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Space Settlement Entrepreneur - SSEC Competition
2021-03-26 08:00 - 2021-03-28 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this Event

Audience: High-school and Undergraduate-college students
The SSEC is an online (virtual) competition for high-school and undergraduate-college students, interested in the future of space technology and entrepreneurship. Over the course of this 3-5 day online competition event, students will develop a space-industry start-up company that meets the needs of a newly-designed space settlement (2020’s competition description- https://bit.ly/SSDCIntro).
Students will learn about: the entrepreneurial mindset, marketing, problem and solution ideation, business models, prototyping, investor pitch decks, and the all-important elevator pitch.
Dates: Sat, Mar 20, 2021, 1:00 PM – to Sun, Mar 28, 2021, 5:00 PM MDT
AGENDA (see Tentative agenda at https://www.STEME.org/ssec)
Saturday, March 20
2:00 PM CST 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3:00 PM CST 2. [RESEARCH] Landscape of the Space Industry and SSDC
4:00 PM CST 3. Introduction to SSDC & Problem Spaces (Request for Proposal)
Sunday, March 21, 2021
2:00 PM CST 4. Introduction to the Pitch Deck & Judges’ Rubric
2:15 PM CST 5. Assessing a Problem
3:15 PM CST 6. Developing a Solution
4:00 PM CST 7. Prototyping
4:30 PM CST 8. Introduction to Marketing & Customer Proposal & Sales Pitch
Thursday, March 25, 2021
5:00PM CST SSDC Kick-Off & Training
Friday, March 26, 2021
5:00 PM CST 9. Business Model Canvas
6:30 PM CST 10. Market Research: Customer Needs and Interviews & Meetings
7:00 PM CST 11. Investor Pitch Deck, Elevator Pitch, & Presentation Skills
Saturday, March 27, 2021
1:00 PM CST SSDC Panel & Company Pitches
1:30 PM CST SSDC Company Meetings
Sunday, March 28, 2021
9:30 AM CST SSDC Company Presentations
1:00 PM CST SSEC Final Pitch Presentation and Judging
4:00 PM CST SSDC & SSEC Winners announced
Pricing: $50 (online/virtual competition)
$40 Early-Bird Pricing
WITH FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS!
For the most up-to-date information, visit: www.STEME.org/ssec
If you are in FINANCIAL NEED and cannot afford to attend but wish to attend, we urge you to apply for our Scholarship ($50 value): https://bit.ly/SSECScholarship1

Fireside Chat with Greg Horowitt & Jim Gibson
2021-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Event Information

Rainforest Alberta sprouted from the award-winning book, The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley. In this book authors, Victor W. Hwang and Greg Horowitt introduce a radical theory to explain the nature of innovation ecosystems – human networks that generate extraordinary creativity and output.
Join the Rainforest Alberta community and one of its co-founders, Jim Gibson, as we host Greg Horowitt in exploring how the pillars of our ecosystem are optimized by social behaviours. These behaviours require trust across social barriers, encourage diversity and promote experimental collaboration. Greg will also share insights from his upcoming book.
Brought to you by Rainforest Alberta and support from Bow Valley College.

Calgary Innovation Coalition: Hard-Tech
2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Once every month come join the CIC, SAIT, Fuse 33 and Protospace to talk about how to make your own “Hardtech” prototype and startup

About this Event

The Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC), SAIT, Fuse 33 and Protospace are looking to support “HardTech” (an accumulation of different complex mechanical, electronic, or electrical technologies to form an innovative physical product with capability for exponential growth and market uptake) Startups with their development and testing of their product ideas. “HardTech” startups face different challenges compared to their software counterparts to bring an idea to market. The Make it Lunch Series aims to connect those in the ecosystem that need support with those with experience to share. Join us each month as we cover different topics from market and customer discovery, basic fabrication techniques, design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and more. Every session will have open time for discussion and networking for anyone that either needs support or has support to offer.

Alberta IoT - Attabotics
2021-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for our April monthly member meeting featuring speakers from Attabotics.

