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NextGEN Summit

Past flagship event · July 25, 2026

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NextGEN - Off The Record!

3:00 p.m. PST

NextGEN — Off the Record An afternoon of honest reflection, practical professional development, and mentor conversations. We will explore what has changed since NextGEN in July, what we learned from the pitch experience, and what support would help us move forward. Through guided activities, professional presence practice, and mentor feedback, you will identify one useful next step and make meaningful connections. Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 3:00–7:00 p.m. Surrey local time — Pacific Time, UTC−7. Venue: to be confirmed. Final venue and arrival details will be shared with registered participants. What to expect Reflect on lessons, progress, and the challenges you are working through. Practise introducing yourself clearly and building professional relationships. Explore communication, confidence, and how you show up under pressure. Hear candid mentor feedback and reconnect with the NextGEN community. If you did not attend NextGEN in July, you can reflect on your own recent experiences and current goals. The afternoon 3:00–3:20 — Arrival, badges, and conversation cards 3:20–3:30 — Welcome: Why Off the Record? 3:30–3:50 — Reflection: What changed since July? 3:50–4:20 — Wall of Lessons: What the pitch taught us 4:20–4:40 — Snack and reset 4:40–5:20 — Professional Personality Lab 5:20–5:50 — The Mentor Room 5:50–6:10 — The Council: Start / Stop / Keep 6:10–6:20 — NextGEN Hears You 6:20–7:00 — Connect the Room and closing Registration Registration is open to everyone. Purchase a ticket to secure your place; availability is limited to 40 people. Regular admission: C$99 per person, plus the configured taxes and payment processing fee. Duo admission: C$149 for two people, plus the configured taxes and payment processing fee. Select two Duo Admission tickets at C$74.50 each and enter each attendee’s own details. There are 40 places. Mentor details and final participation guidelines will be shared before the event. Questions about registration? Contact [email protected] .

NextGEN Summit 2026, revisited.

Held July 25, 2026 at Anvil Centre in New Westminster, NextGEN brought founders, investors, operators, and community leaders together for practical conversations about building and growing in British Columbia.

Date
July 25, 2026
Venue
Anvil Centre
Location
New Westminster, British Columbia

One day, seen from three angles.

The people, the conversations, and the ideas that gave NextGEN its momentum.

Attendees talking beside a round table inside the NextGEN Summit event room.

The Room

Founders, investors, operators, and community leaders gathered around the realities of building and growing in British Columbia.

Two speakers seated on the NextGEN stage, with audience members in the foreground.

The Stage

Government insight, founder stories, practical strategy, candid questions, recognition, and live pitches shaped the day.

A presenter holding a microphone beside a projected slide on the NextGEN stage.

The Ideas

Capital, AI, franchising, sales, leadership, and scale were examined through the realities of building in BC.

Revisit the room.

The 2026 record returns to the people, conversations, and moments of the inaugural NextGEN Summit.

Two people shaking hands on the NextGEN stage while others look on.
A presenter speaking into a microphone beside a slide titled The Problem.
The NextGEN-branded stage with lounge chairs and round tables in the event room.
People in orange shirts assisting attendees at a table covered with badges and printed materials.
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