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SUMMARY:Alberta Yield Demo Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAlberta 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. \nAgenda: \n\n4:00 p.m. – Welcome\n4:15 p.m. – Opening Remarks\n4:30 p.m. – Alberta Yield Live Pitches\n5:25 p.m. – Networking\n6:00 p.m. – End\n\nPresenting the Alberta Yield startups: \n\nAlgi creates delicious\, purpose-driven food products centred around spirulina algae.\nBamboo Dumplings provides the most authentic Northern Chinese dumplings with family recipes handed down several generations.\nCultivatr is Alberta’s first online farmer’s market. Order local farm-fresh foods right to your door with the click of a button.\nFlokk 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.\nGroundUp 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!\nHurb 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.\nMojow's mission is to streamline on-farm operations\, through innovative digital technologies and AI\, to help build a sustainable agriculture industry.\nMycoRize 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.\nMySteMBiotech is a biotech company committed to providing novel livestock colostrum stem cell based products for enhancing animal health as an alternative to antibiotics.\nNova 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.\nTop Grade Ag transforms any aeration bin into a predictable Grain Dryer that EVERY farm can afford. Mother nature is NOT a dependable grain dryer.\nTorchlight Innovations is an agricultural technology startup that digitizes commodity information management.\nWest Grow Farms Inc. owns and operates an indoor vertical farm utilizing an aeroponics growing system to grow green leaf vegetables in Alberta.\n\nThank you to our Funding Partners: \n\nAlberta 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.\nBioenterprise 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.\nWestern 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-yield-demo-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,CleanTech,Digital Transformation,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T110000
DTSTAMP:20210408T173224Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT - Attabotics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April monthly member meeting featuring speakers from Attabotics.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n10:00am – Member Meeting\n10:15am – Attabotics Presentation\n10:45am – Breakout Rooms & Networking\n11:05am – Close\n\nAbout Attabotics:\nAttabotics 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. \nBrad 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-attabotics/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,IoT,Robotics,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210406T130000
DTSTAMP:20210403T002246Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Innovation Coalition: Hard-Tech
DESCRIPTION:Once every month come join the CIC\, SAIT\, Fuse 33 and Protospace to talk about how to make your own “Hardtech” prototype and startup\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/calgary-innovation-coalition-hard-tech/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20210316T224804Z
CREATED:20210316T035657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T224804Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Greg Horowitt & Jim Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n\nRainforest 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.  \nJoin 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. \nBrought to you by Rainforest Alberta and support from Bow Valley College.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/fireside-chat-with-greg-horowitt-jim-gibson/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Social Innovation,Startups,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20210316T034950Z
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SUMMARY:Space Settlement Entrepreneur - SSEC Competition
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAudience: High-school and Undergraduate-college students \nThe 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). \nStudents will learn about: the entrepreneurial mindset\, marketing\, problem and solution ideation\, business models\, prototyping\, investor pitch decks\, and the all-important elevator pitch. \nDates: Sat\, Mar 20\, 2021\, 1:00 PM – to Sun\, Mar 28\, 2021\, 5:00 PM MDT \nAGENDA (see Tentative agenda at https://www.STEME.org/ssec) \nSaturday\, March 20 \n2:00 PM CST 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship \n3:00 PM CST 2. [RESEARCH] Landscape of the Space Industry and SSDC \n4:00 PM CST 3. Introduction to SSDC & Problem Spaces (Request for Proposal) \nSunday\, March 21\, 2021 \n2:00 PM CST 4. Introduction to the Pitch Deck & Judges’ Rubric \n2:15 PM CST 5. Assessing a Problem \n3:15 PM CST 6. Developing a Solution \n4:00 PM CST 7. Prototyping \n4:30 PM CST 8. Introduction to Marketing & Customer Proposal & Sales Pitch \nThursday\, March 25\, 2021 \n5:00PM CST SSDC Kick-Off & Training \nFriday\, March 26\, 2021 \n5:00 PM CST 9. Business Model Canvas \n6:30 PM CST 10. Market Research: Customer Needs and Interviews & Meetings \n7:00 PM CST 11. Investor Pitch Deck\, Elevator Pitch\, & Presentation Skills \nSaturday\, March 27\, 2021 \n1:00 PM CST SSDC Panel & Company Pitches \n1:30 PM CST SSDC Company Meetings \nSunday\, March 28\, 2021 \n9:30 AM CST SSDC Company Presentations \n1:00 PM CST SSEC Final Pitch Presentation and Judging \n4:00 PM CST SSDC & SSEC Winners announced \nPricing: $50 (online/virtual competition) \n$40 Early-Bird Pricing \nWITH FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS! \nFor the most up-to-date information\, visit: www.STEME.org/ssec \nIf 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
