In this episode of Collisions YYC, Tyler chats with Josh Rainbow, founder of Future Summit, a uniquely curated conference that’s fast becoming Canada’s premiere platform for innovation. Held annually in Calgary, Future Summit brings together leaders from AI, energy, aerospace, robotics, and more to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future. Josh walks us through the behind-the-scenes mechanics of producing a large-scale event with intention—sharing how curated dinners, experiential salons, and smart sponsor management help foster real relationships. With over 90 speakers, cross-sector partnerships, and a clear Calgary-first ethos, Future Summit is more than a conference. It’s a platform for change.

In this episode:

* How curated collisions replace keynotes and pitch decks

* The importance of building cross-sector, cross-generational networks

* Balancing sponsor ROI with authentic engagement

* Creating tangible next steps for attendees

* Calgary’s moment as a national and global innovation hub

* Why community and humility are core to building impactful events

Top 3 Wisdom Bombs

“If you’re not building something for Calgary, in Calgary, with Calgary—why should anyone else care?” - Josh Rainbow

“Most people underestimate the power of a 10-person dinner to change the trajectory of a company.” - Josh Rainbow

“It’s not about having a tech event. It’s about creating the room where the right people get to meet at the right time.” - Josh Rainbow

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Josh Rainbow’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarainbow

Future Summit’s Website: https://www.futuresummit.ai

Future Summit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futurexsummit/

Future Summit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurexsummit

Future Summit’s X: https://www.x.com/futurexsummit

Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

Josh Rainbow, Future Summit 2025: Innovation Unleashed