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 […]
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#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 […]
Building Diversity In Tech Workshop With Sheila Bouman
Are you interested in using purposeful diversity and inclusion strategies to build high-impact teams? Be sure to check out #WhatWorks: Building Diversity in Tech with Sheila Bouman this week at the BC Tech Hub. The Winter workshop will discuss what is working and what is a challenge when implementing gender equity on the front line, […]
Experts Weigh In On The Tech Migration To Vancouver
The trend is undeniable. Tech companies hailing from San Francisco and Silicon Valley are setting up shop in Vancouver to gain access to our strong talent base. From progressive immigration policies to relatively low wages compared with Silicon Valley, Vancouver has become a serious draw for international firms looking to capitalize on the technology boom. […]
Lighthouse Labs Celebrates Mentorship Month in Vancouver
This January is Mentorship Month. Canadian coding bootcamp Lighthouse Labs is celebrating the role of mentorship in Vancouver’s tech industry through free events and resources, equipping Vancouverites with the tools they need to pursue more intentional mentorships. Why celebrate mentorship? In a rapidly changing workforce, lifelong learning is the key to continued career advancement. Mentorship […]
Tesla Invites Hackers To Find Flaws For Prizes In Vancouver
The 21st annual CanSecWest conference returns to Vancouver next month along with the Zero Day Initiative and their popular Pwn2Own contest. It was in Vancouver where the contest began back in 2007 and continues to be where they push the research community with new challenges. Last year they raised more than a few eyebrows by partnering […]
UX Work Celebrated with the 2019 Vancouver User Experience Awards
Last week the 2019 Vancouver User Experience Awards were held at the Vancouver Playhouse with over 400 technology industry leaders in attendance. Eight prizes and a scholarship were awarded to recognize and celebrate the local user experience community who are creating technology products and services that are pleasing and easy to use. The prize winners […]
Deep Fake Detection Challenge To Culminate in Vancouver
“Deepfake” techniques, which present realistic AI-generated videos of real people doing and saying fictional things, have significant implications for determining the legitimacy of information presented online. Yet the industry doesn’t have a great data set or benchmark for detecting them. More research and development in this area is needed to ensure that there are better […]
Cross Over AI Conference to Showcase B.C.’s AI Ecosystem
Artificial Intelligence, and the technologies around it, will determine the builders of our future economy. British Columbia has—and is building—that crucial AI ecosystem. Through it, we will have the local and global reach to build the future. Organized by CityAge and the Artificial Intelligence network of British Columbia, the upcoming CrossOver: AI Conference will connect […]