Idea Lab - Where Innovation Starts

Got a billion-dollar idea brewing and want to soak up creative energy from a community of brilliant innovators?

Welcome to Softec’s Idea Lab, where innovation ignites conversations to build team to change the world. This is a gathering of visionary creators, entrepreneurs, and big thinkers ready to hang out, swap ideas, and fuel each other’s passion for building something amazing. Whether refining an idea, hunting for inspiration, or scouting your next dream team, this is the perfect place to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Three levels of speaking opportunity: Pitch, Concept, and Practice. A pitch is a one-minute wild idea you want to test out loud with others. A concept is a five-minute presentation of the idea with an ask of what's next. A practice is a 12-minute presentation where you test your business presentation to prepare for a specific event.

It's okay just to listen. Maybe you are looking for a great idea with an opportunity to join the foundation team; that's fine. Ideas need teams, and the mission of Softec is to create these connections. We call them Softec Moments. These ignite conversations that create connections.

This isn’t just networking—this is creating a community of innovators who support each other and turn big ideas into real-world impact. By joining the Idea Lab, you’re helping build a vibrant hub for creativity, collaboration, and exploration. Together, we’re shaping a space where innovation thrives, partnerships form, and empires that change the world are built.

You’ll meet kindred spirits, share ideas, and maybe even find your future business partner—or at least leave with stories worth telling. It’s more than networking; it’s about fostering a mindset of possibility, building meaningful connections, and growing a community dedicated to the art of innovation.

Come for the ideas, stay for the energy, and leave with a pocketful of inspiration and maybe a new friend. Are you ready to think big and help build something extraordinary?

Event facilitator: Bob Dumouchel, Serial entrepreneur