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Join us on December 17th for the LAST session in our 2024 Webinar series, "Protecting the emerging technologies sector: How the newly released Secure Innovation initiative can assist you". Register here, https://bit.ly/3ZMWYED ‼️Please note that this webinar will not be recorded or available afterward, in accordance with Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité (SCRS) protocols. In today’s interconnected technology ecosystem, threats to innovation are escalating in their scale, complexity and hostility, and the digital technology segment increasingly seen as a key target. To combat this challenge, the Five Eyes alliance (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and United States) launched Secure Innovation, a joint initiative to help protect emerging tech companies, researchers and investors from a range of national security threats, in particular pernicious activities from hostile state actors. Join us for a 60-minute session where we’ll explore: • an overview of the current threat landscape • the impetus for the Five Shared Principles to protect the tech sector and increased commitment to work collaboratively against this shared threat • practices and steps organizations can adopt to better protect their ideas, reputation and future growth • available resources and guidance across all Five Eyes countries to support organizations in mitigating these threats

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗟: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 As the Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) initiative celebrates three years of empowering professionals and organizations, it reflects on a transformative journey in shaping Canada’s workforce for the AI-driven digital economy. By offering a systems change solution for Canadian employers, DIAL provides access to new talent and rapid upskilling for current employees, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 3 Years of DIAL Impacts: 🌟 Thriving Alumni Community: With over 700 graduates, DIAL alumni are driving innovation and transforming industries across Canada, breaking down silos, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. 🤝 Elevated Organizational Impact: Partnering with over 200 organizations, DIAL bridges the gap between academia, industry, and the public sector, delivering tangible, lasting impact across diverse sectors. 🚀 Experiential Learning with Real Impact: Over 20 successful student-led projects have connected participants with top Canadian employers, enabling them to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. 💼 Empowered Leaders Across Sectors: Participants from small to medium-sized enterprises, not-for-profits, and Indigenous-led organizations gained leadership skillsets to navigate complex digital landscapes, ensuring their organizations remain adaptable and resilient. 🌈 Fostering Inclusivity: DIAL remains committed to fostering diversity and representation, creating a dynamic and equitable workforce prepared for the digital age. 🤖 AI-Enhanced Curriculum: Continuous program updates ensure DIAL stays at the forefront of market needs, integrating cutting-edge AI and digital innovation into its offerings. 📈 Addressing Job Market Gaps: The program bridges critical skill gaps, equipping professionals with digital and leadership capabilities that are highly sought after by employers in an evolving economy. "The DIAL initiative reflects DIGITAL’s commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable digital skilling opportunities that champion diversity, strengthen communities, and cultivate a highly skilled digital talent pool—making a meaningful difference for B.C. and Canada." - Sue Paish, CEO, DIGITAL "SFU is committed to making a difference for B.C. and Canada through educational programs that support industry and businesses to meet their goals. Through upskilling and training initiatives such as the DIAL program, we are helping businesses to adapt and flourish in the AI-driven digital economy." - Joy Johnson, President & Vice-Chancellor, Simon Fraser University Read more on the DIAL initiative: https://bit.ly/3ZfdkUS Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University | Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL)

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Greg Caws, a visionary leader, dedicated innovator and cherished friend. Greg was not only a Board member and one of the original founders of DIGITAL but also its heart and creative spirit, whose unwavering determination helped shape us into everything we are today. A champion of Canada's innovators, Greg’s brilliance and passion for technology were matched only by his generosity, kindness and commitment to uplifting others. His strong advocacy for inclusivity, diversity, equity and representation within workspaces and decision-making extended to fostering countless emerging and diverse voices across this country. He served as a guiding light for countless individuals, uniting teams and inspiring excellence across British Columbia’s technology sector and beyond. His energy and drive in the early days of DIGITAL left a lasting impact, bringing together Canadian innovation to create a better country—and world—for all of us. While we mourn the loss of a true pioneer and dear friend, we are forever grateful for his wisdom, warmth and relentless optimism. In addition to his professional life, Greg was a wonderfully present father, husband and lover of the outdoors who led by example for us all. Greg’s legacy will continue to inspire us as we carry forward his vision for a brighter, more connected future. He will be deeply missed and remembered with enduring love and admiration.

Reminder to join our November webinar tomorrow (28th), "Navigating the Open Source Landscape: Modifiable Licensing in AI". Register here, https://bit.ly/3OpMiVU Speakers: Jen Mielguj, Director, IP & Partnerships, Digital Misha Benjamin, Partner, BCF Paul Gagnon, Partner, BCF ______ Rappel : Joignez-vous à notre webinaire de novembre demain (28), « Naviguer dans le paysage de l’open source : les licences modifiables en IA ». Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/3OpMiVU Conférenciers : Jen Mielguj, Directrice, PI & Partenariats, Digital Misha Benjamin, Associé, BCF Paul Gagnon, Associé, BCF

Join us for the "CPTPP Policy Forum on Inclusive Trade." Session 4: How is CPTPP Dealing with Data and AI, and What's the Path Forward for CPTPP's Modernization includes guest speakers: - Juan Salvador Navarro Estrada, President, CMX Partnerships. - Sue Paish, CEO, Digital. - Kati Suominen, Founder & CEO, Nextrade Group; Adjunct Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Moderated by Danielle Goldfarb, Adviser and Researcher on the Digital Economy; Distinguished Fellow APF Canada. #Register for November 27th now: https://shorturl.at/UHiKz #CPTPP #PolicyForum #Vancouver #InclusiveTrade

Check out some real-life impact of our Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) initiative! Here is the latest case study from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University: https://lnkd.in/gbyxDS7x A team of leaders at the City of Maple Ridge advanced their skills needed to drive meaningful change across departments. They achieved strategic alignment, enhanced customer service, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. ______ Découvrez l'impact concret de notre initiative Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) ! Voici la plus récente étude de cas de la Beedie School of Business à l'Université Simon Fraser : https://lnkd.in/gbyxDS7x Une équipe de leaders de la Ville de Maple Ridge a perfectionné les compétences nécessaires pour apporter des changements significatifs entre les départements. Ils ont atteint un alignement stratégique, amélioré le service à la clientèle et instauré une culture d'amélioration continue dans l'ensemble de l'organisation.

