The BC Tech Association hosted its highly anticipated Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) gala this evening at the Parq Vancouver. The event gathered the province’s most innovative companies, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to celebrate the remarkable achievements in British Columbia’s tech sector. Now in its 31st year, the TIAs serve as an annual event that […]
Vancouver’s Moment Energy to Launch State-of-the-Art Gigafactory in Texas
Vancouver’s Moment Energy has been awarded USD $20.3 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the first certified EV battery repurposing facility in the United States. The award to the leader in repurposing electric vehicle (EV) batteries is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $428 million initiative to bolster domestic clean energy manufacturing, […]
Vancouver’s Agtech Unicorn Semios Rebrands as Almanac, Signaling Major Growth
Vancouver’s thriving technology sector has welcomed a bold move by one of its key players—Semios, a global leader in agricultural technology, has officially rebranded as Almanac. This rebranding marks a pivotal moment not only for the company but also for Vancouver, further positioning the city as a major player in the global agtech market. Founded […]
ClioCon 2024: A Testament to Clio’s Customer-Centric Approach
Clio’s annual Clio Cloud Conference—affectionately known as ClioCon—has become much more than just a user event. It’s a celebration of legal tech innovation and a testament to the connection Clio has fostered with its customers. Clio CEO Jack Newton set the tone for this year’s event in his opening keynote, thanking attendees for the ongoing […]
The Future of Neurotechnology: Unlocking the Brain’s Potential or Inviting a Dystopian Reality?
Among the keynote speakers at the ClioCon conference in Austin this week is Nita Farahany, a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. Nita Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University, has served on the U.S. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, and is the author of The […]
AI, Growth, and the Future of Legal Tech: Key Takeaways from Jack Newton’s ClioCon Keynote
Clio’s CEO and Founder Jack Newton kicked off the largest ClioCon to date, celebrating the immense growth of the legal technology company and outlining an ambitious future. With over 5,000 attendees from 42 countries, including over 2,600 in Austin, Texas with the rest joining virtually, the conference marks a significant milestone for the company. “This […]
ClioCon 2024: Clio Showcases AI Integration and Reports Soaring AI Adoption in Law Firms
Local centaur Clio, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, opened its annual Clio Cloud Conference (ClioCon) this morning in Austin, Texas, to a sold-out crowd. That centaur designation was earned by Clio reaching $100 million of annual recurring revenue. Co-founder and CEO Jack Newton kicked off the 12th annual event with an engaging […]
General Fusion’s Vision for a Trillion-Dollar Future Begins in B.C.
General Fusion’s Greg Twinney presented a bold vision at the Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 conference in Calgary this week, outlining how fusion energy has the potential to transform the world’s energy landscape, bringing clean, scalable, and abundant power to the grid by the mid-2030s. The CEO of the Richmond, B.C.-based fusion power leadershared the progress and […]
Spring and Propel Impact Join Forces to Accelerate Impact Economy Growth
Two Vancouver-based organizations, Spring and Propel Impact, have announced a strategic partnership to help businesses and individuals thrive in the growing impact economy. The collaboration aims to provide access to knowledge, connections, and resources needed for success in addressing global challenges. “The future of business is impact,” says Keith Ippel, Co-CEO, Spring. “From climate change […]
From Sailor to Solar Innovator: The Story Behind Simon Angus and Open Waters Solar
Simon Angus’ journey to founding Open Waters Solar is as unconventional as it is inspiring. What began as a personal sailing project has now evolved into a company on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology, aiming to reduce reliance on diesel generators in the marine and transportation industries. With the support of a recent […]