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SUMMARY:Enhancing Customer Experience Through Digital
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Customer Experience Through Digital\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2020\n1:30 PM  3:30 PM\n\n\n\nThis course will cover ways to enhance your customer experience and increase your competitive advantage through a digital lens. Customer experience (also known as CX) is the interactions and experiences your customer has with your business throughout the entire customer journey\, from first contact to being a happy and loyal customer. \nThis series includes three sessions\, on November 17\, November 24 and December 1 that are two hours each. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/enhancing-customer-experience-through-digital/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T130000
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SUMMARY:RainForest Lunch Without Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nEvents will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to acces the meetings\, therefore registration is mandatory. Zoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \nCurious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin us at Lunch Without Lunch 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 from any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \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 \nFor the month of November\, we will be focusing on Leadership in the Innovation Ecosystem. \nLeadership roles are both assigned and assumed\, formal and informal. Leaders must have a clear understanding of the motivations\, experiences\, and perspectives of all participants for the collective potential within the innovation ecosystem. “Big L” leaders are decision-makers typically in positions to realize the potential\, convey perspectives\, and rally groups to influence outcomes for innovation. “Little l” leaders are the ones who\, without title or explicit authority\, take initiative and make things happen at a grassroots level. \nAgenda \nNovember 4th: Introducing Leadership to the community and networking with facilitated questions
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lunch-without-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T170000
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SUMMARY:InterGen Connect - Wine Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Wine Wednesday with Jim Gibson\n\nDescription \nEntrepreneur. Disruptor. Author. Chief Catalyst. \nJoin us for a conversation with SAIT’s newly appointed Chief Catalyst of the School for Advanced Digital Technology\, Jim Gibson. \nCutting to the chase and credentials\, Gibson co-founded Rainforest Alberta in 2016 to advance innovation in the province. Most recently\, he co-founded Thin Air Labs\, which funds early-stage\, entrepreneur-led technology ventures and networks. In addition to remaining a partner with Thin Air Labs\, Gibson is a board member and advisor to Alberta Innovates\, The A100\, Mikata Health\, Beakerhead and Venture Mentoring Services of Alberta. \nWith 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 also understands the business side of innovation and technology advances. Outlined in his recently published and thought-provoking book\, Tip of the Spear: Our Species and Technology at a Crossroads\, Gibson examines the challenges and the opportunities ahead. \n\nTime \n\nNov 4\, 2020 04:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada) \n\n\nVirtual Wine Wednesday\nNovember 4\, 2020\n4:00 – 5:00 MT\nZoom
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-connect-wine-wednesday/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Government,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T163000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Connect
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to Chamber Connect Thursday\, November 5.Date & Time: Thursday\, November 5 at 3:30 – 4:30 PM \nLocation: ZOOM – a link to join the meeting will be sent out prior to the webinar via email. \nIt’s an event to let us and fellow members get to know you a bit better; and it’s a great opportunity for you to learn how you can fully leverage your membership. Hosted in a webinar meeting format\, we welcome you to be on camera with fellow guests for optimal connections – virtual networking at its finest! \nAt Chamber Connect\, our membership team will share membership tips so you can take full advantage of your membership. Plus\, our Director of Marketing and Communications\, Scott Channon\, will join us to highlight how you can build your brand with the support of the Chamber. Then\, we will transition to our roundtable conversation – where we want to hear from you and other members want to learn from your experiences! \nSo join us Thursday as we connect\, swap stories and make local business connections with fellow members! \nTo RSVP please email membership@edmontonchamber.com \nAnd if you haven’t already\, be sure to check out our new Member Home portal\, plus our Chamber Master FAQ. \nSpace to this complimentary event is limited so RSVP today!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/chamber-connect-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T183000
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SUMMARY:StartUp TNT - 10 VCs