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/space-settlement-entrepreneur-ssec-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Competition,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Pitch Competition,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Space Exploration,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T153000
DTSTAMP:20210317T213033Z
CREATED:20210317T213033Z
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SUMMARY:California Market for Hydrogen - Demand for Alberta Hydrogen Exports
DESCRIPTION:Hydrogen is the smallest molecule with the greatest potential to have an impact on the future of energy in our region\, our province\, and our country. \nTo explore the geographic market needs for Alberta’s low-cost\, low-carbon hydrogen\, the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub is hosting a series of webinars to understand where the potential lies and how Alberta can take advantage of the tremendous export opportunity in hydrogen. \n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/california-market-for-hydrogen-demand-for-alberta-hydrogen-exports/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Economy,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Science,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T130000
DTSTAMP:20210316T234714Z
CREATED:20210316T234714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T234714Z
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SUMMARY:Inventures: Small Tech Businesses: Growth & Adjusting During and Post COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:ENTREPRENEUR’S SPEAKER SERIES \nSmall Tech Businesses: Growth & Adjusting During and Post COVID-19 \nMarch 25\, 2021\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MDT \nFeaturing David Sax\nAuthor and Journalist\nAward-winning author and business journalist\, David Sax\, has always worked for himself and has spent the majority of his career writing about entrepreneurs of every type. His latest book\, “The Soul of an Entrepreneur”\, goes beyond the Silicon Valley startup myth\, in order to tell the real stories of small business owners who make up our economy. \nFor entrepreneurs in every sector\, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have been unprecedented. There is no such thing as “business as usual”. The only certainty\, it seems\, is uncertainty. In his presentation David will discuss the freedom and risks of owning a small business and how to manage\, reinvent and move forward during uncertain times. A Q&A will follow.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-small-tech-businesses-growth-adjusting-during-and-post-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20210317T183712Z
CREATED:20210317T183712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T183712Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Harvest Bulders
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin 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. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nAt this week’s LWOL Harvest Builders will be joining us to share how they remove the barriers to launching and scaling up ventures in the prairies through knowledge sharing and team building. Harvest provides world-class builder services and industry experts who know what it takes to successfully launch and scale ventures! \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-harvest-bulders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T110000
DTSTAMP:20210315T080752Z
CREATED:20210315T080752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T080752Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 2 -Brand protection in the digital economy
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups\n\n\n\n\nBDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Smart & Biggar LLP\, invites you to the next Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Intellectual Property for Start-ups”. \nIn partnership with \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain: \n\nAn understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;\nAn introduction to the different types of IP assets\, including patents\, trademarks\, copyrights and trade secrets; and how they can be used to protect your innovations and create an IP portfolio;\nStrategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;\nAn understanding of best practices for IP management;\nIP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding\, growth and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:\nThis series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the different type of IP rights relevant to technology companies and how to choose the right type(s) of IP protection. Some common misconceptions about patents as well as how to build a “future-proof” patent portfolio will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of trademarks in technology companies\, how to choose powerful trademarks\, how to protect trademarks in a global/digital marketplace and how to create exclusivity in a crowded industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of IP management in a technology company. How to prepare for a prospective investment or exit including developing/acquiring commercially relevant IP rights and managing third-party risks.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-series-on-intellectual-property-for-start-ups-session-2-brand-protection-in-the-digital-economy/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20210316T225959Z
CREATED:20210316T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T225959Z
