The Honourable Brenda Bailey

Minister of Jobs Economic Development and Innovation, Government of British Columbia

Brenda Bailey was elected MLA for Vancouver-False Creek in 2020. She is the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.

Brenda co-founded Canada’s first women-owned and operated video game studio in 2011, in response to the lack of high-quality games being developed for women and girls. She most recently served as the Executive Director of DigiBC, the Interactive and Digital Media Industry Association of British Columbia, where she worked to strengthen the province’s growing creative tech industry and continued her commitment to bring more diversity and inclusion to the tech sector.

Brenda previously served as the Executive Director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, helping young people to realize their full potential through mentorship.

Brenda has degrees in Political Science and Social Work, with advanced studies in Business and Law.

Brenda lives in Vancouver-False Creek with her family and her giant Bernerdoodle, Murphy.

Speaker Sessions

Electrifying YVR: Connecting Goals to Innovative Solutions with the Integrated Marketplace

  • Building Resilient Communities
  • Innovation, Technology and Deployment
Session Date
Thursday, Feb 15 2024 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Featuring
The Honourable Brenda Bailey Minister of Jobs Economic Development and Innovation, Government of British Columbia
Naina Sloan Vice President, Programs and Partners, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Gurmesh Sidhu Co-Founder & CPO, Moment Energy
Lynette DuJohn VP, Innovation, Vancouver Airport Authority
Nathan Nankivell VP, Integrated Markets, Innovate BC
In collaboration with