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Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of Civic Tech in Canada
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
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.
Jean-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.
Jean-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.
Find out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST

Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
2021-02-11 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.

About this Event

Are you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company?
As part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18, from 8:30am-9:30am MST.
We will cover topics such as:

How do you select viable cleantech ventures?
What is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?
What makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor

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February 11th, 8:30am – 9:30am MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Juan Benitez, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund
Ha Nguyen, McRock Capital

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February 18th, 8:30am – 9:30 MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Darren Bolding, Natural Products Canada
Marty Reed, Evok Innovations

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ML Foundations 2 - February 11, 2021
2021-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
In ML Foundations 1, you cultivated a high-level understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Machine Learning Foundations 2 will continue to build on that base of knowledge by introducing you to tools, strategies and knowledge regarding data and ML.
What will I learn?
Continue to build your foundational knowledge of AI & ML, including:

The characteristics of data and big data
How the three categories of ML work
Applying different kinds of ML solutions based on the ML problem
What constraints are and how they’re used

Tools and techniques to help you plan, execute and evaluate ML projects:

The ML Process Lifecycle, a framework that leads you through the process of developing an ML solution for a specific problem
How to structure data and build a strong data strategy for your organization
How to build an interdisciplinary team with the necessary expertise

Who should take this class?
Please note that students must attend ML Foundations 1 before attending this class.
You should take this class if:

You want to reinforce and grow your base knowledge of AI & ML
You want a closer look at the technical aspect of AI & ML
You are thinking of taking the ML Technician course and want a taste of the curriculum
You and your team want to continue growing your vocabulary and understanding together
You are managing a technical team and want to develop your understanding of how technical users will work in this space

Class information
This class is $250 CDN and includes 3 hours of facilitated instruction and 3 hours of self-directed online learning.
This is the second step in your AI learning journey, which will set you up for a deeper understanding of more complex concepts and tools. Following the ML Foundations 2 class, you will be able to move onto:

The ML Technician Certificate course to develop your ML knowledge and skills in order to define and execute a machine learning project that supports your organization’s business priorities
The AI Strategy & Management course to gain the knowledge, skills and tools you need as a business leader as you look to adopt AI

You can be part of Alberta's tech ecosystem! Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for a job in tech
2021-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for a job in tech?
You can be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem, even if you are not a programmer.
Last year Alberta’s tech community raised over $500 Million in funding, employed over 20,000 people in well-paying jobs, and it is anticipated to more than double in the next 10 years.
This Friday, there is a special lunch session open to anyone looking to get a job in tech and aspiring or first-time tech entrepreneurs.
Albertan’s can launch a tech company or be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem, even if they are not a programmer!
Last year Alberta’s tech community raised over $500 Million in funding, employed over 20,000 people in well-paying jobs, and it is anticipated to more than double in the next 10 yearsJoin us for this free lunch and learn session hosted by Bow Valley College and Amazon Web Services to discover what is possible with cloud computing and how you can be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem.
Our first Thursday night session is scheduled from 6PM to 8PM for February 25th and then the 2nd and 4th Thursday in March, April, May and then planning some sort of challenge for the June dates. Postings on these dates to follow soon!
Join us if you:

Want access to $1,000 in Amazon AWS credits
Crave to surround yourself with like-minded people
Yearn to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges
Want to know if there could be a career in tech for you
Struggle to launch an idea without a technical co-founder
Are searching for an entry point into Alberta’s tech community

DevCon 21 Student Startup
2021-02-16 08:00 - 2021-02-19 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Startup Edmonton’s biggest student event of the year is back, and bigger than ever!
Join more than 350 technical students from programs & schools across Western Canada for four amazing days of workshops, panels, games, skill-building, and more, all at your convenience.
Thrive beyond the classroom at DevCon 2021, as you explore an inspiring startup community and learn real-world practical skills, on your time. Whether it’s 2 in the morning or 2 in the afternoon, our fully customizable experience gives you the opportunity to break through your studies, your way.
WHAT YOU GET…

Opportunities to listen and learn from expert panelists and inspiring tech leaders.

