YYC Tech Community Events Calendar
This event is hosted in at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. The past few years have brought rapid change to the data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence fields. Increased resources and investments by the public and private sector have significantly democratized access and adoption of these technologies. In this […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. KPMG in Canada is proud to announce the official launch of Ignition Calgary! A digital ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. on November 21. KPMG Ignition Calgary is an innovation center located on the second floor of the Platform […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Bring your coffee and join us for fresh morning doughnuts at KPMG Ignition! This is an opportunity to meet the team, learn about Ignition and how KPMG in Canada is supporting the tech ecosystem in Calgary. We are located on the second […]
The Demo Days are hosted in the East Annex in the Platform Innovation Centre. Kick off Innovation Week with a bang! Join Platform Calgary at the Innovation Centre for Demo Days on November 21 and 22 from 10 AM - 6 PM. This is your chance to get a taste of Calgary’s tech community […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Building the #1 Trait and the #1 Skill Entrepreneurs Need to Avoid the #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make. 20 participants of the in-person participants will have the opportunity to attend a two-hour masterclass by Ash Maurya, the creator of the […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join Rainforest Alberta, Calgary Innovation Coalition and Platform Calgary in this educational and enlightening exercise led by Pam Sparklingeyes. You will get to participate in an interactive exercise, focused on sharing some of the key historic events between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Nfts are a new wave in our digital future. Find out how to get a virtual wallet, add money to that wallet and purchase your first NFT. Along the way we will discuss exchange services, digital wallet security and why you would […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. This interactive session kicks off with a quick - why PR, when do I need it, and how does it work. Next, President and Founder, Melanie Rego; Senior Strategist Catherine Heroux; and Account Executive, Stephanie Ahlborn host a scrum-style session, […]
This event is hosted at the Rainforest Tree (below the KPMG Pitch Stage) in the Platform Innovation Centre. What if you exchanged judgement for curiosity? Drop in for leadership power hour to explore the power of taking a simple assumption and substituting it with inquiry. Rainforest is rethinking leadership - the leadership characteristics that […]
This event is hosted at the Investor Lounge in the Platform Innovation Centre. 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 […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Calgary UX is honoured to participate in Innovation Week organized by Platform Calgary (November 21 - 27). This annual week-long celebration shines a spotlight on tech and highlights Calgary's momentum toward becoming a global hub for innovation. For this in-person event, the […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. You’re an innovative company, why wouldn’t you consider the most innovative way to raise capital? More and more companies are considering crowdfunding to start or grow their business from $10k to over $1.5 million. But what is crowdfunding? What are the different […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join The51, a Financial Feminist(TM) Platform and Venture Capital Firm, for a morning of conversation, networking and financial feminism as they bring together women investors to discuss how diversifying the funding system benefits founders of all genders while driving the […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Innovation in large organization can be difficult, you are constantly balancing the need to innovate with the drive to reduce risk. This presentation will explain how TC Energy navigated these waters to lead an internal innovation program, and the partnerships that helped […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Bring your coffee and join us for fresh morning doughnuts at KPMG Ignition! This is an opportunity to meet the team, learn about Ignition and how KPMG in Canada is supporting the tech ecosystem in Calgary. We are located on the second […]
The Demo Days are hosted in the East Annex in the Platform Innovation Centre. Kick off Innovation Week with a bang! Join Platform Calgary at the Innovation Centre for Demo Days on November 21 and 22 from 10 AM - 6 PM. This is your chance to get a taste of Calgary’s tech community […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join ICON-IQ founder Jason Byrne as he discusses nearshore and offshore talent options, how to hire a remote team member, and Canadian immigration pathways to fast-track their arrival. A complimentary light lunch will be provided. This is a hybrid event hosted live […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Getting to Yes With Potential Customers 20 participants of the in-person session will receive a copy of Amos' latest book, 'Levers.' During this session, participants will learn from the executive director of Techstars Austin the three W's of customer […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Do you plan to start an IoT or hardware StartUp? Creating and bringing an IoT StartUp to market often requires knowledge of programming, electrical engineering, design, mechanical engineering, PCB design, physics, and supply chain management. As the product develops, it will require […]
This event is hosted at the Rainforest Tree (below the KPMG Pitch Stage) in the Platform Innovation Centre. What if you created space for others to use their voice, rather than taking the space with your voice? Drop in for leadership power hour to uncover the value of sharing the sunlight and the power […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage at the Platform Innovation Centre Curious about working in tech? Tech Talent Tuesday is an opportunity for people curious about working in tech to make connections and learn about exciting career opportunities. Every second Tuesday, meet one of Calgary’s fastest-growing tech companies. Connect with peers and […]
