Unfortunately all of the free tickets have now been allocated. Please see below for opportunities to volunteer with VEF.

Accelerators can play a key role in growing early-stage companies and university research and intellectual property into market ready ventures, but not all accelerators follow the same model or offer the same services. 

Hear from a panel of BC accelerators from both Industry and University sectors as they discuss the approaches they take to address some of the key issues faced by local entrepreneurs. The panel will also debate the success of BC in growing Silicon Valley-style accelerators and connecting entrepreneurs with industry mentors and financing.

In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the presenting accelerator facilities shortly before the VEF event (details on our website www.vef.org).

In conjunction with NSERC, VEF will be offering two Memberships as a draw prize to pre-registered students on the night.

Moderated by Brent Holliday – Capital West Partners and a VEF Board member.

Panelists will include:

• Brad Lowe  (Wireless Accelerator Architect) – Wavefront
• Darrell Kopke (Skool Principal ) – instituteB
• Todd Farrell (Chief Acceleration Officer) – entrepreneurship@UBC
• John Seminerio – Venture Labs
• Jason Bailey – Growlabs
• Owen Matthews – Alacrity Foundation

Vancouver Enterprise Forum is also looking for volunteers for this event. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to network at Vancouver’s premier forum for Technology Entrepreneurs (remember to bring your business cards).

Volunteers should arrive at the venue (Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M7) for 4.00pm at the latest.  The event generally finishes around 8.30pm. Volunteers help with event set-up, attendee registration, Q&A microphones during the event, theatre door entry supervision (inside) and tear down.  In return for your time then registration for the event is free including catering (drinks extra) and you are welcome to watch the main event (please note if the event is sold out then viewing will be from the bar/lounge area and not the main theatre). Volunteers should dress appropriately for the event.

Please contact the VEF Manager, Christine McDonald (778-235-2458 / 778-782-7991 admin@vef.org ) should you wish to volunteer and you will be registered for the event.