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SUMMARY:Launch of the 2020 Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program (C2MP)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Canadian innovator and entrepreneur in life sciences or healthcare?\nDo you have a product or technology you would like to showcase?\nAre you seeking mentoring and guidance to advance your innovation?\nAre you a service provider or organization that works with start-ups and entrepreneurs?\n\nIf yes\, then you need to attend the next Health City breakfast and learn more about the 2020 Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program! \nThe Canada Trade Commissioner Service\, in partnership with Chicago Innovation Mentors at MATTER.health\, is in it’s 6th year of offering the Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program (C2MP)\, a tailor-made mentoring program focused on life sciences and healthcare innovators working in pharmaceuticals\, health IT and medical devices. \nThe 2020 C2MP is operating as a Canadian Technology Accelerator pilot. The program catalyzes the local Chicago life sciences ecosystem to accelerate technology commercialization opportunities in the Chicago area (and the US market) by matching experienced and supportive mentoring teams with early stage innovators. \nAt our breakfast\, you’ll hear from Harald Steltzer\, Co-Founder and CEO of NoMo Diagnostics Inc. and one of the Chicago Mentors\, as well as representatives from the Alberta companies that have participated in the program. Plus\, meet Laura Dalby\, Consul and Trade Commissioner (Chicago)\, who manages the program to find out more about the application process and what’s new this year. Laura Dalby works with Chantal Glass\, Life Sciences Trade Commissioner in Chicago\, to deliver the program. \nDon’t miss this morning of networking and information! \nProgram:\n7:00 – 7:45 Breakfast and networking\n7:45 – 9:00 Speakers and panel\n9:00 – 9:30 Networking and close \nMore about our speakers: \nAlberta companies who have participated in the C2MP program: \nElsius \nHealth Gauge \nUmay \nRunWithIt Synthetics \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/launch-of-the-2020-canada-chicago-mentoring-program-c2mp-2/
LOCATION:Matrix Hotel\, 10640 - 100 avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Government,Health,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Alberta Blockchain Week - Events
DESCRIPTION:This landmark\, Calgary events week features renowned speakers providing an in-depth look at the latest developments in blockchain applications. This week will showcase the incredible progress emerging from blockchain technologies within our regional ecosystem. Each day of Alberta Blockchain Week highlights an important theme of the technology’s emerging potential for economic and social transformation. \nBe sure to check back as our list of participating events is still growing! Please contact info@albertablockchain.com if you would like to host an event during Alberta Blockchain Week.\nMonday\, September 9th\nTHE FUTURE OF ENERGY\nThe premiere day of Blockchain Week is focused on how blockchain technology has the power to create efficiencies\, streamline operations\, and cut costs in Alberta’s most important industry: Energy. \nEvents: \n9:00 – 17:00 – IQ Management – BUY TICKETS HERE\nLocation: Hyatt Calgary \nTickets for this event sold separately \nBITS\, BYTES\, AND BARRELS STRATEGIES ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR \nThe biggest challenge oil and gas companies face in addressing digital changes in the industry is equipping their people with a common base of understanding of digital. Without a common base of definitions\, terminology\, and frameworks\, organizations run the risk that their digital agenda will be defined by specific vendors which can have unintended consequences. Suppliers of technology\, IT professionals\, universities and consultants all use variants of their own proprietary approaches to digital that\, well-intentioned\, can create poor transparency\, bias and prejudice. Without a common base\, teams drift into silos\, management blocks innovation and Boards cannot execute their oversight role. \nTBD GuildOne\nTuesday\, September 10th\nBUILDING BLOCKS\nHow do we create the foundations for widespread knowledge of blockchain technologies relevance\, and make sure that everyone\, not just industry\, benefits from the technology? Learn about the basics of blockchain. \n16:00 – 18:00 Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) – Private Event/Admittance with Summit VIP Ticket\nLocation: Deloitte 850 2 Street Southwest #700\, Calgary\, AB T2P 0R8 \nThe Building Blocks of Equality – \nWhat defines equality in Canada’s newly emerging digital economy? Participation. When it comes to the employment opportunities of the future in the technology industry\, at-risk groups such as young Indigenous women are in danger of being left behind. In a joint partnership between the ABC\, the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and Blockchain for Indigenous Rights International\, this event will be announcing a new and critically important project to help form the foundations for equal participation in Canada’s fastest-growing job opportunities. \nWednesday\, September 11th\nDIGITAL ECONOMY\nEconomic transformation requires innovative\, new mediums of exchange. Day 3 gives an exciting look at the latest developments in blockchain technology-based currencies\, and how the technology can be used as the foundation for the future of exchange markets. \nEvents \n13:00 – 15:00 Alberta Counsel – An ABC Sponsored Event\nLocation: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW\, Calgary \nIndustry roundtable with government \n15:00 – 17:00  BitVo and Crypto Mags – An ABC Sponsored Event\nLocation: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW\, Calgary \nOperating in a Post-Quadriga World: protect your crypto & your privacy Lessons Learned – Industry Best Practices \nDespite the Canadian crypto wild west is being slowly tamed with regulations\, consumer risks remain. Join industry experts and crypto veterans for an educational session on how to avoid common pitfalls and how to better protect your privacy. You’ll learn useful tips on how to avoid exchange failures\, SIM hacks and scammers\, how to safeguard your crypto-assets and private keys\, and how to better manage