WestConnect Middle Market Growth Conference 2026
President's Reception
March 10, 2026 – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
The Vancouver Club
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WestConnect Middle Market Growth Conference
March 11, 2026 – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Fairmont Waterfront
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Closing Reception
March 11, 2026 – 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Fairmont Waterfront
As economic conditions continue to evolve and trade, tariff, and political dynamics shift, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Canada’s middle market. Business leaders are navigating uncertainty while seeking sustainable paths to growth, investment, and M&A.
Building on the 23-year history of ACG British Columbia’s Middle Market Growth Conference, last year marked the inaugural collaboration with ACG Calgary to launch the WestConnect Middle Market Growth Conference, now Western Canada’s premier M&A conference. The event welcomed over 280 attendees, making it the largest Growth Conference to date.
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The 2026 WestConnect Conference will once again bring together dealmakers, entrepreneurs, and advisors for a high-impact day of insight and connection, featuring timely macroeconomic perspectives and candid insights from business owners navigating growth and transition.​​
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2026 Program Highlights
Keynote
Join us for an engaging keynote conversation with Arlene Dickinson, a visionary entrepreneur and leader with a remarkable track record of success. She is the Founder and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in innovative companies in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors. Under her leadership, District Ventures Capital has become a leading force in the industry, with a portfolio of ground-breaking companies that are transforming the way we live and eat.
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Beyond her business ventures, Dickinson is a sought-after speaker, three-time best-selling author, and philanthropist. She is widely recognized for her role as a Venture Capitalist on the hit television series, Dragons’ Den, where she currently has starred for over 16 seasons.
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Dickinson's leadership and entrepreneurial prowess have earned her numerous accolades over the years, including induction into the Southern Alberta Business Hall of Fame, the Marketing Hall of Legends, recognition as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Awards. Dickinson served as an honorary captain of the royal canadian navy for over 10 years visiting our troops overseas numerous times. With her unwavering commitment to excellence, her passion for innovation, and her deep dedication to her community and country, Arlene Dickinson is a true Canadian icon and a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, determination, and vision.
Stay tuned as we unveil additional speakers and program details.
More speakers, sessions, and insights will be announced soon.
​2025 WestConnect Middle Market Growth Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our WestConnect Middle Market Growth Conference 2025!
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