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Will My Idea Fly?
2019-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
How to research if your Business Idea is a good one.
Description

Are you working on an idea for a business or planning to? What are the next steps? How do you make sure your idea is a good one? How do you know your idea will fly? In this interactive session Garrett will take us through a process to vet all the data and information to you. We will get on-line and discover how to sift through the plethora of data and information available to you and find what is relevant.
Please bring your laptop or device so you can get hands-on! Garrett Fleck is a Finance Graduate from NAIT turned Marketer who is passionate about the Online Reputations of businesses all over Canada.
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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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

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
RSVP
Before October 11, 2019
Email: Debra Cerny @ Debra.Cerny@rbc.com or250 Kar
Jackie Craig @ Jacqueline.Craig@rbc.com

Youthful Cities Summit
2019-10-16 08:00 - 2019-10-20 17:00 | Edmonton Convention Centre
The future of urban work needs youth.

The landscape of work is quickly changing across Canada and young Canadians are at the apex. Technological, environmental and social change has thought leaders and think tanks around the world putting in overtime trying to figure out what is in store and how societies and organizations must act and react to work. But with all that focus, two critical forces in our quest to understand the future of work are underrepresented – Youth and Urbanization.
Youthfulcities launched the first Urban Work Index, measuring 21 cities across Canada on their current capacities of urban work from a youth perspective. The index uses an expansive, youth-driven definition for work that includes four thematic areas: Education, Entrepreneurship, Affordability and Employment. The Index was a call for cities to seriously consider how to map out the future of work for youth.
The Future of Work Summit will be a one-of-a-kind experience for 60 young leaders across various Canadian cities and work industries to come together and collaborate on a vision on what the future of work can be. It will be a unique opportunity to amplify the youth voice on the future of work.

As a delegate, you will have the opportunity to connect with a network of 60 young leaders across Canada that will share the future of work through an immersive experience, blending city learning in our host city with a unique innovation process, allowing you to make real input on the future of work. Delegates will arrive to Edmonton on October 16, with opportunities to network with other city builders and engage in the city. On the first full day, delegates will have the opportunity to learn and unpack current understandings of the future of work, such as automation and technology disruptions, with thought leaders in the space. Delegates will then co-design future scenarios of urban work with a youth perspective, through a design jam. On the last full day, delegates will work to push these innovate ideas into tangible recommendations and activations for cities across Canada that can serve as the roadmap to the future of work.

What’s Included as a Delegate:

No cost participation in the Future of Work Summit, with unique access to thought leaders and networks

Flights to Edmonton, for those living outside the city

Shared accommodation provided at our Summit location, Crash Hotel

Free meals (and good coffee) for the summit duration

Eligibility:

Must be between the ages of 18 – 29

Reside in a Canadian City

Available to attend an immersive programme from Oct 16 – 20, which will include evening programming.

Be able to participate in pre-summit virtual sessions and knowledge building

Become a delegate.

We are currently accepting applications from Summit Sponsors only.

Apply now

Meet the delegates.

Meet our amazing cohort of delegates that are already part of the Future of Urban Work Summit

Current Delegates

Edmonton Startup Week with Techstars Oct 21 to 25 2019
2019-10-21 08:00 - 2019-10-25 17:00
connect with community + professional development + technology trends
Hosted by Startup Edmonton, Edmonton Startup Week is a five-day celebration of learning, discussion and networking around 50+ community-driven events across the city. Most events are free and open to the public. Check back often for updates!
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See Link in Events Calendar for Times and Locations!
Some events require a ticket purchase. Not to worry! We’ll send you an email reminder with the link to purchase. Cheers!

Investment Readiness Day by ATBX , Accelerate Fund & Working Nicer
2019-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Limited Capacity seats available

Investment Readiness Day is co-presented by ATB X, Accelerate Fund, and Work Nicer as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Are you planning to raise capital for your company? Join us to learn about raising capital, from the planning to the pitch to the negotiation. If you are raising your seed round, these sessions will help you build a roadmap for success.
Come to just one session, or come to all, but let us know so that we can plan for capacity. A light lunch will be served.
Tickets are free but with limited capacity. Please sign up for tickets here. Attendees must hold tickets.
SCHEDULE

9am – 10:20am Pitch Deck Essentials with Arden Tse, Yaletown Ventures + Accelerate Fund
10:30am – 11:20am Designing Your Roadshow with Ryan Tucker, CEO G2V Optics
11:30am – 12:50pm Unanimous Shareholders Agreements for Startups with Heather Barnhouse, Dentons LLP
1:00pm – 2:30pm Due Diligence and Valuations with Ryan Heit, Valhalla Capital, and Arden Tse, Yaletown Ventures
2:40pm – 4:00pm Negotiating Your Deal with Craig McDougall, Kingsgate Legal
4:30pm – onward Startup Crawl starts

Maximum capacity will be 60-70 in the Beaver House session room.

