The #BCTECH Summit is an initiative of the Government of British Columbia in partnership with the BC Innovation Council. As the largest technology conference in British Columbia, the two-day event showcases BC’s vibrant technology industry, builds cross-sector opportunities for businesses, and explores the latest ideas and innovations fueling our economy.
Building on our successful 2016 participation, BCIT will have a significant presence throughout this year’s event.
Highlights include:
BC’s Innovation Network: Where Collaboration is More Than Lip Service
- President Kathy Kinloch featured on a panel moderated by Santa Ono, President, UBC and Special Advisor of the Innovation Network, alongside Don Mattrick, #BCTECH Summit Industry Chair, and Bill Tam, President and CEO, BC Tech Association.
Technology Showcase (BCIT Tech Lounge)
- School of Computing and Academic Studies with VIVE Technology (Virtual Reality) games.
- Learning and Teaching Centre with Microsoft HoloLens technology showcasing a 3D-scanned Automotive transmission.
- Applied Research with MAKE+ Prosthetic innovations and designs.
- The Marketing Communications Digital team with BCIT-branded Google Cardboards featuring 360 videos.
Innovation Runway
- Applied Research with Vascular Age Evaluation represented by Edmond Zahedi.
Research Runway
- Applied Research with Smart Microgrid technology represented by Dr. Hassan Farhangi.
- Applied Research with Rehabilitation Engineering Design.
Startup Square
- TerraTap Technologies with their neartuit app featuring iBeacon technology.
Marketplace Tradeshow
- Various BCIT representatives explain the advantages of post-secondary industry partnerships.
Innovator’s Corridor
- Applied Research and the power of post-secondary partnership for, you guessed it, Applied Research.
Tickets are SOLD OUT with more than 5,000 participants expected over the two-day showcase. Missed getting a ticket? You can catch a portion of the main stage programming via live webcast.
Be sure to follow BCIT on all our social media channels to see pictures and videos from our booths, and use the hashtag #BCTECH to stay in the know!
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