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SUMMARY:AMII Virtual Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning\, and explore topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. Each meetup features two presenters; at the end of each presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. \nThis month’s speakers include: \nMarch 18\, 2021 – March 18\, 2021 \n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (MST) \nReg Ouellette\, VP of Engineering & Alex Trad\, Director of Business Development from Chata Technologies Inc. \nChata develops innovative solutions that solve the complex problem of data access with the power of NLP\, NLU\, and dynamic query language generation. Chata’s flagship solution\, AutoQL\, dynamically translates natural language to database query languages. This technology enables non-technical business software users to get the data they need to do their jobs\, just by asking questions in their own words. \nJoin Reg and Alex as they discuss the importance of high-quality training data for successful AI development. They’ll also talk about Chata’s approach to automating the training data generation process and how valuable this approach is for the future of AI in business applications and beyond. To illustrate\, they’ll demo some of Chata’s machine learning models (trained on a corpus of data that has been automatically generated) through AutoQL’s front end widget\, Data Messenger. \nSalome Perez\, PhD Student from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln \nSalome Perez is currently a second year PhD Student at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her research focuses on understanding how software vulnerabilities are cross-layer characterized including binary library usage using machine/deep learning techniques. This research aims to innovate cybersecurity solutions in emerging Android and Intenet of Things -Arduino based applications. \nPrior to University of Nebraska\, Salome received a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecom from her home country\, Ecuador/ South America; and a Fulbright award to pursue a master’s degree at Northeastern University/ Boston with specialization in machine learning. Her motivations are with supporting minorities in science and projects to further computer science education skills for children in developing countries.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/amii-virtual-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20210317T214422Z
CREATED:20210317T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T214422Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan’s main event!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe eight-week Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan culminates in this final event\, where we’ll hear from panel speakers\, pitches from the top five companies\, and of course the live announcement of at least one investment being made into a local Saskatchewan company. \nThe after-party will be held on Discord\, where you’ll have the chance to chat with the companies\, investors\, and folks from around the community. Grab a beer and enjoy! \nAgenda: \n1:00 pm – Welcome \n1:15 pm – Panel: A Founder’s Journey – Learn how these 3 Founders are crushing it and disrupting their industries. \n\nCatherine Metrycki\, Callia\nDustin Coupal\, 54e Dev Studios\nMark Wolff\, MyComply\n\n2:00 pm – Fireside chat: On Alternative Exits – IPOs and M&As are not the only path to exit. Learn what other options you can explore to build an exit path for your investors. \n\nJoe Gill\, McKercher LLP\nRod Brown\, Valhalla Private Capital\n\n2:45 pm – Reverse pitch: Funders to Founders – Meet 6 of the most active funding organizations in the Prairies. Who they are? What they’re looking for? How they invest? Join us and ask your questions. \n\nBluesky Equities\, Broad Street Bulls\, Golden Opportunities\, OKR Financial\, Rhino Ventures\, Wiegers Holdings\n\n3:30 pm – Top 5 Final Pitches – Finally!! The last 5 standing. \n\nArticShelf\, Board Checkup\, memory KPR\, Omnee\, Skill Shark\n\n5:00 pm – Keynote and Fireside Chat \n\nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar/ Founder\, Ancestry\nAlicia Soulier\, CEO\, Salon Scale\n\n6:00 pm – Investment announcement \nMeet our Keynote: \nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar & Founder\, Ancestry \nPaul coaches and mentors founders who desire to have a positive social impact in the world.He has founded 8 companies–including Soar and Ancestry.com. These companies have employed thousands\, served tens of millions of customers\, and generated billions of dollars in revenue.Paul started out by wanting to be a college professor. He became an “accidental entrepreneur” in 1990 when he built a product with his best friend. By 1996 they made the exclusive Inc. 500 list and after attending the Inc. conference Paul fell in love with entrepreneurship and decided to learn all he could about the art and science of building businesses.Since then\, Paul has read hundreds of books\, attended hundreds of conferences\, and has done hundreds of keynote speeches\, workshops\, and training events.He has even had the privilege of teaching entrepreneurship and internet marketing for 4 years at two major universities.Today\, he runs Soar and mentors founders who believe they can build organizations that can make the world a better place. \n  \nThanks to our partners and sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags\n\nOnline Events Online Conferences Online Business Conferences #startup #pitch #angel_investing\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/valhalla-investment-summit-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20210315T083558Z
CREATED:20210315T083558Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Business: Finding Passion in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Business Link is proud to present this Women in Business event in honor of International Women’s Day. This half-day conference will support women entrepreneurs and small business owners in finding passion in entrepreneurship.   \nThis event will feature an incredible keynote speech from Jessica Janzen. Jessica is an author\, joy bringer\, and the Executive Director of the Love for Lewiston Foundation. The passing of her son\, Lewiston\, encouraged her to start living and get on with what she had always dreamed of. This led to the release of her book (Bring the Joy) and raising over $1 Million dollars for the Foundation that she started in honor of her son. Jessica helps leaders move forward and build a stronger tomorrow by overcoming adversity and building resiliency.   \nAttendees will also hear presentations from two accomplished women in business: Marcela Mandeville the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses\, and Barbara McKenzie\, CEO of Business Link. Following presentations\, there will be interactive\, round table discussions led by ATB Financial\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Attendees can ask our guest experts any questions they have and will discuss challenges and opportunities that women in business face.  \nYou’ll walk away with:  \n\nWays to re-ignite your passion & find joy in entrepreneurship after a challenging year \nKey takeaways from discussions about challenges & opportunities facing women entrepreneurs\, setting your business up for long-term success\, and how to break free from mindsets that have been holding you back \nPlus\, you could win some exciting giveaway items!  \n\nThe Women in Business Box   \nAdd-on to your event ticket with the Women in Business Box. For less than $17\, you’ll receive a box valued at over $80 with some incredible products from local Alberta businesses including: Little Tucker\, Worthy Jams\, a copy of Bring the Joy by Jessica Janzen\, and more! Please note that these boxes are available to Alberta registrants only.   \nPlease note: This program may be recorded. 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-business-finding-passion-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T123000
DTSTAMP:20210315T074422Z
CREATED:20210315T074422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T074422Z
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SUMMARY:NACO Angel Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 18\, 2021 at 10:30 AM MST / 12:30 PM EST for the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit\, a pitch event featuring the most promising Edmonton based angel ready companies. Finalists will take to the virtual stage to showcase their company to an audience of local and national angel investors\, innovators\, and startup supporters. \nFinalists will also get exposure on the international stage at NACO West 2021 on March 30 & 31 – an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Edmonton’s vibrant innovation ecosystem! \nRegister today to get a sneak peek at some of Edmonton’s hottest companies. \nTo reserve your place at the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit\, register here at no cost.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/naco-angel-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T110000
DTSTAMP:20210315T082035Z
CREATED:20210315T082035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T082035Z
UID:15421-1615975200-1615978800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 1-Understanding Business Value of IP
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups\n\n\n\n\nBDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Smart & Biggar LLP\, invites you to the next Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Intellectual Property for Start-ups”. \nIn partnership with \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain: \n\nAn understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;\nAn introduction to the different types of IP assets\, including patents\, trademarks\, copyrights and trade secrets; and how they can be used to protect your innovations and create an IP portfolio;\nStrategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;\nAn understanding of best practices for IP management;\nIP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding\, growth and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:\nThis series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the different type of IP rights relevant to technology companies and how to choose the right type(s) of IP protection. Some common misconceptions about patents as well as how to build a “future-proof” patent portfolio will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of trademarks in technology companies\, how to choose powerful trademarks\, how to protect trademarks in a global/digital marketplace and how to create exclusivity in a crowded industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of IP management in a technology company. How to prepare for a prospective investment or exit including developing/acquiring commercially relevant IP rights and managing third-party risks.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-series-on-intellectual-property-for-start-ups-session-1-understanding-business-value-of-ip/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T103000
DTSTAMP:20210215T234242Z
CREATED:20210215T234242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T234242Z
UID:15258-1615280400-1615285800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology\, the national action plan\, safety and regulations\, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain. \nThis four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-lets-talk-community-and-connect-with-stakeholders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Community Planning,Energy,Industry,Innovation,Marketing,Networking,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210503T170000
DTSTAMP:20210127T000325Z
CREATED:20210127T000325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T000325Z
UID:15040-1615190400-1620061200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up\, gain access to resources\, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses\, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs\, expand operations\, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-2/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Courses,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,IoT,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Regulatory,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20210224T180515Z
CREATED:20210224T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T180515Z
UID:15333-1614859200-1614862800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this dynamic presentation\, Amber Mac will take audiences on a visual journey to demonstrate how our world is changing during today’s pandemic and why that’s fueling an acceleration of technology that will change the future forever. \nNo matter what industry you’re in\, that means that rapid digitization is a must. Amber will also show how AI is affecting our daily lives and why the future of work depends on its adoption. \nWhile this presentation is eye-opening\, it also includes practical lessons and invaluable tools that are critical for success. \nAbout Amber Mac \nInnovation Speaker | Co-host of Marketing Disrupted and The AI Effect \nConsidered by many to be the go-to expert on anything to do with technology\, Amber Mac helps companies and audiences to stay ahead of the curve. She is an industry veteran\, renowned as a journalist\, moderator\, entrepreneur\, consultant\, and bestselling author. Whatever the setting\, Mac offers clarity of understanding and a passion for digital innovation in all forms. \nMac started her career in San Francisco and Boston during the dot-com boom\, with several roles including as a strategist for Razorfish. Since then\, she has keynoted at more than 400 events around the world and has moderated sessions with everyone from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to former FBI Director James Comey to famed astronaut Chris Hadfield. She’s currently the co-host of two podcast series: Marketing Disrupted and the award-winning The AI Effect. \nIn 2010\, Mac wrote the national bestselling business book Power Friending\, followed by the Amazon bestseller\, Outsmarting Your Kids Online\, which she co-wrote in 2016. She also a regular business host and expert for Fast Company\, Newsweek\, CNN\, Bloomberg\, CBS\, BNN\, CTV\, The Marilyn Denis Show\, and SiriusXM. In 2018\, she was named one of DMZ’s 30 inspirational women making a difference in tech\, and she is recognized internationally as an innovation and technology leader.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/adaptation-in-the-age-of-covid-19-and-demystifying-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Governance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T103000
DTSTAMP:20210215T233943Z
CREATED:20210215T233943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T233943Z
UID:15256-1614675600-1614681000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology\, the national action plan\, safety and regulations\, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain. \nThis four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-lets-talk-tech-a-deep-dive-on-smr-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Energy,Industry,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T163000
DTSTAMP:20210129T231500Z
CREATED:20210129T231500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T231500Z
UID:15054-1614180600-1614184200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Grant Funding for Startups
DESCRIPTION:This AMA will give you an introduction to the grants and supports available to help take your business to the next level!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nLet’s face it\, you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. You could be juggling product-market fits\, trying to attract investors for a big round of funding\, or maybe you’re just starting to iron out the basics. Whatever stage you’re at\, it is important to think long-term about your business goals\, keep you and your business protected\, and understand how using the law can help you throughout the whole process. That is where your Lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer. \nWhat to Expect:\nWage subsidies\, rebates\, training and cash money are available to Canadian SMEs through numerous funding programs. Venture for Canada\, SR&ED and CanExport are just a few examples. But which one is right for your company? Will the benefits outweigh the trouble of applying\, executing\, complying and reporting? Where should you even start? Right here. This webinar. Join Goodlawyer’s Director of Public Affairs\, Zak Biggs\, and CEO\, Brett Colvin\, as they discuss the wide range of programs to help take your business to the next level. \nAlready jotting down your questions for our presenters? Pre-submit your questions here to make sure they don’t get missed! \nWho Should Attend?\nNo matter what stage your business is in\, Goodlawyer is eager to guide you on the right track. This webinar is open to everyone but would be most useful if… \n\nYou’re thinking of starting a business.\nYou’re looking to expand your current business.\nYou are suffering from information overload and don’t know where to start.\n\nAgenda – Times are in MDT (Calgary/Edmonton time)\n3:30 PM: Introductions and ground rules. \n3:40 PM: Presentation from Goodlawyer & BDC \n4:15 PM: Pre-submitted Questions/Open discussion – questions asked by you! \n4:30 PM: Conclusion. \nFAQs\nFrequently asked questions can be found on our event page below “Upcoming events”
