👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
This week, save your spot at our next #VTJTalks on how to navigate the global changes of 2025, learn how you can get the most out of Web Summit Vancouver, and apply for the free League of Innovators startup accelerator.
VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, February 26 | 🎟 Register
For Vancouver entrepreneurs and leaders, this event is your guide to navigating the challenges of 2025.
With Canadian political shifts, a brash new U.S. government under Donald Trump, and global uncertainty fueled by AI disruptions, inflation, and evolving supply chains, the stakes have never been higher for tech leaders.
Hear from experts in global affairs, venture investing, and startup growth — including experienced founders and advisors. They’ll share strategies to manage risk, seize opportunities, and build resilient businesses in turbulent times.
Get your super-early-bird tickets before they sell out.
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SPONSORED BY FASKEN
Unlocking your AI potential
Whether you’re a tech startup or an established corporation, the opportunities to innovate and find efficiencies through artificial intelligence are endless.
Fasken’s team of experienced emerging tech lawyers create future-focused legal strategies for companies leveraging AI technology. This includes advice on the protection and acquisition of AI, use of datasets and ownership, and use of data and outputs generated by AI applications. We regularly advise on intellectual property, regulation and privacy issues, and support on all aspects of M&A and financings.
With over 30 years dedicated to supporting the emerging technology sector, Fasken is a launchpad for ideas that propel industries forward. Tomorrow starts here. Own it with us. Learn more.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, February 5 | 🎟 Register
This one-hour virtual kick-off event will provide an exclusive first look at the Road to Web Summit Vancouver, powered by Innovate BC: an initiative created to help B.C. startups maximize their Web Summit Vancouver experience and capitalize on its potential to support their growth.
This session will outline the events, training sessions, and programs planned across the next four months that will support you in attracting investors, acquiring customers, and driving business development through the conference.
You will also hear from Web Summit’s team about their startup programming at the conference and how to get involved.
🗓 Thursday, February 6 | 🎟 Register
Whether you're a seasoned tech professional looking to level up, or someone curious about starting a tech career, this event is tailored for you.
Dive into real stories, expert advice, and actionable strategies from industry leaders who've navigated the tech landscape successfully.
🗓 Thursday, February 6 | 🎟 Register
Dive into essential insights on change management in tech companies at this upcoming webinar.
BC Tech Council Chair Tara Ataya of Hootsuite will lead a panel exploring how to navigate change effectively, managing employee expectations, and maintaining cultural continuity while implementing changes.
Gain valuable tips on handling leadership transitions and strategic shifts to ensure organizational resilience and efficiency.
SPONSORED BY FORESIGHT CANADA
Free webinar for cleantech innovators
Calling all cleantech innovators in the forest bioeconomy! Groupe Savoie and Foresight Canada are seeking solutions to enhance hardwood biomass extraction and transportation efficiency.
Join the free webinar on February 4 to learn more about the Biomass Recovery Challenge.
🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓 February 2 | Apply
Apply for the League of Innovators (LOI) startup accelerator for founders under 30. It offers a virtual, hands-on, peer-to-peer program that works intensely with 200 founders a year to help them start and scale their ventures, all for free.
🗓 Ongoing | Apply
Join Frontier Collective at SXSW conference 2025 and take your startup to the global stage. With $600M+ in deals and investment from their previous year’s Takeover, Frontier Collective is bringing startups, VIPs, networkers, and investor connections to SXSW from March 7 to 15.
🗓️ February 20 | Apply
Nominate a company (or yourself!) for a Canadian Cleantech Award, a celebration of the outstanding contributions of individuals, companies, and organizations driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in Canada’s cleantech sector.
SPONSORED BY PHS COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY
Make a difference in your community
Can you help PHS Community Services Society close in on their $100,000 fundraising goal?
Donations to PHS before February 28, 2025 can apply to 2024 tax returns as the government has extended last year’s donation deadline.
Currently they have collected $80,000. Donate today to support marginalized people in your community.
🤝 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:
Safe Software is hiring an account manager II
Capilano University is hiring a manager, student and academic solutions
Arc’teryx Equipment is hiring a strategy analyst co-op student
Electronic Arts is hiring an associate producer, advanced technology group
Microsoft is hiring a senior product manager
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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Integrated into Writer’s full-stack platform, it eliminates the need for complex vendor RAG setups, making it quick to build scalable, highly accurate AI workflows just by passing a graph ID of your data as a parameter to your RAG tool.
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