A big thank you to the Cascadia Innovation Corridor for hosting such an outstanding conference this week! Our Director of Housing Growth Innovation, Amy Vilis, MBA, joined Dan Bertolet, Nathan Young, and moderator Gregg Colburn on stage to discuss cutting-edge tools and innovations that drive housing development. Amy leads our Housing Growth Innovation Program, which leverages data-driven digital solutions to boost B.C.’s housing production capacity. Want to learn more? Explore our lab here: https://bit.ly/48ijbNt _____ Un grand merci au Cascadia Innovation Corridor pour avoir organisé une conférence exceptionnelle cette semaine! Notre directrice du programme d’innovation pour la croissance du logement, Amy Vilis, MBA, a rejoint Dan Bertolet, Nathan Young et le modérateur Gregg Colburn sur scène pour discuter des outils et des innovations de pointe qui stimulent le développement du logement. Amy dirige notre programme d’innovation pour la croissance du logement, qui exploite des solutions numériques basées sur les données pour augmenter la capacité de production de logements en Colombie-Britannique. Vous souhaitez en savoir plus? Découvrez notre laboratoire ici : https://bit.ly/48ijbNt

Congratulations to our project partner, Fireweed Metals, on receiving the prestigious 2024 Robert E. Leckie Award for Responsible & Innovative Exploration and Mining Practices! We’re proud to support Fireweed Metals in their mission to advance low-impact mining, reduce carbon emissions, and foster strong community connections. Here’s to continued success! Fireweed Metals is part of our Subsurface Intelligence to Unlock Critical Minerals Supply (UCM) project, which is creating a subsurface intelligence solution to precision-target deposits, accurately map and continuously monitor mine operations. Learn more here, https://bit.ly/3zRrdjs _____ Félicitations à notre partenaire de projet, Fireweed Metals, pour avoir reçu le prestigieux prix Robert E. Leckie 2024 pour les pratiques responsables et innovantes en exploration et exploitation minière! Nous sommes fiers de soutenir Fireweed Metals dans leur mission de promouvoir une exploitation minière à faible impact, de réduire les émissions de carbone et de renforcer les liens communautaires. Nous leur souhaitons un succès continu! Fireweed Metals fait partie de notre projet Subsurface Intelligence to Unlock Critical Minerals Supply (UCM), qui développe une solution d’intelligence souterraine pour cibler avec précision les gisements, cartographier avec exactitude et surveiller en continu les opérations minières. En savoir plus ici : https://bit.ly/3zRrdjs

As much as we love our cool imaging hardware, it's just one element of our powerful REVEAL™ subsurface intelligence platform. Ideon Technologies CEO & Co-Founder Gary Agnew welcomed Mark Schaan, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Artificial Intelligence in Canada's Privy Council Office this week to discuss how AI is changing how we understand what's happening beneath our feet. The ever-inspiring Sue Paish, CEO of Digital, made the introduction in the context of the 'Subsurface Intelligence to Unlock Critical Minerals Supply' project -- supported by DIGITAL, led by Ideon, and engaging innovation experts at DIAS, VRIFY, Simon Fraser University, and Fireweed Metals. Together, we are delivering the highest-resolution digital model of the Earth’s subsurface (more about that here: https://lnkd.in/gVbUdbiz)

Ready to take your business #global? Join FORPIQ, Gowling WLG, Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux, MVIP and Lippes Mathias LLP for an insightful workshop on leveraging your intellectual property (IP) to successfully enter and thrive in international markets, including Canada’s top #export markets: the United States (81%), Asia (11%, including China), Europe (7.4%, including France), and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, $1.53B CAD). 📝 Register here for our event on November 20, 2024 at 8:00-11:00 am EST 🙋 In-person: https://lnkd.in/e4kwragv (limited quantity) 🛜 Online: https://lnkd.in/e5F9yQGN What you'll learn: The Power of IP: Understand how patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets can protect your innovations and brands abroad. Strategic IP Management: Develop a comprehensive IP strategy tailored for your target markets. Navigating International IP Laws: Learn about key differences in IP protection across various countries. Enforcement and Licensing: Discover effective strategies for enforcing your IP rights and exploring licensing opportunities. Real-world Case Studies: Gain insights from successful businesses that have effectively used IP to expand globally. Who should attend? Business owners and entrepreneurs CEOs and executives Legal professionals Marketing and product development teams Anyone interested in international business expansion Why attend? Gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace. Mitigate risks and avoid costly IP disputes. Maximize the value of your intellectual property assets. Network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of your IP and expand your business horizons! Speakers: Eric Futin and Frédéric P. from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Services; Damien Calvet, Céline Bey, Vivian Desmonts and Tamara El-Shibib from Gowling WLG Matthew D. Asbell for Lippes Mathias LLP; and David Durand for FORPIQ and MVIP.