Deloitte’s annual Technology Predictions tour is coming to Vancouver. The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum is hosting Deloitte’s Duncan Stewart for his annual Global TMT Predictions report on February 23rd at 3:45pm. Stewart will provide an in-depth look at the trends set to affect and disrupt your business. This year’s nine predictions highlight how trends in technology, […]
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Pandemics, Recessions and Trump: Pitching a Relevant Story in the Wake of Trying Times
Five months into 2020 we’ve seen political scandals, global conflicts, a pandemic, and devastating human loss. As a result, the media is moving faster than ever and reporters are inundated with requests. Many small businesses struggle to adapt their strategies to these news cycles: is your news relevant in the midst of a global crisis? […]
Learn More About Working for Shopify in Vancouver
It’s no longer just a rumor, Shopify has arrived and they’re ready to share their plans for Vancouver. Shopify is set to hire 1,000 people in Vancouver, expanding its team with a slew of backend developers, data engineers, mobile developers, web developers, product designers and product managers. Shopify’s new office will be led by Lynsey […]
Hackcouver is Vancouver’s First High School Business Hackathon
Vancouver’s first high school business hackathon is taking place next month. Hackcouver 2020 is a hackathon for high school students oriented around business and technology. Different than your traditional hackathon or business case competition, Hackcouver will require the application of both your business analytical and computer science skills to create a solution to a case […]
TED 2020 to be Postponed or Held Online Amid Coronavirus Fears
The annual TED conference in Vancouver will not go ahead as planned next month because of the Coronavirus and event organizers are now trying to decide on an alternative. CBC has confirmed with conference organizers that they’ve asked attendees whether they prefer to postpone the event until the end of July, or conduct a virtual […]
If You’re Going To SXSW This Year, You Need To Attend This Event
Vancouver Day is returning to the South By Southwest conference (SXSW) this month to bring the best of the West Coast down south. The full day event will see the Vancouver’s technology innovators, eSports athletes, and musical artists show why Vancouver is consistently voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world. […]
The New Ventures BC Competition is Back
The 20th Annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is back and they’re searching for BC’s best new tech startups. This year they’re giving away over $250,000 in non-dilutive cash and prizes, including a $10,000 top regional startup prize, to the most promising tech ventures across the province. The competition’s previous winner list is long […]
AI in the Enterprise: Case Studies from Four Industries
In many companies Artificial Intelligence has moved from being an experimental technology to be a fundamental part of operations and service delivery. Continuing the momentum from a successful CrossOver: AI Conference, the Artificial Intelligence Network of BC is tackling AI in the Enterprise. Join AInBC on March 11th as they get in-depth on lessons learned […]
#BCTECHSummit Announces First Round of Speakers
Innovate BC announced today that Janet Bannister, the newly appointed Managing Partner of Real Ventures, is the first keynote speaker for the 2020 #BCTECHSummit. Bannister is one of the most high-profile and successful venture capitalists in Canada. A leading thinker on innovation, Bannister has seen and managed stunning shifts in business and tech. She was […]
Explore Your Career Options With Amazon And More
Exploring your career options in Vancouver? We’ve got the event for you! Produced in partnership with Techcouver, the Tech Talent Vancouver Job Fair is a unique recruiting event that connects Vancouver’s fastest growing companies with the top tech talent in the city. Throughout the evening, hiring company execs pitch a crowd of potential employees on […]