Web Summit Vancouver 2025

KPMG at Web Summit Vancouver 2025

KPMG once again sponsored Web Summit as they made their move to Vancouver from May 27 – 30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The conference sparked critical conversations shaping the future of the technology industry. Attendees, including global giants, startups, investors, and the media explored key trends and technologies that are driving digital change in Canada and across the globe.

Highlights from the KPMG Booth

KPMG SR&ED at Web Summit: This year, KPMG dedicated half of its booth to SR&ED, where representatives from the Tax Incentives Practice built connections with passerby’s and facilitated exploratory sessions
You can transform your business with AI: The other half of the booth featured insights into how KPMG has helped organizations turn AI opportunities into impactful results
You too can look this good with AI: In need of a new and improved headshot? Attendees were able to immerse themselves in our AI experience and discover the power of AI enhancements through our photobooth
Spotlight on digital twins: KPMG leaders showcased the firm’s digital twin capabilities on the other half of the booth, emphasizing its potential for scenario planning and intelligent decision-making, which equipped attendees with valuable insights and applications of this technology

Our team of dedicated KPMG professionals were on site, ready to explore customized solutions that meet attendees’ unique business needs.

Attendees also had the opportunity to connect with our recruiters to learn how their unique insights could lead to exciting career opportunities with KPMG.

KPMG hosted a SR&ED and tax incentives masterclass

Unlocking innovation: Explore funding opportunities

Thursday, May 29, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST

Ignite your business potential with a holistic strategy that helps maximize funding and optimizes programs across Canada. We explored the funding framework, eligibility, and how to secure new opportunities.

Ed Zacharuk, Partner, Taxation Services Partner in Charge, Western Canada Tax Incentives Practice
Guy Gauthier, Partner, Tax - R&D Tax Incentives Practice
Andrew McDowall, Executive Director, Tax Incentives Practice
Jacqueline Gustafson, Director, Tax Incentives Practice

KPMG on stage

KPMG professionals delivered opening remarks on stage and participated in the PITCH competition at the following dates and times:

Session	Date and time	Presenters	Overview
Corporate Innovation Summit	Wednesday, May 28 9:10 A.M. PST	Marissa Johnson, Managing Director, KPMG U.S.	Opening remarks
PITCH startup competition	Wednesday, May 28 4:00 P.M. PST	Ryan Youhan, Market Relationship Director, KPMG U.S	Judging panel
AI Summit	Thursday, May 29 1:50 P.M. PST	Marc Low, Lead, Ignition Vancouver	Opening remarks
PITCH startup competition	Thursday, May 29 4:55 P.M. PST	Davin Gnanapragasam, Partner and National Practice Leader, Ignition Tax and Chief Technology Officer, Tax	Judging panel