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  • AccelerateOTT 2026


  • Co-MCs Erin Blaskie and Pat White as they kick off the day and guide you through a day focused on how companies are being built in the age of AI.

  • For decades, startups have followed the same playbook: raise capital, scale fast, monetize later. That model built the modern tech ecosystem. It’s also breaking down. As software becomes cheap and abundant, technology is no longer the advantage, it’s the baseline. So, what comes next? In this keynote, bestselling author and entrepreneur Alistair Croll explores how shifting constraints are redefining startups, investment, and competitive advantage. Drawing on the idea that abundance creates new scarcity, he offers a fresh lens on where the next generation of winners will emerge.
    Keynote

  • Moderated by Mike Potter, this panel brings together founders actively building AI-native companies. Over the past few years, AI has fundamentally changed how startups are formed, validated, and scaled. These founders will share how they are actively building and succeeding under this new model, offering a realistic look at how the startup playbook has continues to evolve and what it takes to win in this era.
    Panel Discussion

  • Take this time to recharge, connect with fellow attendees, and continue the conversation beyond the stage. Be sure to visit the Exhibitor Tent and Breakthrough Booth while networking.

  • Mike Matta, Co-Founder and CEO of Solink, joins Sean Silcoff, Technology Reporter at The Globe and Mail, for a conversation on building one of Canada’s leading AI-powered video intelligence companies. What started in Ottawa has grown into a global platform helping businesses turn video and operational data into real-time insights across tens of thousands of locations worldwide. Mike will share the founder journey behind Solink’s growth, the lessons learned scaling through major technology shifts, and what it takes to build a durable company in the age of AI.
    Keynote

  • Enjoy lunch while browsing the Exhibitor Tent. Several featured speakers will also be available in the Breakthrough Booth for curated speed mentoring sessions.

  • In the age of AI, trust is the one thing you can't outsource or automate. Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian, shares how to build trust as AI reshapes how companies reach and engage customers. She’ll introduce practical frameworks to help founders cut through the noise, build credibility early, and connect with real audiences in ways that drive meaningful engagement. Because in the age of AI, the real advantage is still human.
    Keynote

  • A spirited discussion on how capital is evolving as the cost of building drops and more companies reach market faster. This session focuses on early-stage funding, shifting investor expectations, and how founders can navigate today’s fundraising landscape.
    Panel Discussion

  • Take this time to recharge, connect with fellow attendees, and continue the conversation beyond the stage. Be sure to visit the Exhibitor Tent and Breakthrough Booth while networking.

  • Watch high-potential startup founders pitch live for $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and a chance to advance to the global finals in San Francisco, where $1 million USD is on the line. Check out our Top 10 Finalists here.

  • Wrap up the day at Crust & Crate with great food, great people, and the conversations that happen after the microphones are off. Unwind, connect, and foster the connections sparked throughout the day at the official AccelerateOTT After Party.
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