Rolf Dekleer

At Boreal, we are committed to improving cancer patient care through development of research tools and diagnostic tests based on monitoring of circulating tumor DNA in plasma. Boreal’s OnTarget™ platform performs highly sensitive mutation detection to enable accurate tumor profiling and real-time monitoring of tumor evolution from cell-free DNA in plasma. The OnTarget™ assay is available as a research-use service to reveal tumor mutations that are undetectable with other methods and may help guide selection of therapy, improve clinical trial efficiency, and accelerate drug development programs.

Redlen Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-resolution Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride (CZT) semiconductor radiation detector products. CZT is a unique semiconductor compared with competitor detector materials, in that CZT operates at room temperature and can process extremely high photon counts. Additionally, CZT's spectroscopic resolution clearly out performs any commercially available Scintillator. Redlen is focused on supporting all X-Ray and Gamma radiation sensing and imaging technologies, but has a strong focus on the following applications: -Medical Imaging -Security -Non-Destructive Testing -Food Quality Control Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose – a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M—a testament to our industry leadership. With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. For CZT sensor information please contact: info@redlen.com

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit Advantage quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage systems and Advantage2 system prototypes to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. D-Wave is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

Cooledge gives lighting a new role in the built environment: integral to design, unbound by fixtures and central to occupant wellness. The company transforms ceilings into light-emitting canvases that scale with ease and generate immersive, uniformly-distributed illumination more closely resembling natural than artificial light. This is made possible by the industry’s widest range of lighting systems, large-scale luminaires and specialty solutions designed to put light where it best serves people and how they feel, work, shop and interact in a space. The Cooledge difference lies in a portfolio of pioneering products enabling fully integrated, digitally controlled luminous ceilings and surfaces that deliver superior light quality and acoustic performance. Combining a range of next generation technologies including sound absorption, color control, and architectural aesthetics to provide immersive illumination for virtually any ceiling or any budget, Cooledge products forge a new path in the way interior spaces are designed, built and experienced. Cooledge luminous ceilings and surfaces have transformed thousands of environments worldwide, including the offices, venues and retail properties of esteemed global brands. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and supported by a network of sales agencies and distribution partners throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Additional information is available at www.cooledgelighting.com

Zeugma Systems is a privately held telecommunications equipment supplier delivering open solutions that accelerate new service deployment for broadband service providers of all types. The Zeugma Services Node (ZSN), a Service Delivery Router (SDR), uniquely combines massive compute resources with next-generation capacity, service awareness, and subscriber management in a carrier-grade, fully redundant system.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our 5,000+ qubit Advantage quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our Advantage systems and Advantage2 system prototypes to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. D-Wave is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

Distrix makes connecting devices and networks easy. Whether across the factory floor or remote access around the world, secure point-to-point “Distrix Tunnel” connections can be set up in minutes. Enable Distrix software on existing hardware and create secure connections between devices to form a resilient Software Defined Network (SDN); then simply point-and-click to add secure tunnel connections between single or multiple devices. Distrix Networks simplify and streamline the adoption of Industrial IoT by providing a secure yet easy to use software defined network. Distrix connects industrial protocols to each other and to IT protocols to enable data from systems of systems to be collected, analyzed, and intelligently actioned at the network edge. By virtualizing network functionality required for the Industrial IoT, Distrix provides a comprehensive and cost effective solution for connecting and securing devices and systems, increasing availability, and providing intelligent data collection and analysis, bringing IIoT capabilities to both the enterprise and small business.

SWITCH Materials develops revolutionary new materials based on proprietary organic molecules that "switch" optical properties on command. SWITCH’s molecular switches can be developed for a number of applications, especially in the areas of molecular electronics and health sciences, including optical filters, photochromic inks, paints and fibers, high-density optical information storage systems, molecular sensors and biomarkers for labeling and tracking of live cells. SWITCH has assembled a team of cutting-edge materials scientists with combined expertise in synthetic chemistry, polymer processing, optics, and molecular & materials engineering. SWITCH conducts its research and development activities in our own laboratories and the state-of-the-art analytical and clean room facilities at 4D LABS, Simon Fraser University's new $40 million materials science research centre.

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. is an emerging supplier of syngas technology for clean diesel and engine combustion optimization and leverages its technology to support clean diesel, advanced gasoline and alternative-fuel engine applications. The company’s headquarters and Technology Center is located in Burnaby, British Columbia and the Manufacturing and Application Engineering Center is located in Wixom, Mich.

