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Reflecting on an incredible day at the New Mobility Forum!   New Mobility Forum 2024, hosted by TransLink, Metro Vancouver's Invest Vancouver, and the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum, united leaders from transportation, technology, and the public sector to explore emerging trends and opportunities in mobility. Together, we are paving the way for more connected cities and a prosperous regional economy.   Key takeaways from the event include: ⭐ Our region must adopt a future-focused viewpoint and explore how to utilize advanced technologies such as AI to optimize transportation systems for greater efficiency and sustainability. ⭐ We need a deeper understanding of the critical role of interconnected infrastructure, including bus rapid transit innovations, in enhancing accessibility, reliability, and safety of new mobility solutions. ⭐ Our region is at the forefront of exploring innovative cleantech solutions and investment opportunities to drive the transition towards greener transportation systems in Metro Vancouver.   The future of mobility can provide exceptional transportation experiences that support safe, healthy, and clean communities, as well as affordable and equitable access for all. Thank you to our knowledgeable panelists and speakers for sharing their expertise, all attendees for bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the days' events, and our amazing event partners from TransLink and VEF. #NewMobilityForum #CleanTransportationMonth #newmobility #cleantransportation

#CleanTransportationMonth may be coming to an end, but we can take action all year round to support clean transportation and our region’s thriving “green economy”. 🚶♀️ As citizens, we can choose active and low-emission modes of transportation, and advocate for policies that will create real change in our region, province, and country. 👩💻 As professionals, we can speak up and promote greener choices in our organizations. 📈 As investors, we can look for and follow companies that are developing the solutions of tomorrow to reduce emissions and reimagine the transportation experience. Organizations to follow for the latest on Clean Transportation in our region: B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), Foresight Canada, HUB Cycling, Metro Vancouver, TransLink, Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate, Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (and many more--tag them below!) Thank you for joining us for our third annual #CleanTransportation Month. Same time next year? 😉

📢 New Mobility Forum Panel 3 | Green Growth: The Path to Clean Transportation The Metro Vancouver region is home to a culture of innovation that drives clean transportation solutions, and leaders around the world are turning to the region for new mobility innovation. It’s important that our region has the supporting ecosystem and policy to accelerate this innovation. This panel will focus on the strategies to foster talent, grow innovation hubs, and encourage collaboration to propel groundbreaking advancements. Speakers Include: ⭐ Jeanette Jackson 🌱, CEO, Foresight Canada ⭐ Andrew Williamson, Program Manager, Sustainable Workforce Coalition, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre ⭐ Sherry Zhao, Regional Director, Pacific, Business Development, Mitacs ⭐ JR (张翰) Hammond, Executive Director, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) ⭐ Moderator: Lejla Uzicanin, MBA, MRM, Vice President, Data, Research and Policy, Invest Vancouver The #NewMobilityForum brings together innovative transportation and tech companies as well as civic and business leaders from across the mobility ecosystem to explore, collaborate, and share ideas on emerging themes for the future of mobility. There are only a few tickets left... will we see you at the Pipe Shop in the City of North Vancouver on June 27? 🎟 https://ow.ly/ibw350RZ582

📢 New Mobility Forum Panel 2 | Revolutionize the Road: The Future of the Bus Rapid advancements and cutting-edge technologies in the transportation sector are poised to influence the future of the bus. On this topic, our panelists will narrow in on autonomous driving, interconnected infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) and more. The alignment of these innovations with regional objectives to enhance safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions have the potential to catalyze transformative changes that benefit our communities. Speakers Include: 🚍 Greg Spotts, Director, Seattle Department of Transportation 🚍 Severin Skolrud, VP Emerging Tech, WSP 🚍 Renee Autumn Ray, Senior Director, Hayden AI 🚍 Moderator: Michelle Babiuk, Senior Manager, Transit Planning, TransLink The #NewMobilityForum brings together innovative transportation and tech companies as well as civic and business leaders from across the mobility ecosystem to explore, collaborate, and share ideas on emerging themes for the future of mobility. There are only a few tickets remaining for next week's event! Will we see you at the Pipe Shop in the City of North Vancouver on June 27? 🎟: https://ow.ly/ibw350RZ582

In British Columbia and across Canada, escalating wildfires are fueling emissions and threatening the safety, well-being, and prosperity of our communities. With wildfire frequency, size, and intensity growing annually, effective wildfire management is critical. B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is ready to help BC-based innovators step up to this challenge and take wildfire tech to a whole new level. CICE has launched Canada’s first $3 million call for innovation focused on wildfire prevention, mitigation and adaptation. If you are commercializing scalable solutions in BC, they want to hear from you! Applications are being accepted until August 7. More information: https://lnkd.in/g3sApwhA