Beginner, intermediate, or advanced workshops in Machine Learning, Product Management, Data Analysis, and more.

Resources and skills needed to succeed in the tech and startup community.

Access to hiring companies actively seeking to meet and recruit talented students.

Connections to a supportive community of founders, developers, and designers.

Awesome swag.

WHO IS STUDENT DEVCON FOR?

Post-secondary students studying (or have an active interest in) computing science, computer engineering, or design with specialties in Web Design, User Experience, and Visual Communications.

Students with proficiency in computer programming or IT.

High school students with interest in computing science are also encouraged to attend – Comp Sci 20 or 30 required.

Ticket Options
On the registration form, there are multiple ticket options, PLEASE ONLY PICK ONE.

If you are outside of Edmonton, select the ‘Student Ticket’ option

If you are in Edmonton, select one of the swag options available (they say ‘YEG Only’)

Please only select one type of ticket option; you are welcome to add delivery if you’d like.
Swag Delivery & Pick Up – Edmonton Students
Edmonton students who would like swag items delivered will need to book by February 1, 2021. If you are picking up swag, you will need to book by February 11, 2021.
Access Links
You will be emailed information about accessing the week of events before February 16, 2021. Keep an eye on your inbox!

Inventures Unbound: Learn How Series: Small Nuclear Reactors 101
2021-02-16 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Small Modular Reactors
Feb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101
Feb. 23 – Bright Spots, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration
March 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies
March 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders
Alberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology, the national action plan, safety and regulations, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain.
This four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays

Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
2021-02-18 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.

About this Event

Are you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company?
As part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18, from 8:30am-9:30am MST.
We will cover topics such as:

How do you select viable cleantech ventures?
What is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?
What makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor

February 11th, 8:30am – 9:30am MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Juan Benitez, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund
Ha Nguyen, McRock Capital

February 18th, 8:30am – 9:30 MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Darren Bolding, Natural Products Canada
Marty Reed, Evok Innovations

Setting up your New Small Business for Tax Season Success
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Setting up your New Small Business for Tax Season Success

Congratulations on starting your business! You’ve registered your trade name, partnership or you’ve incorporated, now what? This introductory webinar will focus on all of your ‘what next’ questions when it comes to setting up your business for financial success.

Some of the topics to be covered include:

– What is a business number, and changes to how it is assigned after registration

– Choosing a Financial year-end (for incorporated companies)

– Electing either the quick method or regular method of GST reporting- the differences between both methods and how to choose the best one

– How to pay yourself and family members from your business

– Setting up a basic accounting tracking system

Join us to set your business up for tax season success!

Date: Feb 18 2021
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presented by:

Vivien Jonathan, Director, Key People Accounting

Register for free today!

Please note: By registering to attend this event you are authorizing us to share your contact information with our event partners.

This program may be recorded.

AMII AI Seminars: Two-player, Zero-sum games
2021-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Amii researcher at the University of Alberta Dustin Morrill presents “Hindsight Rationality and Efficient Deviation Types in Extensive-Form Games”. In this talk, he suggests to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to “deviations” (pre-defined behaviour modifications) in two-player, zero-sum games.
Abstract: A successful approach to playing two-player, zero-sum games has been to deploy a static artifact resembling a Nash equilibrium, which has led work in artificial intelligence to focus on computing such artifacts. This approach is less sound and has been less successful in multi-player, general-sum games. We suggest instead to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to “deviations”, i.e., pre-defined behavior modifications. A society of such “hindsight rational” agents converges toward mediated equilibrium, a traditional notion of equilibrium based on average correlated play rather than factored behavior, in contrast to Nash equilibrium. We re-examine deviation types and mediated equilibria in extensive-form games to gain a more complete understanding and resolve past misconceptions. We introduce a new deviation type that has implicitly formed the basis for the counterfactual regret minimization (CFR) algorithm. We generalize CFR to the extensive-form regret minimization (EFR) algorithm that is hindsight rational for any given deviation type within a broad and natural class. This class contains powerful new deviation types that are efficient to use in games with moderate lengths. We present an empirical analysis of EFR’s performance with different deviation types in common benchmark games, showing that stronger deviation types typically impart better performance, even in two-player, zero-sum games.
Presenter Bio: Dustin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) working with Professor Michael Bowling. He works on multi-agent learning and scaleable, dependable learning algorithms. He is a coauthor of [DeepStack] and he created [Cepheus’s public match interface]. He completed a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in computing science at the University of Alberta where his M.Sc was also supervised by Michael Bowling. As an undergraduate, he worked with the Computer Poker Research Group (CPRG) to create an [open-source web interface to play against poker bots] and to develop the 1st-place 3-player Kuhn poker entry in the 2014 Annual Computer Poker Competition (ACPC).

