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Small Business Week Showcase & Social
2019-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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

SHEInnovates Edmonton Event: Women Advancing Innovation
2019-10-22 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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

RBC Women in Tech
2019-10-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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
RSVP
Before October 11, 2019
Email: Debra Cerny @ Debra.Cerny@rbc.com or250 Kar
Jackie Craig @ Jacqueline.Craig@rbc.com

2019 Downtown Business Association Fall Lunch - Building Innovation
2019-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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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Your Business First Steps - A Lean Model Canvas Workshop
2019-10-09 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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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Artificial Intelligence: Using AI in Your Business
2019-10-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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

DemoCamp 46
2019-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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

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

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

12:45 Networking

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

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

YEG AI/ML Business Meetup - Meetup #3
2019-09-19 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Current research and blockchain initiatives
Support programs
Industry needs
