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SUMMARY:Courses: AI Strategy and Management - Winter 2021
DESCRIPTION:AI Strategy and Management – Winter 2021\n\n\nWhen\nJan. 20\, 2021 – March 10\, 2021\nVarious\n\n\nWhere\n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecure your future with the knowledge\, tools and confidence to launch AI projects and manage technical teams.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails:\nModern businesses recognize the transformative power of artificial intelligence but are also facing a severe shortage of skilled workers. The demand for AI and machine learning (ML) expertise is growing across all industries\, and it’s through the marriage of domain expertise with technical ML skills that companies can gain competitive advantages. \nOur eight-week online course combines synchronous (collaborative) and asynchronous (independent) lectures\, readings and discussions\, as well as practical assignments and a final capstone project. In the final project\, you will work in a group to complete a Machine Learning Project Charter for a specific ML project\, and pitch your project to a panel of ML and business experts. \nYou’ll graduate from the course with the: \n\nSkills to draft AI adoption strategy for your organization\nAbility to identify ML projects\, assemble teams\, and execute related business tactics\nConfidence to manage and interact with technical teams\n\nWhat is the goal of this course?\nThe purpose of this course is to develop your knowledge and skills to define and manage a machine learning project that supports your organization’s business priorities. This isn’t a technical course\, but we will get into enough technical details to empower you to have informed discussions with technical teams about the data needed for ML projects\, appropriate approaches to the problem\, and the evaluation of the results. You’ll also have an appreciation of the business\, social and ethical impacts of ML and how they apply to your organization and project. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the considerations required for selecting an appropriate machine learning project in the context of the organization’s capabilities and objectives\nImplement some organizational processes to apply ethical thinking to machine learning projects\nIntelligently discuss data issues with data professionals\nUnderstand and discuss the uses\, strengths and limitations of the three types of machine learning\nEffectively apply the ML Project Charter to think through and pitch an ML project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us in January!\n\n\nAre you curious if AI Strategy Management is the right fit for you? Our program Guide outlines all of the details including prerequisites\, module overviews and FAQs. \nStephanie Husby\, pictured above\, will be one of your instructors. Passionate about translating difficult topics into easy-to-access concepts and terminology\, she strives to bridge the gap between business and technical experts. \n\n\n\n\nDownload the Program Guide https://app.hubspot.com/documents/4771956/view/96053384?accessId=b978df\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Apply?\n\n\nNow more than ever\, businesses recognize the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) but are also facing a severe shortage of skilled workers. \nCourse Fee is grant eligible.  See Program Guide. \nThe demand for AI and machine learning (ML) expertise is growing across all industries\, and it’s through the marriage of domain expertise with ML understanding that companies can gain competitive advantages. \n\n\n\nApply Today
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/courses-ai-strategy-and-management-winter-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Courses,Digital Transformation,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Science,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210215T160000
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SUMMARY:Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH) Applications Open!
DESCRIPTION:Expressions of Interest are welcome now for Brightsquid & Health City’s Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH)!\nDigital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH)\nHealth City and Brightsquid are pleased to announce the Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH)\, a new initiative aimed to better prepare small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to reach commercialization of their products and service. The program increases entry and integration in the health system\, allowing multiple companies to scale at once. \nWhat is the Digital Health Integration Readiness Program?\nThe Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH) is a joint initiative between Health City and Brightsquid with funding support provided by Western Economic Diversification. This program aims to address existing gaps with clinical integration and provide SMEs with the fundamental understanding of technical readiness\, ultimately preparing them for the ability to tackle the complex integration requirements that are critical to success. SMEs that complete the program can expect the following: \n\nHelp early-stage companies understand the health information regulatory requirements for their product to commercialize\nProvide basic knowledge for software development practices to incorporate privacy and security principles to be successful in the health sector\nProvide a clear overview of Canada’s healthcare delivery and health tech ecosystems\nProvide resource options at the conclusion of the course to clarify the road to market and commercialization\nProvide a 1:1 review session to assess business readiness and be provided with resources and direction to address identified gaps.\n\nImportant Deadlines\nJanuary 26\, 2021: Application opens\nFebruary 15\, 2021: Deadline for EoI submission\nFebruary 22\, 2021: Selection process through industry panels\nWeek of March 1\, 2021: Program sessions begin for successful companies \n\nSession 1: Thursday March 4\nSession 2: Thursday March 11\nSession 3: Thursday March 18\nSession 4: Thursday March 25\n\nHow do I apply?\nInterested Alberta-based SMEs are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to Health City by no later than February 15\, 2021. For more information and to apply\, click here.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/digital-health-integration-readiness-program-pre-hatch-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Health,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T103000
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SUMMARY:Scale up! How to use technology to boost your business’s efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get more competitive and profitable? Leveraging technology should already be a top priority. But eager to cut costs\, speed up processes and reduce errors\, many entrepreneurs invest in tech solutions without realizing that investing is only half the battle. \nBefore you can reap the full benefits of technology\, you’ll need operational efficiency and a team that supports digitization. \nJoin our free live webinar and let BDC experts show you the smart way to scale up with tech. They will cover how to boost your company’s productivity and revenues by implementing tech solutions effectively. \nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux will also give an economic update and talk about the importance of making the digital shift in your business. \nLearn how to: \n\n\n\n \nimplement operational efficiency practices to prepare for digital investments\n\n\n \ncreate a culture of continuous improvement\n\n\n \nboost your company’s productivity\, revenues and capacity to innovate
