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Level Up: Understanding Your Customer's Reality
2019-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) from from June 19th to August 27th – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Xero, Car2Go and many more, plus fun days like pop-up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

August 21
Understanding Your Customer’s Reality With Sameer Dhar, founder of SenseAssure.
Sameer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sensassure, a company transforming incontinence management through sensor-based technology. Sameer was named as one of Canada’s 2011 Top 20 Under 20, and one of Edmonton’s 2013 Top 40 Under 40 young leaders for co-founding GEOMEER, a nationally registered charitable organization that has raised over $1,000,000 towards local poverty efforts across Alberta, and engaged over 40,000 students in the process. He had the opportunity to work for numerous firms in the financial sector including Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), Clairvest, and Morgan Stanley. Sameer currently sits on the Telus Edmonton Community Board and views entrepreneurship as an opportunity to leverage his experiences in the not-for-profit and financial sectors to create an even greater impact in the world.

The Impact of Tech on Downtown Edmonton
2019-08-28 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | YellowHead Brewery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Downtown Edmonton is the epicentre of our bustling tech ecosystem. High-profile companies like Google’s DeepMind and Improbable are anchored in Downtown. Wildly successful startups like Jobber and Granify are growing here; established companies like Bioware are moving into innovative Downtown spaces. In the heart of Downtown, world-renowned artificial intelligence researchers are forging ahead in uncharted frontiers that offer unprecedented opportunities for economic growth. It is the new arms race and Edmonton has taken a prominent place on the world stage, but will it continue?
Cities that boldly move forward by supporting their startup ecosystem, collaborating and strategically investing in this sector, will be at the forefront of the next technological revolution. Join us for the release of our 2019 Business Report “The Impact of Tech on Downtown Edmonton”.
The report looks at our growing tech industry in Downtown, its impacts on the Downtown business community, explores areas of opportunity for us to capitalize on and what is possible if we move forward together.
Following the presentation of the report, there will be a panel discussion with industry experts moderated by Jeremy Hayward, President of solūt, to explore this topic even further.
Doors 4:30pm
Presentation 5:30-6:00
Panel 6:00-6:30pm
Q&A and social to follow. Appetizers and cash bar will be available.

Falling Water Pitch Competition
2019-08-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | University of Alberta Li Ka Shing Health Research Institute, Corner of 87 Ave and 112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
UAlberta and TEC Edmonton are hosting a pitch competition for UAlberta science-based start-ups. Join us on August 29, 2019 as five promising companies compete for a spot in the international startup pitch event, Falling Walls Venture, in Berlin in November. Our five competitors are:

48Hour Discovery – Making drug discovery faster, easier and less costly.
True Angle Medical Technologies – Bringing rehab therapy clinic to you
Roshan Water Solutions – Portable, easy, quick water testing
Tricca Technologies – Inspired by Star Treks’ tricorder, Tricca is developing inexpensive, portable and easy to use biosensor technologies.
Medo.Ai – Taking the power of medical imaging to everyone, everywhere.

