Summit delegates to receive ‘State of the Island’ Economic Report—the only third-party, non-government report of its kind in British Columbia.
Susan Mowbray, Senior Manager of Economics and Research at MNP, will present the 3rd annual State of the Island Economic Report at this year’s Summit in...
Leading Public Relations Guru Dan Tisch to tackle fake news at Vancouver Island Summit
In a broiling sea of information, how do people separate what is fake from what is real? In a recent Ipsos poll, data showed that a...
Futurescape
Innovation and technology is accelerating exponentially; changing our world faster than many of us can comprehend. Developments in digital manufacturing, advanced automation and AI (artificial intelligence)...
Clean Tech – a once in a generation opportunity…
Without much fanfare, over 100 clean-technology companies have taken root on Vancouver Island providing high-value, full-time jobs and strengthening local economies. They are working hard to...
International trade myths busted
Is high land value and dwindling supply of commercial property in Vancouver creating opportunity for the island? If you are like many who see Vancouver Island...
Understand the full funding landscape
Interested in financing for your new or growing business? An Economic Summit session, one of 16 sessions on different topics, features four women with extensive knowledge and...
World’s leading expert on earthquake risk management to host Summit session
Companies and government organizations around the world have addressed the issues of earthquake and tsunami risk management and emergency planning. This session will address best practices...
3rd Annual Report on the Island Economy to be Released at the State of the Island Summit
This fall is the 11th ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit where hundreds of people gather to network, compare notes, learn of emerging trends, opportunities, and...