DESCRIPTION:Time to put the investors in the hot seat! \nWe will get to know 10 VC’s from the Edmonton and Calgary area as they give 2-minute pitches. Entrepreneurs – this is your chance to see what VC are bringing to the table and ask them your burning questions. Hosted by Christiana Manzocco at Alberta Enterprise! \nWatch pitches from 6:00pm – 6:30pm on our Startup TNT YouTube channel and then head to Discord to chat with the VC’s and other community members. Presenters listed below. \nAlberta Enterprise – Chrstiana Manzocco \nBlueSky Equities – Sara Mohajerani \nInnovobot – Zoya Shchupak \nAccelerate Fund – Arden Tse \nSprout Fund – Kristina Milke \nRhino Ventures – Peter Hung \nPanache Ventures – Timothy Kwok \nINP Capital – Jessica Wang \nThe 51 – Shelley Kuipers \nGood News Ventures – Mohan Markandaier \n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nThe event organizer has provided the following information:\n\n\nHello All! \nExcited to see the investors give their 2-minute pitches? Well\, go to the Startup TNT YouTube channel to watch our live stream of the presentations. Direct link is here: https://youtu.be/Ny_9bgQpbiw \nAfter we have heard from everyone we will all head over to Discord for networking with presenters\, and other TNT community members! Join Discrod with this link: https://discord.com/invite/cAUqerT \nIf you have any questions at all\, please reply here! \nSee you at the pitches!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-10-vcs/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201110T203000
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SUMMARY:YYC Tech: Role of Technology in Innovative Immigration Systems
DESCRIPTION:CivicTechYYC – Tech for Good \nTuesday\, November 10 at 7:00 PM \nJoin us to learn how technology is being used to enable innovative immigration systems. \nTo ensure that Alberta continues to grow as an economic engine in Western Canada through Covid-19 the development of innovative immigration systems is critically important. Immigrant Services Calgary is leading a new system for streamlining services for newcomers among multiple service providers in Alberta called Gateway Canada. Gateway is a client-friendly platform that gives newcomers an individualized plan with one access point to the entire network of services available. Data will be collected to measure impacts and share insights between organizations so we can keep improving our services. \nLearn more:\nInnovative system introduced in Calgary to improve newcomers’ access to settlement services – https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/innovative-system-introduced-in-calgary-to-improve-newcomers-access-to-settlement-services \nNew app a ‘companion’ for newcomers to Alberta seeking homes\, employment – https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2019/11/06/new-app-a-companion-for-newcomers-to-alberta-seeking-homes-employment.html \nPresenters:\nHyder Hassan is the CEO of Immigrant Services Calgary\, which unleashes the economic\, social\, and civic potential of newcomers looking to begin their lives in Canada. He spent 15 years in various financial roles at leading Canadian Institutions and was most recently Head of Wealth for Qtrade Financial before joining Immigrant Services Calgary. He is co-founder of Fullsoul Canada\, a not-for-profit equipping hospitals in Uganda with medical supplies. Mr. Hassan is a Calgary top 40 under 40\, member of the Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek and a council member on the Premier’s council on charities & civil society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts\, Management Studies from the University of Waterloo\, 3 financial designations\, Public Leadership Credential at the Kennedy School of Government (candidate)\, a certificate in project management from York University\, and a certificate in financial markets from Yale School of Management. \nDaniel Wu is the Newcomer Platform Lead at Immigrant Services Calgary with a background in computer science and interdisciplinary studies. His work includes developing and leveraging technology in settlement service delivery. He has created the “Welcome to Alberta” app\, which is the first smartphone app for immigrants and refugees. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science with extensive experience in cyber security\, software development\, data analysis\, and cloud computing. He has been invited to participate in a number of national events as a keynote speaker. \nFind out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/ \nhttps://www.meetup.com/CivicTechYYC-Tech-for-Good/events/274233486/
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/yyc-tech-role-of-technology-in-innovative-immigration-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201112T130000
DTSTAMP:20201102T011655Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nEvents will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to acces the meetings\, therefore registration is mandatory. Zoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \nCurious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin us at Lunch Without Lunch 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 from any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \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 \nFor the month of November\, we will be focusing on Leadership in the Innovation Ecosystem. \nLeadership roles are both assigned and assumed\, formal and informal. Leaders must have a clear understanding of the motivations\, experiences\, and perspectives of all participants for the collective potential within the innovation ecosystem. “Big L” leaders are decision-makers typically in positions to realize the potential\, convey perspectives\, and rally groups to influence outcomes for innovation. “Little l” leaders are the ones who\, without title or explicit authority\, take initiative and make things happen at a grassroots level. \nAgenda. \nNovember 12th: Featured panelists who are leadership experts\, leaders in their fields\, or who have been identified as ecosystem leaders.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/14394/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201120T170000
DTSTAMP:20201111T035851Z
CREATED:20201111T035851Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Innnovation Week Going Virtual!