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/grant-funding-for-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Finance,Government,Industry,Investment,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T103000
DTSTAMP:20210215T233702Z
CREATED:20210215T233702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T233702Z
UID:15254-1614070800-1614076200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Bright Spots\, Innovation & Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology\, the national action plan\, safety and regulations\, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain. \nThis four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-bright-spots-innovation-collaboration/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T100000
DTSTAMP:20210215T232631Z
CREATED:20210215T232631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T232631Z
UID:15250-1614070800-1614074400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:InterGen's Breakfast Club - With a Twist!
DESCRIPTION:InterGen’s Breakfast Club – With a Twist!\nTuesday\, February 23\, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. MST \nOne year ago we launched our Breakfast Club Series (in person) – we showcased four great Alberta-based companies\, Hardline Engineering\, headversity\, Veerum and ZayZoon\, to a group of senior business leaders who were willing to roll up their sleeves and help. Many connections were made and those 4 companies saw an instant impact. \nFast forward one year – we want to introduce you to some of the people making a major impact in our community. \nYou have heard the name Jim Gray – Top 7 Over 70 Founder\, InterGen Co-Founder\, Calgary Legend\, Philanthropist\, Business Leader. \nWe are excited to flip the coin and showcase the other side of our Matching Platform – our brilliant\, inspiring and passionate InterGen Business Advisors! \nJoin us on February 23 at 9:00 a.m. MST and meet Jim Gray and a handful of our inspiring Business Advisors!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergens-breakfast-club-with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210216T103000
DTSTAMP:20210215T233336Z
CREATED:20210215T233336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T233336Z
UID:15252-1613466000-1613471400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Learn How Series: Small Nuclear Reactors 101
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology\, the national action plan\, safety and regulations\, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain. \nThis four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-learn-how-series-small-nuclear-reactors-101/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T203000
DTSTAMP:20210204T071816Z
CREATED:20210204T071816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T071816Z
UID:15126-1612897200-1612902600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Past\, Present and Future of Civic Tech in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us as technology veteran Jean-Marc La Flamme shares his perspectives on the past\, present and future of Civic Tech in Canada. Jean-Marc has been on the front lines of innovation for 25 years\, digitally transforming government\, industries\, startups\, non-profits and rural communities using Canadian tech. \nJean-Marc will also discuss civic engagement platforms in Canada and share his view that we need to move away from big tech companies onto our own smart community platforms. He will present an overview of the landscape today and ask how Civic Tech can support its growth. \nJean-Marc La Flamme is the Managing Director of ReGen Villages Canada. ReGen Villages builds regenerative and resilient smart communities\, with integrated life support systems of food\, water\, energy\, education\, economic\, transportation and waste-to-resource management. Communities are connected to each other with a secure but open platform for real time innovation inside smart bioregions. Creator of civic tech teams\, digital financing platforms and exciting intergenerational hackathons allowing all citizens to co-create communities and new business. Founder of co-working spaces\, innovation centers and entrepreneurship programs that brings everyone into the future of work. \nFind out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/ \nTuesday\, February 9\, 2021\n7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/perspectives-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-civic-tech-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Not-For-Profit,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210204T183000
DTSTAMP:20210203T203245Z
CREATED:20210203T203245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T203245Z
UID:15101-1612458000-1612463400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:TNT CleanTech Top 20 Pitch Night & SK Top 20 Pitch Nigh