Founder Fridays: Author Cory Bray
2021-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Event Information:
We’re giving away 100 copies of Cory Bray’s book at the April 9th kick-off of Founder Fridays. During the fireside chat, author and Alchemist Accelerator Sales Mentor Cory Bray will cover some of the key elements from his book Sales Playbooks: The Builder’s Toolkit Paperback and end with a 15 minute Q & A session with participants.Join us to learn how a sales playbook can create more consistent top performers faster, reduce the gap between your top performers and everyone else, develop sales teams that engage with more prospects, produce more pipeline, AND close more deals. Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: A fireside chat with an author that shares a link where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book. Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s Startup Community. Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by: Upskilling entrepreneurs, mentors, ecosystem builders and service providers

Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions. Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital.
Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages
Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor networkFounder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women in STEM.

Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 3
2021-05-10 08:00 - 2021-07-05 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program

Alberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).

The Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up, gain access to resources, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs, expand operations, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad.
What’s Involved

Upcoming Program Dates:
Cohort 1 – January 4 – February 26, 2021
Cohort 2 – March 8 – May 3, 2021
Cohort 3 – May 10 – July 5, 2021

Training Areas

Business expansion modelling
Sales & Marketing
Systems and processes
Sourcing New Digital Technologies
R&D Process
PR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage
Strategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion
Business Collaboration Project Planning

Commitment
The Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally.
This will be achieved through:

8-week live business training program
1 year mentorship with cohort
Weekly training sessions with key resource partners
1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins

RainForest LWOL - Digital Intelligence
2021-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this Event
​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 check on the pulse of the community, open to people of any age, wage, or stage of company.
​May 26- This week we will be joined by Jasmine Palardy and Lee Ackerman of The SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology as they ask, “what does it mean to be digital?” and why not only nurturing – but also measuring – “Digital Intelligence” will accelerate our path to a thriving tech talent pool in Alberta.

Women in the New Economy: Crypto, Blockchain, NFTs
2021-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event

About this Event

Join the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event that showcases the opportunities for women in the emerging digital economy of crypto, NFTs, tokens and blockchain technology.
Canada stands at the brink of an unprecedented technological shift that will change all aspects of our economy, and diversity is the key its success.
The Canadian Blockchain Association for Women is hosting an event designed to build awareness of the opportunities for women in the digital economy and demystify participation in emerging growth areas like crypto, NFTs, and blockchain finance.

MLOps World - Machine Learning In Production
2021-06-14 08:00 - 2021-06-17 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join us for a virtual event dedicated exclusively to ML in Production. 4 days – Join when you can – all recordings provided

