National Bookkeeping Week, January 20-24, 2025, is a time dedicated to recognizing bookkeepers’ invaluable contributions and highlighting their essential role in maintaining the financial health of businesses and organizations. As we delve into the world of numbers, records, and meticulous attention to detail, we invite you to join us in celebrating the unsung heroes who keep the financial engines running smoothly.
Over the 5 days, we will run events, share stories, profiles, and businesses, and elevate and highlight the profession nationwide.
To learn more about National Bookkeeping Week visit bookkeepingweek.ca
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This session will explore key aspects of AI innovation, from developing cutting-edge products to generating leads with AI-powered tools. We’ll highlight practical and real-time use cases of successful AI implementations across industries. Special focus will be given to AI Search—its meaning, how it differs from web and local search, and an introduction to Canadian AI Local Search BG8. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how AI can drive both innovation and business growth.
Speaker: Andrew Kalenov
CEO, BG8 and VLS Solutions
15+ years of experience driving technological innovation
Twice exhibited at CES (2015 – IoT, 2024 – Generative AI)
Delivered AI solutions for Motorola, MOE (Singapore), Xiaomi, and IBM
MBA from a Top 17 Global Business School (USA)
Diploma in Computer Science (Canada)
Founded VLS Solutions in 2017 – Innovation Consulting Company
Created a unique AI implementation framework in 2024
BG8 recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Innovative BC Products (2025)
Meeting Agenda:
- 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Informal networking and meal service from (each attendee is responsible for their meal & drink tab)
- 6:15 - Zoom opens for our virtual attendees
- 6:30 - 6:35 pm - CPB Canada announcements and attendee introductions
- 6:35 - 8:00 pm - Presentation
- 8:00 - 8:30 pm - Informal networking and meeting adjournment
In Person: White Spot Restaurant (closed meeting room) 3070 264th Street, Aldergrove, BC - Map
Virtual: Zoom - meeting link will be provided upon registration. (begins at 6:15pm)
Contact: Regional Network Chair - Rachel Devine - email: rachel@ontrackbooks.com
Eligible for 1 CPD unit.