Founder Fridays: Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up
2021-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
​Dec. 3: Fireside chat with Kristen Hadeed, author of Permission to Screw Up
Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta.
​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions:

​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.
​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem

​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by:

​Upskilling entrepreneurs, mentors, ecosystem builders and service providers
​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions
​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital
​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages
​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network

​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Banff Venture Forum
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-07 17:00 | Virtual Online
The New Technology Economy Happens at BVF
Mark Your Calendar: December 6 & 7, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the virtual delivery of the Forum will be hosted on the industry-leading Swapcard Technologies platform on December 6th & 7th!
Access for all, from anywhere.
The Banff Venture Forum, Canada’s premier company financing event, exists to provide the hottest emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading private equity and venture capital investors from across North America. Every aspect of the Forum is built for you, the participant — your business challenges, your ambitions, and your success. Learn about key issues within the industry, networking with industry leaders and experts and hear from world-class professionals in the investment community.
Since its inception in 1997, Banff Venture Forum has realized significant growth in all respects, with last year’s Forum hosting in excess of 40 venture capital firms, 50+ presenting companies and 350 delegates.
Whether you are looking for the next lucrative investment or aiming to secure financing, Banff Venture Forum is an event not to be missed.

Why Participate?

Gain direct access to high caliber entrepreneurs and investors in the VC and PE community.
Establish your position as a key player in North America’s investment community by actively participating in the conference.
Enhance your organization’s profile to a key audience of emerging and established companies.
Showcase your innovation ideas, products, and technologies to investors, corporate strategics, and prospective partners.
Gain information on deal flow and syndication opportunities.
Expand your network through direct, personal contact with influencers, decision makers, and innovators.

State of the Art ():Cutting Edge Science & Tech in AI and ML
2021-12-14 10:00 - 14:30 | Alberta
This is a full day event by Abacus.AI with world renowned leaders of AI and ML from top tech companies like Google and Amazon, and acclaimed universities

About this event

Prominent speakers will be joining the Conference — from top tech companies, Venture Capitalists from Coatue, Index, and FirstMark and thought leaders in the field from Stanford, Berkeley, CMU.
They also have two special guests returning; Peter Norvig from Google and Alon Halevy from Facebook will be joining us once again!
They will examine the state-of-the-art AI platforms with the VP of AI at Instacart, engage in a panel discussion with Dell, Dodge & Cox, and Sephora and much more!
Their previous conferences have filled up quickly. We have a limited number of seats available. Reserve a spot now!
Agenda and Speakers:
Agenda
9:00 – 9:45: Keynote Speaker: TBA
9:45 – 10:30: State of the Art AI Platforms: Haixun Wang, Bindu Reddy
10:30 -11:15: AI and ML: Investor’s Perspectives: Matt Turck, George Mathew, David Cahn, Bryan Offut
11:15 – 12:00: Applied AI – Panel: Aditya Ramachandran, Sree Sreedhararaj, Monica Khurana
12:00 – 12:45: Deep Learning: Past/Present/Future: Peter Norvig, Alon Halevy
12:45 – 1:30: Science of Recommender AI and Reinforcement Learning: Colin White

Data Science Meetup
2022-01-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.

Founder Fridays: Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked at Work
2022-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
Jan 7, 2022, Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked at Work
Founder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta.
​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions:

​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.
​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem

​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, ecosystem builders and service providers by:

​Upskilling entrepreneurs, mentors, ecosystem builders and service providers
​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions
​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital
​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages
​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network

​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups, Bow Valley College, Futurepreneur, Rainforest Alberta, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College, RBC, The Hunter Family Foundation, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Innovation Coalition, RINSA, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.

Women in the New Economy - Disruption in 2022
2022-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and in 2022

About this event

Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and in 2022, disruptive technologies will continue to reshape the future of entrepreneurship, industry and trade
To succeed, this evolution requires diverse participation. Women are making powerful contributions to our evolution, but at just 25% of our tech labor force, it’s critical to support greater inclusion.
This November, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) and ecosystem partners are coming together for a special day of events celebrating the achievements of our talented female tech leadership, announcing new grants for tech education, and shining a light on opportunities for women in Canada’s emerging technology sectors.
Join us to learn about the next year ahead in tech disruption, hear inspiring insights from diverse leaders and discover how women can accelerate their careers by leveraging innovation.

