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Web Summit Vancouver kicks off today, and we started where B.C.'s creative tech future is being built.

This morning, we welcomed international investors to the Centre for Digital Media as part of the summit’s Tech Advantage Tours.

Participants got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the venues where B.C.'s next generation of game developers, animators, VFX artists and XR creators are being trained to work on live industry challenges.

It was a powerful introduction to what makes Vancouver's creative tech ecosystem tick – and the perfect way to start the week! 💫

Web Summit Vancouver is back for its second year, and B.C.’s creative tech sector is showing up in a major way. 🔥

This year, we’re bringing an even bigger showcase of B.C.’s gaming, animation, VFX and XR industries to one of the world's most prominent tech stages, including:

➡️A dedicated presence at the event’s BC Pavilion, plus key talks on the event’s Centre Stage, and within the event Film Summit and Gaming Summit streams.

➡️Creative Tech Startup Island: a venue for emerging studios and companies preparing to pitch, network and connect with global investors, partners, and industry leaders.

Read about what we're doing, why it matters, and what to watch for all week. 🔗 https://digibc.org/2026/05/08/from-vancouver-to-the-world-digibcs-web-summit-journey-continues-in-year-two/

Proud moment! The first DigiBC-NetflixGateway scholarship has been awarded, and the recipient starts at VFS this month! 👏

Now we’re accepting applications for the June intake.

In case you haven’t heard, these are full-ride Vancouver Film School scholarships, available for:

➡️3D Animation & Visual Effects
➡️Animation Concept Art
➡️Classical Animation

Apply now for June: https://bit.ly/4uracEc