👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: the Vancouver tech events and opportunities newsletter you can’t miss.
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VTJ EVENTS
🗓 Wednesday, November 27 | 🎟 Register for free
Join the Vancouver Tech Journal team and our partners at CBRE's The High Technology Facilities Group (HTFG) for our next Tech Industry Social.
This event will bring together a collection of Vancouver tech industry founders and leaders for networking, deal-making, and just plain old catching up.
Your first drink on us — compliments of The High Technology Facilities Group, the experts in tech office space for Vancouver’s start-up community.
🗓 Tuesday, December 3 | 🎟 Register
You’re invited to join us on Tuesday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to connect with the Metro Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.
Join Vancouver Tech Journal at WeWork Burnaby to check out a new office, discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new.
Please register in advance, so our hosts can ensure the best experience for us all!
🗓 Wednesday, December 11 | 🎟 Register
Join Vancouver Tech Journal to uncover the secrets behind scaling world-class products and building exceptional teams. Hear directly from leaders who have transformed innovative ideas into industry-leading products and managed teams that set global standards.
This event offers an exclusive chance to learn actionable insights on scaling strategy, product development, and team dynamics. Engage in meaningful discussions, ask questions, and connect with fellow founders, product leaders, and investors. Whether you’re in the early stages or actively scaling, this gathering will provide invaluable perspectives in an open, collaborative environment.
Panelists include:
Michelle Dunlea, VP of product management, Clio
Shawn Pang, co-founder, Hash Matrix; former product manager at TikTok
Tim Yeung, director of product management, Hootsuite
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VTJ members receive access to members-only events, discounted registration for #VTJTalks, and exclusive content like cheatsheets and industry analyses.
Sign up today for only $8.25. It pays for itself with just one event, plus you get a whole load of extra perks too.
SPONSORED BY CAREERS IN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (CITI)
30% off for Vancouver tech professionals
Careers in Technology and Innovation (CITI) has officially arrived in Vancouver! Now hosting monthly coffee networking meetups and events, CITI makes it easier than ever to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the local tech scene.
To celebrate the launch, Vancouver tech professionals can enjoy 30% off a CITI membership when you sign up for our newsletter.
As a membership community, CITI is dedicated to helping diverse tech professionals advance their careers. Members enjoy access to exclusive resources, skill-building opportunities, and a thriving network of industry peers. Including over 100 advisors, weekly webinars, workshops, online coffee chats, curated tools, and career development programs.
Join a community rooted in authenticity, connection, belonging, and diversity. Boost your tech career today!
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
🗓 Tuesday, November 26 | 🎟 Register
CICE’s Converge 2024 will unite B.C.’s business and climate-first community, bringing together a diverse group of leaders, innovators, and builders dedicated to advancing a net-zero economy. Expect interactive discussions on important topics from trends.
Who should attend?
Startups and climate tech investors
Leaders in clean energy and climate tech
Investors in hard tech and climate tech solutions
Corporations seeking climate or clean energy projects/solutions
Members and partners of Canada’s tech and clean energy community
Government agencies focused on climate tech and clean energy
SPONSORED BY CENTRE FOR OCEAN APPLIED SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES (COAST)
Co-working with ocean companies for $150/month
Looking for your next Victoria workspace?
Full work-week access to the COAST Ocean Innovation Hub is only $150/month! Enjoy 7,000 square feet of innovation space with hot or dedicated desks, meeting rooms, or a day pass if you're just stopping by.
🗓 Wednesday, November 27 | 🎟 Register
Join this career exploration event where tech professionals from diverse backgrounds share their unique journeys and insights across the enterprise, scaleup, and startup sectors.
This immersive event is designed for attendees to learn firsthand about different career paths and work environments in tech.
Discover interactive career stations featuring three sectors — enterprise, scaleup, and startup. Attendees will rotate through each station, engaging directly with sector professionals.
SPONSORED BY FORESIGHT CANADA
Understanding Canada's investible tax credits
The federal government's 2024 budget expands on Canada's investable tax credits (ITCs). But, is it enough?
Foresight spoke with Fasken tax lawyer and professional accountant Alex Pankratz for his insights on the federal clean energy tax credits, their potential impact, and how businesses can capitalize on these incentives.
🗓 Thursday, November 28 | 🎟 Register
Join Export Navigator for an introduction to the world of intellectual property and patent law for businesses looking to export to international markets. Kellen Voyer of Voyer Law brings experience from the cross-border startup and technology industries, and routinely supports clients with matters such as intellectual property, corporate and privacy law.
Learn about:
Types of intellectual property rights
Intellectual property differences between Canada, the U.S., and other key countries
Cross-border intellectual property strategies
🤝 NEW OPPORTUNITIES
🗓 Ongoing | Apply
Get travel, accommodation, and registration support for B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, and sales agents. Apply to access key international markets, conferences, co-production and co-financing events.
🗓 Deadline December 3 | Apply
Receive up to $3 million for climate tech and clean energy ventures led by women in this call for innovation from CICE, which aims to advance diversity and equity within the climate tech sector and support a just energy transition.
SPONSORED BY FASKEN MARTINEAU
Tomorrow starts here. Own it with Fasken.
Fasken has been supporting founders, investors and acquirers in the emerging tech ecosystem for over 30 years. We offer a full suite of services that scale as your needs evolve. Let's build the future together. Learn more.
🗓 December 13 | Apply
Learn about impact measurement, due diligence, and more. Selected founders will be invited to continue to the next stages in the Challenge, culminating in a pitch finale where one company takes home an investment of approximately $100K.
🤝 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
BCIT Computing is hiring Faculty
Covenant House Vancouver is hiring a Manager, Technology & Innovation
TransLink is hiring a Project Manager I - FTT
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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