Tech Sector Drives Economic Recovery
![Businesses Driving Recovery through Tech Growth](/files/events/2020/amazon//amazon-header.jpg)
Vancouver's rich talent base, world-class academic institutions and diverse community have made the city a magnet for technology companies of all sizes.
As we prepare to navigate post-COVID-19 economic recovery:
- What opportunities will technology companies create for the local economy?
- What is the broader impact of the technology sector's growth?
- How can technology companies continue to invest in our communities?
These activities will provide access to the guidance and support businesses require to navigate the crisis.
The panel – with representatives from the technology, charitable, academic, and small business sectors - will share different perspectives on the impact of Vancouver’s Tech Hub status.
Welcome Remarks
![Charlie Bell](/files/images/speakers/bell-charlie.jpg)
Charlie Bell
Senior Vice President
Amazon Web Services
Panel Discussion
![Jennifer Burns](/files/images/speakers/burns-jennifer.jpg)
![Jesse Dougherty](/files/images/speakers/dougherty-jesse.jpg)
![Emily-anne King](/files/images/speakers/king-emily-anne.jpg)
![Jennifer Pratt](/files/images/speakers/pratt-jennifer.jpg)
![Chris Yee](/files/images/speakers/yee-chris.jpg)
![Bridgitte Anderson](/files/images/speakers/anderson-bridgitte.jpg)
Jennifer Burns, Associate Vice-President, Information Technology | Chief Information Officer, University of British Columbia
Jesse Dougherty, VP and Vancouver Site Lead, Amazon
Emily-anne King, Vice-President and Co-Founder, Backpack Buddies
Jennifer Pratt, Owner and Inventor, Seeding Square
Chris Yee, Sales Director, The Cocktail Box Co. & Brew Your Bucha
Moderator: Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
This event is presented in partnership with Amazon.