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Contact |
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July 23, 2008 |
Genome BC
Genome BC Annual Summer BBQ
This very popular and well attended
event will be an excellent opportunity
to network and catch-up with the
genomics research community in a casual
and fun atmosphere. Register early and
we look forward to seeing you this
summer!
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Contact:
Details |
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July 23, 2008 |
Nanotech BC
Creating a Global Community for
Nanotechnology Safety
Dr. Kristen Kulinowski of Rice
University will highlight their Nano
Good Practices Wiki - this is of
interest for anyone working in
Environmental/Occupational Health &
Safety.
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Contact:
Details |
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July 24, 2008 |
Vancouver Island Advanced Technology
Centre (VIATeC)
HR Boot Camp for Executives
Ingrid Bergmann, Marcia McNeill and John
Forde are joining forces to create an
intense half day learning experience on
the following topics:
-Employment Law 101
-Compensation and Benefits
-The Soft Stuff – Why Bother?
The presenters will also cover
recruitment and generational issues.
There will be time for questions and
opportunities to draw on the wisdom of
the group.
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Contact:
Details |
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July 25, 2008 |
Vancouver's Software Developers Network
(VanDev)
Summer Evening Fair
Summer is finally here and we're
celebrating with an evening of food,
fun, and relaxation. Bring your family
and friends, your tech toys and games,
and some food and drink to share. It's
pot luck and there are shops nearby for
just-in-time solutions. We've reserved a
large picnic area and playing field in
Burnaby's beautiful Confederation Park.
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Contact:
Details
No charge
for this event but please
click here to RSVP. |
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July 31, 2008 |
Vancouver Island Advanced Technology
Centre (VIATeC)
July VIAfest
We'll spend a short time learning about
6 different technology companies in
Greater Victoria. Part learning, part
social fun, there'll be plenty of
opportunity to socialize and network
with refreshments and snacks.
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Contact:
Details |
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August
15, 2008 |
Vancouver Island Advanced Technology
Centre (VIATeC)
2008 Golf Tournament
What separates the VIATeC Golf
Tournament from others is the value you
can expect. Unlike most tournaments, you
don’t have to pay additional fees for
golf carts, snacks, etc. At the VIATeC
Golf Tournament your $150 registration
fee includes:
- Green fees, power cart and dinner
- A stylish tournament gift
- The opportunity to rub shoulders with
132 of your industry peers
- The chance to win top-notch prizes
Long Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin
contests...and much more!
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Contact:
Details |
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September 10-12, 2008 |
Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO)
The Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial
Biotechnology and Bioenergy
The summit will provide a unique forum
for interaction between businessmen,
government representatives and
academics. This three-day event will
feature presentations on bio-energy,
bio-based products, industrial
biotechnology for drug discovery and
production, novel applications of marine
biotechnology, and nanotechnology.
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Contact:
Details |
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September 21, 2008 |
Canary Derby
Vancouver's First Annual Canary Soap Box
Derby
Vancouver technology companies are being
challenged to design and build soap box
cars that will be raced by CEOs to raise
money for the Canary Foundation, an
organization dedicated to funding early
cancer detection and intervention.
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Contact:
Details |
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September 23, 2008 |
LifeSciences British Columbia
LifeSciences British Columbia’s Annual
General Meeting and Partner Appreciation
Reception
LifeSciences BC cordially invites all
members and community partners to join
us for our 2008 Annual General Meeting.
The meeting will highlight exciting
accomplishments from the past year, and
outline LifeSciences BC’s plans for
2008/2009.
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Contact:
Details |
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September 29, 2008 |
British Columbia Innovation Council
(BCIC)
2008 British Columbia Innovation Council
Awards
The 2008 British Columbia Innovation
Council Awards will recognize B.C.
leaders driving innovation excellence in
the province. The Awards Dinner is on
September 29, 2008 at The Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver. Join over 750 guests and
distinguished leaders as we honour and
celebrate B.C.'s prominent innovators.
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Contact:
Details |
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October
22-24, 2008 |
Genome Canada
2020
Vision: The Impact of Science on Society
Join Genome Canada at its third
international conference on genomics and
proteomics research. Featuring a roster
of distinguished speakers from around
the world, 2020 Vision: the Impact of
Science on Society will challenge and
inspire participants to consider the
future of genomics, and the
environmental, economic, ethical, social
and legal implications of today's
research.
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Contact:
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