa, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced producers Cube Business Media to do a comprehensive pivot and move the conference online.

“With thousands of delegates converging annually, we knew we needed to find a way to re-create our immersive experience this year that will bring together SaaS entrepreneurs, CEOs and founders, mentors and investors. We moved very quickly to transition our conference to a virtual event that features an impressive line-up of global thought leaders in innovation and technology, as well as numerous meaningful ways for attendees to network and build connections,” says David Tyldesley, Co-Founder of the SAAS NORTH Conference.

The SAAS NORTH NOW program features leading entrepreneurs who will explain how they tackle topics such as how to maintain sustainable growth, navigating capital markets in a downturn, how to dominate your SaaS category, and the global economic outlook and business opportunities for SaaS sectors.

“SaaS is the lifeblood of software companies today,” says Leo Lax, Executive Managing Director of L-Spark, SAAS NORTH Co-Founder. “SaaS business models, marketing strategies, and product developments are continuously being innovated at an accelerated pace. L-SPARK co-founded SAAS NORTH because we are committed to continue building a sustainable global ecosystem. SAAS NORTH is the go-to destination to learn and explore the industry. SAAS NORTH is where today’s SaaS lives, and where the future partners, investors and talent come to connect.”

Some of the biggest supporters attending SAAS NORTH this year include Shopify, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, RBC, Klipfolio, Ceridian, COVEO, Drift, Kinaxis and Active Campaign among hundreds of others.

“SAAS NORTH is an opportunity to connect with some of the greatest minds in SaaS. They swiftly transferred the ethos and core values of the event into a virtual format to ensure attendees from all over can continue to learn, stay connected, and discover the tools they need to help navigate and scale their businesses in our new normal,“ says Jason VandeBoom, Founder and CEO, Active Campaign.

While attendees won’t be meeting physically face-to-face, there will be plenty of opportunities to make connections, meet investors and connect with serial founders to learn from their pivots, rebounds and innovations.

Using industry leading technology, there are many opportunities for attendees to have meaningful conversations with other conference delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Prior to the conference, attendees can use AI and advanced filters to identify who they should meet at the event.. There will also be a happy hour, VIP reception, and pre-scheduled meetings on specific subject matters.

The popular Pitchfest, a showcase of up-and-coming Canadian SaaS businesses, is taking place virtually this year with eight start-ups making their pitch for the top prize of $10,000 cash prize provided by Amazon Web Services, up to $100,000 in cloud credits provided by Amazon Web Services, full-service virtual IP manager (VIPM™) valued at $10,000 provided by Stratford Intellectual Properties and a custom explainer video package valued at $10,000 provided by Simple Story,

“I encourage all our virtual attendees to plan for SAAS NORTH as if you were physically going. Clear your calendar, put an out of office message on, set up meetings in advance and schedule breaks throughout the day. Make the most of this opportunity to connect with your peers and learn from the top leaders in the Canadian and global SaaS ecosystem,” says Tyldesley.

Attendees can purchase tickets for SAAS NORTH NOW at just over $133 - a fraction of the usual in-person conference fee.

About SAAS NORTH

www.saasnorth.com

SAAS NORTH is Canada’s SaaS conference, co-founded in 2016 by L-SPARK and Cube Business Media. 2020 marks the fifth year of this premier event bringing the best in SaaS together virtually on September 9-10, 2020. This year’s lineup of speakers, programming and networking opportunities promises to connect founders, investors and executives like never before. Come and hang out with thousands of entrepreneurs from hundreds of companies from around the world. Get the tactical tools you need to scale up, continue to innovate and find your next customer.

About Cube Business Media

www.cubebusinessmedia.com

Cube Business Media Inc. is a boutique conference and exposition company, founded to generate connections, build content & create communities. In the COVID era - we create virtual hubs where like-minded individuals can gather en masse. Cube Business Media specialize in building annual events from the ground up. With a history of building well-attended annual events that bring professionals back year after year.

Contacts

Media Inquiries:
Erin Roddie
Director of Conferences, Cube Business Media Inc.
Producers of SAAS NORTH | BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM |KNOWSHOW | TECHEXIT.IO
Office: (604) 449-2284 ext. 205
Mobile: (604) 809-3373
Email: erin@cubebusinessmedia.ca

Contacts

Media Inquiries:
Erin Roddie
Director of Conferences, Cube Business Media Inc.
Producers of SAAS NORTH | BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM |KNOWSHOW | TECHEXIT.IO
Office: (604) 449-2284 ext. 205
Mobile: (604) 809-3373
Email: erin@cubebusinessmedia.ca