# Western Canadian Tech Summits The 2019 #BCTECHSummit Event Connects Innovators and Investors By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-11-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bctechsummit References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNBsRl53B6U) & [bctechsummit](http://www.bctechsummit.ca) The #BCTECHSummit 2019 event was hosted from March 11th to 13th earlier this year in the heart of Vancouver, British Colombia. The summit is described as Western Canada's largest innovation event and brings together innovators from the worlds of tech, industry and academia with key investors, customers and partners. Spotlighting new groundbreaking technologies that are reshaping our world, this year's summit zoned in on current events, up-and-coming inventions and pressing topics like climate change and sustainability. The annual #BCTECHSummit event aims to draw attention to British Colombia's vibrant tech scene and featured keynote speakers like Canadian entrepreneur and television personality Manjit Minas, Emotiv CEO Tan Le and cybersecurity expert Eric O'Neill. Additional experts that took the stage included engineer and Prodea Systems co-founder and chairwoman Anousheh Ansari and innovation speaker Duncan Wardle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **#bctechsummit:** The annual #BCTECHSummit event is a great opportunity for businesses in the tech industry to showcase their innovations and network with investors and partners. - **Climate Change Innovations:** The 2019 #BCTECHSummit event's focus on climate change and sustainability presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in industries such as renewable energy. - **Innovation Speakers:** Featuring innovation speakers like Anousheh Ansari and Duncan Wardle will inspire businesses to embrace disruptive innovation and explore new ideas and technologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tech:** The #BCTECHSummit event brings together businesses in the tech industry and investors, offering opportunities for financing and networking. - **Academia:** The #BCTECHSummit event connects innovators and investors from both academia and industry, promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing. - **Renewable Energy:** The focus on climate change and sustainability at the 2019 #BCTECHSummit event presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in industries such as renewable energy and sustainable transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Technology Conferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtc-conference.md) - [Climate Tech Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ctvc-by-sightline-climate.md) - [Inclusive Tech Expos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-abilities-expo.md) - [Urban Climate Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-tech-cities.md) - [Health Equity-Focused Summits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-by-care.md) - [Earthquake Preparedness Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-preparedness-event.md) - [Innovative Accountant Conferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xerocon.md) - [AI-Focused Conferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nvidia-gtc-2023.md) - [Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-corp.md)