About this Event
Calling all innovators, tech and non-tech business owners, students, jobseekers, industry and government leaders, recruiters, community members, and more!
We are back! And this time, we are thrilled to host the official after-party for the NACO Summit!
Let's "talk and tech" together again on May 6 to celebrate our collaborative community, meet and greet, and build new relationships and opportunities with innovators, entrepreneurs and business owners right across our region.
Join us to mix and mingle with tech, innovation and entrepreneurial enthusiasts alike! Let's raise a glass together to celebrate our collaborative ecosystem. All are welcome:
- Date: May 9, 2026 (Drop in and out at your leisure)
- Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Beyond the Pale ByWard Market: 21 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Parking: Ample street and lot parking is available in the surrounding Market areas.
- Important Information: You DO NOT need a NACO Summit Ticket to gain access; all are welcome and the event is open to the public! If you are currently registered to attend the NACO Summit, email Audrey Willsey at [email protected] to receive your discount code to purchase.
- Ticket proceeds will be donated to , whose mission is to ensure that every school-aged child in Ottawa has access to nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate meals.
With thanks to our partners, you will receive:
- A free drink ticket (redeemable for house wine, draught beer, or soft drinks), and some delicious nibbles while you enjoy an evening of great conversation.
- Additional drinks can be purchased onsite via credit card or cash.
We look forward to collaborating with NACO Canada, who will be bringing back the NACO Summit on May 5-7 at the NAC. A special discount code for Let's Tech Together can be redeemed with your existing or new purchase of a NACO Summit ticket. Contact Audrey Willsey, at [email protected] for your special discount code today!
This event celebrates and is collaboratively hosted together with amazing partners across our ecosystem including: NACO as our key collaborator together with ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub, Algonquin College, ByWard Market District Authority, Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce, Carleton University, Capital Angel Network, Chngemker Hub, Elevate International, Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada, Innovation Gatineau, Invest Ottawa, Kanata North Business Association, La Cité, Launch Lab, L-SPARK, One9, Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA), Ottawa Tourism, Ottawa Board of Trade, Queens University, SheBoot, St. Lawrence College, Techopia - Ottawa Business Journal, Teknowave, University of Ottawa, and Wesley Clover.
What You Can Expect:
- Conversations with Ottawa's best and brightest tech, innovation and entrepreneurial leaders from across the region.
- Cold beverages and light snacks.
- An agenda-free evening! This night is all about you and opportunities to connect with amazing people across our community.
Sincere thanks to all partners that inspire, build and impact our ecosystem. We are very grateful for all contributions and look forward to achieving even greater impact together this year and beyond! We look forward to welcoming you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beyond the Pale Byward Taproom, 21 George Street, Ottawa, Canada
CAD 32.22