Startup TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit
2022-02-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
20 life sciences entrepreneurs pitch their companies to 40+ angel investors and the public at this virtual event Feb 3!

20 pitches. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person afterparties*.
At the Startup TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit, we’re aiming to raise $1M+ for seed-stage life sciences companies with economic impact in Alberta, while engaging local investors to become confident angels. Big thanks to Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation for helping make this sector-specific Summit possible.
As part of the investor due diligence process, and to show off the great companies we have growing in the Prairies, the top 20 companies will deliver their punchy 3-minute pitches in a public virtual forum on Feb 3, starting at 4:30pm MST.
Online event details:
4:30–6:30pm MST
Pitches will take place on Zoom, register for the link (will also be streamed on YouTube)
In-person afterparties*:
6:30pm MST till late
Head down afterwards to your local watering hole to celebrate with the entrepreneurs, investors and community friends.
YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR afterparty locations coming soon*
Top 20 Companies:
Will be announced Jan 24!

What is Bitcoin Class
2022-02-04 11:30 - 2022-02-06 12:30 | Virtual Online
About this event

Bitcoin is a rare example where the first iteration of a technology has kept its dominance – it’s still by far the most successful use-case for blockchain technology. Why hasn’t bitcoin gone the way of MySpace? This special presentation is designed to help the average person understand what makes bitcoin especially important in these turbulent times.

Founder Fridays - Growth Hacking
2022-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Join Founder Fridays in a Fireside chat with Tiffany daSilva , Creator of the Growth Hacking Box

Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit - Top 20
2022-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
20 cleantech entrepreneurs pitch their companies to 30+ angel investors and the public at this virtual event on Feb 17!

About this event

20 pitches. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person afterparties*.
At the Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit, we’re aiming to raise $500,000+ for seed-stage cleantech companies that are reducing greenhouse gases and making economic impact in the Prairies, while engaging local investors to become confident angels. Big thanks to Foresight Canada for helping make this sector-specific Summit possible.
As part of the investor due diligence process, and to show off the great companies we have growing in the Prairies, the top 20 companies will deliver their punchy 3-minute pitches in a public virtual forum on Feb 17, starting at 4:30pm MST.
Online event details:
4:30–6:30pm MST
Pitches will take place on Zoom, register for the link (will also be streamed on YouTube)
YXE is hosting a watch party at Birmingham’s Vodka & Ale House, join us from 5:00 pm CST on to watch the pitches and connect at the afterparty!
In-person afterparties*:
6:30pm MST till late
Head down afterwards to your local watering hole to celebrate with the entrepreneurs, investors and community friends.
YEG – Campio Brewing, 10257 105 St NW
YYC – Briggs, 100-317 10 Ave SW
YXE – Birmingham’s Vodka & Ale House, 810 Circle Dr. E
YQR – Cathedral Social Hall, 1801 Hamilton St
Top 20 Companies:
Will be announced on Feb 14!
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*Public health notice:
Please ensure that you follow all venue restrictions.

We also ask that once you’ve found a seat you hang out there for the night, this is another way that we can help keep each other safe and healthy.

Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit,
2022-02-17 16:30 - 18:45 | Alberta
20 cleantech entrepreneurs pitch their companies to 30+ angel investors and the public at this virtual event on Feb 17!

20 pitches. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person afterparties*.
At the Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit, we’re aiming to raise $500,000+ for seed-stage cleantech companies that are reducing greenhouse gases and making economic impact in the Prairies, while engaging local investors to become confident angels. Big thanks to Foresight Canada for helping make this sector-specific Summit possible.
As part of the investor due diligence process, and to show off the great companies we have growing in the Prairies, the top 20 companies will deliver their punchy 3-minute pitches in a public virtual forum on Feb 17, starting at 4:30pm MST.
Online event details:
4:30–6:30pm MST
Pitches will take place on Zoom, register for the link (will also be streamed on YouTube)
In-person afterparties*:
6:30pm MST till late
Head down afterwards to your local watering hole to celebrate with the entrepreneurs, investors and community friends.
YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR afterparty locations coming soon*
Top 20 Companies:
Will be announced on TBA!
*Public health notice:
At TNT, we care about our community and will only host in-person events if it’s safe to do so. Our venues are part of the Restrictions Exemption Program, and you will need to provide one of the following (along with photo ID), upon entry:

Proof of vaccination
Proof of privately-paid negative rapid test result taken within 72 hours of service, or
Documentation of a medical exemption

AB IoT - Cloud, AI & IoT
2022-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
mCloud unlocks the untapped potential of energy-intensive assets using IoT, AI, and the cloud.

