Three Unforgettable Days. One iconic Location. Unlimited Impact.

Get Ready for The 2026 Leadership Retreat

This April, join us at the breathtaking Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort for Acetech’s flagship event the Leadership Retreat. For over 30+ years, this exclusive gathering has united the minds shaping BC’s tech future: growth-stage CEOs, senior leaders, and world-renowned thinkers. Expect high-impact keynotes. Strategic deep dives. Unfiltered peer conversations. Stay tuned. Spots are limited and this is one you won’t want to miss.
Get your Super Early Bird Ticket before prices rise, available only until September 2025!

Previous Year’s Featured Speakers

  • Jim Collins


    Highly respected American author, researcher, and business consultant known for his work on company growth, leadership, and long-term success.

  • David Yoffie

    David Yoffie


    Harvard Business School Professor Expert in Competitive Strategy and Tech Innovation

  • Shannon Susko

    Shannon Susko


    Serial entrepreneur, CEO coach, and bestselling author known for her expertise in scaling high-growth companies.

  • Rich Teerlink


    Former Chairman and CEO of Harley-Davidson, widely credited with leading one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds in modern business history.

  • Debra Giles

    Debra Giles


    CEO of ExecuPrep, renowned for transforming leaders and organizations through bold, research-backed strategies that turn potential into performance.

  • Patrick Lencioni


    Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to organizational health and leadership development.

  • Spencer Sheinin

    Spencer Sheinin


    Entrepreneur, finance expert, and the founder of Shift Financial Insights, a firm that provides outsourced accounting and financial insights to entrepreneurs who want to better understand and manage their numbers.

  • Ryan Nadel

    Ryan Nadel


    Senior Leader at Microsoft, leading AI innovation in Microsoft Teams and Copilot to transform how people collaborate and work.

  • Alice Heiman

    Alice Heiman


    Strategic Advisor for Complex B2B Sales Growth

  • Kaihan Krippendorf

    Kaihan Krippendorf


    Business strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for helping organizations unlock innovative thinking and drive strategic growth.

  • Geoffrey Moore


    Helps growth-stage companies navigate the complex path from early market success to mainstream adoption.

  • Dr. Andrew Miki

    Dr. Andrew Miki


    Clinical Psychologist Transforming Workplace Mental Health Through Evidence-Based Innovation

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Why Tech Leaders Never Miss the Acetech Retreat

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Retreat Highlights

Seats Are Limited. Impact Isn’t.


The Acetech Retreat gathers BC’s boldest founders in one place. Be there!