Join us to hear these start-ups share the amazing technology they are developing.
This event is sponsored by: The University of Alberta, TEC Edmonton, University of Alberta Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Entrepreneur Roadmap..a THNQ company, the German Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research, eHub, Innovate Edmonton, and the Kule Institute for Advanced Study and our event Innovation Sponsor – DynaLIFE.
UofA Campus – Oborowsky Degner Seminar Hall
Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation
Corner of 87 Ave and 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1
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Alberta Blockchain Week - Events
2019-09-09 08:00 - 2019-09-13 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This landmark, Calgary events week features renowned speakers providing an in-depth look at the latest developments in blockchain applications. This week will showcase the incredible progress emerging from blockchain technologies within our regional ecosystem. Each day of Alberta Blockchain Week highlights an important theme of the technology’s emerging potential for economic and social transformation.
Be sure to check back as our list of participating events is still growing! Please contact info@albertablockchain.com if you would like to host an event during Alberta Blockchain Week.
Monday, September 9th
THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
The premiere day of Blockchain Week is focused on how blockchain technology has the power to create efficiencies, streamline operations, and cut costs in Alberta’s most important industry: Energy.
Events:
9:00 – 17:00 – IQ Management – BUY TICKETS HERE
Location: Hyatt Calgary
Tickets for this event sold separately
BITS, BYTES, AND BARRELS STRATEGIES ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
The biggest challenge oil and gas companies face in addressing digital changes in the industry is equipping their people with a common base of understanding of digital. Without a common base of definitions, terminology, and frameworks, organizations run the risk that their digital agenda will be defined by specific vendors which can have unintended consequences. Suppliers of technology, IT professionals, universities and consultants all use variants of their own proprietary approaches to digital that, well-intentioned, can create poor transparency, bias and prejudice. Without a common base, teams drift into silos, management blocks innovation and Boards cannot execute their oversight role.
TBD GuildOne
Tuesday, September 10th
BUILDING BLOCKS
How do we create the foundations for widespread knowledge of blockchain technologies relevance, and make sure that everyone, not just industry, benefits from the technology? Learn about the basics of blockchain.
16:00 – 18:00 Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) – Private Event/Admittance with Summit VIP Ticket
Location: Deloitte 850 2 Street Southwest #700, Calgary, AB T2P 0R8
The Building Blocks of Equality –
What defines equality in Canada’s newly emerging digital economy? Participation. When it comes to the employment opportunities of the future in the technology industry, at-risk groups such as young Indigenous women are in danger of being left behind. In a joint partnership between the ABC, the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and Blockchain for Indigenous Rights International, this event will be announcing a new and critically important project to help form the foundations for equal participation in Canada’s fastest-growing job opportunities.
Wednesday, September 11th
DIGITAL ECONOMY
Economic transformation requires innovative, new mediums of exchange. Day 3 gives an exciting look at the latest developments in blockchain technology-based currencies, and how the technology can be used as the foundation for the future of exchange markets.
Events
13:00 – 15:00 Alberta Counsel – An ABC Sponsored Event
Location: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW, Calgary
Industry roundtable with government
15:00 – 17:00 BitVo and Crypto Mags – An ABC Sponsored Event
Location: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW, Calgary
Operating in a Post-Quadriga World: protect your crypto & your privacy Lessons Learned – Industry Best Practices
Despite the Canadian crypto wild west is being slowly tamed with regulations, consumer risks remain. Join industry experts and crypto veterans for an educational session on how to avoid common pitfalls and how to better protect your privacy. You’ll learn useful tips on how to avoid exchange failures, SIM hacks and scammers, how to safeguard your crypto-assets and private keys, and how to better manage your privacy from Pam Draper, the CEO of Bitvo Cryptocurrency Exchange, and Magdalena Gronowska, Partner at MetaMesh and an Inspector in the QuadrigaCX bankruptcy. This session will be interactive – questions from attendees are welcome!
This session will also dive down into the lessons learned from the $200 million failure of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency Exchange and what the industry is doing to better protect consumers.
17:30 – 19:00 – Alberta Blockchain VIP Reception
Location: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW, Calgary
Open to Summit VIP ticket holders and Alberta Blockchain Week pass holders.
Join our Summit speakers and sponsors for an evening with canapes and cocktails.
Thursday, September 12th
9:00 – 17:00 – BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT – Get Tickets Here
Tickets for this event sold separately

This world-class, day-long event shines a light on major themes and developments in blockchain technology, with panels on how the technology is evolving diverse sectors including energy, agriculture, fintech, and more. Featuring an internationally known expert as the keynote address.
Friday, September 13th
DIGITAL CONFLUENCE
Blockchain technologies’ hidden power is through its ability to enhance other innovations like machine learning and Io by providing a verified and shared database that creates the foundation for true digital transformation.
9:00 – 11:00 – Blockchain Research Collaboration Workshop by YYChain – Register Here
Come join the blockchain research community at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary and connect with the blockchain community that is interested in collaborating on research and early-stage initiatives.
Attendees will learn about :

Current research and blockchain initiatives
Support programs
Industry needs

Launch of the 2020 Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program (C2MP)
2019-09-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Edmonton) | Matrix Hotel, 10640 - 100 avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Are you a Canadian innovator and entrepreneur in life sciences or healthcare?
Do you have a product or technology you would like to showcase?
Are you seeking mentoring and guidance to advance your innovation?
Are you a service provider or organization that works with start-ups and entrepreneurs?