DESCRIPTION:Feb 4th –  Simultaneous TNT Cleantech Top 20 Pitch Night I x SK Top 20 Pitch Night I.  Say whaaaat?  Two Top 20 pitch nights at the same time!  How is that even possible?  I can’t even begin to imagine how many zoom accounts must be required.  Good thing we’ve got an actual organizer these days. \n\nThe Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit is on now\, and we’re raising $100\,000+ for a local company while also training new investors to become confident angels. \nAs part of the due diligence process\, and to show everyone the great companies that we have growing in Alberta\, the top 20 companies will get 3 minutes to pitch to the investors in a public virtual forum on Feb 4th and 11th. Each night 10 companies will pitch. Make sure to register for both nights! \nFeb 4th \n\nCarbonova\nWinecrush Tech.\nWA-VE\nEZ Ops\nZS2 Technologies\nZILA Works\nRuth\nThe Harvest Hub\nVermillion Power Tech.\nCeres Solutions\n\nCome support these incredible companies being built right here at home! After the event everyone will have the chance to join our virtual happy hour on Discord and chat with the entrepreneurs and investors. \n\n\n\nAbout the summit \nOur investment summits provide a fun\, approachable way to become an angel investor or to raise capital for your early-stage tech startup. It’s equal parts fundraising\, educating and community building. \n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tnt-cleantech-top-20-pitch-night-sk-top-20-pitch-nigh/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,IoT,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,STEME,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210202T113000
DTSTAMP:20201230T090619Z
CREATED:20201230T090619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T090619Z
UID:14820-1612256400-1612265400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:About Get to Know Day 2021: Eco System Development
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAbout Get to Know Day 2021 \nGet to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs\, what is available\, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \nTypically this event is a one full-day session\, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long\, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation\, validating and scaling)\, and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. \n\nSession 1 – Early stage – Wed\, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 2 – Growth Stage – Wed\, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 3 – Scaling stage – Wed\, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM\nSession 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues\, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/about-get-to-know-day-2021-eco-system-development/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210129T093000
DTSTAMP:20210126T195626Z
CREATED:20210126T195626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T195626Z
UID:15030-1611909000-1611912600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Using AI in Agriculture: REMI Program Info Session - Jan 29
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can leverage AI to support your agriculture business goals!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nIt’s no secret that AI holds opportunities to increase revenue\, improve operations and solve complex problems. At this info session\, learn how Amii’s government-subsidized REMI (Reducing Emissions through Machine Intelligence) Program helps companies of all sizes begin their AI & ML adoption journey\, starting with GHG reduction projects. \nJoin Amii’s Nella Brodett (Director Investment & Partnerships) and Shazan Jabbar (Machine Learning Scientist) as they explore the tangible opportunities that can be enabled using this technology. \nFri\, January 29\, 2021 \n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/using-ai-in-agriculture-remi-program-info-session-jan-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Digital Transformation,Education,Food,Industry,Innovation,Sustainability,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210127T173000
DTSTAMP:20210122T004533Z
CREATED:20210122T004533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T004533Z
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SUMMARY:The Internet of things – intelligent buildings
DESCRIPTION:Much like smart cities\, intelligent buildings present many opportunities for enhanced citizen engagement\, improved quality of life\, and efficient building management. \nWhat new solutions are being implemented and where do opportunities for further innovation exist? \nWe are proud to bring together key decision makers and subject matter experts in the construction sector to educate\, collaborate and support new business opportunities. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGain a new understanding on IoT trends in the construction industry\, both from the perspective of the service providers and the property owners.\nAn opportunity to engage in conversation in facilitated breakout sessions and network with other professionals.\n\nAgenda: \n\n3:00pm – Opening remarks\n3:05pm – keynote speaker: PCL\n3:40pm – panel discussion with speakers from Eddy Solutions\, Rogers Communications\, and Genetec\n4:20pm – feature speaker: Manulife Investment Management\n4:40 pm – keynote speaker: Ellis Don\n5:15pm – breakout rooms\n5:35pm – closing remarks\n\nAlberta Innovates is a proud sponsor of Alberta IoT
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/the-internet-of-things-intelligent-buildings/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Construction,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,IoT,IoT,Living,Real Estate,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210215T160000
DTSTAMP:20210126T235427Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T235427Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH) Applications Open!
