September 17, 2008 || Tech Compensation: How Do You Stack Up?
Partner Event
In today's fast-paced environment, technology companies are looking for ways to attract and retain employee talent and drive organization performance. How do Vancouver tech salaries stack up against other tech jurisdictions in North America? What are the key trends among leading tech organizations in compensation?
Robin White, Senior Consultant at Watson Wyatt, will share:
* How large technology companies are responding to an increasing demand for critical skill talent
* Employer perspectives on attracting and retaining high performing employees
* Which HR programs are most important to high performing employees
* The strategies you can employ to drive individual and organization performance
* What you can do to attract and retain employee talent in your organization
Event Details:
Date: September 17th
Time: 8:00 am Registration
8:30 - 9:30 am Keynote Presentation
10:00 am User workshop on using the 2008 High Tech Salary Survey (see below for details)
Location: Four Seasons Hotel
Registration
About Robin White
Robin White is a Senior Consultant in Watson Wyatt's Northwest Strategic Rewards practice, based in Seattle. She joined Watson Wyatt in 1988 and has held senior leadership positions in Watson Wyatt in Canada, the US, and France. Her specialty is broad based employee and global rewards, and her clients include AT&T, Gap, Micron Technology, Starbucks and Microsoft.
User workshop for 2008 High Tech Salary Survey
This event coincides with the release of the results of the results of HR Tech Group's 2008 High Tech Salary Survey. Now in its 17th year, this survey focuses on BC tech compensation of more than 165 positions in over 80 tech companies. Open only to those who have purchased the survey, a user workshop will be offered following the keynote presentation. This "how to" session will focus on using the survey to make accurate remuneration decisions based on the positions in your company. To purchase the survey prior to the Sept. 17th event, please contact Cherie Langevin at Watson Wyatt at cherie.langevin@watsonwyatt.com or 1-877-202-2231.
BCTIA members receive a 10% discount on the purchase of the HR Tech Group 2008 BC High Tech Salary Survey.
September 23, 2008 || Exploring Business Opportunities in the German IT Sector
Partner Event
The German Cities of Excellence (GCOE), representing the
eight major cities of Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen, Frankfurt and
Munich in partnership with the British Columbia Technology Industry Association and New
Media BC will host a complimentary breakfast networking seminar at the Four Seasons
Hotel, Vancouver on the topic of Exploring Business Opportunities in the German IT Sector.
The focus of the seminar is to discuss trends and opportunities in Europe's largest IT market
for North American companies. Additionally, the seminar will provide local companies an
opportunity to network with GCOE city and German IT sector business representatives.
Registration is complimentary, but space is limited.
Free online registration and further event information is available at:
www.germancitiesofexcellence.com
September 29, 2008 || 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 to honour and celebrate B.C.'s prominent innovators.
Ticket Prices
Single: $195
Table of 10: $1,755
How to Purchase Tickets
Online: www.bcic.ca/recognition
Phone: 604.602.5238
Fax: 604.683.6567 (with completion of the ticket purchase form)
September 29, 2008 || Being a Director in the 21st Century
This all day workshop on Sept 29 is a confidential Angel Investor Workshop for Company Directors and Accredited Investors only, about the new duties, potential liabilities, protective measures and regulatory requirements of being a company Director.
The workshop will be presented by Basil Peters, Mike Volker, Bob Chaworth-Musters and other experts to be announced. It will be a blend of presentations, war stories and panel discussions with local governance experts, with Q&A and networking.
July 31, 2008 is the early registration deadline - use the coupon word "Referral" to obtain the preferred rate (approx. 10% lower).
Register now by clicking here for details on this downtown Vancouver workshop.
For further information please contact: Bob Chaworth-Musters via bob@ANGELforum.org
October 2 and 3, 2008 || Banff Venture Forum 2008
This forum marks the 10th anniversary of Canada's premier financing event in Canada, designed to showcase 40 hi-tech companies, provide insights into key industry issues, provide networking opportunities and a chance to learn from world-class investment professionals. Past presenting companies have reported over $300 million in financing and M & A activity.
For more information please visit: www.banffventureforum.com
Contact:
Nicola Burdeniuk
Associate Executive Director
Phone: (403) 267-2409
Email: nicola@criticalpathgroup.com
November 17, 2008 || 24th Angel Forum
Angel Forum is calling for company applications to present and exhibit to 70+ pre-screened private equity investors at the 24th Angel Forum. Nearly 100 investors registered at last Angel Forum.
August 31 is the lowest cost application deadline for companies to present. Investor preferences are for both tech and non-tech companies at the "starting sales" stage or "established sales" stage with good investor demand for "in-development" stage.
Join the investors-only discussion after each presentation, focuses investors on each company and joining a company specific due diligence team. After the Forum, interested investors and the companies are linked up.
Selection has started and registration closes at maximum capacity. For presentation / exhibition details, visit www.angelforum.org or email: bob@angelforum.org. Final deadline is October 31.
