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.

YEG AI/ML Business Meetup - Meetup #3
2019-09-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton AI/ML Business Meetup
Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 AM
We are pleased to have Dornoosh Zonoobi, Co-Founder & CEO of Medo.ai and Ryan Tucker, CEO of G2V Optics Inc, as our presenters.Breakfast (sponsored by AltaML) will be available starting at 7:30 am with the formal program beginning at 8:00 am and ending promptly at 9:00 am.

University of Alberta Alumni Weekend
2019-09-19 08:00 - 2019-09-22 17:00 | 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!
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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

Rainforest LWOL YEG
2019-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

DemoCamp 46
2019-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Univeristy of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
DemoCamp brings together developers, creatives, entrepreneurs and investors to share what they’ve been working on and to find others in the community interested in similar topics. For presenters, it’s a great way to get feedback on what you’re building from peers and the community, all in an informal setting. Started back in 2008, DemoCamp Edmonton has steadily grown into one of the largest in the country, with over 200 people attending each event.The rules for DemoCamp are simple: 7 minutes to demo real, working products, followed by a few minutes for questions, and no slides allowed.Time: 6:45 pm doors open, 7:00 pm program startsLocation: CCIS 1-140 – University of AlbertaDrinks and networking to follow at RATT (Room At The Top) – 7th floor, Students Union BuildingInterested in applying? Fill out the application form here: http://www.startupedmonton.com/democamp/
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS)
11335 Saskatchewan Dr NW · Edmonton, AB

Artificial Intelligence: Using AI in Your Business
2019-10-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103 A Ave NW, Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are major buzzwords right now. But as much as people are talking about AI, what does it actually mean for business? Our panel speakers will explore and answer this question and more, including:

What exactly is AI/ML and why is it happening now?
Why is there an opportunity here in Edmonton?
When is AI/ML a fit, and how do we even take a first step towards a project?
And, most importantly: how do we embark on an AI/ML strategy where we can actually get ROI?

Fear not, this will be a tech-free talk. No jargon, no geek-speak, just a basic look at artificial intelligence, machine learning and what they can do for business.
Meet the Speakers:

Cory Janssen, Co-founder and CEO of AltaML Inc., and President of Galt Capital
Anna Koop, Senior Scientific Advisor, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Patrick Pilarski, Canada Research Chair in Machine Intelligence for Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta and Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute Fellow
Curtis Stange, President and CEO, ATB

The panel discussion will be moderated by Kyle Murray, Vice Dean & Professor of Marketing, University of Alberta School of Business.
October 3, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
11:30 AM — Registration
11:45 AM — Lunch & Networking
12:15 PM — Panel discussion/Q&A
1:15 PM — Event conclusion
Royal Alberta Museum, Amiskwaciy Theatre & Lobby
9810 103 A Ave NW, Edmonton
$60 per person

Your Business First Steps - A Lean Model Canvas Workshop
2019-10-09 12:00 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Creating a lean business model canvas is critical for startups to ensure focus. The one-page lean business canvas distills your business plan down to a one-page document making it easier to share, communicate and focus on the most valuable work. If you will not be seeking funding for your business, you may never develop a formal business plan. If you are seeking funding, the lean model canvas is the best first step.
In this session led by The Business Link and small business mentor David Bayda, you will learn how to use the business canvas, one-page document and action plan. You will be introduced to this amazing tool and then we will get hands-on and build a lean model canvas. After this session you will be given blank canvases and have the opportunity to book one-on-one appointments to review your business’ canvas.
This session will be hosted in CAT 309D.
NAIT CAT Building CAT 309D 10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T5G
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2019 Downtown Business Association Fall Lunch - Building Innovation
2019-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 | JW Marriott Hotel, 10344 102 St NW,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0K9, Canada
Description
Around the world, cities that focus on people-centred innovation and experiences are the communities where the most talented founders and creators want to build from. And nowhere is this more true than here in Edmonton, as our Downtown re-emerges as a place for modern talent and companies.
Ken Bautista is Partner/CEO of Makespace Group and co-founder of Startup Edmonton; building at the intersection of brand, culture and physical space. Part studio, hospitality operator and retail developer, Makespace partners with brands and building owners to activate and operate unique gathering spaces, urban campuses and branded environments. With over a million square feet of space in its portfolio, Makespace is actively developing spaces and experiences in Calgary, Toronto and other markets.
He will share his latest projects and vision for Edmonton – transforming one million square feet Downtown from the ground up to accelerate the next wave of talent and growth in our city.
Are you ready?
Doors open at 11:45am
Program begins at noon
Location

