#VTJTalks: The Demographic Crunch and How We Keep Tech Scaling
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#VTJTalks: The Demographic Crunch and How We Keep Tech Scaling
Canada’s demographic math is shifting fast: fewer working-age people, more retirees, and a growing talent gap that threatens productivity and long-term growth. At the same time, public confidence in immigration is wobbling—and the conversation is getting louder, more polarized, and less useful.
Join Vancouver Tech Journal and Northeastern University for a candid discussion on what’s actually happening in the tech talent market—and what needs to change so Canada can keep building world-class companies while maintaining public trust. We’ll dig into hiring realities across startups and enterprise, the role of post-secondary pathways, and where provincial and federal policy can help (or hinder) outcomes over the next decade.
Our speakers include:
Steve Eccles, Regional CEO and Dean, Vancouver at Northeastern University
David FitzGerald, Founder & Principal Technical Recruiter, Starboard Recruitment
More TBA!
Overview:
#VTJTalks: The Demographic Crunch and How We Keep Tech Scaling
When: Wed, February 18
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Northeastern University Vancouver
Tickets: Prices vary
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Agenda:
5:00-5:30pm Networking
5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion with Q&A
6:30-7:00pm More Networking!
Questions? Contact Nicole Hsueh ([email protected])
Thank you to our supporting sponsors!
A huge thank you to all of our sponsors — who continuously support our events. Your contributions are pivotal in helping us drive impact in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem and bring together the community.
Venue Partner: Northeastern University Vancouver
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. With 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, over 320,000 alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide, the global university network serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
Located in the heart of downtown, the Vancouver campus offers a wide range of master’s-level tech degrees, including pathway programs that allow students with non-STEM backgrounds to pursue a graduate degree in tech.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact Nicole at [email protected]