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INVENTURES 2021
2021-09-22 08:00 - 2021-09-24 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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

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

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

TNT – What Does 2021 Year Mean for Your Valuation?
2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for a discussion on how to approach valuation for an early-stage tech company.

About this event

What Does 2021’s Record-Breaking Year Mean for Your Valuation?
A Conversation hosted by Startup TNT and BDC
Negotiating the valuation of an early-stage tech startup with investors can be a daunting task for any entrepreneur. But it doesn’t have to be.
Join us for this facilitated discussion on the effects of rising business valuations in 2022 and how they have had on raising equity and financing for entrepreneurs.
Learn how you can turn your approach to valuation into a methodical, well-researched, and enjoyable negotiation with your investors.
Facilitator :Zack Storms, Startup TNT
Panel: Brenda Slauko, BDC; Mike Wilson, Drugbank; Arden Tse, Accelerate Fund III

OKGN Angel Summit
2022-03-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Online
Get ready for an elevated investment experience. The OKGN Angel Summit is back for its fourth year!

About this event

Get ready. Get excited. It’s time to secure your spot for the Summit finale!
The OKGN Angel Summit Finale is the culmination of a 10-week program where accredited investors and startup entrepreneurs are trained in the capital-raising process. On March 16th, six remaining companies will make their final pitch for the $150K investment fund.
First Nations leader, Canadian businessman, and Author, Chief Clarence Louie, will be taking to the virtual stage to deliver a keynote address. He has been the Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band for an impressive ten terms and has received numerous recognitions and accolades, including; being a recipient of the Order of Canada and being inducted into the BC Business Hall of Fame and Canadian Business Hall of Fame. During his talk, Chief Louie will share his insights from his progressive work with the Osoyoos Indian Band and inspire us on how we can create stronger communities through entrepreneurship and economic development.
After the pitches, while the investors deliberate on a winner, Renée Warren and Dan Martell will join for a fireside chat. This husband and wife duo are both successful, award-winning entrepreneurs and experienced investors. Renée coaches female entrepreneurs through her business, We Wild Women and Dan helps SAAS founders scale through his business the SAAS Academy.

Changing the Narrative: New ways to think about Alberta’s economy in 2022
2022-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
As we enter a new year, a lot has changed — yet a lot remains the same. COVID is still with us, climate change is even more pressing and global trade remains unsettled. Alberta’s economy is transforming, but we need new ways to think about our economy in order to thrive in a permanently uncertain world. What lies ahead? And how will a new narrative help us adjust?

Presenter
Todd Hirsch

As Vice President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial, Todd spends much of his time delivering dynamic, clear-eyed talks on topics ranging from the economy and creativity, to adaptability and the future of work. For more than 25 years, he has worked as an economist for organizations including the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada.
Todd has been recognized as one of Alberta’s most influential people. He’s received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the University of Alberta’s Alumni Honour Award, and an honorary degree from Mount Royal University. He previously taught economics at the University of Calgary and for the Executive Education program at the University of Alberta.
He is the author of four books. His latest, Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting during and after the pandemic, was released in March 2021. The book captures the inspiring and compelling stories of businesses and not-for-profits that reinvented themselves during the pandemic.
A strong advocate of the arts and culture, he serves on the boards of Calgary’s Glenbow Museum and the Alberta Ballet. He is also an advisor to the Dean of the Chiu School of Business at Bow Valley College in Calgary.

IoT North Conference
2022-03-30 08:00 - 2022-03-31 17:00 | BMO Centre – Stampede Park
IoT North Conference is a world class, two-day business and technical conference featuring, deep discussion, collaborative content, and a vibrant marketplace for business. The conference will convey national and international perspective and insights about the IoT Sector through dynamic panel discussions, round table conversations and use case presentations. The exhibition will feature those innovative Canadian and International companies who demonstrate some of the best in Canadian Technology driving our economy and creating advancements and opportunities.
Register to attend as a delegate of IoT North Conference 2022 and hear from executive level professionals and prominent thought leaders from companies and associations who are key stakeholders and advocates for IoT, such as: Attabotics, Spartan Controls, BDC, Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN), Alberta IoT Association, AIoT Canada, SensorUp, TELUS Business, Economic Development Lethbridge, SAIT, Supply Chain Canada, VizworX, Health Cities, just to name a few!

TNT Cleantech Investment Summit Finale
2022-04-07 15:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Real angel investments will be going to at least one Prairie startup (likely more!) and announced LIVE!

About this event

30+ investors have each committed $5,000, spent 8 weeks working together to conduct due diligence on 20 companies across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and will be announcing their investment decisions live at the TNT Cleantech Investment Summit Finale on April 7!
We have raised over $5 million dollars for 33 startups across the Prairies so far – how much will we raise this time, and for how many companies???
5 finalists. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person watch parties AND afterparties.
3:30–7:30pm MST program

3:30–5:00pm MST: pre-game panels and special guests
5:00–6:00pm MST: finalist pitches!
6:00–7:00pm MST: investor deliberation
7:00–7:30pm MST: investment announcements and cheque ceremony!

7:30pm MST till late: in-person afterparties (YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR)
Online Event Details
Register for the Zoom Link or watch on YouTube.
3:30–7:30pm MST
The event will be streamed on one big Zoom party (and on YouTube), register for the link. Or you can join us at our watch parties detailed below.
In-Person Watch & Afterparties
Program 3:30–7:30pm MST, afterparties till late
Watch the pitches LIVE on stage in YYC, or together at the watch parties. Then stick around for the afterparties and celebrate till late with your startup communities in YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR! Locations TBC.
Public Health Notice
Please follow the directives and rules set out by each viewing and afterparty location.

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.

FutureCite Connector - What Do Employers Look for in New Hires?
2022-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Join our Connector Series to “Begin Your Journey”! Find out insights from industry and educators to help map out your career pathways! We start off at 12noon with a panel discussion followed by networking at virtual tables. Change table every 10 minutes to ask your questions or listen to other attendees and the advice from experienced leaders at each of the tables. Register early to save your seat!

So who’s going that you may know?
Akriti is in her second year of business studies and wants to discover how she can apply her learnings to open doors to career opportunities! Check out her video below!
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Ahmed is in his second year of accounting! He’s looking to explore different opportunities beyond accounting. Check out his video below!
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Lesley is in her 4th year of criminology and is looking to explore opportunities as a research assistant! Check out her story below!
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FutureCite Connector Series - What do HealthTech Employers look for in New Hires?
2022-08-11 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Thinking of options for your career pathway? Maybe you are considering new skills or experiences that may help you to open door?
Join us on August 11, 2022 at noon MST for our second FutureCite Connector Series Meetup where we bring together Jobseekers, Employers and Educators for a fireside panel session chat – followed by networking at virtual tables with speakers and mentors to discover new ideas, future skills, pathways and opportunities to help shape your future!
Register early to make sure that your links work to get max engagement on our Airmeet Event Channel. Register link: FutureCite Connector Meetup August 11 2022
Access the event early at 11:45 am to mingle in our virtual lounge! Speaker Panels starts at noon MST!

Look who’s joining our Community Network and why they’re going to our August 11 2022 Connector Event! Are you going?
Testimonials from our College Student Event Ambassadors!
Martin E. is a second year chemical engineering student- check out why he’s going!
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Juanita D. is a second year psychology and forensic science student – Check out why she’s going!
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Ebru N. was in political science and is shifting to software engineering – check out why she’s going!
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Jeremy S. is a 4th year health sciences student looking to explore opportunities- check out why he’s going!
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Great Prairies Pitch Marathon 2022
2022-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
The Great Prairies Pitch Marathon is a startup ‘Show and Tell’ that showcases Prairie startups from all sectors and stages in a friendly setting with a supportive audience. There are no prizes. No awards. No judges. Just entrepreneurs pitching to the community, showcasing their companies and seeing how members of the audience may be able to help them grow.
We plan to run over 200 3-minute pitches between 8 am and 5 pm MDT (9 am – 6 pm CT) on August 18, 2022 via Zoom, followed by an awesome in-person afterparties in YEG, YYC, YXE, YQR, YWG!
Goals
– Entrepreneur-led community building with peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors
– Friendly, competitive spirit to incite startups to raise their game in a globally competitive world
– Showcase Prairies startups to various stakeholders locally and globally
– Learn about the diverse companies growing here in the Prairies
– Provide feedback, referrals and introductions to Prairie startups
Notes:
– Organizations from across the Prairies will co-host each hour-long pitch segment
– The event will be hosted on Zoom with a lively chat and streamed to YouTube
– Audience members are encouraged to make suggestions, recommendations and referrals in the chat
– Everyone gathers together (virtually) and then may choose to attend an in-person afterparties in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg.
– Family friendly.