If yes, then you need to attend the next Health City breakfast and learn more about the 2020 Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program!
The Canada Trade Commissioner Service, in partnership with Chicago Innovation Mentors at MATTER.health, is in it’s 6th year of offering the Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program (C2MP), a tailor-made mentoring program focused on life sciences and healthcare innovators working in pharmaceuticals, health IT and medical devices.
The 2020 C2MP is operating as a Canadian Technology Accelerator pilot. The program catalyzes the local Chicago life sciences ecosystem to accelerate technology commercialization opportunities in the Chicago area (and the US market) by matching experienced and supportive mentoring teams with early stage innovators.
At our breakfast, you’ll hear from Harald Steltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of NoMo Diagnostics Inc. and one of the Chicago Mentors, as well as representatives from the Alberta companies that have participated in the program. Plus, meet Laura Dalby, Consul and Trade Commissioner (Chicago), who manages the program to find out more about the application process and what’s new this year. Laura Dalby works with Chantal Glass, Life Sciences Trade Commissioner in Chicago, to deliver the program.
Don’t miss this morning of networking and information!
Program:
7:00 – 7:45 Breakfast and networking
7:45 – 9:00 Speakers and panel
9:00 – 9:30 Networking and close
More about our speakers:
Alberta companies who have participated in the C2MP program:
Elsius
Health Gauge
Umay
RunWithIt Synthetics

Business Link: Report to the Community
2019-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Business Link, 10150 100 St NW #500,, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0P6, Canada
Please join us following our Annual General Meeting for this unique opportunity to engage with the Business Link team, Board of Directors, stakeholders and our new Executive Director, Barbara McKenzie.
This year we will be showcasing some of the amazing entrepreneurs we have worked with, including:

Dallas Arcand, Artist/Entrepreneur
Samar Anjum, Trazor World
Shane Breau, The Shoe Shine Shack
Vini Costanzo, De Casa Brazilian Delight
Rendi Dennis, Tiny Hoppers
Diana Harrison, Art of Charcuterie
Claudio La Rocca, Camola Sustainable Foods
Paige Maenhout, Little Lungs First Aid
Lorna Mutegyeki, Msichana
Janet Wilson, Time Squared

We look forward to having you join us for a casual afternoon of connecting, sharing and learning.
Join us to create invaluable connections.
Please know that by registering to attend this event you are authorizing us to share your contact information with our event partners.
Photos will be taken at this event. If you would prefer that we don’t use your photos on social media or for promotional purposes, please let a Business Link representative know at the event.
lick here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-link-report-to-the-community-tickets-65567503167

ICD Fall Governance Event
2019-09-17 15:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | JW Marriott Hotel, 10344 102 St NW,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0K9, Canada
As CEO at AIMCo, Kevin Uebelein has a unique lens on the economic picture across Alberta, the availability of investment capital in the province, and the role that good governance must play. He will provide an insightful and candid look at the opportunities and threats that businesses across Edmonton and Northern Alberta face, as the provincial government endeavours to build a diversified economic base and a sustainable government spending plan.
SPEAKER
Kevin Uebelein joined the Alberta Investment Management Corporation as Chief Executive Officer in January 2015. AIMCo is responsible for managing over $115 billion of pension and endowment assets.
Prior to joining AIMCo, Mr. Uebelein was President and Chief Executive Officer of Pyramis Global Advisors, the institutionally-focused asset management unit of Fidelity Investments, holding assets in excess of USD 200 billion. He was also the Global Head of Investment Solutions at Fidelity Investments. Previously, Mr. Uebelein held a variety of positions with Prudential Financial Inc., including Head of Alternative Investments, and culminating as Chief Investment Officer for International Operations.
Mr. Uebelein holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Harding University, and an MBA from Rice University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and holds the ICD.D designation. Mr. Uebelein is on the board of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (“CCGG”) and is the Chairman of The AIMCo Foundation, which supports financial education.
REGISTER INSCRIRE
September 17, 2019
Registration: 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Session: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Reception: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
JW Marriott Edmonton
Wayne Gretzky Ballroom C
10344 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Member: $50 +tax (price applies to guests also)
Non-member: $100 +tax
Edmonton Chapter Canada
Joline Veitch
edmontoninfo@icd.ca

