The Bayview Yards Bulletin

# Champion Legends in the Making at AccelerateOTT 2025 :rocket: We’re excited to invite you to **[AccelerateOTT 2025](https://bit.ly/3EqdqTo)**, Invest Ottawa’s flagship entrepreneurship conference, happening on **June 12 at Lansdowne Park**. This is more than just an event—**it’s where Legends in the Making take the stage.** As a signature part of **[Ottawa Innovation Week](https://bit.ly/3Ry0Jsr)**, and powered by founders, for founders, AccelerateOTT 2025 brings together **bold entrepreneurs, investors, global tech leaders, and changemakers** for a full day of tactical insight, high-impact networking, and actionable inspiration. This year’s programming features world-class keynotes, practical workshops, and the return of the **Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Pitch Competition**. We’d love to have you with us—and we’d also appreciate your help in spreading the word. Here’s how you can get involved: **1. Encourage Startups to Apply to Pitch** Know a high-potential founder? Invite them to apply for the **Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional competition**, where they’ll pitch for a chance to win **$50,000** in non-dilutive funding and secure a place at the **Global Grand Finale** in San Francisco, where **$1 million USD** is up for grabs.\ **🚀 [Applications close May 7](https://bit.ly/3Rvpiq3)** **2. Register to Attend** Join us to experience the stories, ideas, and connections that are shaping Ottawa’s innovation ecosystem and beyond.\ **🎟️ [Reserve your best rate ticket now](https://bit.ly/42NdEvZ)** **3. Promote the Event to Your Network** Help amplify AccelerateOTT by sharing it with your community! Use our **Marketing & Social Media Toolkit**, packed with ready-to-share assets and messaging.\ **📣 [Use the toolkit](https://bit.ly/4jMuvWm)**  At **AccelerateOTT**, we don’t just celebrate innovation—we help shape it. Let’s rally around the founders, innovators, and ecosystem partners building **legendary companies right here in Ottawa**. Thank you for your support—we look forward to seeing you there!