This event is hosted in the Second Floor Kitchen Area in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join this interactive discussion with entrepreneurs who have been working to launch, grow and scale their tech business through the Alberta Catalyzer program! Hear the stories, takeaways, and aha moments they've had along the way — and how you can grow […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. In today’s digital world, we spend so much of our time in front of screens, but the question is, are screens enabling us to do our best thinking? Maybe not. Many of us have moments of clarity while in the shower, writing […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Michelle Moon (Sorenson Ventures) and Patrick Lor (Panache Ventures) are co-hosting an intimate and exclusive breakfast networking event for early-stage startup founders. Sorenson Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based multi-stage VC firm investing in enterprise software and security. Panache Ventures is Canada’s leading […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join experts from the carbon emissions innovation ecosystem to hear about how new technologies being deployed in the field today are advancing what is possible with carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). This in-person event will feature leaders from Enhance […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Are you leveraging the credits available to you? Drop in to Ignition during office hours with the KPMG in Canada’s regional Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) team to get the clarity you need. Our team of accountants and tax professionals will work with […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Bring your coffee and join us for fresh morning doughnuts at KPMG Ignition! This is an opportunity to meet the team, learn about Ignition and how KPMG in Canada is supporting the tech ecosystem in Calgary. We are located on the second […]
This event is hosted in the East Annex in the Platform Innovation Centre. USAY has created some truly ground-breaking VR games to showcase positive, vibrant and diverse Indigenous culture. In the Writing on Stone/Sacred Teachings virtual experience, Blackfoot Elder Saakokoto Randy Bottle joins Blackfoot actor Eugene Brave Rock to bring audiences inside a once […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Intellectual Property (IP) Strategies that Defend Your Business 20 participants of the in-person session will receive a copy of April Dunford's book Obviously Awesome, which shares how to nail product positioning to protect your business from the competition. Defensibility […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. As an entrepreneur, you’re wearing ten different hats all the time. You’re the CEO, the janitor and everyone in between, trying to scale and grow your company. You might be looking to position your company for an investment, positioning to sell, looking […]
This event is hosted at the Rainforest Tree (below the KPMG Pitch Stage) in the Platform Innovation Centre. What if you can create abundance by connecting others? Drop in for leadership power hour to help us solve a challenge in our community by fostering connections between others. Rainforest is rethinking leadership - the leadership […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. During this interactive workshop we'll be applying the same concepts that explain why ecosystems survive in nature to help your business survive using Unbounded Thinking's Innovation Ecosystem process. This is for intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs that are serious about improving how to […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Colliers Technology Advisory Services & Workplace Strategy teams will lead an interactive workshop and panel discussion about Calgary’s Tech Office Market & the Future of Workplace. Discover how your own workplace can help you build your unique culture and be […]
THIS EVENT IS HOSTED AT THE KPMG PITCH STAGE AND WEST HALL IN THE PLATFORM INNOVATION CENTRE. Come join us in an event designed to be refreshingly different from the usual networking events. Participate in open conversation between industry professionals and local talent currently in the job market. Learn how to leverage transferable skills from various industries, […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Scaling up fast? We get it, but we want to reveal to you why you may want to consider hiring Autistic talent to help you with data projects. Growth hack your business with a neurodiversity-enabled approach and learn how tech startups and […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. As our dependence on new technologies rises, cyber threats are increasingly a part of day-to-day business and so we need to be aware of vulnerabilities. Hackers are watching and actively looking for opportunities to exploit your people and systems. Now more than […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Are you leveraging the credits available to you? Drop in to Ignition during office hours with the KPMG in Canada’s regional Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) team to get the clarity you need. Our team of accountants and tax professionals will work with […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Bring your coffee and join us for fresh morning doughnuts at KPMG Ignition! This is an opportunity to meet the team, learn about Ignition and how KPMG in Canada is supporting the tech ecosystem in Calgary. We are located on the second […]
This event is live-streamed in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Marketing has become essential for every business, but it can be a make-or-break for startups. The good news is that marketing has become more targeted, measurable, and effective than ever before. This session will outline the unique ways that startups can market […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Companies in Calgary have a hard time finding the right talent when hiring Tech-related positions. There are currently more than 2,000 unfilled tech-related jobs in Calgary. With hiring companies often citing “skill gaps” as a leading issue in Calgary, one possible solution […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Thursday: Strategic Innovation 20 copies of Kristen Hadeed's book Permission to Screw up will be given to those who attend in person. Strategic innovation requires a forward-thinking mindset and the willingness to test assumptions and make mistakes while having […]
