Jess Vaira (she/her)

Head of Special Events

As Head of Special Events at DigiBC, Jess Vaira takes care of all the finer details involved for gatherings in our Signals Creative Tech Studio space.

Prior to joining DigiBC, Jess was (and still is) involved in a wide range of projects. From festival production (Public Disco Society, Bass Coast, VMF), to custom builds and alterations for clients, as well as writing and performing music, and exploring fermenting and herbology, Jess is passionate about creating in many forms.

 

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SPARK Animation Festival (September 18-21, 2025)

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