# Event Details - **Event Name**: WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get Noticed, Activate Opportunities, Build Relationships and Attract the Right Investors.About this Event? Ahead of Web Summit Vancouver in May 2026, we’re hosting a special workshop to help startups maximize their opportunities at this major event.Did you know that attending a tradeshow is typically one of the largest marketing expenses that a tech startup can have in a year? Did you know that greater than 50% of the time a tech startup fails to capitalize on the opportunity due to poor planning and execution?We are offering a fun, engaging and content filled event to help raise your ability to succeed with an event like the Web Summit (or any tradeshow critical to your industry)The 2.5-hour workshop will feature 3 presentations and 2 expert panels with the following Agenda:Tradeshow 101 - presentation (20 minutes) on best practices (based on a popular tradeshow educational seminar offered by Rocket Builders for over a decade)Expert Panel on Maximizing Tradeshow ROI - panel (40 minutes) on how to maximize a successful show presence through publicity, marketing, booth exhibiting and personal selling. This expert panel features experts with decades of experience in successful tradeshows.Partnering - presentation (20 minutes) on how to recruit partnerships to expand your global reach. It is really how you build the relationships you need for global revenue generation – it can also be considered maximizing the “TRADE” part of a tradeshow. (presented by Rocket Builders as part of their ongoing Strategic Partnering education program, leveraging 25 years of offering this educational content)Investment - presentation (20 minutes) on being effective at engaging Investors at a tradeshow with some guidance on the differences between various investor types, including some important expert tips on making the right first impression with a Strategic Investor such as a corporate VC (presented by Garibaldi Capital as part of their ongoing educational programs on Capital Raising)Expert Panel of Investors - panel (40 minutes) on guidance from investors on how they are able to assess an opportunity quickly in the ad-hoc almost “speed dating” style of meeting entrepreneurs at a busy event. These experts will also share stories of how certain entrepreneurs were able to win them over quickly at an event.Why You Should Attend:Learn best practices for executing a successful tradeshow eventGain insight into setting the right objectivesHear how other companies have succeededLearn the various ways to maximize the impact of your attendance and investmentWhat You Will Leave With:A better planning process for exhibiting at a showIdeas on gaining more than your share of awarenessSome checklists and templates for your planningGreat examples of effective elevator pitches for an event - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/websummit-prep-workshop-sales-and-marketing-partnerships-and-investments/100001984914708325 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: (11th Floor) SFU VentureLabs - **lat**: 49.2847563 - **long**: -123.1121505 - **full address**: (11th Floor) SFU VentureLabs, 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7466b81ccd0fca41523f3533dbfb575166c24b98b9996093c80bbc6ae65c20f8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc050d58-gmir.jpg?v=1774026076 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments being held? - **A:** WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments takes place on Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at (11th Floor) SFU VentureLabs, 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments? - **A:** WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments is organized by SFU VentureLabs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WebSummit Prep Workshop: Sales & Marketing, Partnerships, and Investments is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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