Calgary’s Digital Talent Ecosystem: Solving the Challenge of an Era
2021-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Description: Digital talent: without a doubt, one of the most scarce resources in our province today, and arguably the most fundamental to our society’s future.
Solving our digital talent gap requires a sweeping change in how we think and act, including cooperation at massive scale. It’s about trust, a collective “us”, and a shared North Star.
Join in as we define and commit to forming the Digital Talent Ecosystem together – and navigate next steps for Calgary alongside local and global leaders.
Co-presented with Calgary Economic Development
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Sir Peter Estlin, former Mayor of the City of London and Chair, FutureDotNow
HOST:
Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
DIGITAL TALENT PLAYBOOK LAUNCH & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
Chris Foster, VP & Chief Information Officer, TC Energy Court Ellingson, VP Research & Strategy, Calgary Economic Development Greg Hart, Partner, Thin Air Labs Soula Stathakis, Managing Director, Accenture Tim Wong, Lead, Industry Solutions, Unity Joanne Pitman, Superintendent, School Improvement, Calgary Board of Education
About the speakers:
Jim Gibson – Chief Catalyst @SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
Cutting to the chase and credentials, Gibson co-founded Rainforest Alberta in 2016 to advance innovation in the province. Most recently, he started Thin Air Labs, which funds early-stage, entrepreneur-led technology ventures and networks. With a Management Consultant designation (CMC) along with an MBA in Entrepreneurial Studies and Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Computer Science, Gibson understands the business side of innovation and technology advances. A passionate and a serial entrepreneur, Gibson has spent three decades anticipating, adapting and advancing technology trends and challenges. His mantra — “building what’s next” — keeps him curious about the challenges and opportunities ahead. He has come to appreciate that some of the best technologies, innovations and breakthroughs will come from places in our global economy where we least expect.
Sir Peter Estlin – Chair @FutureDotNow
Following a thirty-five year career in banking and finance with Barclays, Citigroup and Coopers & Lybrand in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Peter was the 691st Lord Mayor of the City of London in 2018/19. His mayoral theme was “Shaping Tomorrow’s City Today”; promoting innovation alongside championing digital skills. Peter now holds several non-executive appointments including being an independent director of Rothschild & Co, Chair of FutureDotNow, a coalition of businesses and organisations working together to boost digital skills across the UK, Chair of the Association of Apprentices, a national membership body for apprentices in the UK, and a member of the Audit & Risk Committee of HM Treasury. Peter has been married to Lindy for over 30 years and they have three adult children. His passions include skiing, cooking, wine and chocolate.

Deloitte 360
2021-10-27 08:00 - 2021-10-28 14:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join Deloitte Canada’s largest, complimentary conference

Register to join 5000+ public and private sector executives from across different industries all over Canada, to discuss the issues that matter. Experience conversations and panel discussions with progressive and innovative leaders covering a variety of issues including the future-ready workforce, digital transformation and cloud.
Connect to the event in real-time to have the opportunity to interact directly with other attendees as well as with speakers. Plus take advantage of the new matchmaking feature which allows you to connect with others that are interested in the same topics are you.

Canada Club Toronto: Financial Literacy is not nearly enough
2021-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month every November is easy, and…entirely insufficient. There has been a huge effort in the last decade to improve financial literacy in Canada — from government, non-profits, academia and industry, but still the needle hasn’t moved.
What are the most intractable barriers? What are the most promising and exciting solutions? Certainly digital interventions, grounded in cutting edge behavioural science, will be key.
Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 4th as we engage in a conversation about the financial challenges Canadians are facing as we emerge from the pandemic, and how better knowledge, insight and behaviour can help address them.

Hiring & Team Building 101w/ Adam Spector
2021-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Hiring & Team Building 101 w/ Adam Spector, 3X founder, 40x Angel Investor
Hiring and building the right team is essential for any startup’s growth and success in raising venture capital, yet so many early stage startups fail to get off the ground due to their lack of knowledge on how to build and grow a quality team. On this fourth installment of “Mastering Startup Operations” series we will discuss how to optimize best practices for building and hiring a team for early stage startups, including the pitfalls to avoid and more. There will also be a long Q&A portion where we will answer audience questions, so join us for this exciting event and come ready with your questions.

Date: Nov 10, 2021
Time: 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Timezone: America/New York

Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS) : 2021 Annual Conference
2021-11-15 08:00 - 2021-11-18 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
A unique experience to upskill and learn from industry and academics in our community.