JW Marriott Edmonton
10344 102 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0K9
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RBC Women in Tech
2019-10-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Edmonton Research Park, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton
We are excited to have two amazing presenters for this event:
Presenter: Samantha Kernahan
Associate Partner/Council (IP Lawyer), DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Topic: 10 Simple Rules to Protect Your Intellectual Property: Do’s and Don’ts for Business Leaders
The presentation will offer practical, but vitally important, legal advice for the management of IP assets to attain maximum value.
Presenter: Jaclynn Fimrite
Vice President, RBC Mid-Market M&A
Topic: Optimizing the Outcome – Preparing for a Sale
Learn what a company’s leadership team must do before entering into formal discussions with institutional buyers/investors. The content will be highly relevant for all businesses, from start-up to mature stage technology companies.
Wednesday October 16, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dress: business casual
Edmonton Research Park
Alberta Innovates – Auditorium
250 Karl Clark Road NW Edmonton AB T6N 2E4
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Before October 11, 2019
Email: Debra Cerny @ Debra.Cerny@rbc.com or250 Kar
Jackie Craig @ Jacqueline.Craig@rbc.com

SHEInnovates Edmonton Event: Women Advancing Innovation
2019-10-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Epcor Tower, 10423-101 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0E8, Canada
oin 250+ of Alberta’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders and influencers on October 22 in the heart of Edmonton.

Women Advancing Innovation
As a hotbed for innovation and global ‘firsts’, in true Alberta style, we are pioneering the first global chapter of UN Women’s SHEInnovates initiative.
Join 250+ of Alberta’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders and influencers on October 22 in the heart of Edmonton’s new ICE District as we profile and celebrate Alberta’s SHEInnovators.
These women and their work act as a beacon to our community and to the world. “If we can see it, we can be it.”
Learn more: https://www.sheinnovatesalberta.com/event/edmonton-sheinnovates-event

Women Advancing Innovation
Location

EPCOR Tower
16th Floor, EPCOR Tower, 10423-101 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0E8
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As a hotbed for innovation and global ‘firsts’, in true Alberta style, we are pioneering the first global chapter of UN Women’s SHEInnovates initiative.
Join 250+ of Alberta’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders and influencers on October 22 in the heart of Edmonton’s new ICE District as we profile and celebrate Alberta’s SHEInnovators.
These women and their work act as a beacon to our community and to the world. “If we can see it, we can be it.”
Learn more: https://www.sheinnovatesalberta.com/event/edmonton-sheinnovates-event

Small Business Week Showcase & Social
2019-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | JW Marriott Hotel, 10344 102 St NW,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0K9, Canada
Showcase and Social, Presented by BDC
October 24, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
JW Marriot Edmonton ICE District10344 102 StEdmonton, Alberta T5J 0K9

Showcase and Social is an evening full of networking and celebrating the achievements of YEG’s small business community. It’s your perfect opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs in Edmonton’s vibrant business community. While mixing and mingling, network with potential partners as you tour the exhibitor showcase featuring fellow entrepreneurs’ businesses.
Interested in being an Exhibitor at the SBW Showcase and Social? Register your exhibitor booth today!
This event also gives guests the opportunity to explore the new JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District– a modern, luxury hotel in the heart of Edmonton’s ICE District.
Tickets:
Members: $15
General admission: $30
Exhibitor Booth*:
Members: $185
General admission: $300
*Not-for-profit booth rates are also available – limited quantities apply, please contact events@edmontonchamber.com

If you are an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce member or have a web account please login.Register Today to Secure Your Seat

StartUP Launch Party 10
2019-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Edmonton Convention Centre
Description

Join us for the tenth annual edition of Launch Party Edmonton, the city’s flagship startup event that celebrates and showcases the hottest startups in town.
Launch Party gives you the opportunity to meet our city’s brightest entrepreneurs, try their products, and celebrate everything that our startup community has to offer. Launch Party is a flagship event of Edmonton Startup Week and showcases the hottest startups in town. Since 2010, more than 85 technology companies have launched products at the event, including rapidly growing teams like ZEPT, Jobber, Drivewyze, Poppy Barley, and Showbie.
Launch Party isn’t your typical networking event or trade show. It’s a party designed to celebrate and showcase the rockstar entrepreneurs in our community. Drinks, DJs, and great company all await you at Launch Party!
About Startup Edmonton:
We want to see more tech-enabled companies start and scale in Edmonton!
Supporting entrepreneurs as they build and grow tech-enabled products & companies is at the heart of Startup Edmonton. We know that technology touches every aspect of our lives; and Edmonton is brimming with bright, ambitious, and hard-working people that are tackling challenges every day with the incredible opportunities that technology brings.
We help in four ways: Mentorship, Programs, Talent and Student Engagement, and Community.
Since 2009, we have brought together entrepreneurs, developers, students, founders, mentors, and investors to transform ideas into some of Canada’s most exciting and successful startup and scaling companies. Startup Edmonton is managed by Innovate Edmonton, a division of EEDC. Innovate Edmonton supports our city’s most driven tech-sector entrepreneurs and visionaries. The division’s purpose is to help founders and their teams bring ground-breaking ideas to market – whether as a startup or a high-potential scaleup – by bringing together the right people, resources and funding. For more information, visit edmonton.com/innovate.

