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TECH WEEK is a week-long showcase of all things tech that brings together tech leaders, academic institutions and the community to build a unique experience for entrepreneurs, tech lovers, researchers and investors.

The mission of TECH WEEK is to promote, accelerate and celebrate our local tech community while providing unique perspectives from world-class speakers on what the future of tech holds.

TECH WEEK YQG shines a big bright spotlight on the dynamic tech community in our region today.

Check out the recap video from TECH WEEK 2019 that featured an impressive fifteen events in five days to get an idea of what to expect in 2021!

TECH WEEK 2021

Events Breakdown
Check out details of each day of Tech Week YQG 2021 by clicking on the tabs below.

EMERGING TECH

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EMERGING TECH powered by WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation

DAY ONE – Monday, March 22, 2021

Emerging Technologies in Automation Virtual Conference will feature renowned speakers and women entrepreneurs who will share their journeys to success and showcase the technologies, skills and solutions they have developed and implemented. Joining the event will be lifelong entrepreneur and former CBC “Dragon” Bruce Croxon and VP of IBM Technology Group Skills Vitality & Enablement, professional speaker and author Paul Zikopoulos who will share their wisdom, advice and experience. Five inspiring women pioneers from across Canada will share their journeys to success including all the ups and downs along the way.  

Who should attend: SME’s, entrepreneurs, professionals in automation and technology, leaders in advanced manufacturing and community members. 

Event Hashtags: #emergingtech #automation 

Event Sponsor(s): This program is being offered as part of the region’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, funded by the Federal Government and in partnership with IRAP, Automate Canada and Innovation Guelph. This strategy, in collaboration with 5 partners (EPICentre, Workforce WindsorEssex, WEtech Alliance, WECAN Investors, Build a Dream) encourages and promotes women entrepreneurs to start and grow emerging technology businesses.

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EMERGING TECH powered by WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation

DAY TWO – Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Emerging Technologies Speaker Series: Community Cybersecurity | This community focused webinar on cybersecurity has been designed to provide a local, regional, and global review of how the problems solved by new technologies and the internet of things can create new security risks and complexity for businesses and the community. 

Who should attend: SME’s, entrepreneurs, professionals, technology and innovation leaders and community members. 

Event Hashtags: #emergingtech #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness

Event Sponsor(s): This program is partnership with Libro Credit Union. 

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TECH MOBILITY

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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

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TECH HOMECOMING

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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)

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.

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TECH TALENT

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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.

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TECH AWARDS

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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.

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TECH WEEK 2021

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BECOME A PARTNER

Tech Week  is made possible by our partners.  Interested in joining us?

Contact our President and CEO, Yvonne Pilon to get the conversation started.