The competition is a three-day event that showcases academics, athletics, debate, and an out-of-the-box social competition. This prestigious event hosts approximately 600 undergraduate delegates from twelve of the premiere post-secondary institutions across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Annually, JDC West requires the support of almost 300 volunteers and dozens of professional partners to make this elaborate, multi-faceted competition possible.
Over the last twelve years, JDC West has constantly been challenged to stay innovative in order to maintain their distinction and reputation from other local and international business competitions. Our theme focuses on market leaders, first movers, and disruptive innovators, who are continually analyzing the business environment for areas of improvement and opportunities to gain a competitive advantage. Shaping Tomorrow is about helping businesses gain more control of their landscape, direction, and future.
In the heart of Greater Vancouver lies the City Of Burnaby. Home to SFU’s main campus, Burnaby thrives as the third largest City in British Columbia. Located just fifteen minutes outside of Downtown Vancouver, this city features various event and entertainment venues, theatres, retail centres, parks, and many more attractions.
A quick look at Burnaby and one can easily spot the abundance of greenery, and it is not by accident. Burnaby has pushed to be a better city for its citizens and it has been recognized in the past for its initiatives with awards even the Best Run City in Canada, as named by Maclean’s Magazine. It is reflected in the diverse business growing all around the city, and the many vibrant neighbourhoods that are home to more than 230,000 residents. In every way, the City of Burnaby is ready to be the best host to you and your team for JDC West 2019.
Since the creation of Canada’s first Executive MBA in 1968, the Beedie School of Business has championed lifelong learning, productive change and the need to be innovative as we deliver research and teaching that makes an impact. SFU Beedie is accredited and recognized worldwide, receiving accolades such as the EQUIS Quality award from the European Federation for Management Development (EFMD).
Undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs demonstrate a spirit of innovation, flexibility, and relevance. Supported by extensive partnerships with public, private and not-for-profit organizations, SFU Beedie’s goal is to produce broadly educated, enterprising and socially responsible managers capable of making lasting contributions to their communities.
We can’t wait to see you all at the most amazing competition.