Since 1998, KAST has led our region’s economic development through technology and innovation. We are the only non-profit tech association serving the entire Kootenay region.
Since 1998, KAST has led our region’s economic development through technology and innovation. We are the only non-profit tech association serving the entire Kootenay region.
Learn, support, and engage with technology and innovative thinking in your community.
Career training, upskilling, and networking with a focus on technology and innovation.
Learn how to develop or commercialize new or improved technology-driven products, services or processes.
Build skills, discover passions through interactive play and learn about fields in science, tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Digital Business Advisor
John Leishman is one of Canada’s leading experts in digital transformation technology, a topic of particular relevance post-COVID19.
John Leishman is a regular presenter on technology at the Accounting Symposium of Canada and has also spoken for TEC Canada, as well as the Entrepreneurs Organization, the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs. He is an expert at assessing and implementing digital technology solutions for small, medium, and large companies across diverse sectors such as fashion design, finance, and construction.
Digital transformation means taking advantage of innovations such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence to facilitate remote working environments and put any company ahead of their competition. John can also explain exactly how your business can save operating costs of up to 10-20% AND grow your revenue by leveraging technology.