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Cascadia Connect 2018

Cascadia Connect 2018 banner photo

Connecting regional buyers with global solutions

 
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM (or 2:00PM if you opt-in for the B2B Meetings)
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building (999, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC) (see Innovation Expo Map)
 

Cascadia Connect is a reverse-pitch event that provides forward-looking organizations in the Cascadia Innovation Corridor (Vancouver – Seattle – Portland) a platform for pitching their pain points and technology needs to both local and international solution providers.

The presenters will be decision makers who know their organization’s procurement needs. They represent major utilities, transit authorities, municipalities and post-secondary institutions that have increasingly aggressive renewable energy and zero emission plans – and work to accelerate the deployment of much-needed projects.

The audience will include technology companies whose products or services are able to meet and fulfill these challenges head on. The quick pitch format will be fast moving and engaging, with a brief networking session immediately following. After this networking break, Global Affairs Canada will support additional 1-on-1 meetings between companies.

Agenda

  • 10:00AM–12:00PM: Pitch Session at the GLOBE Innovation Expo Theatre
  • 12:00PM–12:30PM: Networking and lunch adjacent to Expo Theatre (Sponsored by the Government of Canada)
  • 12:30PM–2:00PM: 1-on-1 Meetings at the Export Cafe

Cascadia Connect: Themes & Speakers

 

1. Modern & Resilient Energy Infrastructure

Exploring buying opportunities related to green infrastructure, including smart grid technology and renewable energy systems. Featuring: Avista, Snohomish County Public Utility District, and University of British Columbia (UBC).
 
Read the Challenges

2. Smart Transportation

Exploring buying opportunities related to smart transportation – as cities, transit authorities and companies advance their zero emission and smarter transportation goals. Featuring: Translink, City of Vancouver, Sound Transit and King County Metro.
 
Read the Challenges

3. Building Technologies

Exploring buying opportunities related to energy efficient and low emission buildings and infrastructure. Featuring: Stuart Olson, City of Vancouver and University of British Columbia (UBC).

 
Read the Challenges>


 

Ready to take on one of these challenges? Register Today

If you are solution provider and ready for a challenge, register today! Further instructions on what is required to register are explained in the link below.
 
Registrations are now closed

 
 
Cascadia Connect is organized and led by the Vancouver Economic Commission with support from our partners, including the City of Vancouver, Global Affairs Canada, SmartGrid Northwest, the BC Cleantech CEO Alliance, and the GLOBE Forum.
 
 

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