It is on. Web Summit Vancouver is bringing together 70,000+ of the world's brightest minds in tech, and if you're reading this, you're probably one of them. But here's the thing about Vancouver that most conference guides won't tell you: this city rewards the curious.
While other attendees will be stuck in hotel restaurants and conference center coffee lines, you'll have insider access to the spots that actually fuel Vancouver's thriving tech ecosystem. Because at Skyrocket Digital, we don't just work in this city—we live it, breathe it, and know exactly where the magic happens.
(Read to the bottom, and you’ll be rewarded with our downloadable Insider Guide)
Vancouver: Brains AND Beauty
Vancouver isn't accidentally hosting one of the world's premier tech conferences. This city has quietly become the Pacific Northwest's most dynamic startup hub. Its unique geography—mountains meeting ocean, urban density balanced with natural beauty—creates an environment that breeds innovative thinking.
The Conference Experience: What to Expect
Web Summit Vancouver takes place on the waterfront with stunning views of the North Shore mountains. The venue spans multiple levels with distinct zones designed for different types of interactions. Like any major conference, success comes down to preparation and strategic thinking about how you spend your time.
Navigation Strategies That Work:
- Plan, but stay flexible: Build a rough schedule of must-see sessions, but leave gaps for spontaneous conversations and discoveries. The best opportunities often come from unexpected encounters.
- Master the art of conference dining: Food areas get slammed during standard meal times. Use our guide and venture into the city to avoid long wait times.
- Colleague debrief: Attend with colleagues or connect with other attendees beforehand. Having someone to debrief with and divide coverage of parallel sessions maximizes your learning.
Energy Management Tips: Large conferences are marathons, not sprints. The venue will be buzzing with energy, but pace yourself. Build in brief escapes—Vancouver's waterfront location means fresh air and perspective are never far away. Sometimes stepping outside for 10 minutes leads to your most productive conversations of the day.
The 70/30 Rule: Spend 70% of your time on planned activities and sessions, but reserve 30% for wandering, spontaneous conversations, and following interesting threads wherever they lead. That's where the real magic happens.
The conference programming will be packed with valuable content, but remember—the real opportunities often emerge in the spaces between official sessions. That's where knowing Vancouver like a local becomes your competitive advantage.
Your Secret Weapon: Local Intel
This is where most conference attendees get it wrong. They stick to the hotel concierge recommendations and Yelp's top 10 lists. Vancouver's best spots are the ones locals actually use for work and deals. We’ve lived, worked, caffeinated, brainstormed, bar-hopped, and deep-breathed our way through this city and we’re sharing our most-loved spots in a custom-crafted guide for Web Summit attendees.
Whether you’re after:
- A neon-lit dining curveball,
- A quiet corner with pour-overs,
- A hidden speakeasy for late-night chats,
- A trailhead 30 minutes from the Web Summit venue,
…we’ve got you covered.
You’ll find hand-picked recommendations for cafés, restaurants, bars, outdoor escapes, wellness spots, and even beautiful drop-in workspaces by our team. This isn’t a TripAdvisor rehash—it’s a living love letter to the city we call home. These aren't just recommendations. They're invitations into the real Vancouver, the one that's helped shape some of the most successful companies you've never heard of yet.
Web Summit Vancouver 2025 Insider Guide
No email gates. No form-fills. Just good design, great recommendations, and a city you’re going to want to stay in long after the summit ends.
👉🏼 Download: Web Summit Vancouver 2025 Insider Guide
And if you’d like to connect during Web Summit we’d love to meet you.
See you in Vancouver — somewhere between the ocean and the ideas.
