OVERVIEW

Vancouver's largest student-run tech conference.

BluePrint 2026 brought 200+ students together at UBC Sauder School of Business downtown campus for a full-day experience to explore, connect, and "Find Their Place in Tech." Every detail, from curated coffee chats to hands-on workshops, was designed to make the tech industry feel more accessible and inclusive for students of all backgrounds.

As a Partnerships Director, I individually secured 7 partner booths, a keynote speech, a product demo from Internet Backyard, and $3k in sponsorships.

I also got us a live interview on Global News.

Partners and Highlights

Global News covered BluePrint on live TV, featuring BizTech's co-president and event director discussing how the next generation of Vancouver's tech workforce is adapting to an ever-changing job market.

Keynote: Rahul Rao shared his founder story, motivating students to take the leap.

Workshops: John Westworth on leveraging Copilot effectively, Leonidas Zhang on technical resume building for SWEs and analysts, and Pavan Khiani on developing product sense.

Partner Booths: 30 industry partners showcasing their work and connecting with students.

Closing Ceremony: Gabriel Ravacci shares his story as a student turned Co-Founder of Internet Backyard, a startup that raised $34M pre-seed.

IMPACT

Eight months of planning, a team that went all in, and a conference that made tech feel accessible.

• Live provincial TV coverage on Global News.
• 30 partner booths.
• $3k in sponsorships.
• 200+ students who left with real connections and a clearer picture of where they fit in tech.