Member Benefits

Enjoy the many perks of being a BC Tech member

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Membership has its benefits

The BC tech ecosystem is one of the fastest growing in the world. As the association that represents this incredible community of companies, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and visionaries, BC Tech is dedicated to providing opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth. When you join BC Tech, you become part of a community of more than 500 local companies who love tech and are passionate about making BC the best place to grow a tech company.

If you have questions about membership and what it means for you and your company, email hello@wearebctech.com.

BC Tech Programs

Are you looking to grow your company? We offer a variety of programs to support growth-stage tech companies. Regardless of which tech sector you’re in, we have resources and programs designed to help you scale your business. If you’re ready for growth, our programs can help you get started.

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Talent Support

We offer a variety of support to help tech companies attract, train, and retrain top talent, including highly-skilled foreign talent, and we have partnered with BCjobs.ca to offer a 15% discount on all regular price plans, including Talent Day. For employees, we offer professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

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C-Councils

BC Tech C-Councils are an exclusive member benefit and bring CEOs and C-level executives together for roundtables to share insights, best practices, and challenges—all with the goal of building better businesses. Participants of each industry vertical and functional C-Council group are in similar but non-competitive businesses.

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Policy

The BC Tech Association is a trusted and respected voice for the tech sector in BC. Together, we affect positive change and advocate on behalf of all tech companies, in all sectors, offering support for access to capital, talent growth and development, market access, and growth acceleration.

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Events

BC Tech members receive exclusive invitations, early access, and special pricing on all kinds of events. Want to promote your event? Post it to our events calendar, visited by thousands of across the tech community each month.

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Member Discounts

BC Tech members get to benefit from the collective purchasing power of our community. Receive special discounts through exclusive offers available only to members, including the BC Tech Health Plan, Member Marketplace, and more! View all of our member discounts below.

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Member Opportunities

Questions? hello@wearebctech.com

Spotlight

We want to put your company in the spotlight and showcase what makes your team amazing! We will feature your company in a blog post, promote your Spotlight in emails (Membership, Events), on social media, and on our website.

Join Our Email List

Stay up-to-date with BC Tech and be the first to know about what’s happening in the industry!

Add Your Event to Our Calendar

If your’e looking to promote an event, post it to our events calendar, visited by thousands of tech professionals each month.

Submit Your News Releases

BC Tech Members can submit media releases to our website for free.

Amplify Your Message on Social Media

BC Tech is on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. We can promote your news and events on social media to help amplify your message.

BC Tech Event Discounts

Members get to enjoy special discounts off regular priced tickets for BC Tech Events. We pride ourselves on hosting high-quality events that bring the community together to learn, make connections, build relationships, and help tech companies grow.

Community Event Discounts

Being a BC Tech member allows you to reap the benefits of our connections. Many of our partnerships include discounts on events in the community. Sign up for our events email list to keep up to date on discounts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I just joined BC Tech, now what?

That’s wonderful news! You’ll be hearing from us shortly (if you haven’t already)! In the meantime, be in the know about events, announcements, and BC Tech Association updates by subscribing to our emails (you can change your preferences or unsubscribe at any time). Welcome to BC Tech!

I was a BCTIA Member, am I now a member of BC Tech?

Yes. All active BCTIA members have been seamlessly transitioned into BC Tech. You’ll continue to receive all of the Member Benefits you’re used to, and be the first to know about new things we have to offer. To learn more about your membership, and the transition to BC Tech, email hello@wearebctech.com.

How do I update my member profile?

All active BC Tech members receive a complimentary listing on the BC Tech Member Directory. If you notice that your listing is out of date, please email hello@wearebctech.com and include the information that you would like to have updated.

I'm a member, but how can I become a BC Tech Partner?

Get more out of your membership by supporting the tech community through a variety of partnership opportunities. Deepen your engagement and share your expertise with growing tech entrepreneurs through speaking opportunities, brand recognition, and more. To learn more about BC Tech partnership opportunities, email hello@wearebctech.com.

Can I attend BC Tech events without being a member?

Yes, non-members are welcome to attend most BC Tech events, using the General Admission fee. Occasionally, we host events that are invite-only or member-only, so if you’d like to ensure you’re invited to these special events, become a BC Tech member today!

My company doesn't want to join, do you have individual memberships?

We do offer student memberships for full-time, post-secondary students studying in technology-related disciplines at BC-based universities. These memberships require proof of enrolment and are limited in quantity.

I don't really like to 'join' things, so what about me?

The BC Tech Association has always advocated on behalf of the entire tech industry, member or not, and we’ll continue to do so. If you don’t want to join, that’s okay, but the only way to access our experts, receive discounted tickets and invitations to exclusive events, and to enjoy our member benefits is to join us as a member.

How do I receive communications from BC Tech?

Most of our communications are sent  via email. To ensure you’re receiving emails from us, sign up now or manage your preferences. We are also active on social media, so please connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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