Tuesday October 22, 2019 9:00am – 4:00pm
Work Nicer 10160 103 St NW

BizConnections NORTH: Small Business Week | A Conversation with Ashif Mawji
2019-10-22 11:30 - 13:30 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
We invite you to join us to celebrate Small Business Week in Alberta.
Let’s celebrate, connect, share, and learn during this unique lunch presentation, a conversation with Ashif Mawji.
Ashif Mawji is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, venture capitalist, mentor and community builder. He chairs the Edmonton Police Foundation and serves on numerous private and nonprofit boards, including the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, CN Community Foundation and others.
He received the EY Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award, named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row.
Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and named one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years and received an Honorary Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration.
Ashif is an Honorary Colonel in the Canadian Army and received the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals and the Alberta Centennial Medal.
He was named a Henry Crown Fellow (part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute). Ashif is happily married to Zainul and has two amazing boys Kinza and Aariz.
Tickets: $25 – Your ticket includes a catered lunch.
Celebrate Small Business Week with Business Link and Ashif Mawji!
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.
Location

NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre (Conference Hall PIC120/122)
10210 Princess Elizabeth Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 0Y2
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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.

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 Table Talks
2019-10-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E9, Canada
Table Talks, Presented by BDC
October 23, 2019 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Sutton Place Hotel10235 – 101 St NWEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3E9
Share, learn and inspire at Table Talks! Here, you will connect with thought leaders to build on your expertise and learn from one another through engaging round table discussions. It’s an opportunity to share your experiences with other entrepreneurs who may be facing similar challenges.
As you rotate through the various tables, you will connect with other informed opinion leaders and field experts – each table covering a different table topic and theme. From succession and business planning to marketing and communications, engage in open discussions with other members of the business community and provide insight and feedback into areas impacting your business.
Tickets:
Members: $25
General admission: $35
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2019 Innovation Awards U of A
2019-10-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Univeristy of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Description
Since 2013, the Innovation Awards honour University of Alberta researchers, their ground breaking technologies and the commercialization community that helps bring their innovations from out of the lab and into the world.
Join us to celebrate the researchers who received a U.S. patent and have an active private partner. Those who have created a University of Alberta spin-off company will also be recognized. This event showcases some of the university’s best and brightest innovators whose achievements are poised to improve our quality of life and build a strong economic future for Alberta.
Speakers:
TBD
Agenda:
3 – 3:30 p.m. Networking
3:30 – 5 p.m. Awards presentation
5 – 6 p.m. Reception and networking
Following the awards presentation, beverages and light refreshments will be served.
Location

TIMMS CENTRE for the ARTS, University of Alberta
87 Avenue, 112 St NW, Edmonton
3-146 Fine Arts Building
Edmonton, AB T6G 2C9
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Parking:
Heated underground parking is available for over 300 vehicles at the TIMMS CENTRE/TELUS parking lot. There is also metered parking behind the building and in several outdoor parking lots nearby.

Small Business Week Celebrating Entrepreneurship
2019-10-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E9, Canada
Celebrating Entrepreneurship: A Panel Discussion on Growth, Expansion and Trade, Presented by BDC
October 24, 2019 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Sutton Place Hotel10235 101 St NWEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3E9

Entrepreneurs are fueled by a great idea, passion and the desire to bring their product or service to the masses. Expanding to newmarkets, whether it’s nationally or internationally, can provide entrepreneurs and their organization with new opportunities – however, there are manyfactors to consider. From tax and legal to sales and marketing, where does the market entry process begin? What are the challenges to exporting?
Join us for a conversation with three local entrepreneurs who have recently completed Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) – a dynamic, hands-on six-week workshop for SMEs providing essential resources and coaching to develop and execute an export plan. As these organizations have expanded to new global markets (or made the strategic choice to remain local), this panel discussion will explore their lessons learned, insights and challenges in the export process – as well as provide updates as to where they are now!
Tickets:
Members: $35
General admission: $45
Table of 8:
Members: $280
General admission: $360
Moderator: Rob Lajoie, VP, AB North, BDC
Panelists:

Judd Kruger, Director of Finance, SureHire Inc.
Kathy Leskow, Owner, Confetti Sweets
Keenan Pascal, CEO, Token Naturals Ltd.

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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!