This event is hosted at the Rainforest Tree (below the KPMG Pitch Stage) in the Platform Innovation Centre. What if you said what you meant, with kindness? Drop in for leadership power hour to explore how you can lead with kindness, authenticity, and integrity. Learn how you can exchange the corporate F-word (feedback) for […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 1 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join the Centre for Social Impact Technology, the Tech Stewardship program, and RSA Canada for networking and conversation about social innovation & tech. Time: Nov 24th - 2:30 - 4:00 pm Location: Hybrid event - Join online or in-person at Platform Calgary […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. As part of #InnovationWeekYYC, Mitacs will address one of the most pervasive and sticky problems facing our innovation ecosystem in Calgary: the challenge of accessing, funding and developing talent. A hosted panel of successful local company executives will share their experiences and […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Join us for a panel discussion on lessons learned from founders who have successfully navigated the start-up journey. But having reached success what would they do differently given their journey and learning. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted at the Second Floor Multipurpose Space in the Platform Innovation Centre. Rethink Talent Join us at LearningCITY 2022 on November 25th to rethink the future of learning and talent. LearningCITY 2022 will be a hands-on working session that asks all attendees to roll-up their sleeves, collaborate and contribute their expertise to the challenge of […]
This event is hosted at KPMG Ignition in the Platform Innovation Centre. Bring your coffee and join us for fresh morning doughnuts at KPMG Ignition! This is an opportunity to meet the team, learn about Ignition and how KPMG in Canada is supporting the tech ecosystem in Calgary. We are located on the second […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators, founders, start-up employees, capacity builders, and those simply interested in the innovation space! For the innovation space to thrive, we need to create successful and resilient businesses. For many companies, especially start-ups, their most valuable asset is the […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage in the Platform Innovation Centre. Friday: Will Your Idea Fly 50 copies of the 3rd Edition of Ash Maurya's book Running Lean will be given away to those who attend in person. During this instructional one-hour session, two local startup experts will share a […]
This event is hosted at the Rainforest Tree (below the KPMG Pitch Stage) in the Platform Innovation Centre. What if every time you spoke, you were role modeling generous leadership? Drop in for leadership power hour to reflect on the lasting impact our words and actions have on the broader ecosystem. Share the words […]
This event is hosted in Classroom 2 in the Platform Innovation Centre. The financing options that are best suited for one business may not be the right fit for another. Capital has never been as accessible as it is today, so more than ever, entrepreneurs must make the right decisions for their business. Should […]
This event is hosted at the KPMG Pitch Stage and West Hall in the Platform Innovation Centre. As part of Innovation Week, join Platform Calgary and Techstars to learn how to think, work, and build like a startup - in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over […]
This event is hosted in the East Annex in the Platform Innovation Centre. Ihhhttttt’s tiiiiiiiimmmmmmmmmmeeeeeee to get ready to rumbbbbbllllllleeeeeeeee and GATHER BAKE AND THROW your way to the championship! Get ready for the 3rd UMFC and this time, we're making big moves. We are collaborating with the local Calgary esports community, and running […]
Join Rainforest Alberta for an interactive look at the Scorecard Assessment. Why are we keeping score? What can we learn through measuring the 6 pillars? What can we change as a community? Everyone is welcome! We will be joined by special guests: Rebecca Kirstein Resch: Founder of inqli ; Kylie Woods: Founder of Chic Geek, Christa […]
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.
With over 165,000 followers on LinkedIn, Josh Braun is one of the top prospecting experts you will find on this planet. His recent LinkedIn post on Cold Emailing has over 1.100 reactions, almost 200 comments AND over 50 reposts. This hybrid session (online via Zoom and in person at Platform Calgary - 407 9 Ave SE, Calgary) is designed […]
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 workplace. This unique event will give you a chance to share your past experiences and have real conversations with fellow under-represented talent, along with representatives […]
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 open! Check out what's available here. You'll receive a confirmation email from us for your shift. YYC Hacks Winter Edition is all about encouraging creativity in […]
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 to learn. Our flexible and future-focused school is a perfect fit for creative and innovative teens ready to say YES to their futures. We are […]
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 Canada’s fastest-growing group benefits solution.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 with us in person, you can still join us virtually. Our theme is year is ACHIEVING BALANCE - How do you live well with a Rare […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join Deloitte, Dentons Global Venture Technology, Platform Calgary and Roynat Capital | Scotiabank on April 26 to hear from leading investors as they pitch to some of Calgary’s most promising […]
A Leadership Disruption Workshop A Leadership Disruption is an interactive, hands-on experience designed to activate and stretch your mindset by disrupting your usual ways of thinking. You can expect to be challenged to view your approach to leadership through a new lens and unleash yourself from old habits that have been holding you back. In […]
Come celebrate 20 amazing early-stage Calgary Startups as they hit the stage to showcase themselves to the community and our local Investors!