Venture Trailblazers, Featuring Roelof Botha of Sequoia Capital
2022-11-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Great leadership and industry insights from the Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital!
As an Alumni and Graduate of the Founder Institute, FutureCite will be attending this event! The event is open to alumni and companies currently accepted into their programs! Link for alumni and current participants to register below.
Image Credits: Founder Institute & VC Lab Networks
Venture Trailblazers connects world-leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in startups and venture capital.
The inaugural event will take place on Wednesday November 2nd, and feature a Fireside Chat with Roelof Botha (Managing Partner at Sequoia Capital). After the Fireside Chat there will also be a short panel discussion on VC trends with emerging fund managers from across the globe, followed by a long structured networking session.
Venture Trailblazers is an exclusive, invite-only event series hosted by the Founder Institute and VC Lab.

REGISTER

360 by Deloitte: Spotlight on digital transformation
2022-11-15 09:00 - 2022-11-17 12:00 | Virtual Online
Build your tech-forward future, and learn the latest from Canadian and global thought leaders

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

FutureCite Connector Series: Future-Ready Companies, Careers & Courses for the Upcoming Recession
2022-11-28 17:45 - 19:15 | Virtual Online
Future-Ready for the Upcoming Economic Recession in 2023!
So what does this mean for Small Business Employers, Job Seekers and Educators?

Employers: What job role activities may change due to the global economic recession and automation?
Educators: What types of skills on demand need to addressed now and into the future?
Jobseekers: What Career Pathways will shift and need reskilling / retraining – to enter or re-enter the workforce?

“Over the next 10 years, everything around you will become smart. From AI and home automation, home healthcare AI, to AI and retail and AI-enabled supply chain…” source: Peter Diamandis, Singularity University
We’ve all been feeling the impact of inflation from the cost of food, fuel to utilities and basic necessities. Now impact is both global and local at the same time and not buffered by borders. Yes maybe we’ve experienced this before, but now technology, AI and Automation has accelerated the impact.
SIGNUP for the event to hear from our stellar panel and network with our mentors!

Angelique is going!
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Lana is going!
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Janvi is going!
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Techstars Toronto's seventh Demo Day Showcase!
2022-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Techstars Toronto’s seventh Demo Day Showcase! Join on December 15th at 12:00 PM EST to meet the 12 companies graduating from the 2022 Winter Cohort.
This Demo Day Showcase will give the investor community a look at 12 companies poised to disrupt industries and change the world through their technology. With our incredible network of mentors, investors, and partners across Canada already in place, Techstars Toronto sets out to bring the world’s best to Canada.
This class spans from Canada to Africa. Investors take note, these companies mean business. Their traction and team size are seldom seen at this early stage, and their valuations are starting to soar, and surpassing a combined $100M USD already, which we believe is just the start.

How Will 2023 Redefine Work?
2023-02-16 11:45 - 13:15 | Virtual Online
Event Description:

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

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

Admission: FREE

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

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

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

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Inventures: Three Days of Discovery
2023-05-31 08:00 - 2023-06-02 17:00 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre
FutureCite will be at the Inventures Conference in Calgary!
Looking forward to connecting with innovative minds who are looking on making a future impact to build a better world! Hope to see you there!

May 21 – June 2 2023

About Inventures
Join the best and brightest in global innovation for three days of learning, inspiration and creative collisions.

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

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

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

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