Vancouver Tech Journal

2 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | Taylor Simone

Your browser does not support the audio element. Two weeks ago, Web Summit Vancouver welcomed over 15,000 attendees from 117 countries — a remarkable and unprecedented moment for Vancouver to host the largest tech gathering in the world. I was fortunate to moderate two panels and connect with many personalities and startups coming to Vancouver. As a result, my outlook for Vancouver has fundamentally shifted. I often packed my bags, moved countries, and went looking for opportunities elsewhere.

2 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | Alistair Vigier

Your browser does not support the audio element. Technology conferences are overwhelming by design. Between five parties a night, a hundred booths, and what feels like a thousand conversations, it’s easy to walk away from something like Web Summit Vancouver feeling like you’ve accomplished something just by surviving. But showing up, handing out business cards, and watching panels isn’t a strategy; it’s conference tourism.

2 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

Your browser does not support the audio element. Hey everyone —Web Summit Vancouver may be over, but the conversations it sparked are just getting started. That’s why we’re kicking off a special series of opinion pieces from local voices—founders, students, and ecosystem leaders—who are reflecting on what the event meant and where we go from here.

3 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

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3 weeks ago | vantechjournal.com | William Johnson

Your browser does not support the audio element. When we put out an open call for op/eds about Web Summit Vancouver, we weren’t sure what to expect. What we got was an overwhelming response—hundreds of engagements and comments, and over 5,000 impressions on LinkedIn alone. Clearly, this city has thoughts. And now, we're publishing them. Today, we’re launching a special editorial series at Vancouver Tech Journal: a collection of op/eds that reflect on the first-ever Web Summit Vancouver.