Press Release
VANCOUVER, April 26, 2018 – Technology leaders, industry executives, investors, senior government officials, researchers and students will connect and share insights, experiences and opportunities at this year’s #BCTECH Summit. Featuring 190 speakers, 270 exhibitors, 150 investors representing $200B in capital, and international delegates spanning four continents, the #BCTECH Summit will highlight the transformations technology is driving across all industries and showcase innovation’s impact on how we work, live and play.
“Technology is everywhere and is revolutionizing every part of our economy,” said Shirley Vickers, President & CEO, BC Innovation Council. “I’m looking forward to welcoming a record number of participants to this marquee event that once again will bring together an unparalleled mix of innovators, industry and public-sector leaders.”
Vancouver Welcomes Global Corporations From Diverse Sectors
The #BCTECH Summit is where industry meets innovation and is drawing participation from an impressive roster of billion-dollar companies and world-class brands including top sponsors Microsoft and Google Cloud, Lululemon, Amazon, Blue Origin, Lyft, Lockheed Martin, Air Canada, Sage, WeWork, LinkedIn, TELUS, Teck, Vanbex, Hootsuite, Baker Hughes (a GE Company) and Rogers Communications.
Content That Transcends Industries
Now in its third year, the #BCTECH promises its largest, most dynamic event experience with wide-ranging sessions on space flight, the future of work, AI, food security, blockchain, education, and quantum computing—all organized into tailored content streams, such as:
As part of an increased focus on sparking engaging conversations, delegates will be treated to a variety of high quality panel discussions involving distinct topics and every major industry. Examples include: Creating Canadian Champions: How to Scale in Canada; Cascadia: Opportunities and Solutions Beyond Borders; The Future of Retail and E-Commerce and Accelerating Transformation: It’s a Quantum World.
New and Noteworthy Opportunities to Connect, Explore and Learn
The 2018 #BCTECH Summit Marketplace has doubled in size to accommodate increased demand and a dynamic arrangement of creative activations that will include:
Array of Events That Bring Together the Extended Innovation Community
From social impact to industrial innovation, the Summit brings together a wide breadth of sectors who are all focused on innovation as an underlying growth factor for BC’s economy. An incredible 10 side events will complement conference programming and require separate registration. Highlights include:
After sold out events in the first two years, the 2018 #BCTECH Summit will continue to raise the profile of British Columbia as the place in Canada to explore, build and invest. With more than 10,000 tech companies across the province employing 106,000 people, B.C. has become the new tech hub for global companies like Microsoft and Amazon and features several home-grown successes, including Bench, Bitstew Systems, Slack, Hootsuite, and Avigilon.
To get more information or purchase #BCTECH Summit tickets, visit bctechsummit.ca.
About the #BCTECH Summit
The #BCTECH Summit is delivered in partnership by the B.C. government and the BC Innovation Council. As the largest technology conference in Western Canada, this two-day event showcases B.C.’s vibrant tech industry, builds cross-sector opportunities for businesses and explores the latest ideas and innovations that are fuelling our local economy.
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