Radiant is a single source provider of customized IT infrastructure solutions for medium-size enterprises. We deliver seamless, end-to-end cloud hosting, Security, managed network and voice services to help maximize IT efficiency and productivity. Leveraging the largest Internet footprint across Canada, Radiant offers a comprehensive portfolio of reliable, secure and scalable enterprise-class voice and data services, simplified under a single point of contact. With over 17 years of experience, supporting over 20,000 business locations across Canada and the U.S., our customers trust us to deliver IT infrastructure solutions to support their mission-critical applications. Our enterprise class architecture with multi-layered security meets the most demanding industry security requirements. Radiant hosts all of our clients'​ data exclusively in Canada and is one of a select few service providers in Canada to have achieved PCI DSS compliance on both its core network and enterprise cloud computing environments. Facts about Radiant Communication: - Founded in 1996 in Vancouver, BC - Originally named Kwik Net Communications Ltd - The name was changed to Radiant Communications in 1997!

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Surrey, BC, Canada, Teledyne QImaging designs and manufactures user-friendly scientific cameras for a large variety of life science and industrial research applications. Providing thousands of cameras across the world, Teledyne QImaging has service centers in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Teledyne QImaging has been part of the Teledyne Imaging Group since 2019.

Bubble Technology Industries (BTI) is a dynamic company with world-renowned expertise in radiation-related applications. With a track record of over thirty years of innovation, BTI combines scientific, engineering, and manufacturing expertise to yield advanced solutions to complex problems.

At Boreal, we are committed to improving cancer patient care through development of research tools and diagnostic tests based on monitoring of circulating tumor DNA in plasma. Boreal’s OnTarget™ platform performs highly sensitive mutation detection to enable accurate tumor profiling and real-time monitoring of tumor evolution from cell-free DNA in plasma. The OnTarget™ assay is available as a research-use service to reveal tumor mutations that are undetectable with other methods and may help guide selection of therapy, improve clinical trial efficiency, and accelerate drug development programs.

Copperleaf provides enterprise decision analytics software solutions to companies managing critical infrastructure. We leverage operational and financial data to empower our clients to make investment decisions that deliver the highest business value. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing extraordinary experiences, shaped by people who care deeply, products that deliver exceptional value, and partnerships that stand the test of time. Copperleaf is a patron of The Institute of Asset Management and actively participates in shaping the future of asset management standards, including ISO 55000. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, our solutions are distributed and supported by regional staff and partners worldwide. Together, we are transforming how the world sees value.

The Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum (VEF) stands as the premier networking event in Vancouver for technology entrepreneurs. Established in 1988, VEF brings sponsors, speakers, members, and partners together in a fun, relevant, and vibrant event each month, aimed at stimulating ideas, conversations, and connections. Our mission is to create and catalyze collaborations, supporting technology entrepreneurs with the tools and mentorship needed to successfully launch and grow their enterprise. We strive to expand the involvement of academic supporters and industrial partners at our events, fostering knowledge and innovation exchange to further propel British Columbias technology forward. With a total of eight events per calendar year, our season kicks off in September and runs until May, with a hiatus in December. Our monthly forums provide a community platform for early-stage entrepreneurs to scale their businesses by learning from thought-provoking conversations with high-profile speakers and gaining diverse perspectives through meaningful networking opportunities. Over the years, we have organized over 200 events covering topics such as cleantech, cloud computing, AI & machine learning, life sciences, digital media, mergers & acquisitions, early-stage financing, and more. As a not-for-profit B.C. Society, VEF is supported by its sponsors, members, volunteers, and event attendees. We are proud to be founded and led by the community, for the community.

Redlen Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-resolution Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride (CZT) semiconductor radiation detector products. CZT is a unique semiconductor compared with competitor detector materials, in that CZT operates at room temperature and can process extremely high photon counts. Additionally, CZT's spectroscopic resolution clearly out performs any commercially available Scintillator. Redlen is focused on supporting all X-Ray and Gamma radiation sensing and imaging technologies, but has a strong focus on the following applications: -Medical Imaging -Security -Non-Destructive Testing -Food Quality Control Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose – a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M—a testament to our industry leadership. With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. For CZT sensor information please contact: info@redlen.com