your privacy from Pam Draper\, the CEO of Bitvo Cryptocurrency Exchange\, and Magdalena Gronowska\, Partner at MetaMesh and an Inspector in the QuadrigaCX bankruptcy. This session will be interactive – questions from attendees are welcome! \nThis session will also dive down into the lessons learned from the $200 million failure of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency Exchange and what the industry is doing to better protect consumers. \n17:30 – 19:00 – Alberta Blockchain VIP Reception\nLocation: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW\, Calgary \nOpen to Summit VIP ticket holders and Alberta Blockchain Week pass holders. \nJoin our Summit speakers and sponsors for an evening with canapes and cocktails. \nThursday\, September 12th\n9:00 – 17:00 – BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT – Get Tickets Here \nTickets for this event sold separately \n \nThis world-class\, day-long event shines a light on major themes and developments in blockchain technology\, with panels on how the technology is evolving diverse sectors including energy\, agriculture\, fintech\, and more. Featuring an internationally known expert as the keynote address. \nFriday\, September 13th\nDIGITAL CONFLUENCE\nBlockchain technologies’ hidden power is through its ability to enhance other innovations like machine learning and Io by providing a verified and shared database that creates the foundation for true digital transformation. \n9:00 – 11:00 – Blockchain Research Collaboration Workshop by YYChain – Register Here\nCome join the blockchain research community at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary and connect with the blockchain community that is interested in collaborating on research and early-stage initiatives. \nAttendees will learn about : \n\nCurrent research and blockchain initiatives\nSupport programs\nIndustry needs
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-blockchain-week-events/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Government,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Living
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SUMMARY:Alberta Blockchain Week - Events
DESCRIPTION:This landmark\, Calgary events week features renowned speakers providing an in-depth look at the latest developments in blockchain applications. This week will showcase the incredible progress emerging from blockchain technologies within our regional ecosystem. Each day of Alberta Blockchain Week highlights an important theme of the technology’s emerging potential for economic and social transformation. \nBe sure to check back as our list of participating events is still growing! Please contact info@albertablockchain.com if you would like to host an event during Alberta Blockchain Week.\nMonday\, September 9th\nTHE FUTURE OF ENERGY\nThe premiere day of Blockchain Week is focused on how blockchain technology has the power to create efficiencies\, streamline operations\, and cut costs in Alberta’s most important industry: Energy. \nEvents: \n9:00 – 17:00 – IQ Management – BUY TICKETS HERE\nLocation: Hyatt Calgary \nTickets for this event sold separately \nBITS\, BYTES\, AND BARRELS STRATEGIES ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR \nThe biggest challenge oil and gas companies face in addressing digital changes in the industry is equipping their people with a common base of understanding of digital. Without a common base of definitions\, terminology\, and frameworks\, organizations run the risk that their digital agenda will be defined by specific vendors which can have unintended consequences. Suppliers of technology\, IT professionals\, universities and consultants all use variants of their own proprietary approaches to digital that\, well-intentioned\, can create poor transparency\, bias and prejudice. Without a common base\, teams drift into silos\, management blocks innovation and Boards cannot execute their oversight role. \nTBD GuildOne\nTuesday\, September 10th\nBUILDING BLOCKS\nHow do we create the foundations for widespread knowledge of blockchain technologies relevance\, and make sure that everyone\, not just industry\, benefits from the technology? Learn about the basics of blockchain. \n16:00 – 18:00 Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) – Private Event/Admittance with Summit VIP Ticket\nLocation: Deloitte 850 2 Street Southwest #700\, Calgary\, AB T2P 0R8 \nThe Building Blocks of Equality – \nWhat defines equality in Canada’s newly emerging digital economy? Participation. When it comes to the employment opportunities of the future in the technology industry\, at-risk groups such as young Indigenous women are in danger of being left behind. In a joint partnership between the ABC\, the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and Blockchain for Indigenous Rights International\, this event will be announcing a new and critically important project to help form the foundations for equal participation in Canada’s fastest-growing job opportunities. \nWednesday\, September 11th\nDIGITAL ECONOMY\nEconomic transformation requires innovative\, new mediums of exchange. Day 3 gives an exciting look at the latest developments in blockchain technology-based currencies\, and how the technology can be used as the foundation for the future of exchange markets. \nEvents \n13:00 – 15:00 Alberta Counsel – An ABC Sponsored Event\nLocation: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW\, Calgary \nIndustry roundtable with government \n15:00 – 17:00  BitVo and Crypto Mags – An ABC Sponsored Event\nLocation: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW\, Calgary \nOperating in a Post-Quadriga World: protect your crypto & your privacy Lessons Learned – Industry Best Practices \nDespite the Canadian crypto wild west is being slowly tamed with regulations\, consumer risks remain. Join industry experts and crypto veterans for an educational session on how to avoid common pitfalls and how to better protect your privacy. You’ll learn useful tips on how to avoid exchange failures\, SIM hacks and scammers\, how to safeguard your crypto-assets and private keys\, and how to better manage your privacy from Pam Draper\, the CEO of Bitvo Cryptocurrency Exchange\, and Magdalena Gronowska\, Partner at MetaMesh and an Inspector in the QuadrigaCX bankruptcy. This session will be interactive – questions from attendees are welcome! \nThis session will also dive down into the lessons learned from the $200 million failure of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency Exchange and what the industry is doing to better protect consumers. \n17:30 – 19:00 – Alberta Blockchain VIP Reception\nLocation: Alberta Blockchain Consortium Co-Share Office Suite 2020 633 6th ave SW\, Calgary \nOpen to Summit VIP ticket holders and Alberta Blockchain Week pass holders. \nJoin our Summit speakers and sponsors for an evening with canapes and cocktails. \nThursday\, September 12th\n9:00 – 17:00 – BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT – Get Tickets Here \nTickets for this event sold separately \n \nThis world-class\, day-long event shines a light on major themes and developments in blockchain technology\, with panels on how the technology is evolving diverse sectors including energy\, agriculture\, fintech\, and more. Featuring an internationally known expert as the keynote address. \nFriday\, September 13th\nDIGITAL CONFLUENCE\nBlockchain technologies’ hidden power is through its ability to enhance other innovations like machine learning and Io by providing a verified and shared database that creates the foundation for true digital transformation. \n9:00 – 11:00 – Blockchain Research Collaboration Workshop by YYChain – Register Here\nCome join the blockchain research community at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary and connect with the blockchain community that is interested in collaborating on research and early-stage initiatives. \nAttendees will learn about : \n\nCurrent research and blockchain initiatives\nSupport programs\nIndustry needs
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-blockchain-week-events-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Government,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Living
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Tech on Downtown Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Edmonton is the epicentre of our bustling tech ecosystem. High-profile companies like Google’s DeepMind and Improbable are anchored in Downtown. Wildly successful startups like Jobber and Granify are growing here; established companies like Bioware are moving into innovative Downtown spaces. In the heart of Downtown\, world-renowned artificial intelligence researchers are forging ahead in uncharted frontiers that offer unprecedented opportunities for economic growth. It is the new arms race and Edmonton has taken a prominent place on the world stage\, but will it continue? \nCities that boldly move forward by supporting their startup ecosystem\, collaborating and strategically investing in this sector\, will be at the forefront of the next technological revolution. Join us for the release of our 2019 Business Report “The Impact of Tech on Downtown Edmonton”. \nThe report looks at our growing tech industry in Downtown\, its impacts on the Downtown business community\, explores areas of opportunity for us to capitalize on and what is possible if we move forward together. \nFollowing the presentation of the report\, there will be a panel discussion with industry experts moderated by Jeremy Hayward\, President of solūt\, to explore this topic even further. \nDoors 4:30pm \nPresentation 5:30-6:00 \nPanel 6:00-6:30pm \nQ&A and social to follow. Appetizers and cash bar will be available.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/the-impact-of-tech-on-downtown-edmonton/
LOCATION:YellowHead Brewery\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Government,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190828T183000
DTSTAMP:20190817T000235Z
CREATED:20190817T000235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T000235Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Tech on Downtown Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Edmonton is the epicentre of our bustling tech ecosystem. High-profile companies like Google’s DeepMind and Improbable are anchored in Downtown. Wildly successful startups like Jobber and Granify are growing here; established companies like Bioware are moving into innovative Downtown spaces. In the heart of Downtown\, world-renowned artificial intelligence researchers are forging ahead in uncharted frontiers that offer unprecedented opportunities for economic growth. It is the new arms race and Edmonton has taken a prominent place on the world stage\, but will it continue? \nCities that boldly move forward by supporting their startup ecosystem\, collaborating and strategically investing in this sector\, will be at the forefront of the next technological revolution. Join us for the release of our 2019 Business Report “The Impact of Tech on Downtown Edmonton”. \nThe report looks at our growing tech industry in Downtown\, its impacts on the Downtown business community\, explores areas of opportunity for us to capitalize on and what is possible if we move forward together. \nFollowing the presentation of the report\, there will be a panel discussion with industry experts moderated by Jeremy Hayward\, President of solūt\, to explore this topic even further. \nDoors 4:30pm \nPresentation 5:30-6:00 \nPanel 6:00-6:30pm \nQ&A and social to follow. Appetizers and cash bar will be available.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/the-impact-of-tech-on-downtown-edmonton-2/
LOCATION:YellowHead Brewery\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Government,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190724T200000
DTSTAMP:20190705T045728Z
CREATED:20190705T045728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T045728Z
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SUMMARY:Level UP: Ramping Your Team for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer! \nWe will have ultra cool speakers from Uber\, Pogo\, Drivewyze and many more\, plus fun days like pop up office hours\, peer sessions\, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions! \n  \nJuly 24: Ramping Your Team for Growth\nWith Ben Zittlau of The Workshop\, former Director of Growth at Jobber. So your company is growing\, but how do you keep building a company that will last? This session deep dives into hiring\, training\, and retaining for both culture and growth. \nWork Nicer Coworking | Beaver House\n10160 103 Street Northwest\nEdmonton\nAB\nT5J 0X6
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/level-up-ramping-your-team-for-growth/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Co-Working,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Leadership,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190724T200000
DTSTAMP:20190705T045728Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T045728Z
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SUMMARY:Level UP: Ramping Your Team for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer! \nWe will have ultra cool speakers from Uber\, Pogo\, Drivewyze and many more\, plus fun days like pop up office hours\, peer sessions\, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions! \n  \nJuly 24: Ramping Your Team for Growth\nWith Ben Zittlau of The Workshop\, former Director of Growth at Jobber. So your company is growing\, but how do you keep building a company that will last? This session deep dives into hiring\, training\, and retaining for both culture and growth. \nWork Nicer Coworking | Beaver House\n10160 103 Street Northwest\nEdmonton\nAB\nT5J 0X6
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/level-up-ramping-your-team-for-growth-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Co-Working,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Leadership,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T130000
DTSTAMP:20190712T011239Z
CREATED:20190712T011239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T011239Z
UID:8284-1563364800-1563368400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced)\, investors\, researchers\, students\, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you. \nWhether you are new to the innovation ecosystem\, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available\, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering. \nWhile in the room\, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories\n\n\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-networking/
LOCATION:Amber Cafe\, 10166 114 st NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T130000
DTSTAMP:20190712T011239Z
CREATED:20190712T011239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T011239Z
UID:13755-1563364800-1563368400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced)\, investors\, researchers\, students\, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you. \nWhether you are new to the innovation ecosystem\, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available\, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering. \nWhile in the room\, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories\n\n\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-networking-3/
LOCATION:Amber Cafe\, 10166 114 st NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T160000
DTSTAMP:20190712T013934Z
CREATED:20190712T013934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T013934Z
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SUMMARY:Dive Into Design Thinking - MeetUP
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into design thinking\, a process used to solve real-world problems with a human centered focus. Jason Eliuk and Lindsay Adrian\, consultants with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit\, will introduce you to the process through a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques including empathizing with users\, identifying point of view\, thinking divergently\, prototyping and testing solutions.Please note that on Wednesday\, July 17 – there will be an opportunity to hang out at the centre for a working session with the facilitators. The time will be offered on an as per needed basis – mark it in your calendar just in case!About your Facilitators:Lindsay Adrian and Jason Eliuk\, both trained classroom teachers\, work with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit. They work with schools to find innovative ways for students to explore future possibilities. Utilizing the training they received at Stanford University\, Lindsay and Jason work to bring students and community members together to solve problems.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/dive-into-design-thinking-meetup/
LOCATION:ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG\, 4234 Calgary Trail NW\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6J 6Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Living,Networking,Small Business,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190717T160000
DTSTAMP:20190712T013934Z
CREATED:20190712T013934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T013934Z
UID:13760-1563357600-1563379200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Dive Into Design Thinking - MeetUP
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into design thinking\, a process used to solve real-world problems with a human centered focus. Jason Eliuk and Lindsay Adrian\, consultants with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit\, will introduce you to the process through a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques including empathizing with users\, identifying point of view\, thinking divergently\, prototyping and testing solutions.Please note that on Wednesday\, July 17 – there will be an opportunity to hang out at the centre for a working session with the facilitators. The time will be offered on an as per needed basis – mark it in your calendar just in case!About your Facilitators:Lindsay Adrian and Jason Eliuk\, both trained classroom teachers\, work with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit. They work with schools to find innovative ways for students to explore future possibilities. Utilizing the training they received at Stanford University\, Lindsay and Jason work to bring students and community members together to solve problems.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/dive-into-design-thinking-meetup-2/
LOCATION:ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG\, 4234 Calgary Trail NW\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6J 6Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Living,Networking,Small Business,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190712T160000
DTSTAMP:20190712T013250Z
CREATED:20190712T013250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T013250Z
UID:8292-1562940000-1562947200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Knowledge Exchange - MeetUP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and participate in a casual conversation with our visiting experts. Come ready with your business questions\, and get ready to network with fellow entrepreneurs in the community.Expert Hours will be running at the from 2pm – 4pm. Feel free to drop in anytime during these hours.Please note this is not an opportunity to pitch your idea but rather to get some advice and meet the service provider resources available to you as an entrepreneur.Experts for July include:ATBAlberta Economic Trade And DevelopmentAlberta Women EntrepreneursBusiness Link
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/knowledge-exchange-meetup/
LOCATION:ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG\, 4234 Calgary Trail NW\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6J 6Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190712T160000
DTSTAMP:20190712T013250Z
CREATED:20190712T013250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T013250Z
UID:13759-1562940000-1562947200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Knowledge Exchange - MeetUP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and participate in a casual conversation with our visiting experts. Come ready with your business questions\, and get ready to network with fellow entrepreneurs in the community.Expert Hours will be running at the from 2pm – 4pm. Feel free to drop in anytime during these hours.Please note this is not an opportunity to pitch your idea but rather to get some advice and meet the service provider resources available to you as an entrepreneur.Experts for July include:ATBAlberta Economic Trade And DevelopmentAlberta Women EntrepreneursBusiness Link
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/knowledge-exchange-meetup-2/
LOCATION:ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG\, 4234 Calgary Trail NW\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6J 6Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190704T170000
DTSTAMP:20190705T051049Z
CREATED:20190705T051049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T051049Z
UID:8228-1562227200-1562259600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Level UP: Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer! \nWe will have ultra cool speakers from Uber\, Pogo\, Drivewyze and many more\, plus fun days like pop up office hours\, peer sessions\, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions! \n  \n\nAug 14: Mental Health First Aid\n\nWith Kris Porlier\, founder of Porlier Training\n\nWork Nicer Coworking | Beaver House\n10160 103 Street Northwest\nEdmonton\nAB\nT5J 0X6
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/level-up-mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Co-Working,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190704T170000
DTSTAMP:20190705T051049Z
CREATED:20190705T051049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T051049Z
UID:13749-1562227200-1562259600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Level UP: Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer! \nWe will have ultra cool speakers from Uber\, Pogo\, Drivewyze and many more\, plus fun days like pop up office hours\, peer sessions\, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions! \n  \n\nAug 14: Mental Health First Aid\n\nWith Kris Porlier\, founder of Porlier Training\n\nWork Nicer Coworking | Beaver House\n10160 103 Street Northwest\nEdmonton\nAB\nT5J 0X6
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/level-up-mental-health-first-aid-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Co-Working,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190605T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190607T170000
DTSTAMP:20190602T221446Z
CREATED:20190602T221446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T221446Z
UID:13726-1559721600-1559926800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Canada 2019
DESCRIPTION:invent. invest. inspire.\n\n\n\n 3 Days\n 3000+ Attendees \n  200+ Speakers\n  90+ Sessions\n 6 Tracks \n  30 Connect Events\n\n\n\nInventures 2019 is a network full of big ideas. This must-attend “unconference” for creative minds connects entrepreneurs and start-ups with venture capitalists\, angel investors\, service providers\, and thought leaders to discover and share the latest in innovation—all with the beautiful Canadian Rockies as a backdrop. \n \nGet fresh insight on: \n\nBuilding smarter cities\nFeeding a hungry planet\nIntegrating the artificial mind\nDesigning health systems for a global village\nExploring blockchain breakthroughs\nGreening our blue planet\n\nCalgary Telus Convention Centre \nJune 5-7 2019 \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-canada-2019-2/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190605T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190607T170000
DTSTAMP:20190602T221446Z
CREATED:20190602T221446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T221446Z
UID:8015-1559721600-1559926800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Canada 2019
DESCRIPTION:invent. invest. inspire.\n\n\n\n 3 Days\n 3000+ Attendees \n  200+ Speakers\n  90+ Sessions\n 6 Tracks \n  30 Connect Events\n\n\n\nInventures 2019 is a network full of big ideas. This must-attend “unconference” for creative minds connects entrepreneurs and start-ups with venture capitalists\, angel investors\, service providers\, and thought leaders to discover and share the latest in innovation—all with the beautiful Canadian Rockies as a backdrop. \n \nGet fresh insight on: \n\nBuilding smarter cities\nFeeding a hungry planet\nIntegrating the artificial mind\nDesigning health systems for a global village\nExploring blockchain breakthroughs\nGreening our blue planet\n\nCalgary Telus Convention Centre \nJune 5-7 2019 \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-canada-2019/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190602T133000
DTSTAMP:20190602T230349Z
CREATED:20190602T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T230349Z
UID:8038-1559476800-1559482200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Global Forces Shaping our Future: A Conversation with Dominic Barton
DESCRIPTION:Lunches with Leaders: Speaker Series presented by TELUS \nGlobal Forces Shaping Our Future: A Conversation with Dominic Barton \nNew technologies as well as demographic and economic shifts are transforming our work\, homes and communities. \nDominic Barton\, Senior Partner and former Global Managing Partner of McKinsey\, will discuss the impact of the rise of Asia\, the power of new disruptive technologies\, our aging population and societal instability on business. He will also share insights on how leaders can navigate their organizations through these disruptive times. \nBarton will also discuss what educators\, industry and government here in Alberta must do now to ensure we can attract and retain the talent needed to compete in the economy of the future. \nAbout Dominic Barton\nDominic Barton is a Senior Partner and served as Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company from 2009 to 2018. In his 32 years with the firm\, Dominic has advised clients in a range of industries including banking\, consumer goods\, high tech and industrials. Prior to serving as Global Managing Partner\, Dominic was based in Shanghai as McKinsey’s Asia Chairman from 2004 to 2009 and led the Korea office from 2000 to 2004. \nDominic serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Teck Resources\, is the Chancellor of the University of Waterloo\, the Chair of the Canadian Minister of Finance’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth and the Chair of the Seoul International Business Advisory Council. He is a Trustee of the Brookings Institution\, a member of the Singapore Economic Development Board’s International Advisory Council\, and a member of the boards of Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. \nHe is one of the founders of FCLT Global (Focusing Capital on the Long Term)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing practical tools and approaches that encourage long-term behaviors in business and investment decision-making. Read More \nTickets\nMember Tickets: $59.00+gst\nGeneral Admission Ticket: $69.00+gst\nMember Tables of Eight: $472.00+gst\nGeneral Admission Tables of Eight: $552.00+gst \nJune 6\, 2019 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nChateau Lacombe Hotel10111 Bellamy Hill RoadEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 1N7 \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/global-forces-shaping-our-future-a-conversation-with-dominic-barton/
LOCATION:Chateau Lacombe\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190602T133000
DTSTAMP:20190602T230349Z
CREATED:20190602T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T230349Z
UID:13732-1559476800-1559482200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Global Forces Shaping our Future: A Conversation with Dominic Barton
DESCRIPTION:Lunches with Leaders: Speaker Series presented by TELUS \nGlobal Forces Shaping Our Future: A Conversation with Dominic Barton \nNew technologies as well as demographic and economic shifts are transforming our work\, homes and communities. \nDominic Barton\, Senior Partner and former Global Managing Partner of McKinsey\, will discuss the impact of the rise of Asia\, the power of new disruptive technologies\, our aging population and societal instability on business. He will also share insights on how leaders can navigate their organizations through these disruptive times. \nBarton will also discuss what educators\, industry and government here in Alberta must do now to ensure we can attract and retain the talent needed to compete in the economy of the future. \nAbout Dominic Barton\nDominic Barton is a Senior Partner and served as Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company from 2009 to 2018. In his 32 years with the firm\, Dominic has advised clients in a range of industries including banking\, consumer goods\, high tech and industrials. Prior to serving as Global Managing Partner\, Dominic was based in Shanghai as McKinsey’s Asia Chairman from 2004 to 2009 and led the Korea office from 2000 to 2004. \nDominic serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Teck Resources\, is the Chancellor of the University of Waterloo\, the Chair of the Canadian Minister of Finance’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth and the Chair of the Seoul International Business Advisory Council. He is a Trustee of the Brookings Institution\, a member of the Singapore Economic Development Board’s International Advisory Council\, and a member of the boards of Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. \nHe is one of the founders of FCLT Global (Focusing Capital on the Long Term)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing practical tools and approaches that encourage long-term behaviors in business and investment decision-making. Read More \nTickets\nMember Tickets: $59.00+gst\nGeneral Admission Ticket: $69.00+gst\nMember Tables of Eight: $472.00+gst\nGeneral Admission Tables of Eight: $552.00+gst \nJune 6\, 2019 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nChateau Lacombe Hotel10111 Bellamy Hill RoadEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 1N7 \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/global-forces-shaping-our-future-a-conversation-with-dominic-barton-2/
LOCATION:Chateau Lacombe\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T170000
DTSTAMP:20190602T225639Z
CREATED:20190602T225639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T225639Z
UID:8034-1559462400-1559494800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Unintended Consequences: ATA\, AI and Future of Public Education
DESCRIPTION:This Event Has Sold Out\nEvent will be live streamed YouTube channel: https://YouTube.com/albertateachers\n\n“Artificial intelligence (A.I.) will reach human levels by around 2029.\n\n\n\nBy 2045 we will have multiplied our human biological intelligence a billion fold.” \n— Ray Kurzweil – Inventor\, Futurist\, Google’s Director of Engineering \n“47% of US jobs are at risk of automation in the next decade.” \n— University of Oxford\, Oxford-Martin School \nPlease join the Alberta Teachers’ Association for an evening public lecture\, including light hor d’oeuvres and a no host bar reception\, with Mr Dominic Barton\, an internationally renowned business leader and strategic advisor\, former Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company and Chancellor of the University of Waterloo. \nMr Barton will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on Alberta children\, youth\, families\, schools and communities\, and open up an important conversation about how this rapidly coming change to our society may impact public education systems in Alberta from kindergarten to post-secondary education.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/unintended-consequences-ata-ai-and-future-of-public-education/
LOCATION:Fantasy Land Hotel\, 17700-87 Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5T 4V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Education,Government,Innovation,Leadership,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T170000
DTSTAMP:20190602T225639Z
CREATED:20190602T225639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T225639Z
UID:13731-1559462400-1559494800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Unintended Consequences: ATA\, AI and Future of Public Education
DESCRIPTION:This Event Has Sold Out\nEvent will be live streamed YouTube channel: https://YouTube.com/albertateachers\n\n“Artificial intelligence (A.I.) will reach human levels by around 2029.\n\n\n\nBy 2045 we will have multiplied our human biological intelligence a billion fold.” \n— Ray Kurzweil – Inventor\, Futurist\, Google’s Director of Engineering \n“47% of US jobs are at risk of automation in the next decade.” \n— University of Oxford\, Oxford-Martin School \nPlease join the Alberta Teachers’ Association for an evening public lecture\, including light hor d’oeuvres and a no host bar reception\, with Mr Dominic Barton\, an internationally renowned business leader and strategic advisor\, former Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company and Chancellor of the University of Waterloo. \nMr Barton will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on Alberta children\, youth\, families\, schools and communities\, and open up an important conversation about how this rapidly coming change to our society may impact public education systems in Alberta from kindergarten to post-secondary education.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/unintended-consequences-ata-ai-and-future-of-public-education-2/
LOCATION:Fantasy Land Hotel\, 17700-87 Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5T 4V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Education,Government,Innovation,Leadership,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T200000
DTSTAMP:20190430T012121Z
CREATED:20190430T011856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T012121Z
UID:7765-1559064600-1559073600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:YPE & FutureCite Event: Imagine Your Future Community\, Company and City
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n\nYoung Professionals in Energy and FutureCite Jointly Presents\nTedTalks: What will the world be like in 20 years (Future of Energy\, Transportation and Food Production) \nThe global world as we know it now is changing faster than we can adapt economically\, culturally and geopolitically. Throughout history\, human creativity and ingenuity have played key roles in overcoming past economic and industrial disruptions and upheavals within their jurisdictional borders. This digital transformation however is different\, as its impact and reach will be felt exponentially and simultaneously by the entire world – and will impact future Living\, Learning and Lifestyles. \nEvent Overview \nThe focus of this event is to engage the audience to “Imagine how they can play a role in the direction and adoption of AI to shape future Living and Lifestyles in their communities\, companies and cities. \nTopics and Invited Speakers \nFuture Living \n\nFuture of Energy (Power & Utilities & Energy) – William York\, ATCO\n\n\nAI\, sensors and devices (IoT) in everything and anything in communities\, companies and cities\, will enable the exponential connectivity & integration of products and services in\, and to homes and work hubs and with multiple sources of energy. Next generation will have different expectations in the access\, usage\, and preferences in their choices of products and services.\n\n\nFuture of Mobility (Transportation & Logistics) – Yeatland Wong\, Stantec\n\n\nAI\, and how we will travel from place to place and the impact it will have in the design of communities and cities. The adoption of Autonomous Vehicles\, the planning of Infrastructure from highways to hyperloops\, and from sky to sea to space will dramatically change the current definition of mobility\, as well as the energy source choices. Next generation of travelers and users of mobility products and services will consider time\, cost\, convenience and user experience.\n\nFuture Lifestyle \n\nFuture of Food – Speaker Invitation to ALES (UofA) Dr. Stan Blade \n\n\nAI is changing dramatically with in sensors in everything from satellite imaging for GPS and automated farming equipment in food production\, vertical farming and urban farming\, and options in energy sources. Next generation of young food producers will be looking at modernizing the farm without losing the values of why they produce\, distribute or retail food.\n\n Agenda \n5:30 PM Registration Opens \n6:00 PM Introduction \n6:05 PM Future of Energy \n6:20 PM 5 minute break to post ideas \n6:25 PM Future of Mobility \n6:40 PM 5 minute break to post ideas \n6:45 PM Future of Food \n7:00 PM 5 minute break to post ideas \n7:05 PM 20 minute break for networking\, food and refreshments \n7:30 PM Q&A Panel for 3 presenters \nEvent Closes \nSpeaker Bios \nFuture of Energy \nWilliam York P.Eng. \nHolding a Bachelor of Science with distinction in electrical engineering\, William is a professional engineer with more than five years of utility industry experience. including distribution automation and asset strategy engineer at ATCO electric. A member of ATCO’s Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence\, William also serves as Director of the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta. \nFuture of Mobility \nYeatland Wong P.Eng. \nYeatland Wong is the Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer at Stantec Consulting. Yeatland has nearly 2 decades of experience in transportation engineering\, and is an expert in smart mobility and new transportation technologies. Prior to joining Stantec Consulting\, Yeatland was the Senior ITS Engineer for City of Calgary\, and was program manager for the City’s ITS Program. Yeatland is also an Executive for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada. \nFuture of Food \nDr. Stan Blade\, Ph.D. Blade is Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural\, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) University of