Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: : Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
UFV is a corporate sponsor of the Fraser Valley Regional Tech Forum.
SRCTec, in partnership with regional stakeholders, is hosting the Inaugural Fraser Valley Regional Tech Forum to bring together industry, government, academia, key influencers and community stakeholders within the current Fraser Valley technology sector ecosystem to discuss ways to support growth this fast developing sector within our Region. The intent of this event is to inspire, support, and help lead the local technology community and ecosystem to create a better future for all.
8:00am: Registration
8:30am: Forum Begins
Join us on February 6, 2017 for an exclusive start-up programming, Regional collaboration opportunities and a panel series to help you grow your Tech venture !
We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker is Nicole Verkindt. Ms. Verkindt is the founder of OMX (Offset Market Exchange) and the newest Dragon on CBC’s Next Gen Dragon’s Den. She is also a regular commentator on CBC’s Business program, the Exchange.
The event will also include panel discussions on Local Tech Start-Up War Stories, Fundraising: From Angel to Series A, and Developing and Best Practices in retaining Top Talent followed by networking opportunities and lunch. This event is free to attend and we will be posting registration details shortly.
Start-ups are everywhere. But what makes a start-up stand out? Learn how to connect with local start-up ecosystem, how to finance venture and attract diverse employees. Join SRCTec and Regional Stakeholders and Sponsors to learn how local products and technologies came into being, why they have a shot at making it, and how they are progressing?
Event Location : Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
Fraser Valley Regional Tech Forum
Date(s): Monday, February 6Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm