Fireside chat with Pam Didner, author of Effective Sales Enablement
2021-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Fireside Chats for Founders, Mentors, & Investors
Nov. 5: Fireside chat with Pam Didner, author of Effective Sales Enablement
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.

How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded w / Gary Jinks
2021-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Almost all entrepreneurs are seeking funding and want to get funded. However, most entrepreneurs have never taken an idea to market or raised private investment or run a startup or had a successful exit.
This webinar sets the stage and gives you a strategic understanding of the successful startup business model as well as why most startups fail. This will help you understand the critical path and provides the foundation for successfully launching your startup. This webinar is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs already looking for funding to get an investor view on why you may not be closing the deals.
By attending this webinar, you can begin your journey, get your questions answered, gajn insight from a veteran Silicon Valley investor and become part of a global ecosystem.
Agenda
1) Why Investors See Your Business Different than You Do
2) Why the Startup Model is Different
3) How the Funding Process Works Today and How It has Changed
4) What You Need Before You Pitch to Investors
5) Pitching and Pitch Decks
6) Talk Like a CEO; How to Think Strategically
7) What is Important to Investors
8) Open Forum: Ask an Investor!
About the Speaker:
Gary Jinks is the founder and managing director of South Valley Angels and an executive level leader with deep expertise and extensive track record developing high yield innovation ecosystems and building up high growth exit focused start-up ventures. Gary has created, transformed and launched innovation in the Silicon Valley his entire career, from combat vehicles to lifestyle apps. Gary founded GLJ Group in 2005 and has led engineering, strategic direction and, business development for corporate clients resulting in over $300M in new business. In 2010 he shifted complete focus to the startup community, advising over 400 startups, working with the top incubators and investors in the Silicon Valley, launching innovation centers and developing regional ecosystems around the globe. He is a regular speaker, evangelist and lead executive adviser helping clients formulate custom strategies and implementing the next evolution of the startup model, “Startup 3.0 Precision Innovation”.
You can reach Gary at:

gary@southvalleyangels.com

Her Story Competition
2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join us on November 18, 2021, for the inaugural HerStory 2021 Competition featuring 30 inspiring women-identifying entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories in front of a panel of Champions looking to invest.
Including special guest speakers from across Canada’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem, HerStory is a national virtual event that will spark a movement focused on diversifying the investing and founder landscape.
What to expect:
HerStory participants will take turns sharing their stories with the audience and our panel of Champions. Each participant will have a couple of minutes to answer questions from the Champions that will dig deeper into participants’ journeys, and then later, as the Champions deliberate, we’ll have a fireside chat with a special surprise guest!
Attendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each woman the audience she deserves for her narrative.
On November 18, 2021, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on and championing these founders as they share their stories of entrepreneurship and their journey to founding their company.
Why HerStory?
Studies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information, connection and business building, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success.
For more information visit: https://the51.com/herstory

Startup Launch Party YYC
2021-11-23 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
In its second virtual year, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party

Venture Showcase 2021 UBC Entrepreneurship
2021-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join us for our second annual Venture Showcase to celebrate our thriving community of ventures and see who’s coming down the pipeline.

About this event

Across industries, landscapes and continents, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Meet some of them at our 2021 Venture Showcase!
Last year’s showcase welcomed 400 attendees including funders, industry partners, academic collaborators and community members to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year, we look forward to welcoming you once again to meet our thriving community of early-stage ventures leading the future of industries at our 2021 Venture Showcase.
Join us in person or tune-in via live stream to find out who is coming down the pipeline from entrepreneurship@UBC.
>>>Learn more on our website>>>
Who is it for?
entrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Showcase event will give our UBC ecosystem (students, staff, faculty and alumni), investors, government and other industry organizations the ability to keep their thumb on the pulse of the next big thing, while providing our ventures with the exposure and opportunity to learn more about the funding landscape. Everyone from our community is welcome to attend.
How it works
The 2021 Venture Showcase will feature ventures in three different categories: Ones-to-Watch and Sneak-a-Peek from the incubation phase of entrepreneurship@UBC and those who are later-stage in the HATCH Ready-to-Raise group seeking investment.
Agenda

2:00 – 2:45 pm – In-person networking & venture exhibition
2:45 – 3:00 pm – Opening Remarks
3:00 – 3:15 pm – Ones-to-Watch presentations
3:15 – 3:45 pm – Fireside Chat
3:45 – 4:20 pm – Sneak-a-Peek presentations
4:20 – 4:50 pm – HATCH Ready-to-Raise presentations
4:50 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks

>>>Visit our website to learn more>>>
Location and Registration
The 2021 Venture Showcase will be hosted in person at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver as well as available via live stream on Zoom.
Upon registration, kindly confirm if you will be attending in person or via live stream. The live stream link will be sent to attendees in advance of the Showcase. In person capacity is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Registrants can find a copy of their registration form in their confirmation email under “order summary” then clicking “view and manage your order online”.
COVID-19 Protocols
Per BC’s provincial health guidelines, we require all in person attendees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status and identification upon entry. Attendees unable to do so will be turned away at the door. Masks are required while indoors.
About entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation, providing UBC students, researchers, faculty members, alumni and staff with the resources, networks, and funding they need to succeed.
As one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80,000 students, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.

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 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton)
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

Founder Fridays: Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked at Work
2022-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

Startup TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit
2022-02-03 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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!

Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit - Top 20
2022-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton)
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

TNT – What Does 2021 Year Mean for Your Valuation?
2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

StartupTNT and WESK present Women in Venture Capital
2022-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Sakatoon Club, 417 21st Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Join us for an extra special edition of Startup TNT’s Thursday Night Tradition with a panel discussion about women in venture capital.

About this event

🍻 Another special edition of Happy Hour is happening on March 24th! StartupTNT and WESK present Women in Venture Capital – A Panel Discussion, featuring Katrina German, Kenzie Bergeron, Laurie Dmytryshyn, and Denise Baril.
We will be at the Saskatoon Club (417 21st St E) from 6pm to 10pm. RSVP for a great night of discussion, networking and real connections.
Light refreshments and drinks will be provided, sponsored by Ethical Digital, Harmony Insurance and Financial Services, and PIC Investment Group.
6:00pm-9:00pm program Saskatchewan Time

6:00pm – event start
6:30pm – panel discussion
7:30pm/8:00pm – panel discussion ends, networking begins

Please follow the directives and rules set out by the venue.

IoT North Conference
2022-03-30 08:00 - 2022-03-31 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton) | 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 (America/Edmonton) | 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

TNT SUMMIT VI FINALE
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
NOV 17, 2022
SUMMIT VI FINALE
TNT’s raising over $1M+ for startups across AB, SK, and MB, on Nov 17, 2022! Watch real angel investors make their funding decisions LIVE

Techstars Toronto's seventh Demo Day Showcase!
2022-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

The H2 Economy & Mobility - Are You Ready?
2023-03-23 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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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Collision 2023
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-29 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
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

FutureCite at Collision 2024: See You There?
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Collision Tech Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FutureCite’s so pumped about Collision 2024 Global Tech Conference, June 17th to 20th in Toronto Ontario! Will we see you there?

We’ve been accepted as an Alpha and as an IMPACT Startup (SDG 4 Education and SDG 8 HR and Recruitment)!
And we’re presenting at on the Showcase Stage on Redefining Education June 20th 2024 at 10 am!

Drop by to see us at Booth A 407 on June 18th in the HR and Recruiting section beside Stage C!

Watch for our blog on Collision 2024 and the #finalfloat yacht cruise on Lake Ontario as we say farewell to the Collision Finale in Toronto Ontario. We be back again in 2025 for the Web Summit in Vancouver BC!

FutureCite is at UPPER BOUND
2026-05-19 08:00 - 2026-05-21 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Convention Centre
Looking forward to meeting with colleagues and partners and new friends on May 19, and 21st. I’m Speaking at the CME Summit on May 20th!
Event is sold out! If I don’t see you there, keep a watch out for our feed and stories in the coming weeks!
