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The #BCTECH Summit Offers Something for Everyone
March 14 – 15
Vancouver ConvenTion Centre
The #BCTECH Summit will demonstrate how technology is revolutionizing the way all industries operate at home in British Columbia – and around the world.
The full agenda for the #BCTECH Summit is now live! Here’s a taste of what to expect:
- Digital Media: Exploring the Convergence of Immersive Entertainment and Experiential Learning – This stream explores how digital media is being used in BC industries. From enhancing storytelling in our creative industries and improving audience experience to the cross-sector impact of virtual reality technologies, hear about how companies in BC are using digital media tech.
- Business Transformation Through Talent and Tech Adoption – Take an in-depth look at how businesses can recognize and address their ‘unconscious biases’, from gender and marital status to education and perceived class, and how to nurture and keep our best talent. Spend the rest of the morning hearing stories about tech adoption across the province and how it’s driving our economy.
- Success in the Global Marketplace: New Tools, New Thinking – Digital technology is changing the way businesses interact with their customers and deliver products and services. Hear from industry experts on the benefits and challenges that digital tech brings to local and global economies.
- Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs: This is for You – Entrepreneurship is an exciting and challenging journey. Learn how to navigate the ups and downs of starting your own business from entrepreneurs who have been through it all before. This full-day stream includes an enlightening session on understanding your markets and interpreting data from keynote speaker Ben Parr.
The #BCTECH Summit provides Incredible networking opportunities with the who’s who in BC’s tech community!
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Creative BC is a Community Partner of the #BCTECH Summit.
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