About this Event

AGENDA

10:00am – Member Meeting
10:15am – Attabotics Presentation
10:45am – Breakout Rooms & Networking
11:05am – Close

About Attabotics:
Attabotics is the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce. Inspired by the framework of ant colonies, Attabotics replaces the rows and aisles of traditional fulfillment centers with a patented storage structure and robotics shuttles that utilize both horizontal and vertical space, reducing a company’s warehouse needs by 85%. By empowering retailers to place fulfillment centers near high-density urban areas, Attabotics helps create jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. Attabotics has been adopted by major brands including luxury department store Nordstrom, and other retailers across apparel, food & beverage, and home goods. Attabotics is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with fulfillment centers across the United States and Canada.
Brad Simpson, VP of Corporate Development at Attabotics, and Mark Dickinson, Vice President of Software Solutions at Attabotics, will offer their perspectives on technology and business, and explain how a robotics company from Calgary tapped into big clients by thinking differently.

Alberta Yield Demo Day
2021-04-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for an evening of virtual networking with Alberta ag-tech and agri-food founders, investors and funders. Alberta Yield Demo Day celebrates the achievements of our first Alberta Yield program cohort of founders. Come for a night of networking and pitches, and get ready to meet and mingle on Remo!
Alberta Yield supports Alberta-based founders looking to grow an innovation-driven agricultural technology or agri-food venture — helping to establish their product or service, grow their business, increase their networks, and access investment. The program is delivered in partnership with Platform Calgary, Bioenterprise, TEC Edmonton.
Agenda:

4:00 p.m. – Welcome
4:15 p.m. – Opening Remarks
4:30 p.m. – Alberta Yield Live Pitches
5:25 p.m. – Networking
6:00 p.m. – End

Presenting the Alberta Yield startups:

Algi creates delicious, purpose-driven food products centred around spirulina algae.
Bamboo Dumplings provides the most authentic Northern Chinese dumplings with family recipes handed down several generations.
Cultivatr is Alberta’s first online farmer’s market. Order local farm-fresh foods right to your door with the click of a button.
Flokk provides everything you need to maintain your herd records, collect vital animal information, and complete Canadian traceability reporting. Herd management and traceability where it belongs – at the herd.
GroundUp Eco-Ventures is a unique start-up based on the concept of circular economies, utilizing clean technology to upcycle waste streams into highly desired consumer products. Creating value by eliminating waste!
Hurb Inc. is an Alberta-grown cannabis tech enterprise. Their first platform is Dro, an eMarketplace that centralizes licensed producers, retailers, and customers on one platform. They provide a suite of sales and marketing tools to facilitate orders and increase online exposure.
Mojow's mission is to streamline on-farm operations, through innovative digital technologies and AI, to help build a sustainable agriculture industry.
MycoRize Ltd. is an Alberta-based vertically integrated mushroom and mycelium technology agri-business. They address opportunities in food production/cultivation, health and wellness and the biotech sectors, utilizing regenerative and innovative technologies.
MySteMBiotech is a biotech company committed to providing novel livestock colostrum stem cell based products for enhancing animal health as an alternative to antibiotics.
Nova Green offers prebiotics that rock to get you in tune with your immune. NovaGreen creatively transforms low-value biomass into high-value, high-demand products that benefit consumer health and environmental sustainability.
Top Grade Ag transforms any aeration bin into a predictable Grain Dryer that EVERY farm can afford. Mother nature is NOT a dependable grain dryer.
Torchlight Innovations is an agricultural technology startup that digitizes commodity information management.
West Grow Farms Inc. owns and operates an indoor vertical farm utilizing an aeroponics growing system to grow green leaf vegetables in Alberta.

Thank you to our Funding Partners:

Alberta Innovates is the province’s largest research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. It is working to solve today’s challenges, create new opportunities and forge a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for Albertans today and for generations to come.
Bioenterprise is Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, bringing 15+ years of industry experience to help businesses Connect, Innovate and Grow. It uses its sector-savvy Service Partner network to offer Intellectual Property, Regulatory, Legal, Talent, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Investment advice.
Western Economic Diversification Canada has been working to diversify the western economy while improving the quality of life of Western Canadians. It aims to be a leader in building a strong, competitive West by focusing on business development, innovation and community development.

COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021
2021-04-20 08:00 - 2021-04-22 17:00 | Virtual Online
WHY COLLISION?

