The vibes are officially back. Techskis Summit, Canada’s most unconventional tech gathering, is returning to Blue Mountain for 2026. Set for March 3–4, 2026, this year’s summit will bring together 250 founders, investors, builders, and ecosystem players at Osler Bluff Ski Club for two unforgettable days of adventure, connection, and community.
Unlike traditional events that keep attendees stuck in hotel ballrooms and glued to PowerPoints, Techskis flips the script by taking conversations to the slopes and turning networking into an experience.
“Bringing this back for 2026 with the same founding team is awesome,” said Mell Truong, Techskis Co-Founder. “We’re so excited to bring our attendees another unforgettable two-day experience in Blue Mountain. Get ready for some epic surprises and moments for Techskis V2!”
The founding team of Mell Truong, Jonathan Hillis, Erin Maechler, and Brandon Houston is curating an event where grit, creativity, and camaraderie meet the mountains. Founders and investors are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, carve runs by day, and forge partnerships by night.
This year’s speaker lineup features some of the most dynamic voices in entrepreneurship and innovation. Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Rainmaker of Mid Day Squares, brings his signature energy and storytelling to the stage. Connor Emeny, world-record-holding athlete and author of All In, joins as the youngest person ever to complete Ironman races on all seven continents. Mana Hosseini, Co-Founder and General Partner at APEX Innovative Investment Ventures, will share insights on investing and scaling early-stage startups. Andy Mills, award-winning New York Times journalist and co-creator of The Daily and The Last Invention, brings a storyteller’s perspective to the evolution of tech media. Rounding out the first round of speakers is James Zhao, Co-Founder of Ecom North and NoGrowth, who will share lessons on building and growing in Canada’s e-commerce ecosystem.
Techskis Summit 2026 is powered by incredible partners and sponsors including APEX Innovative Investment Ventures, NoGrowth, RBCx, Schulich Startups, Pulse Law, Two Small Fish, and Smith Optics. From slope-side conversations to après-ski laughs, Techskis Summit is where resilience is practiced, performance is sharpened, and community is forged, all while having an unforgettable time in the mountains.
To learn more and secure your spot, visit the official event page and use the code FoundersBeta for 10% off Advanced Tickets.
