Vancouver Island to host first live hologram showcase at economic summit
by Erin Haluschak– CHEK News Science fiction is meeting reality in Nanaimo, where a new partnership will allow speakers from around the world to appear live as...
Indigenous Leadership, Innovation, and Reconciliation: A Central Thread at the 2025 Summit
A thriving and sustainable economy on Vancouver Island and the rural islands isn’t possible without Indigenous voices at the table. The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s 2025...
Agenda Highlights: Networking, Innovation, and the Future of Vancouver Island
Yes, the Summit will feature engaging, inspirational keynotes, thought-provoking sessions, and ample networking opportunities – but that’s just the beginning! We’ve packed in a range of...
What’s on the Agenda at the 2025 VIEA Summit?
The countdown is on! From October 28–30, 2025, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) will host the 19th annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit at...
Don’t Miss Out! Early Bird Registration for the 19th Annual VIEA ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit ends Thursday August 28th.
  From Insight to Action – Your Ideas Belong Here Join us October 28 to 30 in Nanaimo for three powerful days of insight, inspiration, and...
Early Bird Tickets and Program Sneak Peek Now Live
  Join us October 28–30 in Nanaimo for three days of insight, inspiration, and connection. This year’s theme, A Sea of Change, speaks to the global...
A Stronger Island Future Starts Here: 2025 State of the Island Economic Summit Returns with Bold Vision & Broadened Scope
      NANAIMO, BC , July 28, 2025 As Island communities navigate global pressures – from climate disruption and housing instability to geopolitical uncertainty and...
The State of the Island Economic Summit Returns October 28–30
  Registration for the 19th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit will open later this month.     The 2025 Summit Kicks Off with Entrepreneurial...