📢 New Mobility Forum Panel 1 | The Power of Data: Digital Transformation Big data and AI present an immense opportunity to revolutionize planning and investment strategies within the transportation and cleantech sectors. Our panelists will delve into the evolving landscape of data collection, adept management techniques, collaborative sharing practices, and crucial cybersecurity measures. Speakers Include: ⭐ David Seymour, Vice President and General Manager, Microsoft Vancouver ⭐ Dr. Anna Artyushina, Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Governance, Toronto Metropolitan University ⭐ Amrit Brar, Director, Technology Business Management Office, TransLink ⭐ Moderator: Jacquie Griffiths, ICD.D, President, Invest Vancouver The #NewMobilityForum brings together innovative transportation and tech companies as well as civic and business leaders from across the mobility ecosystem to explore, collaborate, and share ideas on emerging themes for the future of mobility. Will we see you at the Pipe Shop in the City of North Vancouver on June 27? Seating is limited, so make sure you register today! https://ow.ly/ibw350RZ582

🚀 ICYMI: there was big news announced for the Metro Vancouver region’s tech sector last week! Web Summit is coming to Vancouver in 2025. The effort to bring the event to the Metro Vancouver region was guided by a consortium of organizations, led by Destination Vancouver and including: ⭐ Pacific Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour le Pacifique (PacifiCan) ⭐ BC’s Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI) ⭐ City of Vancouver ⭐ Vancouver Convention Centre ⭐ Innovate BC ⭐ Frontier Collective ⭐ Metro Vancouver’s Invest Vancouver Last Friday, members of the consortium met for the official announcement of Web Summit Vancouver. The sentiment was clear: collaboration like this consortium is a key aspect of our region’s competitive advantage. The event will shine a global spotlight on the region, our tech sector, and our innovation capacity. Invest Vancouver joined the coalition with the goal of leveraging this event as an opportunity to open the door for international investment and attract companies to the Metro Vancouver region. Collision Conf #CollisionConf #WebSummit #WebSummitVancouver

Is the Metro Vancouver region “The ‘Silicon Valley’ of fuel cell technology”? cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, a 50:50 joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, said so in 2021 when the company announced an expansion of their operations at a new site in Burnaby, BC. Many firms in the region’s hydrogen fuel cell cluster are developing net-zero transportation solutions, which makes #CleanTransportationMonth the perfect time to highlight some of the many companies making an international impact that call our region home! 📢 cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG, a German company aiming to become a global leader in fuel cell manufacturing, is developing fuel cell stacks for long-haul trucks in Burnaby. The region’s unique pool of specialized talent was the key factor in the firm’s decision to pursue the future of sustainable transportation here. 📢 Ballard Power Systems is headquartered in Burnaby, BC, with 900 employees locally and 1,400 employees globally. Ballard began the development of PEM fuel cells in the 1980s; today they design, manufacture, and sell fuel cell products that power zero-emission transit buses, trucks, trains, marine vessels, and forklifts. 📢 Greenlight Innovation Corp. is driving the advancement of sustainable transportation and energy usage by creating top-tier testing and development equipment. Based in Burnaby, the company is globally renowned for researching and manufacturing fuel cells, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. 📢 AVL Fuel Cell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of AVL List GmbH, a global company known for developing, simulating, and testing powertrain systems for various vehicles. AVL Fuel Cell Canada performs cutting edge PEM fuel cell stack development for all applications, including automotive, heavy-duty, and marine. Join the movement, we’re celebrating the region’s clean transportation industry: https://ow.ly/bxj350RWKH0

🚗🌱 Are you curious about the future of transportation? Join us on June 27 at the New Mobility Forum 2024, where we'll explore innovations in clean technology and the latest developments from the transportation industry. The focus of the event, hosted by TransLink, Invest Vancouver, and the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum, will be addressing real-world problems and opportunities for transformation within the Metro Vancouver region. We'll dive into three key themes: 💻 Digital Transformation and AI: Harness advanced technologies to optimize transportation systems that achieve greater efficiency and a higher level of sustainability. 🛣️ Connected Infrastructure: Discover interconnected infrastructure that supports the seamless integration of new mobility solutions for enhanced accessibility, reliability, and safety. 🌱 Cleantech Innovations and Investment Opportunities: Explore innovative clean solutions and opportunities that will help accelerate the transition to greener transportation systems within the Metro Vancouver region. Will we see you at the Pipe Shop on June 27? Seats are limited, register today! https://ow.ly/ibw350RZ582 #newmobility #cleantransportation #cleantech #metrovancouver