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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
22
May

Plug and Play Alberta 2025 Expo

9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Sam Centre

For Ecosystem Builders

Join us for the Spring 2025 Plug and Play Alberta Expo, a showcase of the latest innovations driving change across industries.

Community
Investing
Social Innovation
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Thu
22
May

AI in Action: Leading the Future of Industry!

3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Platform Calgary East Annex

For Ecosystem Builders

Get ready to dive into the world of artificial intelligence and see how it's shaping the future of various industries! Date and time

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Business-building
Investing
Social Innovation
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Tue
27
May

Ag-Tech Days #4: Strong Agriculture, Strong Canada

8:30 am
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1:00 pm
University of Calgary

For Startups

Join us for a day of discussions and networking that will explore the latest innovations shaping the future of agriculture in Canada

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Wed
28
May

AI Literacy for Employers Workshop

9:30 am
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3:30 pm
East Annex

For Startups

3 Day workshop for employers to help them be prepared for the AI Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Skill-building
Business-building
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Wed
28
May

Bricks n Bytes - A Night of Collaboration with Builders & Brews and the Prairies Proptech Association

6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Platform Calgary KPMG Stage

For Tech Companies

Rapid fire of insights from a panel of local builders and technology leaders, collaborative audience discussions, and casual networking

Community
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Thu
29
May

Marketing Mistakes We Made (So You Don’t Have To)

12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Life Sciences Innovation Hub

For Startups

Join us for the conversation with marketing experts sharing lessons learned to help you avoid common pitfalls.

Community
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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: Discover
Alberta Catalyzer
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Raising Capital 101 & 201
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10X Future Founders Scholarship
CEO Roundtable
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