BCIT Business + Media

Congratulations to two of our Music Business Associate Certificate graduates on their nominations for the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards.

Now in its 24th year, BreakOut West brings together a vibrant mix of a music conference, festival, and awards program, showcasing artists and industry professionals from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. This year’s event will take place from September 30 to October 4 in Victoria, BC.

We are especially excited to see our alumni recognized among this year’s nominees:

🎧 2026 Artistic Award Nominee
Electronic and Dance Artist of the Year - Handsome Tiger

🎶 2026 Industry Award Nominee
Audio Engineering Award - Braeden "Pockets" Rangno - Vibe Cave Studios

Please join us in celebrating and supporting our talented alumni. We are proud to see their continued success and look forward to cheering them on.

🔗 Learn more about the Music Business Associate Certificate: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/music-business-associate-certificate-part-time-5115acert/

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The BCIT Digital Arts, Media and Design (DAMD) department represented the School of Business + Media at Web Summit Vancouver 2026.

A huge thank you to our faculty, staff, and students for their energy and teamwork. The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with inspiring speakers, BCIT alumni, and industry partners, and to exchange ideas and insights.

Shoutout to faculty Jayme Cochrane, Henry Leung, and Airrick Dunfield, along with students Jess Wilson, Journey Kim, and Yuhan Lee, for leading three engaging masterclasses that showcased our student projects as well as the latest tools and skills we bring into the classroom.

We also enjoyed gathering at the BCIT Downtown Campus for the DAMD Community Meetup, which was another great opportunity to connect and celebrate our community.

🔗 Learn more about the Digital Arts, Media and Design programs: https://www.bcit.ca/business-media/study/digital-arts/

📸 Check out more event photos in our Flickr albums: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUH28, https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUMTZ

The Young Women in Business Afternoon Tea 2026, “The Future is Female: Dreams in Motion,” brought together an inspiring and empowering community for an impactful afternoon.

A sincere thank you to our keynote speakers, Taryn Rohde, Danielle McNeill, and Tassan Sung, for sharing their inspiring journeys, valuable insights, and experiences with our attendees.

Kudos to the BCIT Young Women in Business organizing committee for delivering such an impactful and well-executed event. It was also wonderful to connect with BCIT alumni and industry professionals and witness the strength, ambition, and support within our community.

📸 Check out more event photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVJF2

It was a fantastic evening at the BCIT Television & Video Production Program Showcase.

Our second-year Television and Video Production students proudly presented their final projects to an audience of industry professionals, family, and friends, celebrating the creativity, hard work, and dedication that brought these productions to life. A heartfelt thank you as well to the faculty and staff whose guidance and support made these achievements possible.

Congratulations to the team that won Best Movie, and to all our students for showcasing such impressive talent and commitment to the field of video production. We are incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished.

We were also honoured to welcome MP Wade Chang, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, BCIT President Jeff Zabudsky, and BCIT School of Business + Media Dean Kenton Low as they joined us in celebrating this exciting milestone.

Furthermore, thank you to the BCIT Alumni Association for your continued support in helping make events like this possible.

🔗 Learn more about the Television and Video Production program: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/television-and-video-production-diploma-full-time-6130dipma/

📸 Check out more event photos in our Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVAQL

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The BCIT Flexible Learning In-Person Info Session is back by popular demand! 📢

Join us in person on June 2 at BCIT Downtown Campus to explore our Flexible Learning offerings!

Discover programs designed to fit your schedule and career goals. Our info tables will feature program sheets and representatives ready to answer your questions from these areas:
- Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning
- Broadcast & Media Communications
- Business Administration
- Digital Arts, Media and Design
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management

Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Tech Collider, BCIT Downtown Campus (555 Seymour St.
Vancouver)

🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://www.bcit.ca/event/flexible-learning-in-person-info-session-2/

The Business Information Technology Management Showcase brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners for an inspiring evening celebrating applied learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Students showcased projects developed in partnership with sponsoring organizations, demonstrating how the BITMAN program equips learners to tackle real-world business and technology challenges through practical, industry-driven solutions.

Thank you to our faculty and staff for their dedication, and to our students for their hard work, professionalism, and outstanding presentations throughout the showcase.

Learn more about the program: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/business-information-technology-management-diploma-full-time-6235dipma/

📸 Check out more event photos in our Flickr album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCT3Hg

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Now in its fourth year, Sustainable Futures has become a cornerstone event for Vancouver’s sustainability community, bringing together professionals, businesses, and emerging leaders who are shaping what a more sustainable world looks like.

As part of the evening, get a first look at innovative projects from students in BCIT’s Sustainable Business Leadership program, the next generation of sustainability professionals tackling real-world environmental and social challenges.

Come curious! Leave with new connections, new ideas, and maybe your next great hire.

This is a free networking event open to the Vancouver sustainability community. Light refreshments will be served.

📅 Friday, June 12
🕠 5:30–9:00 PM
📍 BCIT Downtown Campus - Tech Collider
🔗 Secure your spot here https://www.bcit.ca/event/sustainable-futures-community-networking-and-project-showcase/
📚 Learn more about the program: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/sustainable-business-leadership-advanced-diploma-full-time-5180advdip/

The recent BCIT Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Program Showcase brought together students, industry, and community for an evening of connection and insight.

Three student teams participated in the Business Consulting Project showcase, with the top team presenting on stage to a room full of industry professionals.

Thank you to our industry partners, including Canadian Dry Storage, CITT, ASCM Western Canada Chapter, and the BCIT Alumni Association, for supporting student learning in meaningful ways.

Kudos to our student organizers and emcees for keeping the event running smoothly, and appreciation to our faculty and staff for their ongoing dedication to preparing and supporting our students.

🔗 Learn more about the program: bcit.ca/supply-chain

📸 Check out more event photos in our Flickr album.

BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology

Together, we made a meaningful impact at the Free Electronics Recycling and Data Destruction Event during Earth Month 2026 at BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Burnaby Campus. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

It was inspiring to see students, employees, local residents, and businesses come together with a shared goal: responsibly managing e-waste and protecting personal data.

Together, we achieved:
✅ 855 lbs of electronic waste collected
✅ Secure hard drive destruction services provided
✅ Electronics diverted for reuse and responsible recycling

A special thank you to the Electronic Recycling Association and the Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC for partnering with us to make this event possible. Your support helps drive awareness and action toward sustainability and data security in our community.

By working together, we are not only reducing e-waste, but also building a more informed and environmentally conscious community. 🌎

🔗 Learn more about the impact of this event: https://www.era.ca/era-better-business-bureau-host-successful-electronics-recycling-event-in-burnaby

📸 Check out more event photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSzAj