Our next VTJ Talks: Adopting AI in Business

Plus, learn about the building blocks of Black inclusion at work

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Emily Edwards
March 27, 2024

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NEXT MONTH

🗓️ 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.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 9 | 🎟️ Buy tickets

  • Fasken is proud to collaborate with Vancouver Tech Journal to present a panel discussion on how leading BC based growth stage companies are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as part of their overall business operations.

  • Join an informative discussion on how these companies have adopted AI to improve efficiencies and overall business practices while discussing the results and some of the pain points to be mindful of when exploring and adopting AI.

  • Speakers include:

SPONSORED BY FASKEN

Elevate Your AgTech & FoodTech Ventures

The AgTech and FoodTech markets are extremely competitive, with innovation at their core. These specialized areas require experienced counsel who understand the current and future value of your business’s assets. Choose Fasken. Their AgTech and FoodTech team supports clients across Canada, in all stages of growth; from startup, to scale-up, to exit.

🗓️ Thursday, April 4 | 🎟️ Free registration

  • By the end of this workshop you will learn how to:

    • Identify and address some of the most common challenges faced by Black professionals at work in terms of microaggressions, stereotypes and tokenism.

    • Develop a greater understanding of the structural and personal impact of power and your role in uplifting and supporting Black talent through mentorship, sponsorship and active allyship.

    • Better advocate for change to processes and systemic barriers faced by Black professionals within the employee life-cycle of your organization including barriers faced in the hiring, retention and promotion of Black talent.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 9 | 🎟️ Buy tickets

  • Bringing something a little different to the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum this session. Join co-founder and advisor speed dating, a networking and pitch event for those looking to grow their teams.

  • ​What can you expect? A fun night of quick pitches and speedy conversations as you navigate the room looking for a potential business partner or industry leader to help provide guidance for your venture.

SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST

Discover UCW's online MBA program

University Canada West’s ACBSP and NCMA-accredited online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides graduates with an MBA credential and all the benefits of flexible online study and distance learning. 

The online MBA has been refined to allow you to acquire more specific knowledge and skills in one of nine elective areas, including Business Analytics, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing and Project Management. 

🗓️ Tuesday, April 9 | 🎟️ Free registration

🗓️ Thursday, April 18 | 🎟️ Free registration

  • Make meaningful new connections in BrainStation’s state-of-the-art Granville campus in the heart of the Vancouver tech district.

  • This event is for you if:

    • You work in the tech industry or have a digital-focused role

    • You’re interested in pursuing a career in tech

    • You’re a founder or entrepreneur

    • You’re a BrainStation Instructor, student, or alumni

    • You’re looking to learn more about what BrainStation has to offer

SPONSORED BY MCAULEY PRIVATE WEALTH (RBC)

Achieve financial freedom with professional wealth management

With a focus on technology executives and entrepreneurs we take the time to understand what you want to accomplish with your wealth. Whether you need assistance managing wealth for yourself, your family or your business, we provide the professional advice you need, from start to finish.

🗓️ 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.

🤝 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:

Growing your team? Post a job with us »

SPONSORED BY TOAST

At Toast, we’ve built the most supportive peer group a woman could ask for. Our collective won’t just hype you up for that upcoming interview, they’ll also share their network so you can meet the right people.

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