DiscoverTech YYC is your chance to engage with local tech companies from right here in Calgary. See what’s new in AI. Explore robotics. Learn about the challenges data labs are […]
Last year, Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary partnered to champion and celebrate Calgary as an emerging fintech hub and support local fintech startups in launching and scaling their business. […]
Founded in 2010 by the A100, the AccelerateAB Roundtables are an opportunity for scaling or growth stage Alberta-based tech-focused companies to participate in an intensive 1:1 advising session with A100 […]
The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) powered by AlchemistX is excited to invite you to our Demo Day! We will be highlighting this passionate group of 20 phenomenal start-ups in social tech innovation that […]
How is technology influencing the way we build - from pre-construction through to operations, from the back office to the field? A look at the current state of construction technology, as well as emerging trends and their impact on the direction of smart construction. Join us in this half day event of panel discussions full […]
Are you a non-technical founder who wants to start a SaaS product? If so, this workshop is for you! We will teach you how to understand the fundamentals of software […]
Join us for an illuminating event designed to educate founders and startup leaders on the benefits of leveraging data and analytics in their businesses. Discover how data-driven decision-making can drive growth, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability. Engage in an interactive Mixpanel demo session, where you'll learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively. Master […]
Join us for THRIVE Academy II Demo Day on May 30th in Alberta, 15 global agrifood tech startups will showcase their innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. After the pitches join us for a brief award ceremony followed by an evening reception with heavy horderves and drinks. This year's […]
Innovation. Inspiration. Exploration. Join us on June 14, 2023 at Platform Innovation Centre to connect with Calgary's innovation leaders at Avenue's annual Innovation Event followed by a networking hour!
This month marks one year since the opening of the Platform Innovation Centre! What better time to come together to reflect on the continued momentum driving the growth of tech and innovation in Calgary. Please join us on June 15th for Platform’s first AGM & Community Celebration. We’ll review our collective impact over the past year, […]
5 amazing local early-stage startups. 30 excited local investors. about $200k in investment on the line Here’s what will happen: the Finalists pitch. the investors go deliberate and vote (while you network) Then we come out and announce the winner LIVE! it’s a ton of fun, and you should come!
Meet the startups from Southern Alberta building innovative solutions to day-to-day challenges. Hear their big ideas in person on the pitch stage at the Platform Innovation Centre. The Southern Showcase will kick off the summer with pitches from the Velocity founders, followed by outdoor games, a BBQ and patio weather! You’ll have a chance to chat with […]
Untapped Energy and Snowflake present the June 2023 meetup: Industrial Process Control Data - Levelled Up with Machine Learning AND Artificial Intelligence! presented by Vinoth Babu This presentation will discuss how AltaML collaborated with a Kraft Pulp Mill in North America to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning solutions to solve two complex industrial process control problems and how this […]
The Tech Talent Tour is a series of events with the objective of connecting the Tech industry with the growing untapped talent in Calgary. The fourth event is highlighting Professional Growth in the workplace. Did you know that one of the top reasons people quit their jobs is a lack of opportunities for career advancement? When workers are […]
Come learn about Tribe Ventures, an initiative to create economic opportunities, promote wealth creation, and contribute to the growth and development of businesses owned by racialized entrepreneurs. This event is […]
Last year we successfully piloted a student team for the FIRST Tech Challenge. After having received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both students and parents, we have decided to not only […]
Our annual fundraiser, Vehicle for Change, is back and better than ever! Help us raise $$$ that will support youth our youth development programs. Join us on Friday, September 15, 2023 at […]
Welcome to our official launch event of Crown Mentorship Foundation! We are a not-for-profit organization that fosters experiential growth of Black students, professionals and entrepreneurs through mentorship. We believe in […]
Join panelists from Thin Air Labs, PurposeMed, Shopify, VOTO, and EasyRedir for a look back on Pride 2023: what did Canadian tech companies do well, what went badly, what needs […]