YYC Tech Community Events CalendarLearn the “5 Things to Get You 5 Years Ahead” in strengthening your organization through DE&I strategy. In this free one-hour mini-class, Gretchen C. Bellamy, Esq., Chief Impact Officer of […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Destination Diversity: Engaging a Diverse Talent Pool Join us for the second event in our 4-part Tech Talent Impact series, where we will tackle the topic of diversity in the […]
Join Amplify Advisors, Goodlawyer, and Alberta IoT at The Edison in Calgary, AB on Thursday, February 2nd for a fireside chat and networking event on how fractional professionals can help […]
WAITING LIST: We're sold out! For participants who want to join the waiting list, please fill out this form. Interested in still being part of the hacking? We have volunteering shifts still […]
Tech Talent Tuesday is Calgary's must-attend meetup featuring local tech companies. This is an opportunity for people curious about working in tech to make connections and learn about exciting career opportunities.
STAND: An STS School is a new hybrid high school program from Strathcona-Tweedmuir School. Classes are located both at the Platform Innovation Centre in downtown Calgary and wherever students want […]
The capital market has changed. Traditional debt is increasingly expensive, and equity sources are drying up with the tightening of credit. Startups and scaleups seeking growth capital have an often […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Is AI changing how we write, create art, and even what we know about authorship and production? Given the recent lawsuit against Stable Diffusion for their alleged use of unauthorized copies of […]
Inflation. Interest rates. Recession. These and more elevate the need for employee debt-relief solutions. Join us for an hour of information and opportunity! As Yr Plans’ Management present and discuss […]
This winter Startup TNT is running 3 sector-specific Investment Summits at the same time! Cleantech, Agtech, and Life Science companies from across the Prairies. Top 20 Pitch Night is a […]
Calling all Black students, staff and faculty! You are invited to our Black in Business Mixer - and event that is intended to build community and share experiences! There will […]
Join us for our winter networking event in the beautiful Stephen Avenue Place tenant lounge! Untapped Energy and Calgary UX are excited to announce our next meetup of Collaborators, Coders […]
2023 might be a rocky one; inflation up, investment down. If looking at new markets is part of your growth strategy this year, join this session to see if you're […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Looking to spark new collisions, share new ideas and get connect to the innovation community? Join us as at our […]
Join us for a visit to the new Neo Financial offices at the Gulf Canada Square and meet key UX, Product and Development team members! The Calgary UX community is […]
Join us for an unforgettable night of networking, pitches, and celebration at Platform Calgary on February 16 at 6:00 pm. The event is hosted by Black Business Ventures Association (BBVA). Connect with […]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are the biggest trend in investing and a major concern for corporations. Dr. Yrjö Koskinen will cover reasons why investors should pay attention to […]
Join us for our exhibit In Full Bloom in celebration of International Women's Day. ATB’s Branch for Arts and Culture (BFAC) is hosting an awe-inspiring exhibit titled “In Full […]
Are you an innovative, tech-based company with a proven revenue stream interested in immigrating to Alberta? The Alberta IoT SUV Program supports organizations who are looking to integrate into the […]
Gather with the brightest minds in the AI community from Alberta and beyond at Amii’s Virtual AI Meetup! Learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning, and explore […]
The purpose of Pixels and Pints is simple: provide a venue for web developers and digital creatives to sit down, relax and talk shop. There are no presentations, tutorials or […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Are you a nonprofit looking to transform your work through a digital transition, but you're not sure where to start? Are you an innovator or founder with a big idea […]
Rome wasn’t built in a day… and value cannot be increased overnight. Come learn the best ways to build or maintain business value. When starting a business with a goal […]
As an opportunity to connect with peers and learn from industry experts, we are excited to have August Electronics with us in February to speak on Advanced Manufacturing. This session […]
Join InceptionU on February 24 to see the culmination of six months of hard work by our Cohort 9 learners. Working in teams, they have successfully built mobile and web […]
This is a bi-weekly virtual coffee to welcome and connect members of the Calgary UX community. Join us for a half-hour during your lunchtime. This time we have a special […]
Rare Disease Network of Alberta (rDNA) is excited to invite you to attend Rare Disease Day 2023 in Calgary on February 26, 2023! If you are not able to be […]
