Communities do not become digitally-enabled by chance, it happens by design. This year at the 13th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit, learn more about how Vancouver Island communities are using connectivity to step up their digital bench strength to build identity-rich, place-based, resilient economies.
Join a group of expert panelists as they discuss firsthand how connectivity is a regional game-changer when it comes to redefining British Columbia’s rural and coastal advantage!
Panelists include:
- Colleen McCormick, Connected Communities Lead, Ministry of Citizens’ Services, Moderator
- Graham Truax, EIR, Innovation Island Technology Association
- Gary Wilson, Coastal First Nations
- Victoria Smith, Senior Manager Strategic Initiatives, Strathcona Regional District
Thanks to ICET for sponsoring this session.
Spotlight on Strathcona
The Strathcona Region has successfully diversified its economy over the past decade through a tailored economic development approach and initiatives focused on business retention and expansion. Find out what’s working in the Strathcona Region and where it’s headed at the 13th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit.
