TECH MOBILITY powered by WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation

The Auto Cybersecurity event will include an automotive cybersecurity overview, presented by A.J. Khan, CEO of Vehiqilla. Following A.J will moderate a panel discussion on cybersecurity, the three domains of automotive cybersecurity, the world-class research conducted in Windsor, and how Windsor has the framework to be the Automotive cybersecurity Hub of Canada.   

Who should attend: SME’s, entrepreneurs, professionals, automotive and cybersecurity leaders and community members

TECH HOMECOMING powered by WEtech Alliance

Tech Homecoming Day powered by WEtech Alliance – will bring together Windsor-area expats, alumni, newcomers and regional leaders to reconnect and reinvest with the place they once called (or will soon call) home for discussions centered around turning Windsor-Essex into a Hub of Innovation.

Homecoming Panelists:

1. Kristina Verner , Vice President, Innovation, Sustainability & Prosperity, Waterfront Toronto (Alumni of University of Windsor now living in Toronto)
2. Nicolas Seguin, Manager, Mobility Analytics at FORD Global Data Insights & Analytics (Alumni of St. Clair College now living in Michigan)
3. Jason Reynar, Incoming CAO at the City of Windsor and Former CAO at the Town Innisfil (New resident to Windsor, ON)
4. Bekim Merdita, Vice President, Sales & Business Development, Edison Financial (New startup to Windsor)

Who should attend: Founders, tech professionals, expats, innovation and regional leaders, and community members.

Event Hashtag: #TechHomecomingYQG 

Event Sponsors / Partners: St. Clair College Alumni Association & University of Windsor Alumni Association

Bonus: The first 100 attendees will receive a limited edition digital art print that can be download, printed at home or printed locally.

TECH TALENT powered by WinHacks

WinHacks 2021 will explore the world of mobility and feature industry experts and companies who are transforming the way we move people and goods. This years’ WinHacks event will feature similar themes, challenges, and goals, while once again breaking new ground for digital events. This three-day event will be held virtually on Friday, March 26th and 28th.

Who should attend: High school and post-secondary students, tech professionals and members of the tech community

Event Hashtags: #WinHacks2021 #TechWeekYQG 

Event Sponsors: WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation, City of Windsor, University of Windsor, St. Clair College, WEtech Alliance, School of Computer Science, WaveDirect, Developer Students Clubs, Major League Hacking, Lancer Gaming and Computer Science Society.

TECH AWARDS powered by TekSavvy

The Tech Awards are a fun, informal way of recognizing technology innovators of all stages for their achievement and success in our community. We’ll be honouring all of our Tech Award winners with a unique, locally-made Tech Award created with the help of our Todd Lindsay and a winner video produced my Media Street Productions. The YQG Tech Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase the impactful leaders in the local tech sector and to strengthen networks within the tech community.

This event will be held throughout the week with 2 winner videos – produced by Media Street Productions – announced each day starting Monday, March 22nd.