About this event

Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 AM –
Thu, Nov 18, 2021, 4:00 PM MST

What is Bitcoin Class
2022-02-04 11:30 - 2022-02-06 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this event

Bitcoin is a rare example where the first iteration of a technology has kept its dominance – it’s still by far the most successful use-case for blockchain technology. Why hasn’t bitcoin gone the way of MySpace? This special presentation is designed to help the average person understand what makes bitcoin especially important in these turbulent times.

AI for Society Reverse Expo
2022-02-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
February 18, 2022, from 11am to 2pm, register here
AI4Society is organizing its annual Reverse Expo on February 18 and invites our alumni, our industry partners, and our broad community with an interest in AI to connect with UoA researchers and students. This mini-conference offers a space where students, researchers, and community members alike ask questions, explore innovative ideas, and plan collaborations to develop creative solutions to some of our world’s most pressing problems.
This year the Reverse Expo will be held virtually, showcasing posters on a broad range of AI-related research projects, including (but not limited to) data analysis and visualization, information extraction, robotics, search, planning, sensor-data analysis, machine learning, and AI applications.
Our event will be held on the GatherTown platform, from 11 am to 2 pm, and will remain open until 4 pm, to allow attendees, researchers, and students to set up more focused meetings if they choose.
Attendees can register through this link, or with the button below.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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FutureCite Connector - What Do Employers Look for in New Hires?
2022-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join our Connector Series to “Begin Your Journey”! Find out insights from industry and educators to help map out your career pathways! We start off at 12noon with a panel discussion followed by networking at virtual tables. Change table every 10 minutes to ask your questions or listen to other attendees and the advice from experienced leaders at each of the tables. Register early to save your seat!

So who’s going that you may know?
Akriti is in her second year of business studies and wants to discover how she can apply her learnings to open doors to career opportunities! Check out her video below!
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Ahmed is in his second year of accounting! He’s looking to explore different opportunities beyond accounting. Check out his video below!
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Lesley is in her 4th year of criminology and is looking to explore opportunities as a research assistant! Check out her story below!
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360 by Deloitte: Spotlight on digital transformation
2022-11-15 09:00 - 2022-11-17 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Build your tech-forward future, and learn the latest from Canadian and global thought leaders

Register today and join public and private sector leaders from all over Canada, as we uncover the issues, trends, disruptions, and innovations in digital transformation. Get inspired from our keynotes and dive-deep into sessions from global thought leaders at the intersection of business strategy, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity, aimed to help accelerate and engineer your tech-forward future.
Get inspired and connect with your peers
Connect to the event in real-time to have the opportunity to interact directly with other attendees as well as with speakers. All sessions are recorded and available to registered participants at the conclusion of the conference. All registration is complimentary.
November 15, 2022 – November 17, 2022
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

ELIXR Virtual Reality Day
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | MacEwan University, 10460 105 Street Northwest, '
ELIXR Simulation: Extended Reality and the Knowledge Metaverse is a free, by-registration public event showcasing Alberta’s potential for developing and adopting extended reality (XR) in education, training and risk management.
Join ELIXR’s 11 post-secondary and numerous industry partners for the launch of our XR MarketMaker Platform. ELIXR is opening up the world’s largest repository of XR applications and simulations for education right here in Alberta.
Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with members from California-based, EON Reality, world leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality academic and industry training solutions who will demonstrate many of the immersive features of their XR Platform, including spatial meetings.
The event is being held in the Paul Byrne Hall in the Heart of the Robbins. 1st floor of the Robbins Health Learning Centre (building 9, located on 109 St).
Come along and learn about how XR is going to revolutionize the way we learn and the way we communicate.
XR Competition
If you are an XR developer, you’re invited to participate in ELIXR’s Top of the Pops XR Competition – there’s a $500 prize and an internship opportunity with EON Reality on the line. Live voting to determine the winner will occur during the event. Submission deadline midnight Sunday Nov. 13th.