Join us for a morning of insights, inspiration, value, and networking with peers over breakfast. You’ll learn about Snowflake’s Data Cloud, a global network where you can mobilize your data […]
The 2nd session of our Breakfast Club #PropTech series features Casey Kachur, CEO and co-founder of Virtuo, the smartest way to manage your home. Learn all about how the company is […]
Entrepreneurship is hard. So hard, in fact, that 70% of venture-backed startups fail. This journey can take its toll—on you, the entrepreneur, and on the systems that you’re a part […]
Come celebrate Black culture, history, heritage, and achievement in Calgary with CRIEC. We are excited to bring keynote speaker, Charles Osuji and an amazing panel of inspirational Black professionals to […]
2023 is predicted to be a rough year for businesses… Inflation is higher than ever. Buyers are hesitant. Is your website pulling it’s weight during these uncertain times? In bumpy economic […]
Join us Tuesday, Feb 28 to learn about the resources and support available from the Calgary Innovation Coalition member organizations. This event is for immigrants, newcomers, and refugee entrepreneurs who […]
Get that app idea out of your head and into the App Store! Always an app idea, never an app. It seems like there’s always some reason why you can’t […]
COVID-19 upended the world of work. Organizations frantically adapted and established a new normal of remote work. With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, what is the best path forward? […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Led by Tatâga Inc. and Rural Women Entrepreneurs-in-Tech, we are humbled to invite, make and share space for cultural competencies training. The focus of this one-day training will be on […]
Lighthouse Labs and Alberta University of The Arts have teamed up with the government of Canada to offer fully funded 12 week web development bootcamps that candidates fundamental knowledge, real-world […]
Join us in Calgary for a special event for Canadian companies interested in expanding in the United States. The United States welcomes Canadian investors of all sizes, including established multinationals, […]
The Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is excited to host a free, interactive, in-person viewing party of StrikeUP Day 2023. Join a community of women and non-binary entrepreneurs and […]
Calling Canadian Startup Founders! Are you an early-stage startup founder in Canada looking for creative ways to finance your business? Join Zendesk for Startups, Equivesto, Pocketed, and RBCx for an […]
Attention Canadian tech founders! FounderFuel is back and we're hitting the road to find Canada's top tech talent. Join us for an in-depth information session in Calgary on Monday, March […]
Attention Canadian tech founders! FounderFuel is back and we're hitting the road to find Canada's top tech talent. Join us for an in-depth information session in Calgary on Monday, March […]
An engaging learning experience for all levels. Learn what user testing is and why we should consider inclusion and accessibility in design. Where: Third Floor of Central Library - Room […]
Join us for a night of networking with Women in Technology and Innovation. Hosted by Plug and Play Tech Centre in collaboration with EECOL Electric and Making Changes - Women […]
Meet 10 startups from Southern Alberta building ingenious solutions to some to day-to-day challenges. Hear their big ideas in person on the pitch stage at the Platform Innovation Centre. This […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and Canadian Trade Commissioner Service will be providing an overview of export development supports. The RWEIT program in partnership with RINSA presents Export Development Support for Alberta Companies, a lunch […]
Lighthouse Labs and Alberta University of The Arts have teamed up with the government of Canada to offer fully funded 12 week web development bootcamps that candidates fundamental knowledge, real-world […]
Join Adam from Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) for this info session to learn all about how Amii can support you and your startup to explore, build, and commercialize machine […]
Join us for a night of networking to celebrate International Women's Day. Hosted by Toast, in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51. 🍞🍞🍞 This event will be held on the […]
Entrepreneurial Leaders is a bi-monthly networking event and speaker series designed to connect founders in the Calgary innovation community. This event series will build on the existing strong start-up culture […]
Calling all Creative Entrepreneurs, this masterclass will help you learn your value and discover your confidence. It’s time to stop undervaluing your worth! Now more than ever, we need to […]
Join Alberta IoT and Valhalla Private Capital on March 10th & 11th at our 2.5 day interactive investment-readiness program, Founders Basecamp, followed by a Pitch and Networking Night. Founders Basecamp is designed […]
Learn how the tool Calendly can help you increase customer retention and grow revenue while saving you time! The RWEIT program in partnership with Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region […]