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Innovation Week\nNovember 16-20\, 2020\nInnovation Week is going virtual for 2020 \nRESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATION\nInnovative thinking is essential for navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian ingenuity\, creativity and persistence is helping to build a better Canada. Join us in recognizing and celebrating Canadian Innovation online and use #CanadianInnovationWeek.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/canada-innnovation-week-going-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Media & Communications,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201116T130000
DTSTAMP:20201102T003704Z
CREATED:20201102T003704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T003704Z
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SUMMARY:4 Steps to Starting and Succeeding as a New Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:4 Steps to Starting and Succeeding as a New Entrepreneur\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Nov. 16\, 2020\nTime: 12 – 1 p.m. MT \nIf you’re reading this it’s likely you’ve wanted to become an entrepreneur for a while. Maybe you’ve held the vision of a company in your mind since you were young or in recent years you’ve recognized that starting your own business could be one of the best things you do for yourself. \nRegardless of where you’re at in your journey\, this webinar will show you how to confidently start taking action in your business and help you prepare for your transition into entrepreneurship. \nDuring this webinar you will learn: \n\n\nThe number one thing you need to consider before you start your business. \n\n\nThe best way to move forward on your vision without getting in your own way. \n\n\nPersonal strategies to help you transition out of employment and into entrepreneurship. \n\n\nThe biggest mistakes people make when they go into business for themselves (and how you can avoid them). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource:: https://alumni.ucalgary.ca/grow-your-career/webinars
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/4-steps-to-starting-and-succeeding-as-a-new-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201116T200000
DTSTAMP:20201102T002920Z
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SUMMARY:Start Alberta Tech Awards 2020
DESCRIPTION:Honouring those who are boosting Alberta’s innovation ecosystem\nThe third annual Start Alberta Tech Awards will showcase our community’s grit and determination by recognizing individuals and organizations for their significant contributions and meaningful impact on Alberta’s tech and innovation ecosystem. \nThis year has been an unprecedented one for technology and innovation in Alberta and the rest of the world. Despite the difficulties and curveballs this year has thrown\, the resilience that Albertan’s tech and innovation community has exhibited is as impressive as it is inspiring. \nNow\, more than ever\, is the time to come together to support and celebrate Alberta startups. \nThe awards are made possible by the following ecosystem support organizations: \n\n\nAlberta Enterprise Corporation \n\n\nA100 \n\n\nBusiness Development Bank of Canada \n\n\nPlatform Calgary \n\n\nStartup Calgary \n\n\nStartup Edmonton \n\n\nVenture Capital Association of Alberta \n\n\nTEC Edmonton \n\n\nTechnology Alberta \n\n\nAward categories: \n\n\nTech Deal of the Year \n\n\nMost Significant Tech Transaction of the Year \n\n\nFast Growth Awards \n\n\nTech Investor of the Year \n\n\nRod Charko Service Award \n\n\nEcosystem Supporter of the Year \n\n\nMost Promising Startup Entrepreneur of the Year \n\n\nMost Significant Cross-Community Collaboration of the Year \n\n\n\nMonday\, November 16\, 2020\n6:00 PM  9:00 PM
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/start-alberta-tech-awards-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Blockchain,Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T170000
DTSTAMP:20201111T040607Z
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SUMMARY:E&Y Strategic Growth Forum® 2020
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Growth Forum\nNovember 17 – 19\, 2020\nIn the never normal\, is ingenuity the new currency? Join to hear luminaries and seasoned entrepreneurs virtually deliver the guidance and insight needed to design what’s next and beyond.\nE&Y
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/ey-strategic-growth-forum-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,COVID 19,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Government,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T110000
DTSTAMP:20201102T004058Z
CREATED:20201102T004058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T004058Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Passport - Houston
DESCRIPTION: Virtual Passport – Houston\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2020\n9:00 AM  11:00 AM\n\nnConecting Canadian startups with communities around the world\nWelcome to the Startup Virtual Passport series! The Virtual Passport series will provide Canadian startups an inside look at a variety of innovation and tech communities around the world. Join us virtually on our next stop! \nParticipating startups will: \n\n\nGet introduced to incubators\, accelerators and investors in other cities. You will get a virtual taste of what the community is like in other cities… everything from where to get help\, to the best place for a beer or coffee. \n\n\nGain a greater understanding of what the investment scene is like in other cities. What’s hot\, what’s not\, and what to think about if you find yourself pitching in another city. \n\n\nMake meaningful connections – you can broaden your network through connections made during and after the program – opening up the door to think and act bigger than just within our borders! \n\n\nFor more informaton about the Startup Virtual Passport program please connect with Kevin Dahl | Advisor\, Platform Calgary and Allison McConnell | Program Manager\, CDMN \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/virtual-passport-houston/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Government,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T120000