About this event

mCloud unlocks the untapped potential of energy-intensive assets using IoT, AI, and the cloud. With 63,000+ assets connected globally, the company counts on partners to bring their AssetCare™ solutions to market in industries that include oil and gas, commercial building management, and wind energy.
In November, Deloitte named mCloud the 57th fastest-growing tech company in North America and the second-fastest-growing cleantech company in Canada. On the back of recently announced partnerships with Aramco and Mercedes EQ, mCloud EVP and CMO Dr. Barry Po will share some insight into the importance of developing business partnerships in the IoT space, and the keys to successfully building mutually beneficial relationships.
Event Agenda

10:00am – Member Meeting
10:10am – General Session with mCloud
10:40am – Breakout Rooms + Networking
11:00am – Close

Meet the Speaker

Founder Fridays - Charasmatic Leadership
2022-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Fireside chat with Edmonton’s Kurian Mathew Tharakan author of The 7 Essential Stories Charasmatic Leaders Tell.

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

About this event

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

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

About this event

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

TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit Finale
2022-03-17 15:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Real angel investments will be going to at least 1 Prairie startup (likely more!) and announced LIVE

About this event

40+ investors have each committed $5000, spent 8 weeks working together to conduct due diligence on 20 Alberta life sciences companies, and will be announcing their investment decisions live at the TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit Finale on March 17!
We have raised over $5 million dollars for 33 startups across the Prairies so far, how much will we raise this time, and for how many companies???
5 finalists. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person watch parties AND afterparties.
3:30–7:30pm MST program

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

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

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

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

About this event

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

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

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

We also ask that once you’ve found a seat you hang out there for the night, this is another way that we can help keep each other safe and healthy.

Great Prairies Pitch Marathon 2022
2022-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
The Great Prairies Pitch Marathon is a startup ‘Show and Tell’ that showcases Prairie startups from all sectors and stages in a friendly setting with a supportive audience. There are no prizes. No awards. No judges. Just entrepreneurs pitching to the community, showcasing their companies and seeing how members of the audience may be able to help them grow.
We plan to run over 200 3-minute pitches between 8 am and 5 pm MDT (9 am – 6 pm CT) on August 18, 2022 via Zoom, followed by an awesome in-person afterparties in YEG, YYC, YXE, YQR, YWG!
Goals
– Entrepreneur-led community building with peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors
– Friendly, competitive spirit to incite startups to raise their game in a globally competitive world
– Showcase Prairies startups to various stakeholders locally and globally
– Learn about the diverse companies growing here in the Prairies
– Provide feedback, referrals and introductions to Prairie startups
Notes:
– Organizations from across the Prairies will co-host each hour-long pitch segment
– The event will be hosted on Zoom with a lively chat and streamed to YouTube
– Audience members are encouraged to make suggestions, recommendations and referrals in the chat
– Everyone gathers together (virtually) and then may choose to attend an in-person afterparties in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg.
– Family friendly.

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

REGISTER

XPrize - Future of Avatars
2022-11-04 11:00 - 2022-11-05 19:00 | Virtual Online
Thinking of exploring what the the future will be? We are and so can you!