Collision brings together “the world’s best speakers”, tech’s leading companies, and top media. Join us online this April to make meaningful connections, find valuable leads, and get access to premium content.
NETWORKING
Imagine if you could gather the “who’s who of international tech” in one digital space. With more than 40,000 attendees set to go online this April for Collision, you can make meaningful connections and continue the conversations long after the conference ends.
Inc. Magazine sums it up: “Expect game-changing speakers, dynamic content, and great opportunities to network and connect with others.”
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
With expert-led workshops and roundtables, Collision is buzzing with insights from the leaders of all industries touched by tech. Hear it from a well-balanced and enticing line-up covering today’s pressing topics. Hear inspiring success stories, join thought-provoking conversations and upskill at Collision.
As Entrepreneur Magazine puts it, “every visitor is guaranteed to learn something both new and exciting”.
LEAD GENERATION
We’ll welcome more than 40,000 attendees this year. They want to see what’s out there – and what’s in the pipeline – in the world of tech. Join us this April and connect with who you want to meet to drive your business forward. Use our software to discover new contacts and generate leads from wherever you are in the world.
HuffPost calls Collision “a global gathering of provocative ideas, brilliance, and investment dollars.” Connect with everyone from CEOs and founders to marketing managers and developers, and take your business to the next level.
PREMIUM CONTENT
Along with tech’s leaders, we’ve gathered authors, athletes, actors and musicians to talk about how tech touches their industries, covering more than 30 different topics. Listen to more than 100+ hours of premium content including talks, Q&As and unique experiences.
The Wall Street Journal captures well the energy at Collision, saying it’s “a frenetic stream of sessions on a wide range of topics, from technology and digital media to music, politics and culture.”
TEAM BUILDING
Teams from the world’s top companies come together at Collision this April. Give your team a shared experience and spark new ideas with inspiring talks, masterclasses and roundtables. Break the routine and start engaging conversations.
Inc. Magazine sums it up: “Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others what conference they most want to attend this year.”
BRAND AWARENESS
Get your brand in front of the most prestigious names in international media. Collision attracts more than 1,250 journalists from publications including Bloomberg, Financial Times, Forbes, CNN Business, CNBC, and the Wall Street Journal. Amplify your message and showcase your company to the world’s most prestigious tech journalists at Collision.
In the words of Recode, our content caters to “a broader industry audience wanting to keep up with what’s new in tech.”

Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business
2021-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business

Curious about what options are out there for getting money to start and grow your business?
We will cover 5 ways to raise money to start and grow your small business, from loans to grants and everything in between. You’ll also walk away with the foundations of managing your business finances.
Presented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist
Register for free today!
Please note:
This session is scheduled for 90 minutes to allow time for interaction, questions and answers, but may be a little shorter.
This program is only open to Alberta entrepreneurs and small business owners and businesses operating in Alberta.
This program may be recorded.

Valhalla: Community Party: Founders, Funders & Forward Thinkers Mixer
2021-04-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Community Party: Founders, Funders & Forward Thinkers Mixer

Description
Join us for an evening of speed networking with a wide range of investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders throughout BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
You will be paired with someone new every few minutes – no zoom fatigue!
You can play mini-games, go through ice breaker questions or just chit-chat.
Come meet new people and expand your network!

Time

Apr 20, 2021 04:30 PM in Edmonton

InterGen's Virtual Wine Wednesday with Art Price & Robert Price, Bōde Canada
2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
InterGen’s Virtual Wine Wednesday with
Art Price & Robert Price, Bōde Canada
Wednesday, April 21, 4:00 p.m. MST
Serial Entrepreneurs | Founders | CEOs | Old Economy |
New Economy | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Real Estate | Father/Son What has this Price duo not done? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Art Price & Robert Price!