How Will 2023 Redefine Work?
2023-02-16 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Event Description:

Are you a small business looking for ways to be competitive new digital global economy?
Are you a job seeker looking for ways to enter or re-enter the tech enabled job market with the needed skills?
Are you an educator / organization looking to align your course delivery to future skill demands?

Today’s global market is quickly is rapidly facing a tipping point of unforeseen paradigm shifts. Global tech companies are driving exponential change as announced by Microsoft, Open AI’s CHATGPT, Facebooks’ Metaverse, and Google’s Robotics.
A future economy will one day have artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent automation embedded into future everyday work and play. Will this change how we learn, operate businesses and do our jobs? In short yes.
With the economic winds facing us in 2023, businesses need to adapt to improve their operations with continuous adoption of new technologies , job seekers will need continuous upskilling to enter and advance in the new economy, and educators will need real-time access to address future skill demands.
This event will provide insights how businesses can adapt to thrive and grow and on the types of skills employers look for in job seekers new tech-enabled job activities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with the speaker panel, industry experts and other professionals, and to open doors to grow their careers and businesses to compete globally.
Agenda
Date: February 16 2023
11:45 am: Virtual Networking Lounge opens
12:00 pm: Speaker Panel
12:20 pm to 1:00 pm: AMA Virtual Round Table Networking (or until the last Table closes)
Event Signup
https://www.airmeet.com/e/06b3bc80-a1d2-11ed-ab0e-f9bd839ea068

Admission: FREE

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The H2 Economy & Mobility - Are You Ready?
2023-03-23 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
“Growth in the hydrogen and fuel cell industries will lead to vast new employment opportunities, and
these will be created in a wide variety of industries, skills, tasks, and earnings. Many of these jobs do not
currently exist and do not have occupational titles defined in official classifications. In addition, many of these
jobs require different skills and education than current jobs, and training requirements must be assessed so that
this rapidly growing part of the economy has a sufficient supply of trained and qualified workers.” source Roger Bezdek 2018
Fast forward to 2023, Hydrogen is happening now and in Alberta’s Heartland! Economic impacts will also play into job creation in Ontario and Quebec.
How will this affect municipalities, future industries and mobility? Join in for exciting conversations on the rise of Hydrogen as part of the future economy, job creation, skills and sustainability!

Event is Co-Hosted by FutureCite Inc and Edmonton Global.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Register Early to Save your Seat!

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Agenda (MST)
11:45 AM Pre-Event Networking
12:00 Noon Speaker Session
12:20 PM AMA Table Networking
1:00 PM Event Ends (or when last table closes)

Stanley’s Going – Are You?
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Building for the New Energy Economy? Get Ready!
2023-06-07 11:45 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Even as the world goes through economic shifts, we all still need to power our homes, offices, stores, restaurants and communities. And even with scooters and bikes, we still need vehicles to get you to long distance destinations and to deliver your produce.

The energy grid of the future will integrate several forms of power sources, from traditional fuels to new forms of energy including solar, geothermal and hydrogen.

So the question is what types of new builds will be needed for both infrastructure and systems?

New jobs that require new skills or transferable skills from other roles will include design, engineering, construction, and safety, to ESG, project management and maintenance. Creative roles will include communications & sales, and customer experience.

Supply chains and logistics roles will also be impacted to include automation.

Subtrades and contractors will need to be ready to grow their businesses – going beyond the traditional build processes of decades ago, before AI, robotics and automation.

Join this exciting panel conversation with ATCO, Keller Construction and Lakeland College on what you can do to position yourself to participate and lead in the future building of your community and city!
Chat with the panel speakers following the speaker sessions, and as well mentors TBA at virtual tables to ask for advice!

