Surge in Delegations as Vancouver Hosts ‘Olympics of Tech’ for the First Time

Vancouver tech leaders warn B.C. is losing the war for talent

Red tape and high living costs are driving Vancouver's tech workforce to look elsewhere, according to industry execs speaking at the global Web Summit that has drawn thousands to the city's downtown this past week. 'Having [built] companies in this city for 25 years, I can say we've always struggled...

U.S. uncertainty changes stakes for B.C. startups at Web Summit Vancouver

The international tech conference Web Summit that landed in Vancouver this week is the kind of big-pond event that British Columbia's startup companies usually have to travel to in search of the financing and talent they need to advance.

Surge in delegations as Vancouver hosts ‘Olympics of Tech’ for the first time

One of the world’s biggest technology conferences launched Tuesday with a surge in international delegations as Vancouver hosts the event for the first time – in the middle of trade war.

Massive tech conference comes to Vancouver in what local leaders are calling a 'fantastic opportunity'

Web Summit Vancouver is a chance to attract investors and talent from around the world, say local business leaders.

New Ventures BC Announces 12 Companies for “The $10K Pitch: BC’s Startup All-Stars” - Science in Vancouver

New Ventures BC announced that twelve allumni from its annual New Ventures BC Competition will be pitching at Web Summit Vancouver, taking place May 28-30.

Web Summit descends on Vancouver

The tech conference, which is expected to attract 15,000 attendees, could also bring $172M to the city this year