Lunchalytics
2019-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Startup Edmonton
Wednesday, September 18 at 11:45 AM

Analytics is the use of data and analysis to improve the performance of an organization. In other words, it’s the search for a free lunch. Ergo, we combine compelling speakers with a free lunch.
The topic this month is environmental analytics.
Speaker 1: Andrew Read, City of Edmonton
Speaker 2: Evan DeLancey, Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute
Food starts at 1145, speakers start at high noon.
We’ll see you there!

https://www.meetup.com/startupedmonton/events/260656655/

RainForest Alberta
2019-09-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2019-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TBD
Curious what’s happening in the tech industry in Calgary?
Join 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.
Rainforest Alberta is making space for the tech industry in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas. When someone asks “why bother building a tech industry in Alberta?” We ask “why not?”
*You must register for each individual week to speed up your check-in at the door.*
General Agenda:

Networking
Welcome
Introductions
Rainforest Updates
News and Announcements

We 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
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Rainforest LWOL YEG
2019-09-18 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.

University of Alberta Alumni Weekend
2019-09-19 08:00 - 2019-09-22 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Univeristy of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Alumni Weekend
Come back to campus, reconnect with friends, and be a part of the great things happening at the U of A.
Plan Your Visit
Find out all you need to know about visiting campus for Alumni Weekend — where to stay, where to park, where to eat, how to buy official alumni merchandise and much more!
Learn more
What’s On?
Browse Events Listing
Signature Events

Thursday, Sept. 19
Alumni Awards
Friday, Sept. 20
Class of ’69 Cap ’n’ Gown
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Golden Bears Hockey & Block Party
Saturday, Sept. 21
Kids on Campus
U of A in a Day
Relax Damn It! Keynote Lecture by Timothy Caulfield
Golden Grads Dinner
Sunday, Sept. 22
Alumni Weekend Concert

MacEwan RoundHouse Changemaker Week
2019-09-23 08:00 - 2019-09-27 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | MacEwan University, 10460 105 Street Northwest, '
From September 23-27, we’re teaming up with MacEwan’s Social Innovation Institute to bring you a full week of free workshops that will help you explore the world of social innovation — and how you can create positive change in your community. Workshop topics include:
• Careers in social good
• Living a waste-free lifestyle
• How to pitch your social enterprise
• Using improv acting skills in real life
All events are happening here at Roundhouse and are open to the public.
View our full list of sessions and start planning your Changemaker Week!

Rainforest LWOL YEG
2019-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
oin us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.

Finding your 5 Million Dollar Idea
2019-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description
Where do you find a million-dollar business idea let alone a 5-million-dollar idea? Where do these ideas come from? If you are thinking ‘go big or go home’or even if you know you want to run your own business but need ideas, this is the session for you. Kelso Brennan has built, acquired and sold several creative and tech companies. He knows that although many ideas will fail, the ones that succeed outweigh the flops. Kelso will help us tap into our creativity and see opportunities most people miss.
About Kelso
Kelso Brennan is a born entrepreneur with a thirst for knowledge and a never-ending ability to innovate. With a background in Software Development, Project Management and Lean Six Sigma for @NAIT (and with his Executive MBA on the horizon), Kelso purchased his first company when he was just 23 years old. Fast forward 12 years and Kelso has since acquired, grown and sold several companies for multi-million dollar returns. Now, he is eager to show you how you can find your million dollar idea and help you determine how best to execute it!
This session will be hosted in CAT 191 (Dow Theatre)
NAIT CAT 191 (Dow Theatre) 10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T5G
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