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"Many public SaaS stocks are down this year amid fear that AI agents and automated workflows will render traditional software-per-seat business models obsolete." If you missed out on #CIXSummit last week, Investor Forum featured conversations concerning a potential AI-driven “SaaSpocalypse" and what pressure is being put on Canada’s venture capital (VC) market in today's world. Learn more in this article from BetaKit https://hubs.li/Q048YzqV0

Reminder: We've moved all CIX Summit communications to Elevate 🎯 Don't miss CIX 2026 updates, speaker announcements, and exclusive content. Follow us there! This account is no longer being monitored. Elevate acquired CIX in 2023. We’re consolidating our tech community and event updates on one page. #CIX2026

📢 Update: Starting now, you can find all CIX Summit updates, behind-the-scenes content, and news over at Elevate. Same great CIX content, just on a different page. Nothing is changing about the March 25, 2026 event. Elevate acquired CIX in 2023. We’re consolidating our tech community and event updates on one page. See you there! P.S. Don’t have tickets for the Summit yet? Get them at https://hubs.li/Q03-_hKn0 #CIX2026

Wishing you a happy holiday season from all of us at Elevate 🎄 Our team will be offline for the holidays and will return on January 5. Wishing you a safe, joyful, and restful season. See you in 2026!

📣CIX STARTUP AWARDS 2026 SELECTION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED Now that the application window for the CIX Startup Awards has closed, the judging process has now begun. We're pleased to announce the Selection Committee, including 100+ leaders from VC firms in Canada and the United States. This year, we’re featuring experts from: Celesta Capital, Emerald Technology Ventures, Entrepreneurs First, Flying Fish Partners, Forum Ventures, Golden Ventures, GreenSky Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Inovia Capital, Origin Ventures, Panache Ventures, Portage, RareBreed Ventures, Relay Ventures, Vistara Growth, White Star Capital+ more. See the full list and details at https://hubs.li/Q03XG6qh0

😱 Super Early Bird pricing ends at midnight tomorrow! Book now to save up to $200 on your CIX Summit 2026 tickets: https://hubs.li/Q03Xk5PT0 Why lock in your spot NOW: → Book 1:1 meetings with investors who match your stage and sector → Network with vetted startups and VCs actively deploying capital → Get insider access to closed-door forums with peers → Hear insights from the biggest names in tech March 25, 2026 is the day startups and investors come together to get deals done. One day. One place. #CIX2026

⏰ Startups, final call! CIX Startup Awards applications close December 7. Building something remarkable? Apply Now: https://hubs.li/Q03X3ysF0! 🇨🇦 Canada's ONLY national, industry-agnostic startup recognition award - Get in front of the investors who matter - Award categories for Emerging, Early, Growth Why apply: 👉🏽 Judged by 100+ top North American investors 👉🏽 Pitch to 500+ delegates 👉🏽 Early access to 1:1 investor meetings 👉🏽 3 CIX Summit passes 👉🏽 Winners enter the Startup World Cup The recognition lasts a lifetime. https://hubs.li/Q03X3ysF0

🚨 ATTN STARTUPS: You can still apply for the CIX 2026 Startup Awards! Recognized by 100+ top North American investors, CIX is Canada’s premier stage for innovative startups across AI, climate, fintech, commerce, and more. Winning startups pitch live at the CIX Summit 2026 in Toronto this March — gaining visibility, investor access, and national recognition. Don’t miss your chance to join the ranks of Canada’s top innovators. 🗓️ Applications close November 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM. 💻 Apply now at https://hubs.li/Q03Sw9gd0 #CIX2026

Big ideas deserve a bigger stage, and the CIX 2026 Startup Awards are exactly that. Now open for nominations, the CIX Startup Awards celebrate Canada’s most innovative emerging, early, and growth-stage startups, selected by 100+ top North American investors. Winning founders gain national recognition, early access to investor meetings, and the opportunity to pitch live on stage at CIX Summit 2026 in Toronto. Whether you’re innovating in AI, commerce, health, or clean tech, this is your chance to showcase what’s next and join the ranks of CIX alumni like Ada, Clio, Wealthsimple, and ApplyBoard. 🗓️ Applications close November 30, 2025. ✨ Apply today https://hubs.li/Q03RpsM40 #CIX2026 #CIXStartupAwards

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