Tech Bytes: TeCK Week YQG March 21 To 27

tech bytes TeCK Week YQG Returns March 21 - 27, 2022

Reuniting the Regional Tech Ecosystem with Virtual Moments

TeCK Week YQG is set to return digitally this year — March 21 to 27, 2022 — offering a collaborative series of events spearheaded by WEtech Alliance.

The week brings together tech leaders, founders, talent, researchers, investors, expats, and the broader community.

This year the week is delivered entirely online and features a number of high-profile speakers and guests including: Anthony Di Iorio, Co-Founder of Ethereum and Founder/CEO of Decentral Inc.; Consul General Susan R. Crystal, of the U.S. Consulate General Toronto office; and Kelly Hoey, Networking Expert, Speaker and Author.

Now in its fifth year, this week-long event is the largest regional technology festival dedicated to tech, talent and community.

“WEtech Alliance is thrilled to bring TeCK Week YQG to our clients, partners and regional tech community,” states President and CEO of WEtech Alliance, Yvonne Pilon. “The pandemic has highlighted just how important a vibrant, innovative technology industry is to our society, economy and daily lives. Although we had hoped to be back IRL (In Real Life) this year, the virtual platforms we’ve adopted give us an opportunity to bridge the urban-rural divide by bringing programming to all corners of Windsor Essex, ChathamKent and beyond.”

The schedule for TeCK Week YQG 2022 includes . . .

Tech Predictions Day, March 21 powered by Deloitte, kicks off the week with an in-depth look at the top Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) trends set to impact the marketplace in 2022 and beyond. The event welcomes Duncan Stewart, Co-author of the annual Deloitte Global TMT Predictions 2022 report.

Tech Women Day, March 22 powered by the Consulate General Of The United States, brings women entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals together for an evening of virtual networking designed to empower and connect. The event features remarks by Consul General Susan R. Crystal, a fireside chat with Spellbound Founder and CEO, Christina York, and a facilitated networking session with networking expert, Kelly Hoey.

Tech Founder Day, March 23 powered by Spoken Artists, focuses on helping Founders advance and grow their technology businesses. The event features Ethereum Co-founder and Decentral Founder/ CEO, Anthony Di Iorio. From cryptocurrency, blockchain, finance and business, this wide-ranging conversation covers his career

as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, community organizer and thought leader, as well as his insights on the “Perfect Formula” for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to grow.

Tech Homecoming Day, March 24 powered by WEtech Alliance, brings together Windsor and Chatham-area expatriates, former residents, alumni, newcomers and regional leaders to reconnect and reinvest with the place they once called (or will soon call) home, for discussions centred around turning the region into a Hub of Innovation. The event’s confirmed panelists include Jasen Sams, Vice President at Rocket Innovation Studio; Joel Paglione, Founder of Picks and Oak Bottle; and Jenny do Forno, Head of Talent at OMERS Ventures.

Tech Mobility Day, March 25 powered by Invest WindsorEssex, concentrates on cross-border opportunities within the mobility space. The event features Michigan Central Station, a mobility innovation district in Detroit, anchored by the iconic Michigan Central Station that brings innovators together in a dynamic urban ecosystem of community, culture, and cutting-edge technology, to create mobility solutions that make the world better for everyone.

Anyone wishing to learn more or attend can do so by visiting: TechWeekYQG.com

Tech Talent Days, March 25 to March 27 powered by WinHacks explores the world of mobility and feature industry experts and companies who are transforming the way we move people and goods. This year’s virtual event features similar themes, challenges, and goals, while once again breaking new ground for digital events.

Finally, the 2022 Tech Awards powered by TekSavvy Solutions Inc. honour the region’s technology innovators, in all stages and sectors, for their achievements and success in Windsor Essex and Chatham-Kent. Each winner receives a one-of-a-kind award created by Andrew Tompsett, Owner of Hill Valley Maker. The winners are revealed throughout TeCK Week YQG, through a series of Tech Awards podcasts, hosted by Sarah Haefling, Owner of Elevate Podcast Co. and host of the Made it Happen podcast; and shared online through WEtech Alliance’s social media channels.

Additional events throughout the week include an Innovation Information Forum for women-led businesses and a Diversify Your Supply Chain event, powered by Invest WindsorEssex.

The week is free-to-attend and gives unique access to experts and thought-leaders who will share knowledge on subjects such as emerging technologies and trends, start-up growth, mobility, tech talent and community innovation.