Overview
SaaS North is the largest SaaS conference in Canada, drawing 2,500+ attendees to Ottawa each November. It’s become the essential gathering for the Canadian SaaS ecosystem — founders, investors, operators, and service providers.
The conference covers the full lifecycle of SaaS companies: from founding through scaling, with particular attention to the challenges of building SaaS companies in Canada (accessing US markets, cross-border considerations, and the Canadian funding landscape).
Why SaaS Marketers Should Attend
SaaS North provides a concentrated Canadian SaaS networking experience with world-class content. The sessions on international go-to-market are particularly valuable for companies expanding beyond their home market.
- Canadian SaaS ecosystem networking and partnerships
- Cross-border marketing strategies — how Canadian companies succeed in the US market
- Founder-led sessions with practical scaling advice
- Investor networking in the Canadian VC and PE ecosystem
Who Should Go
Canadian SaaS founders and operators, US companies exploring Canadian expansion, and anyone wanting to tap into the growing Canadian SaaS ecosystem.
Networking Tips
- The Canadian SaaS community is tight-knit and genuinely supportive. Lean into the collaborative culture.
- Ottawa in November is cold. Plan indoor activities and use the conference hotel as your networking base.
- Many attendees stay for the full duration. Use the evenings for deeper relationship building.
- Canadian SaaS founders
- SaaS operators
- Investors
- North American SaaS
Frequently asked
Is SaaS North only for Canadian companies?
SaaS North is Canada's SaaS conference, but it attracts attendees from across North America and globally. The content is universally applicable to SaaS companies regardless of geography.
How much do SaaS North tickets cost?
Tickets typically range from CAD $500 to CAD $2,000 depending on pass type. Startup and founder discounts are available. Early bird pricing offers significant savings.
How does SaaS North compare to SaaStr?
SaaS North is smaller and more intimate (2,500 vs. 15,000). It has a strong Canadian SaaS ecosystem focus. For Canadian companies, SaaS North provides more relevant networking than SaaStr, though SaaStr's speaker roster is larger.