An evening for Vancouver tech professionals to connect with like-minded leaders. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with others shaping the future of tech and pushing the industry forward.
Cybersecurity After-Hours brings together professionals for an evening of connection and conversation. Join others who are shaping the future of cybersecurity to share insights, explore challenges, and be inspired by the craft.
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What It’s About
Cybersecurity After-Hours is the premier event for professionals to connect, share ideas, and dive into discussions on the latest strategies and trends shaping the industry.
For all kinds of industry professionals and leaders, this evening offers the perfect opportunity to engage with like-minded experts.
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Who Should Attend
Those who work in the tech industry
Those who have a digital-focused role
Those who are interested in pursuing a career in tech
Founders and entrepreneurs
BrainStation Instructors, learners, or alumni
Those who are looking to learn more about BrainStation
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Agenda
6:00pmDoors Open
6:05pmWelcome & Opening Remarks
6:15pmConversations & Refreshments
8:30pmEvent Close
Join Vancouver's Top Cybersecurity Community to Connect, Learn, and Lead
Cybersecurity After-Hours VAN brings together tech leaders founders from Vancouver's most influential companies to talk shop, share challenges, and connect around what's next.
Connect With Vancouver's Cybersecurity Leaders
Connect with influential Leaders and Founders from Vancouver's top innovative companies.
Build Your Cybersecurity Network
Engage with fellow cybersecurity leaders in meaningful, high-signal conversations: honest perspectives and practical insights you can apply right away.
Stay Ahead of Innovation
Learn how leading cybersecurity teams are adapting, innovating, and staying competitive, so your strategy stays one step ahead.
Connect With Vancouver's Cybersecurity Leaders
Connect with influential Leaders and Founders from Vancouver's top innovative companies.
Build Your Cybersecurity Network
Engage with fellow cybersecurity leaders in meaningful, high-signal conversations: honest perspectives and practical insights you can apply right away.
Stay Ahead of Innovation
Learn how leading cybersecurity teams are adapting, innovating, and staying competitive, so your strategy stays one step ahead.
Steps away from the Waterfront Station’s Granville St entrance. Our event space is on the ground floor.
Ride Sharing and Taxi Drop-off
Visitors being dropped off by a ride sharing service or taxi should enter the Starbucks across the street at 700 W Pender St as only city buses are allowed on Granville St in front of the campus.
Once You're Inside
Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.
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