👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
In this edition, add your event to our Web Summit list, sign up for your first tech coffee of the new year, and apply to work on EA Sports’ NHL franchise.
👀 CAN’T MISS
Source: Web Summit Vancouver
Starting to plan ahead for Web Summit? As your go-to source for all things related to “the best technology conference on the planet,” we’re curating the ultimate list of after-parties you won’t want to miss. Hosting your own event? Let us know, and feel free to add it to the list!
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Tuesday, January 14 | 🎟 Register
Hear from industry leaders who have started and grown their careers in design, product management, and digital marketing.
Meet other ambitious professionals who are all excited about building a career in technology.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and refreshments as you learn and network.
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🗓 January 17-18 & 25 | 🎟 Register
Are you ready to transform your innovative ideas into reality? Join Techstars for an exhilarating 54-hour adventure that will catapult you into the world of entrepreneurship!
What to expect:
54 hours of innovation
Pitch your ideas and build your MVP
Expert mentorship and networking
Final pitches
🗓 Tuesday, January 21 | 🎟 Register
Join the fourth installment of the AI Mastery series on privacy, brought to you by OpenRep in partnership with the Canadian Digital Governance Council.
This event features Ray Everett, recognized as the world’s first chief privacy officer and now the chief compliance and data privacy officer at Topcon Healthcare. Ray will present on privacy strategies in AI, followed by Ritchie Po’s insights on AI's impact within the Canadian context.
SPONSORED BY AIRES TECH
NASA-Inspired EMF Protection: Harness Space-Grade Technology for Superior Health and Wellness with Aires Tech
Aires Tech’s cutting-edge EMF protection solutions are inspired by advanced NASA technology, utilizing the same principles of microprocessor innovation that NASA employs in space exploration. Our patented technology restructures and harmonizes electromagnetic fields, reducing their harmful effects on the human body while enhancing cellular function. By incorporating NASA-inspired solutions, Aires Tech products provide unparalleled protection from EMF radiation, ensuring safety and performance even in environments with high electronic exposure. This revolutionary approach brings space-grade technology into everyday life, offering superior protection for both health and well-being.
🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓 January 17 | Apply
The Next-Gen Nitrogen Challenge seeks innovative solutions to optimize nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in Ontario farming operations. By focusing on applying the right rate of nitrogen at the right time and leveraging organic nitrogen pools, the goal is to reduce potential nitrogen loss, enhance soil health, and increase on-farm profitability.
SPONSORED BY THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES GROUP
Are your office needs changing? Connect with The High Technology Facilities Group at CBRE in Vancouver to find unique workspaces that drive productivity, attract top talent, and create amazing culture.
🗓 Ongoing | Apply
The Web Summit Vancouver startup program – ALPHA – offers you the chance to join a global community of startups. You’ll get three tickets to Web Summit Vancouver, access to investor-to-startup meetings, and be eligible to apply for PITCH competition, startup masterclasses, mentor hours, and more.
🤝 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:
SyncWith is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer
Capilano University is hiring a Manager, Identity and Access Services
Electronic Arts is hiring an Assistant Producer - EA SPORTS™ NHL
Autodesk is hiring a Software Developer Engineer
Provincial Health Services Authority is hiring a Coordinator, Office of Virtual Health
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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