MEET THE EXHIBITORS

Introducing you to some of the 30 exhibitors at the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Tech Fair:
Blue Origin: Founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, Blue Origin’s efforts include flying astronauts to space on New Shepard, producing reusable liquid rocket engines, building next-generation space habitats, and returning to the surface of the Moon.
At the fair, meet the researchers powering these achievements and share your visions for life in space. Write or draw your ideas on a postcard and Blue Origin will actually send it to space on a New Shepard rocket, then return it to you stamped “Flown to Space.”
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL): The world’s leader in robotic space exploration, JPL are sending rovers to Mars, probes into the farthest reaches of the solar system, and satellites to advance understanding of our home planet.
Experience JPL’s software ProtoSpace, a collaborative augmented reality CAD visualization tool that is actually used by our engineers to design and build for NASA. This is a hands-on demonstration to see a full-scale spacecraft in augmented reality!
Surface Avatar (DLR x ESA): Developing robots designed to act in surroundings that are inaccessible or dangerous to humans, and that can support humans in everyday life and work.
Visit their booth to find out how astronauts are commanding a robot on Earth, exactly like several crew members have done from the ISS! Using the same multi-modal user interface, you will command a humanoid robot, Rollin’ Justin, in a variety of tasks in a simulated Martian environment.
Puli Space: Alumni of the Google Lunar XPRIZE, Puli Space develops a lightweight, low cost planetary rover with unique mobility capabilities to explore lunar water resources.
At the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Tech Fair, they’ll present the Puli rover I2.61 – visitors can experience its Mission Control interface and drive the rover. Plus, they’ll demo the NASA awarded Puli Lunar Water Snooper, a miniaturized neutron detector, which will search for water ice on the Moon.
Can’t make it? We’ll be live streaming the testing of our competing avatars.

Register for the live link here

Image Credit: XPrize

TRY THE TECH – ARE YOU READY?

The ANA Avatar XPRIZE Tech Fair will host 30 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their cutting edge tech across robotics, VR, haptics, and teleoperation.
We’re calling on you, our attendees and XPRIZE family, to wear, touch and see these technologies in action, experiencing the future of avatars first hand.

Get your free ticket here

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

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

Telus CSW Demo Day - Viewing Party
2022-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | AMII HQ, 10065 Jasper Avenue 2nd Floor, via main lobby escalator. Edmonton, AB T5J 3B1, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3B1, Canada
The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) powered by AlchemistX is excited to invite you to our Demo Day Viewing Party on November 16th 2022 from 4 to 6 pm MST! We will be highlighting this passionate group of 20 phenomenal start-ups in social tech innovation that have just completed our 12-week accelerator program!

DATE: Wednesday November 16, 2022
TIME: 4-6pm MST
LOCATION: AMII – 2nd Floor, access via main lobby escalator. 10065 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, AB.

What to Expect:

Welcome + Intro
Screening of Company Pitches
Refreshments + Networking with the Edmonton innovation, entrepreneurship + social impact community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admission: FREE

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

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

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

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

May 21 – June 2 2023

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

Building for the New Energy Economy? Get Ready!
2023-06-07 11:45 - 13:30 | Virtual Online
Even as the world goes through economic shifts, we all still need to power our homes, offices, stores, restaurants and communities. And even with scooters and bikes, we still need vehicles to get you to long distance destinations and to deliver your produce.

The energy grid of the future will integrate several forms of power sources, from traditional fuels to new forms of energy including solar, geothermal and hydrogen.

So the question is what types of new builds will be needed for both infrastructure and systems?

New jobs that require new skills or transferable skills from other roles will include design, engineering, construction, and safety, to ESG, project management and maintenance. Creative roles will include communications & sales, and customer experience.

Supply chains and logistics roles will also be impacted to include automation.

Subtrades and contractors will need to be ready to grow their businesses – going beyond the traditional build processes of decades ago, before AI, robotics and automation.

Join this exciting panel conversation with ATCO, Keller Construction and Lakeland College on what you can do to position yourself to participate and lead in the future building of your community and city!
Chat with the panel speakers following the speaker sessions, and as well mentors TBA at virtual tables to ask for advice!

SIGN UP NOW!
DATE: JUNE 7 2023 (MST)
Building the New Energy Economy – Get Ready!
TIME: 11:45 AM Network Lounge
12:00 PM Speaker Panel
12:20 PM AMA Networking
1:30 PM Session End
Event Registration: https://www.airmeet.com/e/d745b760-f41e-11ed-9965-9da35be97abc

Collision 2023
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-29 17:00 | Alberta
FutureCite will be at Collision in the Alpha Startup Accelerator!
Visit us at the Exhibit Hall on June 27 2023! See you there!

https://collisionconf.com/ June 26 -29 2023

“Collision is one of the world’s biggest tech conferences.” – Bloomberg
“Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others about the conference they most want to attend this year.” – Inc
“The stunning future of tech conferences.” – Digital Trends
