Ericsson Test Facility Launch Event at Wavefront

Wavefront invites wireless developers to attend its network test lab launch event featuring Ericsson, the world’s leading supplier of telecommunications. The lab allows developers to test wireless apps on a carrier grade HSPA+ mobile network connected to Ericsson’s leading edge Montreal Test Facility, one of the largest in Canada. Learn how to engage with Ericsson and leverage their test facility and services.
 

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IRAP - Funding & Knowledge

Have an innovative concept in your business model? The National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) may have resources to help you. IRAP offers access to an extensive network of R&D, business and industry experts, advice and information, as well as providing financial assistance to eligible companies.
 

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Secrets to Creating Marketing-Driven Technology

Being able to develop leading-edge technology products and services derived from market-driven demands is a key ingredient in any successful business strategy. Having your functional teams work and think as one in order to achieve market successes is a must. Join your peers for a frank and interactive discussion and gain valuable advice on how you can foster an organizational culture that encourages collaboration and minimizes tug-of-wars.
 

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Harnessing the Power of Technology

Our guest speakers Vivek Thomas, President of Maximizer Software and Ron Dizy, President & CEO of Sempa Power Systems have provided solutions for their customers that significantly improved their corporate productivity, reduced their carbon footprint and ultimately increased their bottom line. Join us to hear how these great companies have made a difference with their technologies and their plans for the future.
 

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Winning the Cleantech Game – Real Growth Stories Hosted by Kirk Washington

The evening involves a feature presenter covers a topic especially relevant to technology entrepreneurs such as financing and CEO war stories. Networking sessions are included before and after the presentation for speakers and attendees to connect with each other.
 

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When/How to Abandon a Technology or Platform

Share your experiences, expertise and knowledge and network with other BCTIA member CTOs who have similar responsiblities.
 

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VIATeC Advanced Manufacturing Round Table

The VIATeC Advanced Manufacturing Round Table provides an opportunity for seasoned Operations, Plant, and equivalent managers working in local high-technology companies to network and share ideas, information and expertise in a collegial and confidential forum. The Table is ideally suited to Advanced Manufacturing Professionals who possess years of practical experience/training and are able to participate and contribute at a strategic level.
 

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Biotechnology Laboratory Operational Management

The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in partnership with LifeSciences British Columbia is offering a workshop in Biotechnology Laboratory Operational Management. This one-day workshop will help new and aspiring Laboratory Managers gain practical skills to apply in their day-to-day jobs, including: technology and equipment, facilities management, human resources and leadership, procurement, quality assurance regulations and reporting.
 

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The Annual Symposium at Whistler

Be ready for a stretch. The ACETECH Symposium program is not your everyday run-of-the mill "seminar." Far from it. Every ACETECH Symposium is total immersion into the core of how technology business works…and how you can make it work in your company. From the highs of advanced business concepts to the answers to workday problems, the ACETECH Symposium empowers the CEO for the next day back at work and the next ten years of you career.
 

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VIATeC Game Day!

Network with the Tech community at the Salmon Kings Hockey Game. Come out for the evening to chat with colleagues before and during the game. The Kings have put together their best season to date and we are taking over a section of the arena for our members.
 

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Assessing the Opportunity

Come join this interactive event that will review the basics of putting together an elevator pitch or business opportunity statement.
 

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VIATeC HR Round Table: Employee Engagement: Using Surveys to Find Opportunities

The VIATeC Human Resources Peer Round Table provides an opportunity for seasoned Human Resources Professionals working in local high-technology companies to network and share ideas, information and expertise in a collegial and confidential forum. Lively presentations and discussions ensue around current and emergent HR topics of interest, identified and suggested by members.
 

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Community Science Celebration

This year's celebration is planning on being even bigger and better than last year's and if last year is any indication than the booths will fill up fast so it's time for you to register your booth. The Celebration will include eye-popping science shows, various demonstrations, challenges and an opportunity to meet all the people in your community doing cool science every day.
 

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New Product Development

The Presentation is intended for engineers that work on developing and producing products in large volume, yet want to optimize the product development cycle and avoid costly mistakes. The Presentation covers the Product Development (PD) phases and the roles of the different functions throughout the PD phases. The purpose of this Presentation is to help engineers understand how the product development pieces fit together, and how to get the most out of their product development efforts.
 

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VIATeC CFO/Controller Round Table

The VIATeC CFO/Controller RT provides an opportunity for seasoned CFO’s and Controllers working in local high-technology companies to network and share ideas, information and expertise. This table is ideally suited for professionals with years of applied experience/training who are able to participate and contribute at a strategic level. Please see below for a detailed description of this group's focus.
 

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VIATeC Product Manager Round Table: How to analyze the competition

The VIATeC Product Manager Round Table provides an opportunity for seasoned Product Manager Professionals working in local high-technology companies to network and share ideas, information and expertise. This table is ideally suited for professionals with years of applied experience/training who are able to participate and contribute at a strategic level.
 

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2010 Technology Impact Awards

Join 700+ of your peers and colleagues to celebrate our successes at the 2010 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). The Province’s largest and most prestigious awards night, the TIAs showcase and recognize British Columbia's most innovative and dynamic technology companies.
 

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14th Annual Salmon BBQ

One of our most popular events, the salmon barbeque offers members of our sciences community the chance to gather for an informal summer dinner and enjoy panoramic views of the Straight of Georgia and the mountains of Howe Sound. This year marks the 14th Anniversary of LifeSciences British Columbia's Annual Salmon BBQ, so come join us on June 9th and enjoy the extroardinary view and network with your peers.
 

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