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TechExit Vancouver aims to connect business leaders and entrepreneurs with the resources and knowledge needed to prepare for long-term growth. Being the only conference of its kind in Canada, the event provides a one-stop shop for anyone looking to learn about mergers and acquisitions, as well as network with like-minded
Are technology and digital services easily accessible? Join us on Zoom on July 21, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM PT for our next Accessible Community Forum on Digital Accessibility to discover our community's thoughts. Have your opinion on the topic heard by taking our survey now: https://forms.office.com/r/LBdKVKP0HR Digital accessibility
New Works and Vancouver New Music presents: OSMOSi: 422 Unprocessable Entity by Nancy Lee. Step into the world of OSMOSi: 422 Unprocessable Entity where a delivery app subroutine slowly develops consciousness after a corrupted update. Newly sentient, the performer discovers that the app is shutting down, and must mount a
Signals Creative Technology Expo 2024, presented by DigiBC and VIFF, will highlight innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI. Running from September 27th to October 6th, it explores themes tied to the global socio-political climate, celebrating Canadian and Indigenous cultural and technological advancements. Some highly anticipated exhibits
A part of Signals Creative Technology Expo, FutureCraft is a two-day symposium that will explore the distinctions between disruptive technologies and innovation, focusing on empowering human creativity rather than replacing it. At FutureCraft, artists, creative technologists, producers, film directors, and academics will engage in dynamic dialogues about the future of
Join VFS in-person over Spring Break for a series of two-day workshops exploring the creative industries! Creative Break features two-day workshops led by experienced professionals in Film Production, Acting, Animation, Makeup Design, Sound Design, and Foundation Visual Art & Design. You will learn about British Columbia’s booming creative economy, get
With cyber threats on the rise, Vancouver’s demand for skilled professionals is surging. This free event is a rare opportunity for aspiring tech professionals and those without an IT background looking to make a career change. All are welcome to join! Why attend? Hear from top cybersecurity professionals who are also instructors in
Signals Creative Tech Expo 2025 returns as an essential destination for storytelling with immersive and interactive technology. Co-presented by DigiBC and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), this year's expo from October 3-12 explores our connection to land, history, and human rights while confronting issues from authoritarianism to AI ethics.