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Techstars Startup Weekend

Techstars Startup Weekend is a hackathon for people excited about tech! Over a fun-filled 54 hours, participants pitch ideas, team up, and bring a startup idea to life. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and turning ideas into action!

May 9 to May 11, 2025

Tech Talent Tuesdays

A bi-weekly event for individuals starting or advancing their tech careers—connect with Calgary’s leading tech companies, discover upskilling programs, gain recruitment insights, hear success stories, and build relationships to grow your tech career or startup.

Every Second Tuesday

Launch Party

The largest startup-focused showcase of the year highlighting 10 of the most promising local startups and the innovative work they’re doing in Calgary’s tech ecosystem.

2025 Dates Coming Soon.

Innovation Week YYC

Showcases the diversity and depth of what’s happening in tech and innovation in Calgary and celebrates the people and the ideas that are having an impact

2025 Dates Coming Soon.

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Thu
15
May

Investor Office Hours with Golden Ventures

9:30 am
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12:00 pm
Platform Calgary Boardroom 4

For Startups

Investor Office Hours with Golden Ventures

Investing
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Thu
15
May

Investor Office Hours with Danielle Brewin Graham

11:00 am
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1:30 pm
Platform Calgary, Classroom 2

For Startups

Investor Office Hours with Danielle Brewin Graham

Investing
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Thu
15
May

After the Ballot: What the Election means for Tech and Business

4:30 pm
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7:30 pm
The Pioneer

For Startups

We're thrilled to co-host this election analysis with Crestview Strategy to present diverse perspectives on what the outcome means for Tech.

Community
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Thu
15
May

Founders' Lounge: AI, Automation & Startup Risk Management

6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
East Annex, Platform Innovation Centre

For Ecosystem Builders

Join us for a candid and cutting-edge conversation on AI, automation, and the legal implications of scaling with tech.

Investing
Community
Raising Capital
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Tue
20
May

Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre Party Presented by National Bank

5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Platform Calgary

For Startups

Community
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Wed
21
May

Becoming an Employer of Choice

10:00 am
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11:00 am
Zoom Webinar

For Startups

Learn to leverage your company's strengths to attract and retain talent. Concentrate your efforts on becoming an employer of choice to stand out in today’s competitive marketplace.

Business-building
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There’s so much going on it can be hard to know where to start! This calendar is a one-stop-shop to find all the events taking place in Calgary’s tech and innovation community.

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Startup Essentials: Startup 101
Startup Essentials: Discover
Alberta Catalyzer
Platform Incubator
Raising Capital 101 & 201
The Peer-to-Peer Program
10X Future Founders Scholarship
CEO Roundtable
Global Startup Visa

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