AVF 2024 | JUNE 5 & 6, 2024

We're thrilled to announce that Leslie McNabb-Kyritsis has been appointed as the esteemed Emcee for the 2024 Atlantic Venture Forum!

🌟 Meet Leslie McNabb-Kyritsis:

As the Director of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Atlantic, Leslie is renowned for her exceptional leadership and deep insights into the startup ecosystem. With an impressive track record in fostering innovation and driving entrepreneurial success, Leslie brings a wealth of experience to the forefront of the AVF.

🚀 Why Leslie McNabb-Kyritsis?

Leslie's passion for empowering startups and her dedication to fostering a culture of innovation align perfectly with the mission of AVF. Her strategic vision and unparalleled expertise make her the ideal Emcee to guide us through a day filled with groundbreaking ideas, insightful discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities.

🎤 What to Expect:

As our Emcee, Leslie will set the stage for an unforgettable experience, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the Atlantic region and beyond. From captivating keynote presentations to engaging panel discussions, the 2024 Atlantic Venture Forum promises to be a catalyst for collaboration and growth in the startup community.

Register before Friday at 11:59 pm to SAVE 20% during our flash sale!

Partner Spotlight

BDC offers business loans and advisory services to help Canadian businesses grow, both at home and abroad. Through their subsidiary - BDC Capital, they also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital.

A financial institution owned by the Government of Canada, BDC supports more than 42,000 small and medium-sized enterprises across the country, complementing services available from private-sector financial institutions.

Partner Spotlight

At the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), we’re privileged to be in a position to help people propel their innovative ideas onto the global stage.



Since 2003, NBIF has invested more than $175 million into startup businesses and applied research in New Brunswick. These foundational investments have attracted an $825 million of additional investment, giving New Brunswick innovators $1 billion to take their ideas further.

Today, NBIF is investing in and supporting a portfolio of more than 60 technology companies. Those companies have attracted more than $700 million in outside investment to New Brunswick.

These companies are driving increased economic activity in the province with an annual GDP impact of more than $110 million. That’s an impact that’s up 86 per cent since 2017.

And together these companies employ more than 700 people, with plenty of growth potential ahead of them yet.

A Special Thank You to our Valued Sponsors & Partners

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Find out how you can become a sponsor, speaker or participant at the 2024 Atlantic Venture Forum. Contact us today to find out how you can help grow the Atlantic Ecosystem!

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