DESCRIPTION:Expressions of Interest are welcome now for Brightsquid & Health City’s Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH)!\nDigital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH)\nHealth City and Brightsquid are pleased to announce the Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH)\, a new initiative aimed to better prepare small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to reach commercialization of their products and service. The program increases entry and integration in the health system\, allowing multiple companies to scale at once. \nWhat is the Digital Health Integration Readiness Program?\nThe Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH) is a joint initiative between Health City and Brightsquid with funding support provided by Western Economic Diversification. This program aims to address existing gaps with clinical integration and provide SMEs with the fundamental understanding of technical readiness\, ultimately preparing them for the ability to tackle the complex integration requirements that are critical to success. SMEs that complete the program can expect the following: \n\nHelp early-stage companies understand the health information regulatory requirements for their product to commercialize\nProvide basic knowledge for software development practices to incorporate privacy and security principles to be successful in the health sector\nProvide a clear overview of Canada’s healthcare delivery and health tech ecosystems\nProvide resource options at the conclusion of the course to clarify the road to market and commercialization\nProvide a 1:1 review session to assess business readiness and be provided with resources and direction to address identified gaps.\n\nImportant Deadlines\nJanuary 26\, 2021: Application opens\nFebruary 15\, 2021: Deadline for EoI submission\nFebruary 22\, 2021: Selection process through industry panels\nWeek of March 1\, 2021: Program sessions begin for successful companies \n\nSession 1: Thursday March 4\nSession 2: Thursday March 11\nSession 3: Thursday March 18\nSession 4: Thursday March 25\n\nHow do I apply?\nInterested Alberta-based SMEs are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to Health City by no later than February 15\, 2021. For more information and to apply\, click here.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/digital-health-integration-readiness-program-pre-hatch-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Health,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210121T150000
DTSTAMP:20210107T202718Z
CREATED:20210107T202718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202718Z
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SUMMARY:Three things you can learn from your customer
DESCRIPTION:Three things you can learn from your customer\nThursday\, January 21\, 2021 | 2 PM | WEBINAR \nExplore three basic categories of information—demographic\, behavioral and financial—that you can collect from your customers right now\, and learn how this information can be applied to help you make stronger and more informed business decisions. You can use this information to improve your operations\, increase the effectiveness of your advertising and strengthen your margins\, as well as prepare to lay a good information gathering framework for startups. \nSpeaker: Mark Shields\, Business Link
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/three-things-you-can-learn-from-your-customer/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Consumer Goods & Retail,Courses,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Marketing,Small Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210114T150000
DTSTAMP:20210107T202313Z
CREATED:20210107T202313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202313Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta's Economy in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Alberta’s Economy in 2021: Tools to help understand what comes next\nThursday\, January 14\, 2021 | 2 PM | WEBINAR \nIt’s fair to say that there’s never been a year like 2020. But what lies ahead in 2021? With a great deal of uncertainty still weighing down the economy\, it’s difficult to predict how and when it will recover. What tools can help us understand the new environment that will emerge? And what will the new economy look like? \nSpeaker: Todd Hirsch\, ATB Financial
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/albertas-economy-in-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Government,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Webinar
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