CEM’s Biggest Summit Yet Sets The Table for 2026 Breakouts
Over 70 companies across 13 sectors and scores of investors will gather this weekend in the Bahamas, marking the start of CEM’s 15th year of events, now a proven pipeline for discovery, financings, and market-moving conversations.
“This is our largest event to date, which shows that even in a cautious market, investors are looking to back teams with clear execution plans,” said Ryan Iverson, Portfolio Manager at CEM Partners Fund. “People want to see management up close, ask tough questions, and get a real feel for who can execute in 2026,” he said. “That’s what this event is built for.”
This weekend’s lineup tells you exactly where investor attention is sitting right now. Mining and technology make up roughly 71% of participating companies, underscoring a clear focus on resource upside and innovation-driven growth.
Life sciences adds another layer of depth, with 13 companies spanning biotechnology, healthcare, and broader life sciences. Clean technology and energy round out the mix with seven companies, giving investors exposure to sustainability and renewables alongside traditional growth themes.
Market capitalizations range from about $10 million to $1.2 billion, putting early-stage discovery stories and more established growth names on the same runway for investors looking for what’s next.
This breadth of opportunity sets the stage for the summit’s signature Investor Breakout Exchange (IBE), which will select the Top Picks and Outstanding Performers from among participating companies. The IBE, hosted by Iverson, has developed a real track record for spotting tomorrow’s market leaders early, with the IB Newsletter getting those stories out before the wider market catches on.
This weekend, the Top Picks and Outstanding Performers will be selected from these companies:
Attending Issuers
01 Quantum
Nanalysis Scientific
Abitibi Metals
NEO Battery Materials
American Pacific Mining
NeuPath Health
Atlas Salt
Newton Golf Company
Baylin Technologies
Northstar Clean Technologies
BeWhere Holdings
NTG Clarity Networks
Brazil Potash
Ocumetics Technology
BriaCell Therapeutics
Paragon Advanced
Carrier Connect Data Solutions
Pelican AI
CHAR Technologies
Plurilock Security
Conavi Medical
Quantum eMotion
Datametrex AI
RenovoRx
Diagnos
Rise Health Nano Optics
Dias AI
Rocket Doctor AI
Digital Motion
Sabio Holdings
E3 Lithium
Secur3D
Edge Total Intelligence
Silver47 Exploration
Emerita Resources
SonicStrategy
First Phosphate
Stardust Solar Energy
Fury Gold Mines
Summit Royalties
FUTR
SuperQ Quantum Computing
GH Power
Syntholene Energy
Gold Terra Resource
Talisker Resources
Goliath Resources
Telo Genomics
Grafta Nanotech
TempraMed
HeartSciences
TenX Protocols
HydroGraph Clean Power
Terra Clean Energy
IC Group Holdings
Tiger Gold
IntellistakeTechnologies
Total Metals
Jackpot Digital
Upexi
Laiva Gold
Volatus Aerospace
Liberty Defense Holdings
White Gold
Medicus Pharma
Xtract One Technologies
MiMedia Holdings
Xtra-Gold Resources
Performance Check
Here’s a snapshot of how recent Investor Breakout Exchange Top Picks and Outstanding Performers have advanced in the market. (Prices as of market open on Jan. 8, 2026).
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) was named an Outstanding Performer at last year’s AlphaNorth Capital Event in the Bahamas and has since soared from $0.22 to $3.16, a gain of 1,336%.
First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) was among the companies featured at CEM’s first Bermuda Capital Event in 2023 and has since advanced from $0.48 to $1.02, a gain of 113%.
Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: ACM) drew strong investor interest at the CEM 2025 Bermuda Capital Event and has since climbed from $0.24 to $0.66, a gain of 175%.
Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. (TSXV: CCDS) was named a Top Pick at CEM’s TSX Venture Growth Capital 2025 Event in Kelowna and has since moved from $0.73 to $1.50, a gain of 105%.
Borealis Mining Company Limited (TSXV: BOGO) was a Top Pick at CEM’s 2024 Muskoka Capital Event and has since risen from $0.79 to $1.49, a gain of 89%.
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Warm Regards and Happy Investing,Fabian Dawson

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