For Innovators
Two ways to bring your work to the Summit
Whether you're pitching an idea or refining a prototype, there's a place for you at SilverTech Summit 2.0.
Key dates - Pitch Room & Prototype Lab
Applies to both the Pitch Room and the Prototype Lab.
- Applications open
- July 16, 2026
- Applications deadline
- September 18, 2026
- Selection notification
- By September 25, 2026
- Summit day
- October 2, 2026
Pitch and Prototype Room applicants
Video submission required
Before you fill out the Pitch Room application, record a short video (3 minutes maximum) introducing your idea, project, or company.
How to make it
You don't need special equipment or editing skills - a phone recording of you talking to the camera works fine. Upload it for free to YouTube or Vimeo (as an unlisted or public link) and paste the link in the application form.
What to cover
- The problem you're working on
- Who experiences this problem
- How far along you are right now
- The next goal you're trying to achieve
Keep it conversational - imagine explaining your project to someone smart and curious who's never heard of it before. This is not a sales presentation. It is a short, structured chance to explain the idea, the problem it addresses, and what input would help move it forward.
Pitch room
Got an AgeTech idea or company? Present it to seniors who can evaluate whether they would adopt and recommend your product or software.
The Pitch Room · 10:45–11:25 AM
Facilitated by
- John SutherlandDirector of the Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation (CAMS) at NAIT
- Colin MacdonaldEntrepreneurship Advisor, NAIT | Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship
Pitch Room Award presented by
- Trixie RoweinSenior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor, Private Client Group - Pax Portfolio Advisory, Raymond James Ltd.
The Judges
- Dorothy BriggsPublisher of Womanition Magazine
- Linda SimpsonEmpowering Business Inc.
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Prototype Lab
Bring your in-development product to a dedicated feedback station and get direct, hands-on input from seniors. Not a pitch, not a sales demo.
Prototype Lab · 10:45–11:25 AM
Facilitated by
- Karteek (Mack) MackenaManager - AI Operations, Alberta Motor Association
- Sandra StabelFounder & CEO, Grey Cube Innovations
The Judges
- Lynnette KhuRetired Nurse Gerontologist
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