

Beyond The Stack: What's Next?
Join Avega and Vancouver Tech Journal for an exclusive evening designed for technology leaders, IT decision makers, and forward-thinking business executives across the Lower Mainland.
This curated event brings together industry peers and leading technology providers for meaningful conversations around the future of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud communications, customer experience, and business resilience.
Throughout the evening, executive speakers from RingCentral, Aptum, Thrive, and Cloudli will share insights into emerging trends, real-world challenges, and the technologies helping organizations scale, secure, and modernize in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Beyond the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with fellow technology leaders, exchange ideas, discuss shared challenges, and build valuable relationships during an intentional networking experience designed to foster genuine conversation — all while enjoying drinks and curated canapés in a relaxed, executive-focused setting.
Whether you're evaluating your next IT initiative, looking to stay ahead of industry shifts, or simply wanting to connect with others shaping the future of technology in Vancouver, this event is built to deliver meaningful value and actionable insight.
RingCentral is a leading provider of AI-powered cloud business communications, trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers and millions of users worldwide. Its flagship platform, RingEX, unifies calling, messaging, video, and contact center capabilities into a single seamless solution — enabling businesses of all sizes to communicate smarter and serve customers better. With deep expertise in secure, reliable enterprise connectivity, RingCentral helps organizations modernize how their teams and customers connect.
Aptum is a global hybrid IT solutions provider helping businesses take control of their cloud destiny. With over 20 years of expertise, Aptum delivers managed cloud, dedicated infrastructure, and advisory services — spanning hyperscale platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as private cloud and edge computing. Aptum serves customers across North America, Latin America, the UK, and Europe, backed by DigitalBridge, a leading global digital infrastructure investment firm.
Thrive is a NextGen managed services and cybersecurity provider helping mid-market and enterprise organizations turn IT into a competitive advantage. Thrive delivers end-to-end solutions spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, networking, and disaster recovery, all backed by a 24×7×365 SOC and NOC. With over 15 acquisitions since 2020, a global team of 1,000–5,000 professionals, and strategic investment from Berkshire Partners and Court Square Capital Partners, Thrive is one of North America's fastest-growing MSP/MSSPs — built to help businesses secure, scale, and succeed.
Cloudli is a Canadian-rooted provider of mobile-first cloud communications solutions. Its portfolio spans cloud business phone, VoIP connectivity, IP fax, alerts and notifications, and managed services — all designed to be reliable, flexible, and simple to use. With over 9,000+ customers across North America - including major healthcare, financial, and government organizations - Cloudli brings decades of telecom expertise to the modern UCaaS era.
Thank you to our Presenting Partner:
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Avega, a Canadian-based company, has been helping organizations with their IT and Telecom needs for over two decades. We specialize in delivering tailored solutions that boost productivity and drive growth for our clients. With nearly 3,000 customers served, we pride ourselves on our deep industry experience and customer-focused approach.
At Avega, we stand out with our unique approach. We prioritize understanding your specific needs, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions. We believe telecommunications is a vital catalyst for strategic business growth and offer tailored solutions to support that vision. With access to over 200 vendors, we provide a wide range of options to help you find the best solutions. By adopting a consultative approach, we focus on aligning technology with your business objectives, helping you leverage it as a key driver for success.
Interested in learning more? Contact Devon Singh-Parhar at [email protected] or Sam Islam [email protected]