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    • Technology, Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Green Economy
    • Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2020
    • 5:30pm - 8:30pm
    • K&L Gates 925 4th Avenue, Suite 2900 Seattle, WA

    CAIA Seattle presents: Investing in British Columbia, What You Need to Know

    CAIA, along with the Province of British Columbia and the Vancouver Economic Commission, welcomes the opportunity to host an evening with key regional experts in order to better understand the tax and legal channels of investing in businesses located in British Columbia (BC).
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    • Asia Pacific
    • Sunday, Jan 26th, 2020
    • 1:00pm - 8:00pm
    • Westin Bayshore Hotel

    [Postponed] Culture, Cross-Cultures and Thriving in a Complex World

    In collaboration with CKGSB, Vancouver Economic Commission is pleased to co-host convene local experts for fireside conversations on the role of cultural literacy in conducting successful international business.
    • event
    • Green Economy
    • Wednesday, Feb 12th, 2020
    • 7:30am - 9:15am
    • Innovation Showcase, Vancouver Convention Centre West

    Technology Deployment Network Reverse Pitch Competition

    Part of GLOBE 2020, hear about the emerging opportunities that are poised to raise the bar in Canadian cleantech. Join us in this exciting presentation showcasing seven challenges.
    • event
    • Technology, Green Economy
    • Wednesday, Dec 4th, 2019
    • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    • Vancouver Economic Commission

    Vancouver Investment Showcase 2019

    This intimate Dragon’s Den-style event will feature pitches by six exciting Vancouver startups from the digital media & entertainment, health tech, green buildings, and social impact sectors. Each one is seeking seed to series A funding.
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    • Green Economy
    • Feb 11th, 2020 - Feb 12th, 2020
    • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    • Vancouver Convention Centre West

    GLOBE 2020

    Given the urgency of the global climate crisis, GLOBE 2020 will have a laser focus on impact, action and outcomes. Offering stellar growth and networking opportunities to thousands of corporate, government and young leaders, GLOBE 2020 is the business summit with global impact.
    • event
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Green Economy
    • Nov 1st, 2019 - Nov 2nd, 2019
    • 6:45pm - 5:45am
    • Emily Carr University of Art + Design

    Sustainable Production Forum 2019: Critical Path to ZEV Workshop

    The world’s premier conference on environmental sustainability within the film industry.   The Sustainable Production Forum focuses on challenges and solutions to greening the industry and welcomes delegates from around the world, including representatives...
    • event
    • Green Economy
    • Monday, Oct 7th, 2019
    • 3:30pm - 5:55pm
    • BCIT Downtown Campus

    EcoCity World Summit 2019

    The Ecocity World Summit is the longest-standing international Summit that addresses building cities in balance with nature.
    • event
    • Technology, Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Green Economy
    • Jul 19th, 2019 - Jul 20th, 2019
    • 8:30am - 1:00pm
    • Suite 1500, 401 West Georgia Vancouver, BC V6B 5A1

    Affordability Workshops: Tech & Industrial

    We invite you to participate in a roundtable discussion with other industrial and tech employers to share your perspective on affordability challenges in Vancouver, how they relate to or impact your business, and your ideas about what can be done about it.
    • event
    • Technology
    • Thursday, Apr 11th, 2019
    • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    • 905 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6 Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6

    Valhalla Angels 101 Basecamp for New Angel Investors – Vancouver

    If you are interested in learning about investing in start-ups then the Angel 101 BaseCamp is for you. Seasoned investors will delve into angel investing where you will learn the do’s and don’ts of investing in this asset class.
    • event
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive
    • Saturday, Apr 6th, 2019
    • 10:00am - 4:00pm
    • Vancouver Convention Centre East | Ballroom Ballroom A, B, C | Ground Floor

    Vancouver Digital Entertainment Career Fair 2019

    North America’s largest professional recruiting event for the digital entertainment and interactive industry.
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    • Technology
    • Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2019
    • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    • Vancouver Economic Commission | 401 West Georgia Street | 15th Floor

    Navigating Growth: Entrepreneur Toolkit (Part 2)

    Part 2 of our Navigating Growth workshop focuses on providing entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools necessary for developing a robust growth plan – a key framework for scaling startups and mid-size organizations.
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    • Technology
    • Tuesday, Mar 19th, 2019
    • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    • Vancouver Economic Commission | 401 West Georgia Street | 15th Floor

    Navigating Growth: Insider’s Guide to Raising a Round

    Part 1 of our Navigating Growth workshop duo focuses on raising capital. SPRING, along with our group of expert panelists, will guide entrepreneurs through an intensive two-hour deep dive into the capital-raising process.
    • event
    • Asia Pacific, Green Economy
    • Tuesday, Dec 4th, 2018
    • 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver | 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

    2018 Canada–China Green Economy and Service Innovation Forum

    The Vancouver Economic Commission, in partnership with C2CAN and the International Green Economy Association of China, is pleased to host the 6th annual Canada–China Business Forum with a focus on the green economy and professional services sectors.
    • event
    • Technology, Digital Entertainment & Interactive
    • Tuesday, Aug 7th, 2018
    • 5:30pm - 7:00pm
    • Vancouver Economic Commission | 401 West Georiga Street, Suite 1500

    Insider’s Guide to Raising a Round: Tips From the Other Side

    Fast Track Your Fundraise in 2018 Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to align with strategic investors, raise capital, and grow your business. Sana Kapadia, Chief Impact Officer, Spring Activator,...
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    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive
    • Sep 21st, 2018 - Sep 22nd, 2018
    • 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • PARQ Hotel and Casino - Vancouver, Canada

    VR/AR Global Summit

    The premiere marketplace and conference for industry leaders in immersive technology content, knowledge, and creation.
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    • Green Economy
    • Jun 4th, 2018 - Jun 7th, 2018
    • 12:00am - 12:00am
    • Vancouver Convention Centre

    Sustainable Brands: Startup City Impact

    This B2B event is designed to connect impact-based startups with global brands that are coming to town for this major conference. Impact startups in Vancouver face challenges in...
    • event
    • Green Economy
    • Monday, Jun 4th, 2018
    • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    • Vancouver Convention Centre

    Sustainable Brands: Textiles Challenge

    The TEXTILES CHALLENGE @ Sustainable Brands features local entrepreneurs who are creatively addressing the growing resource of used textiles and breaking new ground in the process.
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    • Green Economy
    • Jun 4th, 2018 - Jun 7th, 2018
    • 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C, Canada

    Sustainable Brands 2018 Vancouver

    Sustainable Brands creates a global platform for brands that are embedding social, environmental and cultural values into their operations to gather, share successes and challenges, and learn from one another.
    • event
    • Green Economy
    • Tuesday, Apr 10th, 2018
    • 11:30am - 1:30pm
    • Vancouver Economic Commission

    Electric Vehicles @ Work Lunch & Learn

    Get Plugged In: New electric vehicle charging opportunities for your business   This Electric Vehicles @ Work Lunch & Learn is designed to inform businesses and commercial property holders about...
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    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive
    • Saturday, Apr 14th, 2018
    • 10:00am - 4:00pm
    • Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building) 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Vancouver Career Fair 2018: VFX, Animation, Film & TV, Video Games

    Register today for Vancouver's biggest career fair for digital entertainment and interactive jobs
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