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🏙️ Pick out your events for the new year
Plus, get cracking on your 2024 job search by taking a look at our jobs board.
Welcome to the Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities. With the holidays around the corner, this edition is a little lighter than usual, but there’s still plenty happening in Vancouver tech.
Oh — and this will be our last email in 2023 for our free subscriber community. We’ll be back in your inboxes on January 3 — see you then!
IN THE NEW YEAR
Get ready to ignite the new year with the CareerIn Tech Society and an evening of networking, insights, and celebration.
Join to hear from panel speakers sharing their 2024 outlook for the tech industry.

Join the Vancouver Entrepreneur’s Forum for an intimate discussion with local tech leaders.
Capacity is limited for this 2024 kick-off.
Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver 2024 | Jan. 26
Do you have a problem to solve or an idea you’d like to bring to life, but don't know where to start? Or who to start with? Or do you just want to learn how to build a startup and an entrepreneurial mindset?
Over three days, meet mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who will show you how to get more done faster — and maybe even start that business.
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MUST-ATTEND EVENTS FROM OUR PARTNERS
26th Annual Vancouver International Privacy and Security Summit | March 6-8, 2024
INNOVATEwest | April 16-17, 2024
SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
University Canada West’s micro-credential programs are focused on technology, business and innovation. These courses can help you gain valuable and specific skills in a short amount of time. Current course offerings include Blockchain Project Management, Data and Web Analytics, Digital and Social Selling, Digital Strategy, and many more.
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👩💼 VANCOUVER TECH MOVES
Major personnel changes, including promotions, hires, and departures:
Patrick Gray was appointed chief operating officer at Generative AI Solutions
💡 IDEAS AND INSIGHTS
William Johnson, founder of the Vancouver Tech Journal, discussed the state of the Vancouver tech community with Erin Gee, host of the Alt-Text podcast.
🤝 VANCOUVER TECH JOBS
Whether you're looking for a dream role or a dream employee, Vancouver Tech Jobs has you covered, with open jobs including:
Vancouver Tech Journal is hiring for:
Overstory Media Group is hiring a Head of Sales
UBC is hiring a Web Content Specialist
BC Public Service is hiring for multiple roles
Amazon is hiring for multiple roles
Check out who else is hiring on our Vancouver Tech Job Board »
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
👋 YOUR COMMUNITY
🗣 VTJ Community Slack – Connect with the community using our dedicated Slack! This is your chance to network and chat with your friendly neighbourhood tech professionals from anywhere.
🤝 Vancouver Tech Jobs board – Looking for work? Looking for your next hire?
🗓️ Vancouver tech events calendar – All the events in one place.
💪 Become a VTJ Corporate Member and get your brand in front of thousands of tech professionals, investors, decision makers, and leaders. Get in touch today.
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