Art Price is a prairie-rooted serial entrepreneur who has been a key member of leadership teams of internationally successful companies in energy, technology and agribusiness based in Alberta. Trained as an engineer, he was the President of Husky Oil in 1981 at the age of 30, and continued on to be CEO of the company from 1984 – 1993. Art left Husky Oil with the objective of founding an internationally competitive technology business. As the founder of Axia, Art’s team was responsible for bringing low-cost and high-performing fibre optics to every corner of the province and international markets as well including US, Europe and Asia. In 2018, Axia’s Alberta business was sold to Bell and Art shifted his focus to investing in “New Economy” opportunities that involve transformation through the application of technology and are aligned with sustainable market-based economies. He is Chairman of the Board for Bōde Canada, the Alberta-based peer-to-peer real estate marketplace recently awarded as a Top 15 innovator by Startup Calgary. He also is a Principal and Chairman of Sunterra Group of Companies that are at the forefront of modern approaches to agribusiness in farming, specialty processing and specialty retail. Art has also served on Board of Directors of companies in the steel industry, gold mining industry, genetics and radio sectors. Art has been called a ‘brilliant visionary’ with a direct and frank business style.
Robert Price is one of the founders and the CEO of Bōde Canada, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019. He’s brought together an all-star team that is turning the traditional real estate industry upside down by directly connecting buyers and sellers to work out a deal on their own time, their own schedule and on their own terms. No realtor required. Just as we’ve seen with Airbnb and AutoTrader, consumers are smart, ready and confident to make these transactions themselves. Previously, Robert was a senior executive at telecom leader Axia, which brought high performing low-cost fibre infrastructure to customers in Alberta, the US, France and Singapore. Robert thrives in leading high-performing teams that deliver amazing customer experiences and meet critical revenue objectives. Robert has grown up in an entrepreneurial family and is a passionate advocate for Alberta and its entrepreneurs.

Finance in an nutshell
2021-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Do you know where your money is really going in your business? Have you ever been told you’ve made some profit, but never had any to show? Well that’s because money exists in three different ways. Come and join us for a breakdown of the money in your business and a crash course on how to understand finance, and make your business better.

Presenter
Jason Bacon, Sunstone Strategic

Jason’s first entrepreneur experience was in the fifth grade. He and a friend would go out into the hills surrounding Peace River and collect tadpoles to sell at school. Then the principle found out and shut it down, which was his first experience with regulation.
Since that time he has been in love with entrepreneurship. He moved to Lethbridge and obtained a Bachelor of Management, with a major in finance, and then worked in the finance industry in a myriad of roles. From personal and business lending to risk management and strategic advising.
Jason formerly ran the Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge, a business plan training competition that saw more than 100 entrepreneurs trained in it’s last year. More recently he worked as the Sr. Manager of Entrepreneur Education for ATB Financial. He now runs his own business, Sunstone Strategic, that focuses on helping move business forward through business planning and strategic advising.

RainForest LWOL - Digital Intelligence
2021-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
About this Event
​Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
​Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people of any age, wage, or stage of company.
​May 26- This week we will be joined by Jasmine Palardy and Lee Ackerman of The SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology as they ask, “what does it mean to be digital?” and why not only nurturing – but also measuring – “Digital Intelligence” will accelerate our path to a thriving tech talent pool in Alberta.

Founder Fridays: Remote Work Revolution Author Chat
2021-06-04 12:00 - 2021-06-21 13:00 | Virtual Online
June 4 : Fireside chat with Tsedal Neeley, author of Remote Work Revolution : How to Work From Anywhere 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.
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, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
Past Sessions:
April 9 : Fireside chat with Cory Bray, author of Sales Playbooks: The Builders Toolkit April 23 : Roundtable discussion with Joseph Fung on how to apply the learnings from Cory’s fireside chat and book May 7 : Fireside chat with Vijay Govindarajan, author of The Three Box Solution Call or text Craig Elias (+1.403.874.2998) if you have any questions or suggestions for future authors and their books.

Building a Winning Team for your Startup & Finding the Right Co-founders
2021-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Summary
entrepreneurship@UBC’s Community Town Hall series brings us together to share announcements, gain insights from industry leaders and network across our ecosystem.
Building a winning team and finding the right co-founders is critical to the success of your startup. Attracting talent that is diverse across backgrounds and skill sets, forward thinking and adds to your culture are key milestones in your journey that can make or break your venture.
Yet, as early-stage founders and business people, how do you begin to identify the gaps in your team, hire the right talent and bring on co-founders who align with and strengthen your vision?
Details
Join us June 8th as we hear from three entrepreneurs from our community who will share their journeys building a winning team, finding their co-founders and attracting game changing talent. We are thrilled to be welcoming Akshay Gupta, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc and mentor with entrepreneurship@UBC, Amielle Lake, CCO of HATCH alumni CarboNet (and former Entrepreneur in Residence with entrepreneurship@UBC!), and Zack Eberwein, Co-founder and CEO of HATCH alumni Stoko, moderated by our CORE Venture Activator, Fraser Pogue.
Plus, meet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists who will be joining us this summer and hear from our venture community themselves on their recent accomplishments and milestones!
During this event you will:

Hear from our star-studded panel of Entrepreneurs on their experience building winning teams, attracting talent to their startup and how they found the right co-founders

Meet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists

Find out what’s coming down the pipeline for ventures and share your recent news/accomplishments with the community. Are you hiring?
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators.

Meet our Featured Panelists
Akshay Gupta, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc.
As an Entrepreneur with a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation, I have years of experience with proven competence in Design Thinking, Product Development, Risk Assessment, Customer Engagement, Agile Development, Business Development and Business Transformation within the financial industry, consulting and startup industry; I can link corporate vision to the delivery of desired results through people empowerment and the effective use of resources, processes, and technologies. I have learned first-hand the impact of technology in the business world. Driven by my passion for learning more about technology, I went back to school to pursue my Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (a graduate business degree specializing in tech startups) from Saint Mary’s University in Canada. In school, I stumbled upon new emerging technologies, and ever since, I have been committed to identifying and implementing innovative solutions around the world. Because of my passion for new technologies, I have achieved my IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer certification. I am also a recipient of the “Durland Innovation Award” for a Blockchain application. I also hold an honours degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi and a multitude of Design Thinking certifications. I am currently on a mission to change 1 billion lives through my mental health/ behavioural thinking company — Bit Happier Inc.
Amielle Lake, Chief Commercial Officer of CarboNet
Amielle Lake founded Tagga, marketing technology platform, in 2008 after working in marketing and corporate communications in the finance industry. In February 2017, Tagga was acquired by Campaign Monitor. In 2018, Amielle co-founded the Women’s Equity lab, a women’s investment group focused on developing the next generation of women shareholders. The organization is now in its third year with chapters in Victoria, Vancouver and the Okanagan. In 2019, Amielle joined Dr. Michael Carlson, Barry Yates and Bill Schonbrun to effectively found and commercialize CarboNet. CarboNet is a clean technology company that has developed a unique chemistry to treat industrial wastewater. The company’s mission is to end the issue of contaminated water. A lofty mission to be sure, but Amielle is a firm believer in doing well and doing good. As CarboNet’s Chief Commercial Officer, Amielle is working with industry to recycle their wastewater and lessen their reliance on freshwater. Amielle is passionate about entrepreneurship and an advocate for women in business. She holds an MBA and is also a published author.
Zack Eberwein, Co-founder and Chief Executive Office of Stoko
Zack is an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer who chose to write his own story, founding Stoko in 2017 with two of his closest friends. Stoko has redefined how athletes overcome injuries by introducing an entirely new category of supportive apparel. By incorporating adjustable medical-grade bracing seamlessly into everyday athletic clothing, the Stoko team has created an entirely new method of joint support, eliminating the need to wear traditional braces altogether. Personally, Zack is a strong believer in the importance of building meaningful relationships with others, fostering a strong company culture, and living with a growth mindset. He consistently strives to create positive change in the world and inspire others to do the same; starting with Stoko’s community of athletes.
Format

Welcome!

Meet our Venture Development Specialists

Venture announcements (submit yours in the RSVP!)
Featured panel on building a winning team and finding the right co-founders

Who should attend
This event is for entrepreneurship@UBC’s community of ventures from Phases 1-4/HATCH, Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs), Mentors, and the UBC community at large.
Session information
Zoom information will be available via your registration confirmation email. As well, it will be on the online event page. Attendees will also be sent the Zoom link and password to their registered email in advance of the session.
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.
Visit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more

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

About this Event

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

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

From optimism to opportunity: PwC presents insights from the CEO Survey
2021-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Online
Coming out of a very turbulent year, CEOs in Alberta are feeling optimistic, with the majority anticipating immense growth in the next 12 months.
As vaccines roll out and certain markets begin to re-open, it’s arguable that an economic bounce-back was inevitable, but optimism doesn’t equal opportunity. Alberta leaders will need to use the energy of a rebounding economy to set priorities that will sustain growth beyond the bounce.
In this webinar, PwC’s thought leaders will share insights based on findings from their recent CEO Survey, which explores the views of 337 chief executives across the county. The comprehensive data highlights elements such as the importance of business transformations most reportedly, digital enhancements as a way for CEOs and businesses to prioritize reaching future growth goals.
Join us for this informative event and learn the top priorities executive leaders will be implementing in their business strategies to ensure this optimistic growth becomes a seized opportunity.
Please confirm your attendance by Monday, June 14th @ 4PM. This webinar event will be hosted via Zoom, and a unique link will be emailed to all registrants 12-24 hours prior to this event.
Reynold Tetzlaff, Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner, PwC Canada
Reynold is the Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner and was formerly PwC Canada’s National Energy Leader for 8 years. He has been with the firm for 26 years and serves a broad base of public and private clients. Reynold is also currently a member of the PwC Canada extended leadership team that is active in setting and implementing the overall strategy and digital transformation for PwC Canada.
In his capacity as Managing Partner, Reynold offers deep connections within the Calgary community. He is on the Board of SAIT, the Patrons Council for Unicef, the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business Advisory Council, the Alberta Securities Commission New Economy Advisory Committee, Forum Vice Chair of the 23rd World Petroleum Council, is active with United Way and coaches a variety of sports. He also recently received his FCA from CPA Alberta.
Steve Hollinger, Office Managing Partner, Edmonton, PwC Canada
Steve is currently the managing partner of our Edmonton office and previously served as the Edmonton assurance practice leader and human capital partner. He has spent the majority of his 25-year career with the firm providing audit and related services to our Edmonton based private and public company clients. He has a wealth of experience dealing with large and growing private and public organizations.
Steve joined PwC in 1996 after earning his BCom degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. He has instructed courses on financial reporting, auditing, internal controls and audit committee effectiveness for PwC staff and clients, and for the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse
2021-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse

Description
John Stackhouse is a nationally bestselling author and one of Canada’s leading voices on innovation and economic disruption. He is senior vice-president in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada, leading the organization’s research and thought leadership on economic, technological and social change. Previously, he was editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail and editor of Report on Business. He is a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and sits on the boards of Queen’s University, the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada and the Literary Review of Canada. His latest book, Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping the Future, explores the untapped resource of the millions of Canadians who don’t live here but exert their influence from afar.
Join Sandi Gilbert as she chats with John and learns more about his thoughts on how Canada can be a driving force on a global scale and serve as inspiration to a generation of Calgarians that are having trouble looking forward.

Time

Jun 16, 2021 04:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)

The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs
2021-06-24 11:30 - 12:30
The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs

About this event

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a revolutionary way of commodifying intellectual property like art, videos and music and are causing a wave of transformation in financial markets. Skyrocketing prices for unique assets have led to an unprecedented interest in the issuance of tokens by companies – but regulatory and legal clarity will be essential in moving this emerging market forward.
Join the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s Legal Committee to gain a deeper understanding of NFTs and their role in the growing digital asset universe, including regulatory challenges, legal implications and how business can stay compliant while benefiting from the NFT boom.

INVENTURES 2021
2021-09-22 08:00 - 2021-09-24 17:00 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre
WELCOME TO INVENTURES 2021
INVENTURES THE LIVE EXPERIENCE IS BACK!
Prepare to get your creative adrenaline surging. Inventures Live is the must-attend event of 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people who are shaping, disrupting and re-imagining the world, live and in person.
THREE INCREDIBLE DAYS OF DISCOVERY
Inventures brings the best and brightest together for three days of learning, inspiration and creative collisions. From rousing keynotes and expert panels, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities, Inventures is more than a great conference filled with great programming, it’s an opportunity to build networks, strike deals and launch creative ideas into overdrive!
GLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Rub elbows with angels, VCs and corporate investors from around the world.
THRILLING STARTUP PITCH EVENTS
Witness exciting pitch competitions where qualifying innovators vie for cash, expert feedback and investor connections.
NETWORKING GALORE
Take advantage of plenty of opportunities to socialize, share and network with thought leaders and like-minded change makers from around the world.
YOUR TICKET TO THE FUTURE IS ONLY $199
Order your all-access Inventures 2021 pass today before they’re gone! Capacity is limited, so get a move on.
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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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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