DTSTAMP:20201102T004933Z
CREATED:20201102T004933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T004933Z
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SUMMARY:3 Things You Can Learn from Your Customers
DESCRIPTION:3 Things You Can Learn from Your Customers\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2020\n10:30 AM  12:00 P\n\n\nExplore three basic categories of information – demographic\, behavioral and financial – that you collect from your customers right now\, and learn how this information can be applied to help you make stronger and more informed business decisions. \nYou can use this information to improve your operations\, increase the effectiveness of your advertising and strengthen your margins. \nPresented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist \nRegister for free today! \nPlease note: \nThis session is scheduled for 90 minutes to allow time for interaction\, questions and answers\, but may be a little shorter. \nThis program is only open to Alberta entrepreneurs and small business owners and businesses operating in Alberta. \nThis program may be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/3-things-you-can-learn-from-your-customers/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Consumer Goods & Retail,Entrepreneurs,Marketing,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T163000
DTSTAMP:20201111T041439Z
CREATED:20201111T041439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T041439Z
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SUMMARY:Raising Your First Investment Startup - Good Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the secrets of Goodlawyer’s financing history\, including legal & practical tips on how you can raise your first investment!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nLet’s face it; you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. Maybe you are looking for product-market fit\, trying to attract investors for another round of funding\, or still building your MVP. At any stage\, you must keep yourself and your business protected. That is where your Lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer. \nSo\, take a breath and brew yourself a cup of coffee and virtually sit down with our special guest\, CEO and former Lawyer\, Brett Colvin\, for a “Ask Me Anything” forum. \nWhat to Expect:\nTo celebrate Innovation Week\, we will be having a special appearance from our CEO \, Brett Colvin\, and lawyer Josh Weinberger\, where they will give both a practical and legal perspective of raising your first startup investment. Raising your first round of funding as a new founder is a perplexing journey that can be a daunting\, frustrating\, and time-consuming experience. As innovative thinking becomes more and more critical during the uncertainty of COVID-19\, we will explore the current Do’s and Dont’s of raising money and the strategies Brett has used over the past two years that have helped him create Goodlawyer. \nMore about Innovation Week:\nNow more than ever\, innovative thinking has become a necessity for navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. At Goodlawyer\, we are reimaging what the landscape of law looks like in Canada through leveraging technology to make the practice of law better and more efficient. Too many people and businesses go without the legal help they need because they simply can’t afford it. By streamlining the customer experience\, we’re helping everyone get access to quality\, affordable and transparent legal services. Through ingenuity\, creativity\, persistence and a whole lot of teamwork\, Goodlawyer is invested in building the small business and startup community. Join us November 16th-20th in recognizing and celebrating Canadian Innovation online and use #CanadianInnovationWeek. \nWhat more information on Innovation Week? Check out Canadian Innovation Space for more details.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/raising-your-first-investment-startup-good-lawyer/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Learning,Legal,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201117T210000
DTSTAMP:20201102T010104Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Launch Party YYC
DESCRIPTION:Watch Calgary’s top tech startups kick it up a notch November 17\nStartup Calgary’s 11th annual Launch Party will showcase the city’s most innovative startups during the city’s largest celebration of technology and innovation. Connect with Calgary’s top tech startups\, Launch Party alumni and community leaders. \nWhy? Community is key. Calgary’s startups need your support to get the exposure they need to take their companies to the next level. Celebrate alongside fellow entrepreneurs\, investors\, government & community supporters. \nStay tuned! More details to follow.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosted in Events\, events\nTagged startup calgary\, launch\, Launch Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM 9:00 PM
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/11th-annual-launch-party-yyc/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Gala,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201118T110000
DTSTAMP:20201101T235628Z
CREATED:20201101T235628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T235628Z
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SUMMARY:Deloitte 360 Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 360 by Deloitte\n360 by Deloitte (formerly known as Deloitte 360°) will take place as a live virtual experience on November 17\, 18\, and 19\, 2020 from 11am to 1pm EST. \nWhat to expect\nOur complimentary flagship conference brings together public and private sector executives from all over Canada. You can expect conversations and panel discussions with progressive and innovative leaders covering a variety of industry issues\, insights\, and opportunities that hold the potential to help propel Canada into a thriving new-age economy. \nAttendees joining the event in real time will also have the opportunity to interact directly with other participating executives across the country via our virtual platform’s chat capabilities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/deloitte-360-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201119T110000
DTSTAMP:20201101T235944Z
CREATED:20201101T235944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201101T235944Z
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SUMMARY:Deloitte 360 Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 360 by Deloitte\n360 by Deloitte (formerly known as Deloitte 360°) will take place as a live virtual experience on November 17\, 18\, and 19\, 2020 from 11am to 1pm EST. \nWhat to expect\nOur complimentary flagship conference brings together public and private sector executives from all over Canada. You can expect conversations and panel discussions with progressive and innovative leaders covering a variety of industry issues\, insights\, and opportunities that hold the potential to help propel Canada into a thriving new-age economy. \nAttendees joining the event in real time will also have the opportunity to interact directly with other participating executives across the country via our virtual platform’s chat capabilities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/deloitte-360-session-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201119T170000
DTSTAMP:20200916T053927Z
CREATED:20200916T053927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T053927Z
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SUMMARY:TNT Summit!
DESCRIPTION:TNT Summit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re raising $150\,000 for two local tech companies in Calgary & Edmonton\, while also training new investors to become confident angels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYYC & YEG | 19.11.2020 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nAll figures from Startup TNT Investment Summit 1. // Icons made by surang and Freepik from www.flaticon.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE NEXT TNT SUMMIT IS NOV. 19\, 2020.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPitch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t a pitch competition; it’s a deal screening process. TNT offers companies a chance to receive up to $150\,000 in seed funding. Participants receive training on how to improve their pitch and gain access to a network of peers and investors. \nApplications are closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvest.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStartup TNT Investment Summit provides a fun\, approachable way to become an angel investor. A group of ~30 investors — some seasoned\, some investing for the first time — each contribute $5\,000 to a fund and work together to conduct due diligence\, while learning best practices from local angel groups\, seed funds and early-stage VC funds. \nDownload our Investor information package to learn more. \nApplications have been extended.  \n\n\n\n\nAPPLY HERE!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tnt-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Contest,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201119T183000
DTSTAMP:20201114T003559Z
CREATED:20201114T003544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T003559Z
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SUMMARY:Amii's Virtual AI Meetup
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nAmii’s Virtual AI Meetup – November 19\, 2020\n\n\nNov. 19\, 2020 – Nov. 19\, 2020\n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (MST)\n\n\nWhere\n\nOnline \n\n\n\nRSVP now\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning\, and explore topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. Each meetup features two presenters; at the end of each presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. \nSpeakers this month include: \nNirav Raiyani – Research Engineer – Process & Machine Learning @ Ntwist \nThe complex nature of industrial processes presents challenges in achieving optimal plant operation. These operational inefficiencies demand more resources resulting in increased GHG emissions as well as undermining profitability and stability. AI can help address this problem by providing real-time context and recommendations to decision-makers. This talk will explore the challenges and opportunities for combining traditional engineering approaches with the latest advances in applied machine learning to reduce GHG emissions. \n  \nJasmine Wang – Founder & CEO of copysmith.ai \nCopysmith is a one-step content marketing platform that writes high-performing product descriptions\, ads\, taglines\, SEO metadata and blog posts in seconds. Jasmine will talk more about how their AI writes original copy word by word. \nJoin us virtually for Amii’s monthly AI Meetup and be a part of building Alberta’s growing AI community! \n  \n\nIf you\, or someone you know\, have a great AI-related presentation in mind that you would like to share with the community\, please fill out this form to let us know what you would like to present and what you’ve been working
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/amiis-virtual-ai-meetup-november-19-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201125T130000
DTSTAMP:20201102T011946Z
CREATED:20201102T011946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T011946Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest  Lunch without Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our weekly connection for the tech and innovation ecosystem. Furthering entrepreneurs one conversation at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nEvents will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to acces the meetings\, therefore registration is mandatory. Zoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \nCurious what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin us at Lunch Without Lunch 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 from any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \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 \nFor the month of November\, we will be focusing on Leadership in the Innovation Ecosystem. \nLeadership roles are both assigned and assumed\, formal and informal. Leaders must have a clear understanding of the motivations\, experiences\, and perspectives of all participants for the collective potential within the innovation ecosystem. “Big L” leaders are decision-makers typically in positions to realize the potential\, convey perspectives\, and rally groups to influence outcomes for innovation. “Little l” leaders are the ones who\, without title or explicit authority\, take initiative and make things happen at a grassroots level. \nAgenda \nNovember 25th: Featured panelists who are leadership experts\, leaders in their fields\, or who have been identified as ecosystem leaders.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lunch-without-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201126T100000
DTSTAMP:20201125T221150Z
CREATED:20201125T214349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T221150Z
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SUMMARY:InterGen's Breakfast Club Presents Athenian & Cenozon
DESCRIPTION:InterGen’s Breakfast Club Presents: \nAthennian is the first cloud-based global legal entity management platform. By integrating modern technologies such as document automation\, eSign\, virtual minute books and direct e-file integrations with corporate registries\, Athennian is being adopted rapidly by top law firms and legal departments.  Adrian Camara is the CEO and co-founder of Athennian. Athennian is transforming the user experience of legal services for business through our legal entity management platform that digitizes company ownership\, compliance and governance workflows. Started in 2017\, Athennian has over 50 employees in Canada and the US\, and hundreds of customers globally. Prior to Athennian\, Adrian practiced law at McCarthy Tétrault in Calgary. \nCenozon proudly offers a robust suite of pipeline software solutions\, including our flagship Pipeline Integrity Risk Manager software\, which monitors more than 25 per cent of Western Canada’s pipelines\, and is now expanding for use by companies across North America. Mark Woynarowich\,  Technical Services Manager & Integrity Specialist brings over 20 years of experience to Cenozon Inc. (Cenozon) supporting the company and their application. Being in dynamic and evolving roles throughout his career\, Mark has leveraged his adaptability and resilience to support a diverse energy industry. His vast experience enabled not only Mark but Cenozon to support over 30 different clients with an application that manages and maintains about 25% of western Canada’s pipelines and associated assets. \n  \nNovember 26\, 2020\n9:00 a.m.\nZoom
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergens-breakfast-club-presents-athenian-cenozon/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201126T130000
DTSTAMP:20201125T213416Z
CREATED:20201125T213416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T213416Z
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Digital Banking
DESCRIPTION:The Evolution of Digital Banking \nDecentralized finance (DeFi) enabled by blockchain technologies is creating a new alternative to traditional banking services and shows the power to help democratize access to credit and banking services. Built on platforms such as Ethereum and Corda\, borderless financial services like savings\, loans\, trading\, insurance and more are now accessible to anyone in the world with a smartphone and internet connection – even those who don’t meet restrictive bank lending and account requirements. Join the Canadian Blockchain Consortium and leading FinTech experts on November 26th to explore with how DeFi can help create an optimized and more open financial system. \nOn Thursday\, November 26th at 11:30 AM MST. Please join our incredible speakers for a discussion on The Evolution of Digital Banking.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/the-evolution-of-digital-banking/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Blockchain,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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