Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
In this week's issue:
Still time to request a seat at a private executive luncheon
What founders need to know about AI risk and compliance
A conference on the future of work, space, and technology
PLUS: The events listed on our Web Summit Unofficial Master Afterparty website has nearly doubled since last week. Check it out.
UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Monday, May 4 | Register
Every couple of weeks, we post up at a bar or café for informal, no-agenda conversation. Grab a beer, coffee, or tea and come talk to us about whatever’s on your mind—fundraising, storytelling, media, community building, where the ecosystem is heading, or something totally different.
🗓 Wednesday, May 11 | Register
Vancouver Tech Journal, Builders Collective and Invest Hong Kong are co-hosting an executive luncheon on the sidelines of Web Summit Vancouver, bringing together a curated group of growth-stage CEOs and senior executives exploring expansion into Asian markets.
This is a private, invitation-only event designed for founders and operators who are past the early stage and thinking seriously about what international growth — particularly across Asia — looks like for their company.
Space is limited and attendance is by approval only. If you're interested in joining, submit a request and we'll be in touch.
🗓 Wednesday, May 27 | Register
Four days. Thousands of attendees. A global spotlight on Vancouver. Again. Round two is officially over.
Now that the dust has settled, we’re bringing together local leaders from the worlds of tech, startups, and government to unpack year two of Web Summit Vancouver.
SPONSORED BY FASKEN MARTINEAU
Shape the future with Fasken
In a rapidly evolving industry, FinTech innovators need legal partners that understand the environment. As the only Canadian firm with deep experience in emerging technology and financial services & payments, Fasken can help you navigate the complexities at the intersection of financial services and emerging tech. Learn More.
🗓 Wednesday, May 6 | Register
AI is moving faster than most compliance and legal frameworks can keep up with — and for founders, that gap is both a risk and a decision point.
We're bringing together a small group to get into what actually matters: what founders need to understand about security posture, regulatory exposure, and AI risk before it becomes a problem.
Details are still coming together — stay tuned.
🗓 Wednesday, May 20 | Register
WORKTECH Vancouver is a leading conference exploring how the intersection of people, place, and technology is shaping the future of work and the workplace. It is part of the leading global WORKTECH events series.
Bringing together senior leaders, strategists, designers, technologists, and workplace professionals from across industries, WORKTECH Vancouver examines how organizations are rethinking work, space, culture, and digital infrastructure in response to rapid change.*
*Sponsored listing
SPONSORED BY RIIPEN
Capacity When You Need It
Riipen FuturePath helps small businesses manage heavy workloads without increasing headcount by connecting them with skilled student talent for immediate capacity and in-demand skills.With 50% of student stipends covered by the Government of Canada I-WIL program, employers stay within budget while achieving high-quality output. Book a call to learn more.
🤝 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.
👋 YOUR COMMUNITY
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🗓️ Vancouver Tech Events Calendar | All local events in one place.
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