Minister Andrew Wilkinson to Speak at Digital Economy Congress

VANCOUVER, Sept. 29, 2014 /CNW/ - The 2^nd Annual Digital Economy Congress will be held in Vancouver from October 9 to 10 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. The theme for this two-day congress will be The Power and Future of the Internet.

The Digital Economy Congress was established to discuss and debate the effects this revolution is having on society as a whole. Participants will engage in keynote and panel sessions that offer discussions on the most pressing issues in the new digital economy. The conference is organized by Reboot Communications, who are known for their first-class educational and networking events.

"Innovation in digital technology has disrupted industries around the world, exposing new opportunities for growth and prosperity. Canada is primed to benefit from this new economy and establish international leadership in this digital revolution," says Greg Spievak, CEO of Reboot Communications.

With a focus on B.C.'s technology sector, Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services Andrew Wilkinson will give the luncheon keynote address on day one of the congress.

"The digital economy is the next frontier of growth and B.C.'s technology sector is in a strong position to lead the way," said Minister Wilkinson. "This conference gives us the chance to look at ways our government can continue to encourage growth and innovation in one of our strongest and most important industries."

In addition to Minister Wilkinson, the Congress will feature international subject matter experts from CGI, McAfee, SAS, TELUS, Deloitte, Lululemon, Microsoft, Oracle, Airbnb, Cisco, Canada Post, the Royal Canadian Mint, and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.

Click here to register now for the 2^nd Annual Digital Economy Congress. More information and a complete conference agenda can be found at https://www.rebootcommunications.com/events/dec2014/.

SOURCE: Reboot Communications Ltd.

Greg Spievak, CEO, Reboot Communications, [phone], [email protected]; Angela Gatari, Director, Communications & Event Management, Reboot Communications, [phone], [email protected]