Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
And now, in this week’s edition:
CPAs, founders, and the tech behind smarter business
The global fight for Canada's tech talent
From scrappy startups to global scale
UPCOMING EVENTS
TONIGHT | CPA Next: Accounting x Technology
🗓 Wednesday, January 28 | Register
Join Vancouver Tech Journal and Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC) for an exciting conversation at the intersection of accounting and technology. Discover how CPAs and founders are building smarter businesses, unlocking efficiencies, and creating game-changing opportunities that go far beyond traditional roles.
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From the rapid integration of technology, to developments in genomics, biomarkers and data analysis, innovation is propelling the MedTech sector forward. The businesses that thrive will be the ones who can adapt, navigate the rules and regulations and set the right business strategy from the start. Fasken can help.
We have played a key role in the life sciences and technology sectors, supporting companies who are innovating to improve millions of lives. Whether you’re looking to protect your IP rights, secure funding for your startup, undertake any M&A, invest or navigate the regulatory requirements of bringing a product to market, tomorrow starts here. Own it with us. Learn more: Biomedical Technologies | Services | Fasken
🗓 Wednesday, February 18 | Register
Canada has long been seen as a magnet for skilled talent — but with shifting immigration policies, rising global competition, and new incentives emerging in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, the landscape is rapidly changing.
So the real question is: Can Canada keep its edge? And what will it take to win the next decade of talent?
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🗓 Thursday, February 26 | Register
Join Vancouver Tech Journal and BCIT for an in-depth conversation on how technology is reshaping the way we anticipate, respond to, and recover from disruptions.
From wildfire detection and emergency response to infrastructure modernization, workforce readiness, and data-driven decision-making, this event will explore where BC is leading, where gaps remain, and what it will take to build a truly resilient province.
Who should attend: Leaders and professionals in tech, public sector, emergency management, infrastructure, sustainability, policy, and anyone invested in BC’s future resilience.
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🗓 Wednesday, March 18 | Register
Join Vancouver Tech Journal & VanHack for an evening conversation with experienced founders and operators who have scaled products and teams across different stages of growth.
From early-stage scrappiness to global expansion, our panelists will share candid lessons on what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they knew earlier.
🗓 Tuesday, February 24 | Register
Join Vancouver’s business and tech community for an evening of stand-up, an improv Startup Pitch-Off with surprise decks and prizes, plus networking and drinks. Early bird tickets end January 31.*
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🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓️ Ongoing | Apply
Apply for this cost-sharing grant program that funds small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires.
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