BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240226T010346Z UID:5F46A72D-F01F-4E63-AFFA-A2F0A64ABE13 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T201500 DESCRIPTION:Nestled in Kelowna\, the beating heart of the Okanagan's dynami c technology sector\, the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN) is more than an event—it's a vibrant platform designed exclusively for up-and-coming student talent. We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening where s tudents from UBCO and Okanagan college will showcase their hard work to lo cal industry professionals.\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\n- Focus: OTIN is the n exus where student brilliance meets industry expertise\, creating a dynami c platform for presentations and networking opportunities.\n- Partnership: In collaboration with local B.C. companies and the Vancouver section\, we are proud to host an evening that celebrates student talent\, creativity\ , and socialization.\n- Provided dinner: a fully catered event dinner and drinks will be provided for all attendees\n- Free attendance for all IEEE members: for all of our IEEE student and professional members we are happy to announce that we are able to make this event free of charge\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n- Student Presentations: Witness the next wave of innovation a s students from UBCO and Okanagan colleges present their cutting-edge proj ects.\n- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals\, e xchange ideas\, and explore potential collaborations.\n- Socialization: En joy an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration\, forging connections tha t extend beyond the event.\n\nSave the date for an unforgettable night whe re academia and industry converge in the spirit of innovation.\n\nFor any additional information please visit our official website at https://www.ok gntechindustrynight.com/\n\nAgenda: \n5:00 PM - 5:10 PM: Opening Introduct ion\n\nA brief welcome and an overview of the evening's agenda.\n\n5:10 PM - 6:00 PM: Student Team Presentations\n\nThe event's highlight where top student teams from UBCO and Okanagan College compete. The presentations ar e judged 50% by a panel of judges and 50% by audience votes\, fostering an interactive and engaging atmosphere.\n\n6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Networking\, F ood\, and Exhibition\n\nThis segment offers ample opportunity for networki ng over a selection of fine foods. An exhibition featuring all participati ng teams\, including those not presenting\, allows attendees to explore a wide range of projects and ideas.\n\n8:00 PM - 8:10 PM: Closing Remarks\n\ nA brief closing ceremony\, announcing the competition winners and wrappin g up the event with acknowledgments and thanks.\n\nBldg: The Innovation Ce ntre\, 460 Doyle Ave \, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada\, V1Y 0C2 LOCATION:Bldg: The Innovation Centre\, 460 Doyle Ave \, Kelowna\, British C olumbia\, Canada\, V1Y 0C2 ORGANIZER:dan.tumback@ieee.org SEQUENCE:31 SUMMARY:Okanagan Technology Industry Night URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/404637 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>Nestled in Kelowna\, the beating heart of the Okanagan's dynamic technology sector\, the Okanagan Tech Industry Nigh t (OTIN) is more than an event&mdash\;it's a vibrant platform designed exc lusively for up-and-coming student talent. We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening where students from UBCO and Okanagan college will show case their hard work to local industry professionals.</p>\n<p><strong>Even t Highlights:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus:</strong> OTIN is the nexus where student brilliance meets industry expertise\, creating a dynam ic platform for presentations and networking opportunities.</li>\n<li><str ong>Partnership:</strong> In collaboration with local B.C. companies and t he Vancouver section\, we are proud to host an evening that celebrates stu dent talent\, creativity\, and socialization.</li>\n<li><strong>Provided d inner:</strong> a fully catered event dinner and drinks will be provided f or all attendees</li>\n<li><strong>Free attendance for all IEEE members:</ strong> for all of our IEEE student and professional members we are happy to announce that we are able to make this event free of charge</li>\n</ul> \n<p><strong>What to Expect:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student Prese ntations:</strong> Witness the next wave of innovation as students from UB CO and Okanagan colleges present their cutting-edge projects.</li>\n<li><s trong>Networking Opportunities:</strong> Connect with industry professiona ls\, exchange ideas\, and explore potential collaborations.</li>\n<li><str ong>Socialization:</strong> Enjoy an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebra tion\, forging connections that extend beyond the event.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>S ave the date for an unforgettable night where academia and industry conver ge in the spirit of innovation.</p>\n<p>For any additional information ple ase visit our official website at https://www.okgntechindustrynight.com/</ p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><h4 class="card-title">5:00 PM - 5:10 PM: Opening Introduction</h4>\n<p class="card-text">A brief welcom e and an overview of the evening's agenda.</p>\n<h4 class="card-title">5:1 0 PM - 6:00 PM: Student Team Presentations</h4>\n<p class="card-text">The event's highlight where top student teams from UBCO and Okanagan College c ompete. The presentations are judged 50% by a panel of judges and 50% by a udience votes\, fostering an interactive and engaging atmosphere.</p>\n<h4 class="card-title">6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Networking\, Food\, and Exhibition< /h4>\n<p class="card-text">This segment offers ample opportunity for netwo rking over a selection of fine foods. An exhibition featuring all particip ating teams\, including those not presenting\, allows attendees to explore a wide range of projects and ideas.</p>\n<h4 class="card-title">8:00 PM - 8:10 PM: Closing Remarks</h4>\n<p class="card-text">A brief closing cerem ony\, announcing the competition winners and wrapping up the event with ac knowledgments and thanks.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR