YYC Tech Community Events CalendarCurious 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 weekly Wednesday event at NOON as we share the results of the 2022 YYC Scorecard Results. This event is hybrid- we will be IN PERSON […]
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 […]
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 on a quest to get closer to the talented teams that build technology in the city. Neo Financial kindly offered us this opportunity to get […]
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 ecosystem partners like Innovate Calgary, Platform Calgary, CIC, and many more. Who is invited: Anyone interested in networking and engaging with entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and more within […]
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 ESG issues, what kind of returns investors should expect, why corporations should have ESG policies, and controversies like greenwashing.
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 Bloom” curated by Calgary based multimedia artist, Miriam Fabijan. The art display includes pieces from 14 local female artists with diverse backgrounds and is rooted […]
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 blossoming tech ecosystem in Alberta and ultimately create jobs and revenue within the province. Join us on February 21st for a virtual info session to […]
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 topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. This month's meetup is a panel discussion on the topic of tackling healthcare projects […]
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 […]
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 of one day creating a valuable company, it’s best to start thinking about maximizing value as early as possible. In this presentation, Scott will draw […]
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 […]
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 applications to solve real business problems. Through this project-based course, they have honed their skills and are ready for employment in Calgary's tech sector. Come […]
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 in a multitude of ways with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. AT DATA FOR BREAKFAST, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO: Unite your siloed data and access […]
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 you. They’ll speak to the challenges newcomers face integrating into the labour market and how employers and other stakeholders can better attract, recruit and retain […]
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 years, it’s important to make every marketing investment count… and the website is a cornerstone of marketing. Do you know if it’s working? In this […]
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 finish your app, why you can’t commit to getting it into the App Store. Do any of these sound like you? • I am an […]
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 educating and sharing knowledges with service providers and entrepreneurs. Tataga Inc. will be sharing insights that help support understandings of how to reach, recruit, communicate […]
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 experience, and critical soft skills to kickstart a rewarding career as a full-stack web developer. Lighthouse Labs’ innovative education philosophy and career services, combined with […]
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, small or medium-sized enterprises, and high-growth start-ups. SelectUSA Calgary provides an exclusive, one-day opportunity for Canadian companies to learn more about setting up or expanding […]
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 hour-long virtual event to learn about alternative funding options to get the cash you need and extend your runway. This panel features founders and leaders […]
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 6th, hosted by Platform Calgary, to learn about our iconic program's main components, including mentor matching, leadership development, expert sessions, fundraising preparation, VC funding, and Canada's […]
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 6th, hosted by Platform Calgary, to learn about our iconic program's main components, including mentor matching, leadership development, expert sessions, fundraising preparation, VC funding, and […]
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 celebration and showcase will include pitches from each of the startups followed by a reception. You'll get to chat with the Alberta Catalyzer team, meet […]
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 and learn session where attendees will recieve an overview of services offered from both Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. Alberta […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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 evening of March 8th, located at Platform Calgary, and will include snacks, drinks and two panels throughout the evening. Our first panel, 'Vulnerability: a strength […]
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 for founders who are past the idea-stage, starting to grow their business and actively seeking capital or preparing for a fundraising round within 3 - […]
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 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. […]
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 local and global entrepreneurs to land and expand in the tech innovation ecosystem of Alberta. With the support of Alberta Innovates, PrairiesCan, and Edmonton Unlimited, the program is […]
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 […]
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 focus on #EmbracingEquity, ConnectHer attendees will have opportunities to participate in discussions and workshops designed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusivity for women in tech. […]
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 in first identifying their own biases and provides a deepened understanding of how their own social identity can impact their decision-making. The session will conclude […]
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 businesses currently seeking capital at each info session. These are businesses that are working through our due diligence process. The March 22 info session starts […]
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 […]
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 customer information. Join two data experts, Biyi Adeniran, an InterGen Business Advisor and Principal Consultant at ISSEC Inc., and Rakesh Ashar, Partner at Deloitte, as they explain […]
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 a high probability of side deals!
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 what they have accomplished and share insights. Next, are you excited to participate in a datathon? Data for Good Calgary will be co-hosting a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover how successful leaders embrace equity, inclusion, and accessibility to effectively communicate with diverse peoples. This 2-hour workshop is designed to empower and equip business, workplace and not-for-profit leaders, in developing inclusive cultures where everyone is and feels valued and respected. We will focus on deepening our understandings of the benefits of equity, diversity, inclusion […]
This 2-hour workshop is designed to empower and equip business, workplace and not-for-profit leaders, in developing inclusive cultures where everyone is and feels valued and respected. We will focus on deepening our understandings of the benefits of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and how successful leaders have embraced these principles to successfully communicate with people […]
Presenting our newest Breakfast Club #ClimateTech series which will showcase innovative companies that are making a significant impact through their business strategies focused on the three pillars of environment, social […]
Where do I start? Knowing the fundamentals of project management can help you organize, prioritize and make your next steps clear! There are so many things to do to get […]
ATB Entrepreneur Centre is pleased to welcome Suzy Rounce, Creative Director & Owner, Switchback Creative to help your business explore story telling to drive your business. We will walk you […]
The Biohubx Expert Corner series is a virtual interview-style webinar designed to learn useful strategies and to raise awareness of novel innovations in our ecosystem. In addition to raising awareness, […]
In-person event @Civic Tavern 213 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G9 This event is to get to know each other, meet future collaborators and build strong connections inside the […]
Experience being a Web Developer for a day with guidance from experts at ATB Financial, Critical Mass, and more! BrainStation's Intro Day is an immersive, one-day learning experience, designed to […]
Experience being a Data Scientist for a day with guidance from experts at Critical Mass, ATB Financial, and more! BrainStation's Intro Day is an immersive, one-day learning experience, designed to […]
Experience being a UX Designer for a day with guidance from experts at Critical Mass, ATB Financial, and more! BrainStation's Intro Day is an immersive, one-day learning experience, designed to […]
Having a business idea is great, but will people actually want what you’re creating? In Customer 101, we’ll show you how to better understand your customer by diving into customer discovery and learning whether your business idea is something people want and need. Customer 101 is for you if: You have a business idea and […]
ChatGPT has highlighted the profound impact AI is having on our way of life. Businesses have a huge opportunity to harness the potential of this technology. Join us on […]
Join us in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of UCalgary's graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and their academic supervisors who have taken on the challenge of converting their research into innovative solutions for some of the world's most pressing problems through the Evolve to Innovate (e2i) program. Cheer on these emerging innovators as we mark the end […]
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. […]
Have you ever worried about that gap in your resume? Maybe you were travelling, building new skills or focusing on your mental health. No matter the reason, attitudes are shifting […]