Who Should Come?
Launch Party is for everyone in the community – students, media, investors, entrepreneurs, designers, makers – if you’re interested in starting, growing and supporting local startups, then Launch Party is the place to be!
Refund Policy
Tickets to Launch Party 10 are fully transferable! If you’re unable to attend after purchasing, we encourage you to pass along your tickets to a friend or colleague.
Startup Edmonton will not issue refunds Launch Party 10. Before purchasing your tickets, it is your responsibility to carefully review all aspects of the event, event restrictions, dates, pricing, and fees. Startup Edmonton will issue refunds if Launch Party 10 is cancelled. Refunds will be issued using the same method of payment that was used to purchase the tickets via Eventbrite.
Date and Time

Thu, 24 October 2019
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM MDT
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Location

Edmonton Convention Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
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Code of Conduct
Startup Edmonton is dedicated to providing a safe, harassment-free environment for all events. We invite you to help us make this space a place that is welcoming and respectful for all participants, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, national origin, ethnicity, or religion. We expect all participants — attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, organizers and volunteers — to treat others with respect and abide by the following Code of Conduct at all times. This includes social events at off-site locations, online activities and social media before, during and after the event. Click to read our full Code of Conduct.

EnggYac Networking at new Pub Campio Brewing Company
2019-10-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Campio Brewing, 10257 105 St NW, Edmonton, Canada
at Alberta’s Young Alumni Council (EnggYAC) invites you to join them at one of Edmonton’s NEWEST breweries and to hear from alumnus Brett Ireland (’04, BSc Mech Eng) about his journey from engineering to co-founding Bearhill Brewing – now comprised of Jasper Brewing, Banff Ave Brewing, Last Best Brewing & Distilling and their newest location in Edmonton, Campio Brewing Company.
Beers and Engineers!
Friday, October 25
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Campio Brewing Company – 10257 105 St NW, Edmonton
$10.00/ticket
Tickets include admission, a Campio-EnggYAC pint glass, beer tasting and a sliderpizza bar (Note: this event is 18+).
Engineering alumni, students and friends are all welcome!
Brewing beers and building communities – it can be done!
From bringing together his fellow UAlberta alumni to growing partnerships between Alberta’s brewing and farming industries, Brett Ireland (‘04 BSc, MechEng) is using his craft beer business to build communities.
Ireland (centre) and his Bearhill Brewing co-founders and best friends, Socrates Korogonas (right) and Alex Derksen (left), came together in 2005 to turn their love of beer and the community they were raised in, into a business. Jasper Brewing Co. was born and now nearly 15 years later, Bearhill Brewing consists of four brewpubs across Alberta. These include Jasper Brewing Co. in Jasper (Canada’s first brewpub inside a national park), Banff Ave Brewing Co. in Banff, Calgary’s Last Best Brewing & Distilling and now, Campio Brewing Co. in Edmonton, opening this October!
Ireland’s entrepreneurial spirit flows into the many partnerships he’s forged while growing his business. He works with local farmers to supply the malt for his beer and opens his doors to UAlberta grads to share his experiences in the craft beer industry – and to offer them a great beer!
Don’t miss your chance to check out Campio Brewing and learn more about Brett’s experiences! Get your tickets to Beers and Engineers today!

Session Five: Pitch like a Pro - November 12, 2019
2019-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar, Canada
Are you an entrepreneur looking to improve your ability to pitch to investors? Or maybe you need help connecting with your audience and leaving them wanting more? Perhaps you need to perfect your elevator pitch to wow a potential angel investor? You’ve worked hundreds of hours building your product. Now, you’re ready to storm the big leagues by pitching in front of investors who can make or break your future. But are you bringing your A game?
Beyond The Page Coaching presents a series of four 90-minute webinars that are designed for entrepreneurs to position them for growth in their industry. Facilitated by Margaret Page, fellow entrepreneur and business coach, Margaret has helped people from around the world make the case for their products and businesses. Through Margaret’s webinar and time-tested expertise, you’ll be armed with the tools to deliver your pitch like a pro and make it to the show.
Session Five: Pitch like a Pro – November 12, 2019

Master Your mind
Connect with your audience
Land the pitch (Delivery)
Microphone magic

CA$49.00+CA$2.45 GST

Master the Elevator Pitch for VCs/Angel Investors: October 29, 2019
2019-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar, Canada
Are you an entrepreneur looking to improve your ability to pitch to investors? Or maybe you need help connecting with your audience and leaving them wanting more? Perhaps you need to perfect your elevator pitch to wow a potential angel investor? You’ve worked hundreds of hours building your product. Now, you’re ready to storm the big leagues by pitching in front of investors who can make or break your future. But are you bringing your A game?
Beyond The Page Coaching presents a series of four 90-minute webinars that are designed for entrepreneurs to position them for growth in their industry. Facilitated by Margaret Page, fellow entrepreneur and business coach, Margaret has helped people from around the world make the case for their products and businesses. Through Margaret’s webinar and time-tested expertise, you’ll be armed with the tools to deliver your pitch like a pro and make it to the show.
Session Three: Master the Elevator Pitch for VCs/Angel Investors – October 29, 2019

What exactly is an elevator pitch
Focus on audience/listener
How to capture attention: 7 components of an elevator pitch
Avoid jargon – how to craft a clear, concise compelling EP
Practice/refine – make sure it sounds authentic!

CA$49.00+CA$2.45 GST