We're inviting entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs pitch plans to a panel of investors and advisors virtually by zoom. Some will also be offered their opportunity to present in person at […]
Are you a founder of a seed-stage tech company? Are you looking to grow your startup in the Canadian market and beyond? The Alberta Accelerator by 500 is a growth-driven program for […]
Calgary’s must-attend meetup featuring local tech companies. About this event This is an opportunity for people curious about working in tech to make connections and learn about exciting career opportunities. […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
Lighthouse Labs and Alberta University of The Arts have teamed up with the government of Canada to offer fully funded 12 week web development bootcamps that candidates fundamental knowledge, real-world […]
In our first Wine Wednesday of 2023, Sandi Gilbert, InterGen's CEO, sits down with two established tech experts, Cory Janssen, CEO & Co-Founder of AltaML and Nic Beique, CEO & Co-Founder of […]
We're thrilled to be hosting a panel on the Future of the Mortgage Industry in Canada. Join Mary Putnam, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Canada Guaranty, Matt Fabian, Head […]
Learn how to build content and visuals for your small business that look like they were created by a marketing professional. The RWEIT program in partnership with Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region present this Marketing Lunch & Learn Series, a set of workshops where attendees will gain confidence in using several different marketing tools to […]
SPACE TO THRIVE • BUILD CONNECTION • FIND YOUR FUTURE Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day and get plugged in to your tech career with Chic Geek. With a […]
The purpose of Pixels and Pints is simple: provide a venue for web developers and digital creatives to sit down, relax and talk shop. There are no presentations, tutorials or […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
A foundational element of building an inclusive organization is to ensure that the recruitment process is free of implicit & explicit bias. This session aims to support the recruitment team […]
Join Local Investing YYC to learn how you can diversify your investment portfolio to invest in local businesses creating positive impact for people and the planet. We are showcasing local […]
The last leg of our Breakfast Club #PropTech series shines the spotlight on Bōde, a company that’s all about putting control back into the hands of homeowners. In this session, we get to chat with Robert Price, CEO and co-founder, as he shares how the company has fully reimagined the real estate industry and became the […]
Did you know that getting SOC 2 Certified will create sales opportunities for your digital technology company? This compliance standard is designed to create guidelines on how organizations should manage […]
5 amazing Life Sciences companies from the Prairies! A LIVE investment decision! Come out and celebrate at our Life Sciences Summit Finale, at Platform Calgary. 5 pitches, one winner, and […]
Welcome! Data for Good has a jam packed meetup this month. First we will hear from one of our Micro-projects groups, YYC Datapost. They will present their project, showcase […]
Please join CRIEC for a working breakfast connecting our community of local business champions. The focus of the discussion will be on the current labour market challenges for SMEs. How […]
Learn design and posting strategies for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The RWEIT program in partnership with Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region present this Marketing Lunch & Learn Series, a set of workshops where attendees will gain confidence in using several different marketing tools to grow their businesses. In the third workshop, attendees will learn design […]
Calgary’s must-attend meetup featuring local tech companies. About this event This is an opportunity for people curious about working in tech to make connections and learn about exciting career opportunities. […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch […]
This interactive session is intended to address any questions you have about the Alberta IoT Fast Track Program. Get to know others in the the 2023 cohort and learn more about what you can expect by joining the year long business accelerator. This virtual event is intended for businesses with a vested interest in IoT […]
The intersection between self-love technology and the NFT or digital art world. The acronym that Kelly has invented stands for Unique Gorgeous Loveable You. Kelly Falardeau is a burn victim and knows first hand what it feels like to not feel beautiful or that you don’t measure up. Kelly is a 4 time Tedx speaker […]
The RWEIT program in partnership with Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region present this Marketing Lunch & Learn Series, a set of workshops where attendees will gain confidence in using several different marketing tools to grow their businesses. In the final workshop, attendees will learn design and posting strategies for Twitter, TikTok and Google. We will […]
