Behind every great AI, there’s a great Human
2021-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Calgary UX is happy to welcome Ruth Kikin-Gil, Responsible AI strategist, Senior Designer at Microsoft.
About the event:
Behind every great AI, there’s a great Human
How to design AI products responsibly, and why that matters
Responsible AI is a human-centered approach to developing, designing, and deploying AI and ML products. It’s principled, Collaborative, proactive and contextual and it is critical that we all start practicing it now. The talk will explain why it is important, and clarify when to practice it, why should designers care, and what can you do to start tomorrow.
About the speaker:
Ruth Kikin-Gil is a design strategist that leads the Responsible AI practices for Microsoft’s Security, Compliance, and Management (SCM) organization and a co-creator of the Guidelines for Human-AI interaction. In addition, she teaches design at the Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department in the University of Washington, Seattle. Her career focuses on product innovation across devices, input methods and platforms, including designing future experiences for Office, creating future scenarios an incubation lab, and working on a strategy team. Prior to Microsoft she founded a design agency, worked in startups and as a consultant. She is a Bezalel academy of Art and design Alumna and earned her Interaction Design degree from Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII) in Italy.
More about Ruth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkikingil/

TNT Investment Summit IV
2021-10-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
SIGN UP TO STREAM THE TOP 20 PITCH NIGHT AND REGISTER FOR THE AFTER-PARTY
Date: Oct 07, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Watch YEG, YYC and SK on Zoom and join in on the after parties (free beer) following!
All you need to do is register!

Edmonton Startup Week: All Access
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-10-22 17:00 | Virtual Online
Edmonton Startup Week: All Access

Edmonton Startup Week is returning (virtually) October 18-22, 2021!
Join us for five days of workshops, socials, and events celebrating the diversity of our startup community, building connections, and discovering new opportunities to be part of the culture of innovation in Edmonton.

Deloitte 360
2021-10-27 08:00 - 2021-10-28 14:30 | 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.

Intergen Virtual Happy Hour with Paul Singh
2021-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Cofounder & Chief Revenue Officer at Bump Health. Active Angel Investor at Results Junkies. Husband. Dad. Airstreamer and past Partner at 500Startups

Canadian Club Toronto: What's Next for Cryptocurrency
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 3 when we’ll hear from Alex Tapscott and an esteemed panel of blockchain founders and thought-leaders as they discuss the latest trends and successes in this crucial and dynamic new industry. Our panelists will discuss the rise of Decentralized Finance, the role of government, bitcoin and the environment, blockchain’s role in traditional financial firms, and our experts’ predictions for the future.

Fireside chat with Pam Didner, author of Effective Sales Enablement
2021-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
Nov. 5: Fireside chat with Pam Didner, author of Effective Sales Enablement
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 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 and tech ecosystem

​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 network

​Founder 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, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Hiring & Team Building 101w/ Adam Spector
2021-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded w / Gary Jinks
2021-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Almost all entrepreneurs are seeking funding and want to get funded. However, most entrepreneurs have never taken an idea to market or raised private investment or run a startup or had a successful exit.
This webinar sets the stage and gives you a strategic understanding of the successful startup business model as well as why most startups fail. This will help you understand the critical path and provides the foundation for successfully launching your startup. This webinar is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs already looking for funding to get an investor view on why you may not be closing the deals.
By attending this webinar, you can begin your journey, get your questions answered, gajn insight from a veteran Silicon Valley investor and become part of a global ecosystem.
Agenda
1) Why Investors See Your Business Different than You Do
2) Why the Startup Model is Different
3) How the Funding Process Works Today and How It has Changed
4) What You Need Before You Pitch to Investors
5) Pitching and Pitch Decks
6) Talk Like a CEO; How to Think Strategically
7) What is Important to Investors
8) Open Forum: Ask an Investor!
About the Speaker:
Gary Jinks is the founder and managing director of South Valley Angels and an executive level leader with deep expertise and extensive track record developing high yield innovation ecosystems and building up high growth exit focused start-up ventures. Gary has created, transformed and launched innovation in the Silicon Valley his entire career, from combat vehicles to lifestyle apps. Gary founded GLJ Group in 2005 and has led engineering, strategic direction and, business development for corporate clients resulting in over $300M in new business. In 2010 he shifted complete focus to the startup community, advising over 400 startups, working with the top incubators and investors in the Silicon Valley, launching innovation centers and developing regional ecosystems around the globe. He is a regular speaker, evangelist and lead executive adviser helping clients formulate custom strategies and implementing the next evolution of the startup model, “Startup 3.0 Precision Innovation”.
You can reach Gary at:

gary@southvalleyangels.com

Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS) : 2021 Annual Conference
2021-11-15 08:00 - 2021-11-18 17:00 | 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

Her Story Competition
2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Join us on November 18, 2021, for the inaugural HerStory 2021 Competition featuring 30 inspiring women-identifying entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories in front of a panel of Champions looking to invest.
Including special guest speakers from across Canada’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem, HerStory is a national virtual event that will spark a movement focused on diversifying the investing and founder landscape.
What to expect:
HerStory participants will take turns sharing their stories with the audience and our panel of Champions. Each participant will have a couple of minutes to answer questions from the Champions that will dig deeper into participants’ journeys, and then later, as the Champions deliberate, we’ll have a fireside chat with a special surprise guest!
Attendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each woman the audience she deserves for her narrative.
On November 18, 2021, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on and championing these founders as they share their stories of entrepreneurship and their journey to founding their company.
Why HerStory?
Studies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information, connection and business building, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success.
For more information visit: https://the51.com/herstory

Startup Launch Party YYC
2021-11-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Online
In its second virtual year, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party

Venture Showcase 2021 UBC Entrepreneurship
2021-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for our second annual Venture Showcase to celebrate our thriving community of ventures and see who’s coming down the pipeline.

About this event

Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Meet some of them at our 2021 Venture Showcase!
Last year’s showcase welcomed 400 attendees including funders, industry partners, academic collaborators and community members to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year, we look forward to welcoming you once again to meet our thriving community of early-stage ventures leading the future of industries at our 2021 Venture Showcase.
Join us in person or tune-in via live stream to find out who is coming down the pipeline from entrepreneurship@UBC.
>>>Learn more on our website>>>
Who is it for?
entrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Showcase event will give our UBC ecosystem (students, staff, faculty and alumni), investors, government and other industry organizations the ability to keep their thumb on the pulse of the next big thing, while providing our ventures with the exposure and opportunity to learn more about the funding landscape. Everyone from our community is welcome to attend.
How it works
The 2021 Venture Showcase will feature ventures in three different categories: Ones-to-Watch and Sneak-a-Peek from the incubation phase of entrepreneurship@UBC and those who are later-stage in the HATCH Ready-to-Raise group seeking investment.
Agenda

2:00 – 2:45 pm – In-person networking & venture exhibition
2:45 – 3:00 pm – Opening Remarks
3:00 – 3:15 pm – Ones-to-Watch presentations
3:15 – 3:45 pm – Fireside Chat
3:45 – 4:20 pm – Sneak-a-Peek presentations
4:20 – 4:50 pm – HATCH Ready-to-Raise presentations
4:50 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks

>>>Visit our website to learn more>>>
Location and Registration
The 2021 Venture Showcase will be hosted in person at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver as well as available via live stream on Zoom.
Upon registration, kindly confirm if you will be attending in person or via live stream. The live stream link will be sent to attendees in advance of the Showcase. In person capacity is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Registrants can find a copy of their registration form in their confirmation email under “order summary” then clicking “view and manage your order online”.
COVID-19 Protocols
Per BC’s provincial health guidelines, we require all in person attendees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status and identification upon entry. Attendees unable to do so will be turned away at the door. Masks are required while indoors.
About entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.

Founder Fridays: Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up
2021-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
​Dec. 3: Fireside chat with Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up
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 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 and tech ecosystem

​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 network

​Founder 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, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Banff Venture Forum
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-07 17:00 | Virtual Online
The New Technology Economy Happens at BVF
Mark Your Calendar: December 6 & 7, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the virtual delivery of the Forum will be hosted on the industry-leading Swapcard Technologies platform on December 6th & 7th!
Access for all, from anywhere.
The Banff Venture Forum, Canada’s premier company financing event, exists to provide the hottest emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading private equity and venture capital investors from across North America. Every aspect of the Forum is built for you, the participant — your business challenges, your ambitions, and your success. Learn about key issues within the industry, networking with industry leaders and experts and hear from world-class professionals in the investment community.
Since its inception in 1997, Banff Venture Forum has realized significant growth in all respects, with last year’s Forum hosting in excess of 40 venture capital firms, 50+ presenting companies and 350 delegates.
Whether you are looking for the next lucrative investment or aiming to secure financing, Banff Venture Forum is an event not to be missed.

Why Participate?

Gain direct access to high caliber entrepreneurs and investors in the VC and PE community.
Establish your position as a key player in North America’s investment community by actively participating in the conference.
Enhance your organization’s profile to a key audience of emerging and established companies.
Showcase your innovation ideas, products, and technologies to investors, corporate strategics, and prospective partners.
Gain information on deal flow and syndication opportunities.
Expand your network through direct, personal contact with influencers, decision makers, and innovators.

State of the Art ():Cutting Edge Science & Tech in AI and ML
2021-12-14 10:00 - 14:30
This is a full day event by Abacus.AI with world renowned leaders of AI and ML from top tech companies like Google and Amazon, and acclaimed universities

About this event

Prominent speakers will be joining the Conference — from top tech companies, Venture Capitalists from Coatue, Index, and FirstMark and thought leaders in the field from Stanford, Berkeley, CMU.
They also have two special guests returning; Peter Norvig from Google and Alon Halevy from Facebook will be joining us once again!
They will examine the state-of-the-art AI platforms with the VP of AI at Instacart, engage in a panel discussion with Dell, Dodge & Cox, and Sephora and much more!
Their previous conferences have filled up quickly. We have a limited number of seats available. Reserve a spot now!
Agenda and Speakers:
Agenda
9:00 – 9:45: Keynote Speaker: TBA
9:45 – 10:30: State of the Art AI Platforms: Haixun Wang, Bindu Reddy
10:30 -11:15: AI and ML: Investor’s Perspectives: Matt Turck, George Mathew, David Cahn, Bryan Offut
11:15 – 12:00: Applied AI – Panel: Aditya Ramachandran, Sree Sreedhararaj, Monica Khurana
12:00 – 12:45: Deep Learning: Past/Present/Future: Peter Norvig, Alon Halevy
12:45 – 1:30: Science of Recommender AI and Reinforcement Learning: Colin White

Data Science Meetup
2022-01-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.

Founder Fridays: Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked at Work
2022-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
Jan 7, 2022, Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked at Work
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 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 and tech ecosystem

​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 network

​Founder 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, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Women in the New Economy - Disruption in 2022
2022-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and in 2022

About this event

Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and in 2022, disruptive technologies will continue to reshape the future of entrepreneurship, industry and trade
To succeed, this evolution requires diverse participation. Women are making powerful contributions to our evolution, but at just 25% of our tech labor force, it’s critical to support greater inclusion.
This November, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) and ecosystem partners are coming together for a special day of events celebrating the achievements of our talented female tech leadership, announcing new grants for tech education, and shining a light on opportunities for women in Canada’s emerging technology sectors.
Join us to learn about the next year ahead in tech disruption, hear inspiring insights from diverse leaders and discover how women can accelerate their careers by leveraging innovation.

Naked at Work - 150 StartUps Roundtable
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Roundtable discussions on how to apply the learnings from Danessa Knaup’s fireside chat (January 7 2022) and her book, Naked at Work. Join in on the discussions and learn from other’s perspectives.

Biz Link Level Up Series: Social Success
2022-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Digital Economy Program Level Up Series: Social Success

About this event

The Digital Economy Program is offering a FREE marketing learning series hosted by Kelly Doody from Social School!
In this webinar you will learn how to:
1) Gain a platform by platform understanding today’s social spaces and how to best put them to use in your business.
2) Understand the pay-to-play social media landscape. Learn how paid content plays an integral role in reaching your target audience by breaking through the algorithms and growing your overall reach and return.
3) Discover today’s proven practices for promoting your content on Facebook and Instagram and when to layer in sponsored content on LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter.
About Kelly Doody and Social School: Social School was born from the recognition that what modern businesses needed most was not an expensive agency or outsourced expert, but rather, empowered in-house skills.
Thu, January 27, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST

What is Bitcoin Class
2022-02-04 11:30 - 2022-02-06 12:30 | 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.

Founder Fridays - Growth Hacking
2022-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Join Founder Fridays in a Fireside chat with Tiffany daSilva , Creator of the Growth Hacking Box

Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit - Top 20
2022-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
20 cleantech entrepreneurs pitch their companies to 30+ angel investors and the public at this virtual event on Feb 17!

About this event

20 pitches. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person afterparties*.
At the Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit, we’re aiming to raise $500,000+ for seed-stage cleantech companies that are reducing greenhouse gases and making economic impact in the Prairies, while engaging local investors to become confident angels. Big thanks to Foresight Canada for helping make this sector-specific Summit possible.
As part of the investor due diligence process, and to show off the great companies we have growing in the Prairies, the top 20 companies will deliver their punchy 3-minute pitches in a public virtual forum on Feb 17, starting at 4:30pm MST.
Online event details:
4:30–6:30pm MST
Pitches will take place on Zoom, register for the link (will also be streamed on YouTube)
YXE is hosting a watch party at Birmingham’s Vodka & Ale House, join us from 5:00 pm CST on to watch the pitches and connect at the afterparty!
In-person afterparties*:
6:30pm MST till late
Head down afterwards to your local watering hole to celebrate with the entrepreneurs, investors and community friends.
YEG – Campio Brewing, 10257 105 St NW
YYC – Briggs, 100-317 10 Ave SW
YXE – Birmingham’s Vodka & Ale House, 810 Circle Dr. E
YQR – Cathedral Social Hall, 1801 Hamilton St
Top 20 Companies:
Will be announced on Feb 14!
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*Public health notice:
Please ensure that you follow all venue restrictions.

We also ask that once you’ve found a seat you hang out there for the night, this is another way that we can help keep each other safe and healthy.

Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit,
2022-02-17 16:30 - 18:45
20 cleantech entrepreneurs pitch their companies to 30+ angel investors and the public at this virtual event on Feb 17!

20 pitches. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person afterparties*.
At the Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit, we’re aiming to raise $500,000+ for seed-stage cleantech companies that are reducing greenhouse gases and making economic impact in the Prairies, while engaging local investors to become confident angels. Big thanks to Foresight Canada for helping make this sector-specific Summit possible.
As part of the investor due diligence process, and to show off the great companies we have growing in the Prairies, the top 20 companies will deliver their punchy 3-minute pitches in a public virtual forum on Feb 17, starting at 4:30pm MST.
Online event details:
4:30–6:30pm MST
Pitches will take place on Zoom, register for the link (will also be streamed on YouTube)
In-person afterparties*:
6:30pm MST till late
Head down afterwards to your local watering hole to celebrate with the entrepreneurs, investors and community friends.
YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR afterparty locations coming soon*
Top 20 Companies:
Will be announced on TBA!
*Public health notice:
At TNT, we care about our community and will only host in-person events if it’s safe to do so. Our venues are part of the Restrictions Exemption Program, and you will need to provide one of the following (along with photo ID), upon entry:

Proof of vaccination
Proof of privately-paid negative rapid test result taken within 72 hours of service, or
Documentation of a medical exemption

AI for Society Reverse Expo
2022-02-18 11:00 - 14:00 | 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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Presenters and Attendees will receive log in information privately one day before the event.

Founder Fridays - Round Table on the Growth Hacking Box
2022-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Roundtable discussions on how to apply the learnings from the Feb 18 Fireside chat with Tiffany daSilva , Creator of the Growth Hacking Box

Managing Massive Business Growth
2022-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Everyone dreams of scaling their business and helping millions of people, but few entrepreneurs ever figure out how to get to this kind of scale! Growing a multi-million dollar company is hard, risky, and a crazy amount of work. Join us on March 3rd to hear how Rviita Energy Tea started as an ATB BoostR campaign in 2019, working out of a living room, to a multi-national company carried in over 700 stores across Canada. Founder Mitch Jacobsen discusses some of the trials and tribulations he has endured on this journey, some of the mistakes and pitfalls to watch out for, and many of the strategies that has helped Rviita grow from a small startup to a brand with national presence. Mitch will discuss everything from sales, hiring and firing, personal development, raising money, and tips on bootstrapping a successful startup.

AB IoT - Cloud, AI & IoT
2022-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
mCloud unlocks the untapped potential of energy-intensive assets using IoT, AI, and the cloud.

About this event

mCloud unlocks the untapped potential of energy-intensive assets using IoT, AI, and the cloud. With 63,000+ assets connected globally, the company counts on partners to bring their AssetCare™ solutions to market in industries that include oil and gas, commercial building management, and wind energy.
In November, Deloitte named mCloud the 57th fastest-growing tech company in North America and the second-fastest-growing cleantech company in Canada. On the back of recently announced partnerships with Aramco and Mercedes EQ, mCloud EVP and CMO Dr. Barry Po will share some insight into the importance of developing business partnerships in the IoT space, and the keys to successfully building mutually beneficial relationships.
Event Agenda

10:00am – Member Meeting
10:10am – General Session with mCloud
10:40am – Breakout Rooms + Networking
11:00am – Close

Meet the Speaker

Founder Fridays - Charasmatic Leadership
2022-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside chat with Edmonton’s Kurian Mathew Tharakan author of The 7 Essential Stories Charasmatic Leaders Tell.
