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THUR, AUG 6

What Lies Beneath: The New Physics of Mineral Discovery

LOCATION: 733 SEYMOUR ST (FLOOR 29)

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From the founders of Vancouver Hardware Meetup.

After hosting 30+ Vancouver Hardware Meetups since 2015, and growing it into the 4th largest hardware meetup community in the world, MistyWest has launched HardTech Forum—a broader initiative connecting founders, startups, investors, and industry leaders across major tech hubs.

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Vancouver Hardware Meetup lives on under new management as part of the global Hardware Meetup network.

Why attend one of our events?

Learn about new tech developments first-hand from industry leaders

Get to know the community in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
Build connections and discover potential career opportunities

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Vote on future meetup topics, suggest speakers, and join the conversations that keep our HardTech community thriving.

With nearly 2000 members (and still growing),

HardTech Forum is bridging the gap between emerging startups, established companies, and the broader tech ecosystem—hosting events in tech hubs like Vancouver, San Francisco and Seattle (and beyond).

Our Partners

HardTech Forum is made possible by the gracious contributions from our partners. Thanks to their support, we will continue bringing the community together for years to come.

GOLD

From initial R&D and prototyping to proof of concept and MVP, Intent act as partners to their clients, helping them create innovative product concepts and make their vision a reality.

Founded more than 85 years ago in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Doane Grant Thornton LLP is a proudly Canadian accounting and business advisory firm with deep local roots and an international network.

SILVER

Nordic Semiconductor plays a key role in the realization of the wireless future. Their award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making them the global market leader.

Boast combines in-house human expertise with the latest AI capabilities to deliver a complete, maximized and defensible R&D tax credit claim.

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