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Back-to-back VTJ Talks, starting tonight
Plus, which coffee meet-up will you choose?
Emily Edwards
March 20, 2024
👋 Welcome back to VTJ’s Midweek Memo: your weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.
P.S. VTJ Members! You’ve got a special offer on the #VTJTalks below. Not a member? Sign up now.
THIS MONTH
🗓️ Wednesday, March 20 | 🎟️ Buy tickets
Think Calgary is all cowboys and oil? There’s more to the story.
Join us for a candid dialogue about what is driving the momentum in Calgary’s tech and innovation ecosystem. Hear industry leaders bust myths about Calgary’s diverse economy, dive into opportunities and challenges that lay ahead and learn how you can be part of it.
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TOMORROW: #VTJTalks: Engineering A Startup
🗓️ Thursday, March 21 | 🎟️ Buy tickets
Looking to start your journey in the startup world as a technical co-founder or developer?
Join us and a group of accomplished technical founders who’ve navigated the various challenges and will be sharing their insights, guides, and tips for those looking to make the same leap — including approaching investors and securing funding.
Don’t miss out on this event to not only learn but connect and network with fellow aspiring co-founders, developers and investors!
SPONSORED BY SOUTH ISLAND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP
COAST/ABCMI Innovation Forum
COAST and ABCMI are hosting an Innovation Forum on April 23-24 in Vancouver. It's a pivotal event for ocean and marine tech, attracting industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Expect panels, speakers, and showcases spotlighting emerging technologies and fostering networking and collaboration among stakeholders and government officials. Registration is open now!
🗓️ Tuesday, March 26 | 🎟️ Free registration
You’re invited to join us every Tuesday between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00am to connect with the Vancouver tech community in an informal atmosphere.
Join Vancouver Tech Journal at BMO to check out a new office, discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 2 | 🎟️ Free registration
On the first Tuesday of every month — like this one! — join Vancouver Tech Journal at WeWork on Main Street to check out a new office, discover a new career, find your next co-founder, or learn something new.
Coffee and breakfast will be provided.
SPONSORED BY TOAST
Find Toast-worthy Talent
Hiring women does more than tick a diversity checkbox. Diverse technical teams build more inclusive products, achieve greater business results and establish stronger relationships.
So, what are you waiting for?
At Toast, we partner with companies that want to build a more diverse and equitable workplace by connecting them with talented women in their field. We are helping businesses meet their ESG targets one placement at a time.
Book a partnership call and find Toast-worthy talent.
🗓️ April 16-17 | 🎟️ Buy tickets
Experience INNOVATEwest, where thousands of tech and business leaders converge to connect, learn, discover, and grow. Engage in matchmaking, networking, lead generation, and business development alongside industry thought leaders and innovators.
INNOVATEwest recently announced its keynote speaker, Guy Kawasaki, the renowned Chief Evangelist of Canva and former Chief Evangelist of Apple. Guy is not just a tech icon; he’s a visionary whose insights have shaped modern marketing and innovation.
MUST-ATTEND EVENTS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Accelerating Your Tech Career | March 26
Launch Builders Meetup | March 27
Co-Founder & Advisor Speed-Dating | April 9
SPONSORED BY DEVENGINE
🤝 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:
Fujitsu is hiring a GIS Project Manager
RouteThis is hiring a Senior Customer Success Manager
Fortis Games is hiring an IT Support Engineer
Diligent is hiring a Solutions Engineer
Motorola is hiring a Global Content Development Manager
Growing your team? Post a job with us »
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