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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. -
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,... -
VR/AR Global Summit
The premiere marketplace and conference for industry leaders in immersive technology content, knowledge, and creation. -
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... -
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. -
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. -
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... -
Vancouver Career Fair 2018: VFX, Animation, Film & TV, Video Games
Register today for Vancouver's biggest career fair for digital entertainment and interactive jobs -
Cascadia Connect | Part of GLOBE Forum 2018
Cascadia Connect is a reverse-pitch event that provides forward-looking organizations in the Cascadia Innovation Corridor (Vancouver – Seattle – Portland) a platform for pitching their pain points and technology needs to both local and international solution providers. -
PANEL: Creating a Diverse & Resilient Economy in Metro Vancouver
Join us at SFU's 2018 Community Summit This panel conversation event will focus on the future of employment in Metro Vancouver, and planning for the employment lands that support the regional economy.... -
Strategic Fundraising 101: Cleantech
This session is designed for CEOs and founders of growth-oriented startups based in Vancouver. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of clean tech industries, including traditional and emerging sectors like smart city/IOT solutions (with an environmental focus); smart, connected mobility; and green infrastructure. -
Evolve Your Craft: Entry-Level Training for VFX & Animation
Focused on adults seeking an exciting new career direction, this workshop series will initiate your journey towards advanced learning in the field of 3D Animation + Visual Effects. Courses run January - March. -
Growing Innovation & Business Opportunities for VR/AR
By 2020 VR/AR will be a $150 billion industry and Vancouver is leading the charge as one of the worlds fastest growing tech hubs and a leader in VR/AR. Now’s the time to venture into this rapidly developing ecosystem and join the future of computing. -
Supporting Innovative Business in Vancouver
The Vancouver Economic Commission and 1898 Business Club invite you to a workshop where you will hear experts from MNP and Mitacs to talk about opportunities and challenges for investing in Canada. -
When Good Fences do not make Good Neighbo(u)rs: New Developments in U.S. and Canadian Immigration Law
2017 has brought significant immigration law changes in Canada and the U.S., with leaders on both sides of the border looking to put their stamp on their respective immigration systems. With the increasingly restrictive... -
Leading Cities for Sustainable Production
Leading Cities for Sustainable Production will bring together invited executives from cities, studios, and film funds who are driving the adoption of best practices in sustainable production and contributing to policies that support greener filmmaking around the globe. -
VEF: Early Stage Financing with Jason Calacanis
On Tuesday September 19th, join us for a candid conversation with Jason Calacanis, technology entrepreneur, angel investor, and the host of the popular weekly podcast This Week in Startups. Jason will discuss this... -
Applications are Open for the MasterMind Capital Summer Cohort
Master Mind Capital designed for CEOs and founders of growth-oriented startups across Metro Vancouver in a variety of technology sectors. Apply today. -
Zero to 100: Start-up Lessons from Vancouver Founders with Futurpreneur
Have a great idea for a business but have no idea how to get it started? Join us for an evening of networking, idea-sharing and story telling as we hear from seasoned entrepreneurs from the Greater Vancouver area about how they got their big idea off the ground. -
Vancouver Welcomes JD.com
The Vancouver Economic Commission is hosting senior executives from JD.com, China's largest e-commerce company by revenue and a member of the Fortune Global 500, for a meet and great with local Vancouver businesses.