Events
The Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy
September 10-12, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia
BCIC is pleased to be leading the organizational committee powering the third annual BIO Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This meeting will continue and expand the essential exchange between industry, academia and government that has been so successful at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
Oceans 08
September 15-18, 2008 - Québec City, QC
BCIC is pleased to be sponsoring Oceans '08, a conference centered on "Oceans, Poles and Climate: Technological Challenges". The conference will enable scientists and engineers from all over the world to discuss and debate the technological challenges raised by the study of the on-going transformation of Polar and non-polar oceans. Plenary sessions will feature speakers discussing the upcoming challenges facing the oceanic community and what steps their organizations are taking to address them.
Maritime Security Challenges (MSC) Conference
September 16-18, 2008
Hosted by Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC) with the support of BCIC, this conference brings together subject matter experts and security practitioners from around the world to consider the most complex and challenging issues facing navies in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the three-day event, registrants will be given the opportunity to participate in both formal panels and informal networking opportunities.
LifeScience BC Breakfast Speaking Series - Keening Your Edge
September 17, 2008
LifeSciences BC's Breakfast Speaking Series "Keening Your Edge" features Dr. Mathai Mammen of the Bay Area's Theravance and local community members Dr. Michael Hayden of the BC Clinical Genomics Network and Bruce Schmidt of Genome BC.
8th Annual New Ventures BC Awards Ceremony
September 25, 2008
Please join New Ventures BC at their 8th annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 25th, 5:30pm at the Segal Graduate School of Business. The Awards Ceremony will celebrate ten rising B.C. companies who participated in the New Ventures BC competition and award four of those companies with a combined $335,000 in cash and prizes.
Innovation Exploration
September 27-29, 2008
BCIC's Innovation Exploration focuses on student ideas, education and career development. The program gives young scientists and innovators the opportunity to meet and network with leaders from B.C.'s science and technology development community.
2008 BCIC Awards Dinner
September 29, 2008
The annual British Columbia Innovation Council Awards is the premier event showcasing the best and brightest innovators in the province who communicate science in creative ways, establish innovative technology companies and conduct groundbreaking research. The award winners are widely renowned for their outstanding accomplishments in research, science communication and commercialization.
National Science and Technology Week
October 16-25, 2008
A week-long celebration of science and technology! Various events hosted by BCIC and the Government of Canada invite all to talk to real scientists and explore the different ways in which science and technology affect everyday life. The events and activities taking place all week are an excellent opportunity to explore the latest Canadian innovations.
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Mission
October 19-23, 2008 - Vermont, USA
BCIC is sponsoring a Vermont educational mission to provide a valuable learning experience for agricultural producers, power producers and others interested in AD to witness first-hand its management and day-to-day operations.
BioMarine 2008
October 20 to 24, 2008
BioMarine 2008 is a unique 5-day international forum which brings together the business, scientific and political communities to draw out innovative and concrete solutions to advance ocean sustainability. The conference will also be a major maritime event of the French Presidency of the European Union and will be designed as a media communication platform raising international awareness on issues related to the sea and the oceans. BCIC is pleased to be attending in preparation for Vancouver's turn to host BioMarine in 2009.
Fuelling the Economy of the Future | Engineering Symposium
October 24-25, 2008
Competition for science and engineering talent is intensifying worldwide. Hosted by UBC Okanagan with support from BCIC and other Southern Interior organizations, this symposium will heighten awareness of science and engineering education, and build stronger connections within the K-PhD education system and industry.
BC Science Outreach Fair & Brighouse Science Bash
October 24, 2008
In celebration of National Science and Technology Week, BCIC is partnering with the Richmond Public Library and various government department sponsors to host this engaging Science Bash. Last year, more than 1,600 students enjoyed interactive and educational activities. New this year is the arrival of the 3rd annual BC Science Outreach Fair, where science and technology outreach organizations in B.C. will be exhibiting the various services and programs available.
