New report outlines the state of tech in Windsor-Essex

Workforce WindsorEssex's new report, The State of Tech: Insights into the Tech Sector in Windsor-Essex, highlights the impact and vitality of the local tech sector, identifying local resources for tech workers addressing the tech brain drain.

WEtech's Adam Castle named to The Peak's 2024 class of Emerging Leaders in Entrepreneurship

WEtech Alliance is thrilled to announce that our very own Director of Venture Services, Adam Castle, has been named to The Peak's prestigious 2024 class of Emerging Leaders in Entrepreneurship. This annual list celebrates the achievements of Canadians under 40 who are making significant contributions to their fields. DETAILS

Hackforge planning tech-focused accessibility programming for National Accessibility Week

This May, Windsor Hackforge is hosting a series of free events focused on accessibility and technology. The event series, in partnership with Best Accessibility Consulting and BeAware Deaf Assistant, aims to build a direct connection between business owners, technologists, and people with disabilities. DETAILS

Windsor celebrates innovation and teamwork at the ninth annual FIRST Robotics Competition

Thirty four high school teams from across Ontario, including eleven regional teams, gathered at the University of Windsor's St. Denis Athletic & Community Centre for the event, showcasing a remarkable display of talent and creativity. DETAILS

From India to Sudan, students at University of Windsor are shaping the city's future

International students at the University of Windsor are working on an app, utilizing AI, that could revolutionize skin cancer detection. DETAILS

More Tech & Innovation News:

• St. Clair College claims victory in Data Science Challenge
• Bird Canada back in Windsor for e-scooter season
• Biz X Magazine April 2024 - learn more about SWOBEN on pages 40-41
• Check out even more tech & innovation news HERE

The Future of Health (April 12)

Join us for "The Future of Health" featuring acclaimed Health Futurist Zayna Khayat, PH.D., a visionary with extensive experience in transforming healthcare. With roles at Deloitte Canada, Teladoc Health, and as an adjunct faculty at the University of Toronto, Khayat is set to share invaluable insights into the evolution of healthcare.

Project Arrow 2.0 Information Session (April 9)

Join the APMA team in Windsor to learn about the Project Arrow 2.0 RFP process. This event is hosted by the University of Windsor. DETAILS

Computer Science 9th Demo Day (April 10)

Join the University of Windsor's School of Computer Science on April 10th for an inspiring showcase of student projects & research in computer science. DETAILS

Cross-Border MedHealth Summit (April 16)

Since 2017, the MedHealth Summit has transformed the way healthcare innovation is discovered, sourced, and delivered in Michigan and Ontario. Join us for a day overflowing with thought-provoking speakers and curated startup matchmaking. DETAILS

Next Dimension Cybersecurity Lunch & Learn (April 24)

This free, in-person event will help you learn how to get cybersecurity right for your business in 30 days Attendees will receive practical guidance and next steps for how to build a plan for your business, identify its risks, and prepare you to survive any cybersecurity threat. DETAILS

Upcoming Hackforge Events

Check out these upcoming tech events from Hackforge. DETAILS

More Tech Events:

• RBC Founders Final Pitch Competition (April 9)
• CK BIZconneCKt (April 10)
• CK Business Excellence Awards (April 11)
• OCI DiscoveryX (April 17-18)
• MasseyHacks (May 4-5)
• Check out even more Tech Events HERE

Tech Connect Thursday: The Role of Tech in Law Enforcement (May 9)

Join us at the Advanced Computing Hub for insights from Windsor Police experts. Don't miss this chance to explore tech's role in law enforcement, career opportunities, and more.

Git for Data Analyst (April 8)

Join Google Developers Group Windsor as they cover the basics of Git and some of the essential terminology and basic commands that you’ll use everyday. DETAILS

Collision's Tech Scholarship Program

Open to students and recent grads, this is your ticket to three days of innovation, learning and networking. Apply by April 22 to be among the 300 changemakers shaping the future of tech. DETAILS

Women in Tech Spotlight: Kalyani Selvarajah

In our newest Women in Tech Spotlight, we feature Kalyani Selvarajah, an assistant professor at the University of Windsor, who specializes in AI and deep learning within social networks. Her acclaimed research has been featured at top conferences like ECAI, ICCS, and IJCNN. DETAILS

Check out our newly enhanced Tech Jobs Board filled with over 60 new regional Tech Jobs, thanks to our partnership with Workforce WindsorEssex!

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