Join Local Investing YYC at an upcoming info session to learn how you can diversify your investment portfolio to invest in local businesses creating community impact for people and the planet. We are showcasing local businesses currently seeking capital at each info session. These are businesses working through our due diligence process. The April 4 […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular […]
Organizations of all sizes, and across all sectors, have started leveraging data science practices to streamline their processes, improve decision making, and increase sales. But as organizations consider adopting data science practices, many are left with more questions than answers. When am I ready? What data should I collect? Who do I need to hire? […]
Learn practical tips to help foster inclusive & accessible workplaces. Participants will leave with an attainable action plan to implement. This 2-hour workshop will extend our understanding of why building inclusive spaces (and workplaces) is important, to answering the question of how can we do it. In this interactive workshop we will look at some […]
This 2-hour workshop will extend our understanding of why building inclusive spaces (and workplaces) is important, to answering the question of how can we do it. In this interactive workshop we will look at some realistic workplace situations and focus our discussion on how to transform them into truly inclusive spaces, where everyone feels a […]
Workforce Forward, in collaboration with CPHR Alberta, welcomes business leaders and professionals for an event exploring Indigenous workforce opportunities, training and inclusion. The one-day event will bring together a diverse group of thought-leaders to share their work in the inclusion and diversity space through impactful discussions on the steps we all can take to become […]
We focus on digital transformation Digital transformation (aka DX) is the reimagining of business in the digital age, where technology is creating new — and modifying existing — business processes. But DX transcends the technology and is reshaping strategy, talent management and development, culture and providing new ways to pursue customer engagement. Everyone brings a different perspective on […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular […]
Great talent is tough to find. Communitech Outposts helps Canadian companies onboard, pay and manage a global team of employees. Outposts makes it easy to hire people from outside Canada in weeks, not months, without the cost, time and administrative hassle of doing it on your own. With a network of partners around the globe, Outposts […]
In this rapidly changing financial landscape, it's crucial to diversify your funds and choose the right banking partners. ❓ Are you feeling nervous about making the right choice since the collapse of SVB? ❓ Are you confused about deposit insurance and how it varies across financial institutions? ❓ Do you want to understand the differences […]
The Calgary UX community is excited to bring a premium in-person workshop with Shelley McKeating, Workshop Designer and Facilitator. A Lighting Decision Jam is a hands-on workshop and a fun and efficient workshop to boost team collaboration…as well as your career. Good for almost anytime a group of people need to make decisions, solve problems […]
Join us for this online event as we celebrate the journeys and successes of Albertan women entrepreneurs working in the AgTech industry. The RWEIT program in partnership with Lethbridge College, Olds College, Red Deer Polytechnic, and APEX present Getting Our Hands Dirty – Women Entrepreneurs in AgTech, a three-hour event dedicated to sharing, listening, learning, and supporting each other as […]
We know the feeling of having a great business idea, but having no idea where to start. In Startup 101, we’ll give you the resources, connections and tools to start bringing your idea to life. Startup 101 is for you if: You have an idea for a business and want tangible steps to get started […]
Calgary Economic Development presents an intimate conversation with The Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta and The Honourable Rachel Notley, Leader of the Official Opposition, led by Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek. As our first in-person Report to the Community in four years, Calgary Economic Development’s 2023 Report to the Community presented by WestJet is not to be missed. Join us for engaging conversations […]
The purpose of Pixels and Pints is simple: provide a venue for web developers and digital creatives to sit down, relax and talk shop. There are no presentations, tutorials or pre-defined discussion topics; just a few pints and good conversation. All are welcome: designers; coders; copywriters; analysts; anyone who spends their day pushing, publishing or […]
Join Communitech Growth Coach Arthur Lam for an introduction to selling to governments. Arthur was a senior advisor to Canada’s Innovation and Trade ministers, helping them formulate policies on growing and scaling Canadian innovations. He will share his unique insights with the Communitech community and provide practical tips for approaching your first sales to the […]
Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time. Curious about what's happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular […]