Surge in Delegations as Vancouver Hosts ‘Olympics of Tech’ for the First Time
- Vancouver hosts the first-ever Web Summit from May 27 to 30, featuring over 15,000 attendees from 120 countries.
- The event follows Web Summit's growth since 2009 and replaces Collision after it moved from Toronto, aiming to boost Vancouver's tech scene.
- Headline speakers include Jay Graber, Ivan Zhang, and Cornel West, with panels discussing AI ethics, social media's future, and investment strategies.
- Local leaders highlight the summit's potential to attract investors and clean tech manufacturing, with estimates suggesting $172 million direct revenue.
- The conference underscores Vancouver's competitive tech advantage despite challenges like high living costs and regulatory hurdles affecting talent retention.
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