Immersive Technology Entrepreneur & Ecosystem Builder; CEO & Co-Founder of Frontier Collective; Emmy Award-Nominated VR/AR Innovator

Vancouver, Canada
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Dan Burgar Biography

Dan Burgar is a technology entrepreneur and ecosystem builder specializing in VR, AR, spatial computing, and frontier technology. Burgar emphasizes the importance of collaboration, inclusivity, and diversity in building sustainable and equitable technology ecosystems. His career focuses on connecting people, ideas, and capital internationally, contributing to Vancouver's reputation as a leading innovation destination.

As CEO and co-founder of Frontier Collective, Burgar leads efforts to advance Vancouver's innovation landscape by connecting innovators, investors, and industry leaders globally. Under his leadership, Frontier Collective has generated significant economic impact, supported more than 250 startups, and established Vancouver as a prominent innovation hub. The organization is recognized as the first to formally represent and promote Vancouver's rapidly growing technology sectors and is developing a 150,000-square-foot Innovation Hub to foster collaboration among technology and creative professionals.

Prior to Frontier Collective, Burgar co-founded Shape Immersive, a company known for its work in VR and AR 3D development. Shape Immersive collaborated with brands such as Red Bull, Sephora, the Olympics, Disney, Star Atlas, and RTFKT Studios, and received an Emmy Award nomination for its contributions to immersive technology. Burgar also serves as president and founder of The VR/AR Association, reinforcing his influence in the global immersive technology community. His efforts have contributed to Vancouver's status as a leader in the VR and AR industries, with a high concentration of 3D talent.

Burgar has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology & Innovation, a BIV Top Forty Under 40, and a BC500 leader. His insights have appeared in AdAge, TechCrunch, Betakit, VR Scout, DailyHive, and BC Business, and his expertise has been featured in Forbes, CTV, CBC, and Business in Vancouver. Burgar has spoken at international events including Web Summit, Collision Conference, SXSW, Annecy Festival France, TED Conference, AWE, AWE EU, and SXSW Sydney. His organization has represented Canadian innovation at global summits in New York City, engaging with leaders from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Verizon. Burgar also advises and mentors startups and entrepreneurs, supporting diversity and growth in the technology sector.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/29/2026.

Dan Burgar Videos

Technological Revolution with Dan Burgar

Technological Revolution with Dan Burgar

A group of investors, entrepreneurs and leaders from the tech industry came together in Canada to support the emerging of the Metaverse sector. At...

How to Start Your Career in VR/AR - Dan Burgar, President of VR AR Association

How to Start Your Career in VR/AR - Dan Burgar, President of VR AR Association

🥽 Do you want to jump into the AR/VR industry? 🔥 VR and AR are one of the hottest emerging jobs on the planet right now, but how do you get...

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