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/scale-up-how-to-use-technology-to-boost-your-businesss-efficiency/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Incorporating
DESCRIPTION:General Introduction to the AMA Webinar Series: \nLet’s face it\, you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. You could be juggling product-market fits\, trying to attract investors for a big round of funding\, or maybe you’re just starting to iron out the basics. Whatever stage you’re at\, it is important to think long-term about your business goals\, keep you and your business protected\, and understand how using the law can help you throughout the whole process. That is where your lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer. \nAt Goodlawyer\, we’ve seen and helped business owners and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business and in all areas their business is involved in. Along with the million and one things that you have to do to grow your business\, there’s an equal number of legal issues that you have to navigate as well. Business law can take the shape of general corporate commercial and contractual matters\, real estate\, intellectual property\, employment\, regulatory\, and more! \nThese webinars are for business owners and entrepreneurs to engage with a real life Good Lawyer to gain more information about these various areas and see how they can affect your business. So\, brew yourself a cup of coffee and virtually sit with Goodlawyer for our “Ask Me Anything” webinar series. With varying business law topics every webinar\, Goodlawyer will help demystify this broad and constantly evolving field. \nIn this AMA… \nIn this AMA our Good Lawyer will be exploring and answering your questions in regards to incorporating your business. Both the word and the prospect of incorporating can be intimidating\, but taking short cuts could lead to paying unexpected taxes\, interest penalties\, and leave you personally liable for things that you might not have anticipated. \nWho Should Attend \nNo matter what stage your business is in\, Goodlawyer is eager to guide you on the right track. This webinar is open to ANYONE! But would be most useful if… \n\nYou’re thinking of starting a business;\nYou already have a business; and\nYou are suffering from information overload and don’t know where to start.\n\nAgenda \n\nIntroduction & Ground Rules\nPart 1: Corporate Governance\nPart 2: Incorporation\nPart 3: Common Issues\nQ&A\nConclusion\n\nLawyer \nAlex Koch \nFAQ’s \nFor Frequently Asked Questions\, click here! \nWebinar Link \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2578877082 \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/ask-me-anything-incorporating/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Learning,Legal,Small Business,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Talent Programs for Growth-Stage Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear from our featured panelists on talent programs available to support local growing tech companies.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe February Rainforest Connector will feature panelists speaking about government support programs to help growth and startup stage entrepreneurs access talent to grow their companies. By registering\, you will hear an update on the FIRST Jobs Program as well as information on subsidy programs that provide financial support including: \n\nInformation on newly expanded MiTACS program (Deadline Feb 15)\nMitacs Business Strategy Internships\nInformation on the Peter Lougheed Leadership College STRETCH Program\n\nDate And Time\n\nTue\, February 9\, 2021 \n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM MS \n\nWhat is the Connector?\nRainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting)\, small business owners\, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system. \nJoin us to meet new like-minded people\, celebrate successes and learn from failures\, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province. \nEvents will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to access the meetings\, therefore registration is mandatory. \nAs a member of the Rainforest\, you are not excluding yourself from any other community or initiative. We seek to be a harmonious complement to other aligned initiatives and anyone from the community is explicitly invited to join us. \nWhat is Rainforest Alberta?\nRainforest Alberta is movement\, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture\, leadership\, and other focus areas. \nWe believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why\, or for more information\, visit www.rainforestab.ca \nWho should attend a Rainforest event?\n\nAnyone interested in starting or growing an innovation-based business in Alberta\nFormer entrepreneurs and business owners looking to share their experience and give back to the community that helped make them successful\nAnyone exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career path\nIndividuals or companies who provide services to entrepreneurs at any stage of growth\, from pre-start to growth to succession\nAnyone interested in improving the culture of innovation and trust in Alberta\, making a meaningful impact on the growth of the emerging innovation economy\, or individuals who want to be part of the solution\nResearchers\, inventors\, or makers who are looking for help in making their idea a reality
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/talent-programs-for-growth-stage-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Recruiting,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T203000
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Past\, Present and Future of Civic Tech in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us as technology veteran Jean-Marc La Flamme shares his perspectives on the past\, present and future of Civic Tech in Canada. Jean-Marc has been on the front lines of innovation for 25 years\, digitally transforming government\, industries\, startups\, non-profits and rural communities using Canadian tech. \nJean-Marc will also discuss civic engagement platforms in Canada and share his view that we need to move away from big tech companies onto our own smart community platforms. He will present an overview of the landscape today and ask how Civic Tech can support its growth. \nJean-Marc La Flamme is the Managing Director of ReGen Villages Canada. ReGen Villages builds regenerative and resilient smart communities\, with integrated life support systems of food\, water\, energy\, education\, economic\, transportation and waste-to-resource management. Communities are connected to each other with a secure but open platform for real time innovation inside smart bioregions. Creator of civic tech teams\, digital financing platforms and exciting intergenerational hackathons allowing all citizens to co-create communities and new business. Founder of co-working spaces\, innovation centers and entrepreneurship programs that brings everyone into the future of work. \nFind out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/ \nTuesday\, February 9\, 2021\n7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/perspectives-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-civic-tech-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Not-For-Profit,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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