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DATE: JUNE 7 2023 (MST)
Building the New Energy Economy – Get Ready!
TIME: 11:45 AM Network Lounge
12:00 PM Speaker Panel
12:20 PM AMA Networking
1:30 PM Session End
Event Registration: https://www.airmeet.com/e/d745b760-f41e-11ed-9965-9da35be97abc

Healthcare at Home & in Community - New Era Workforce
2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
The way we live and work changes our expectations in work and community living. Healthcare usually invokes the thought to hospitals and acute care. It also changes our perceptions of how we live and age in communities. Whether it is assisted living, long-term care, or care at home, these changes impact immediate and extended families .
With the shifts in technology adoption, learning and upskilling, the workforce will also change.

On August 16 2023, panel speakers from Covenant Health, Christenson Communities and NorQuest College will share insights on their build-outs, models of care for assisted living, longterm care, and homecare and future workforce skills and needs. As technology adoption increases, the expectations of society also evolve and impacts the delivery of services in the communities and at home.
So what does this mean for the development and construction of facilities, homes and amenities?
The build out and living amenities both inside and the surrounding areas will mean more integration with the care facilities and homes.
So how will this create better living for more senior residents and age groups with assisted living and care needs? So what does this mean for the current workforce in healthcare?
Join and find out!

Organizations as a result will look to bridge skills gaps and focus on aligning values and interests with new hires more effectively and efficiently – opening new doors to new entrants through upskilling and training.

Date: August 16 2023
Time: 12:00 Noon Speaker Panel
12:20 PM Networking AMA Breakout Rooms with Speakers and Advisors
1:00 PM AMA Ends
FREE Registration: http://bit.ly/3q5ZtCD

Want to Skill Up for a Future Career?
2024-05-08 08:30 - 2024-05-09 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Expo Centre
FutureCite’s excited to be at the Skills Canada Alberta Competition and Expo Event on May 8th and 9th 2024 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Check in with us at Booth #77 in Hall A at the Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
We’re looking forward to answering any questions you may have about navigating career choices as a student, a parent, or the benefits of looking at the advantages of how we can help employers and educators to close the skills gaps more efficiently! Drop by for a chat!
Did you know about the skilled talent shortfall?
The global workforce shortfall hits Canada’s future capacity to fill gaps left by workers retiring by 2030. Youth and newcomers are key to building our future workforce!
Who does this impact now?
Candidates hit hard will be the youth, newcomers and workers transitioning careers. Trades and vocational education offer pathways that will thrive with the knowledge applying automation tools to their work activities.
How can we help?
Our purpose is to Bridge Skill Gaps Today to Build a Better Tomorrow, by Connecting Candidate to Career, Course and Company “Fit” at pre-recruitment and pre-enrollment – all on One AI powered platform.

Did you know that FutureCite helps companies and course creators to bridge those gaps faster and more efficiently?
By identifying the gaps early before recruitment applications are done, FutureCite save Companies and Course Creators time and costs in their screening at pre-recruitment and pre-enrollment into the best fit courses respectively to improve success and retention.

Why attend the Skills Canada Alberta event?
Skills Canada Alberta is host to Alberta students in the trades competing to qualify for the Canadian Finals in Ontario. Trades in this competition include both secondary and postsecondary students. 78 companies will be hosting booths open to the public!
It’s going to be an exciting energy filled event with bright minds of the future competing on the provincial stage! IT’S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
This could be for someone you know who is interested in a different pathway to jobs of the future!

FutureCite at Collision 2024: See You There?
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Collision Tech Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FutureCite’s so pumped about Collision 2024 Global Tech Conference, June 17th to 20th in Toronto Ontario! Will we see you there?

We’ve been accepted as an Alpha and as an IMPACT Startup (SDG 4 Education and SDG 8 HR and Recruitment)!
And we’re presenting at on the Showcase Stage on Redefining Education June 20th 2024 at 10 am!

Drop by to see us at Booth A 407 on June 18th in the HR and Recruiting section beside Stage C!

Watch for our blog on Collision 2024 and the #finalfloat yacht cruise on Lake Ontario as we say farewell to the Collision Finale in Toronto Ontario. We be back again in 2025 for the Web Summit in Vancouver BC!
