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MISTIC Science, Technology & Innovation Awards
November 6, 2008
The MISTIC Science, Technology & Innovation Awards is a unique opportunity for community and business members to recognize the achievements of individuals and businesses in the Mid and North Islands. The gala features speakers such as Dean Rockwell, CEO, BC Innovation Council and high profile winners in the following categories:
National Science and Technology Week
October 17-26, 2008
A week-long celebration of science and technology! Various events hosted by BCIC and the Government of Canada invite all to talk to real scientists and explore the different ways in which science and technology affect everyday life. The events and activities taking place all week are an excellent opportunity to explore the latest Canadian innovations.
Fuelling the Economy of the Future | Engineering Symposium
October 24-25, 2008
Competition for science and engineering talent is intensifying worldwide. Hosted by UBC Okanagan with support from BCIC and other Southern Interior organizations, this symposium will heighten awareness of science and engineering education, and build stronger connections within the K-PhD education system and industry.
BioMarine 2008
October 20 to 24, 2008
BioMarine 2008 is a unique 5-day international forum which brings together the business, scientific and political communities to draw out innovative and concrete solutions to advance ocean sustainability. The conference will also be a major maritime event of the French Presidency of the European Union and will be designed as a media communication platform raising international awareness on issues related to the sea and the oceans. BCIC is pleased to be attending in preparation for Vancouver's turn to host BioMarine in 2009.
Science Scrum Launch at the Brighouse Science Bash
October 24, 2008 (10 am - 3 pm)
Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
British Columbia Innovation Council and NSERC-Pacific are hosting a multimedia science journalism competition, featuring interactive displays, hands-on experiments and the launch of Science Scrum.
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Mission
October 19-23, 2008 - Vermont, USA
BCIC is sponsoring a Vermont educational mission to provide a valuable learning experience for agricultural producers, power producers and others interested in AD to witness first-hand its management and day-to-day operations.
State of Entrepreneurship - VEF Momentum Launch Event
September 30, 2008
State of Entrepreneurship is the inaugural launch event for the Momentum program. The evening will begin with ice-breakers and introductions, followed by a keynote speech with a Q&A session and closes with some time to mingle over drinks.
2008 BCIC Awards Dinner
September 29, 2008
The annual British Columbia Innovation Council Awards is the premier event showcasing the best and brightest innovators in the province who communicate science in creative ways, establish innovative technology companies and conduct groundbreaking research. The award winners are widely renowned for their outstanding accomplishments in research, science communication and commercialization.
Innovation Exploration
September 27-29, 2008
BCIC's Innovation Exploration focuses on student ideas, education and career development. The program gives young scientists and innovators the opportunity to meet and network with leaders from B.C.'s science and technology development community.
8th Annual New Ventures BC Awards Ceremony
September 25, 2008
Please join New Ventures BC at their 8th annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 25th, 5:30pm at the Segal Graduate School of Business. The Awards Ceremony will celebrate ten rising B.C. companies who participated in the New Ventures BC competition and award four of those companies with a combined $335,000 in cash and prizes.
LifeScience BC Breakfast Speaking Series - Keening Your Edge
September 17, 2008
LifeSciences BC's Breakfast Speaking Series "Keening Your Edge" features Dr. Mathai Mammen of the Bay Area's Theravance and local community members Dr. Michael Hayden of the BC Clinical Genomics Network and Bruce Schmidt of Genome BC.
Maritime Security Challenges (MSC) Conference
September 16-18, 2008
Hosted by Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) with the support of BCIC, this conference brings together subject matter experts and security practitioners from around the world to consider the most complex and challenging issues facing navies in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the three-day event, registrants will be given the opportunity to participate in both formal panels and informal networking opportunities.
Oceans 08
September 15-18, 2008 - Québec City, QC
BCIC is pleased to be sponsoring Oceans '08, a conference centered on "Oceans, Poles and Climate: Technological Challenges". The conference will enable scientists and engineers from all over the world to discuss and debate the technological challenges raised by the study of the on-going transformation of Polar and non-polar oceans. Plenary sessions will feature speakers discussing the upcoming challenges facing the oceanic community and what steps their organizations are taking to address them.
SPARK Animation ‘08
September 10-14, 2008
BCIC is pleased to be sponsoring SPARK Animation '08, a five-day animation festival produced by Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH and Vancity Theatre. The festival features screenings in addition to a world-class line-up of speaking engagements with directors, animators and film-makers.
The Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy
September 10-12, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia
BCIC is pleased to be leading the organizational committee powering the third annual BIO Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This meeting will continue and expand the essential exchange between industry, academia and government that has been so successful at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 18th Annual Summit
July 20th - 24th, 2008
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
Global Challenges- Regional Solutions Through Excellence, Innovation and Leadership
The PNWER Annual Summit is the only cross-border forum for legislators and the business community to come together to develop regional solutions to global challenges.
APEGBC Professional Development Seminars
HVAC Systems: Overview and Design Issues For Sustainable Buildings
July 22, 2008 - Cranbrook, BC
Successful sustainable design for HVAC systems is grounded in an understanding of the basic principles of how buildings interact with the environment, as well as hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of new technologies and materials. This seminar will provide up-to-date information on human comfort systems for low energy green buildings.
CommunicAsia 2008 - Where the Business of Technology Comes to Life
June 17-20, 2008
CommunicaAsia is the largest Information and Communications Technology trade show in the Asia Pacific region. The region's premier ICT event returning to Singapore from June 17-20, 2008 represents an outstanding gateway and ideal location for entering the lucrative South East Asian ICT market.
2008 BCTIA Technology Impact Awards Celebration
June 12, 2008
Join BC's technology community at the 15th annual Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) as we celebrate the innovation and high-tech excellence of British Columbia.
The TIAs are attended by almost 1,000 people, including representatives from the most prominent and outstanding companies within BC's business and technology communities.
2008 VIATeC Technology Awards
May 15, 2008
The 2008 VIATeC Technology Awards Celebrate Another Year of Record Growth
The annual VIATeC awards evening captures the enthusiasm, energy and innovation that characterizes Vancouver Island's technology entrepreneurs and business people. It's a unique event for everyone in the community to showcase their accomplishments while building profile and increasing credibility within BC's fastest-growing technology region.