Alberta. Dr. Blade is a 2012 graduate of the Wharton Business School’s Executive Development Program (University of Pennsylvania) and his Ph.D. from Macdonald College of McGill University for plant breeding/cropping systems research completed at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). He currently serves as a Trustee of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture\, a board member of the Alberta Cancer Foundation\, Edmonton Global\, Livestock Gentec and the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute. In 2018 Dr. Blade was elected as an International Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. Stan Blade was founding Chief Executive Officer (2008-2014) of Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions. he also served as the Deputy Director General (Research) for the IITA. ALES is focused on teaching\, research and community service in its departments: Agriculture\, Food and Nutritional Sciences; Renewable Resources; Human Ecology; Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology and the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. \nFutureCite Inc \nFutureCite Inc launched FutureCite.com in 2018 as a way for Citizens\, Communities and Companies to imagine\, shape and navigate the digital transformation\, and to enable them to prepare for the impact that it will have on their future Living\, Learning and Lifestyle. Through FutureCite.com we provide a way for the 90% of Society to learn and share knowledge and experiences\, accelerate discovery on ideas and innovations\, and dialogue and collaborate to bridge the knowledge and skills gap arising from the digital transformation. This one-stop digital hub consists of 3 interconnected digital platforms: 1) Focus – a platform to learn and share knowledge and experiences through articles\, blogs and images 2) Flash – a platform to accelerate discovery and adoption of ideas and innovations through videos\, short articles and images\, and 3) Connect – a forum and private messaging platform to engage dialogue and collaborate on ideas\, initiatives\, or projects. FutureCite.com also hosts the Canada150in150 e-Book.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/ype-futurecite-event-imagine-your-community-company-and-city/
LOCATION:Enbridge Centre\, 23 Floor Enbridge Centre\, 10175 101 St NW\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, AB T5J
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Health,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,LifeStyle,Living,Mobility,Networking,Research,Science,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T200000
DTSTAMP:20190430T011856Z
CREATED:20190430T011856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T011856Z
UID:13725-1559064600-1559073600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:YPE & FutureCite Event: Imagine Your Future Community\, Company and City
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\n\nYoung Professionals in Energy and FutureCite Jointly Presents\nTedTalks: What will the world be like in 20 years (Future of Energy\, Transportation and Food Production) \nThe global world as we know it now is changing faster than we can adapt economically\, culturally and geopolitically. Throughout history\, human creativity and ingenuity have played key roles in overcoming past economic and industrial disruptions and upheavals within their jurisdictional borders. This digital transformation however is different\, as its impact and reach will be felt exponentially and simultaneously by the entire world – and will impact future Living\, Learning and Lifestyles. \nEvent Overview \nThe focus of this event is to engage the audience to “Imagine how they can play a role in the direction and adoption of AI to shape future Living and Lifestyles in their communities\, companies and cities. \nTopics and Invited Speakers \nFuture Living \n\nFuture of Energy (Power & Utilities & Energy) – William York\, ATCO\n\n\nAI\, sensors and devices (IoT) in everything and anything in communities\, companies and cities\, will enable the exponential connectivity & integration of products and services in\, and to homes and work hubs and with multiple sources of energy. Next generation will have different expectations in the access\, usage\, and preferences in their choices of products and services.\n\n\nFuture of Mobility (Transportation & Logistics) – Yeatland Wong\, Stantec\n\n\nAI\, and how we will travel from place to place and the impact it will have in the design of communities and cities. The adoption of Autonomous Vehicles\, the planning of Infrastructure from highways to hyperloops\, and from sky to sea to space will dramatically change the current definition of mobility\, as well as the energy source choices. Next generation of travelers and users of mobility products and services will consider time\, cost\, convenience and user experience.\n\nFuture Lifestyle \n\nFuture of Food – Speaker Invitation to ALES (UofA) Dr. Stan Blade \n\n\nAI is changing dramatically with in sensors in everything from satellite imaging for GPS and automated farming equipment in food production\, vertical farming and urban farming\, and options in energy sources. Next generation of young food producers will be looking at modernizing the farm without losing the values of why they produce\, distribute or retail food.\n\n Agenda \n5:30 PM Registration Opens \n6:00 PM Introduction \n6:05 PM Future of Energy \n6:20 PM 5 minute break to post ideas \n6:25 PM Future of Mobility \n6:40 PM 5 minute break to post ideas \n6:45 PM Future of Food \n7:00 PM 5 minute break to post ideas \n7:05 PM 20 minute break for networking\, food and refreshments \n7:30 PM Q&A Panel for 3 presenters \nEvent Closes \nSpeaker Bios \nFuture of Energy \nWilliam York P.Eng. \nHolding a Bachelor of Science with distinction in electrical engineering\, William is a professional engineer with more than five years of utility industry experience. including distribution automation and asset strategy engineer at ATCO electric. A member of ATCO’s Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence\, William also serves as Director of the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta. \nFuture of Mobility \nYeatland Wong P.Eng. \nYeatland Wong is the Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer at Stantec Consulting. Yeatland has nearly 2 decades of experience in transportation engineering\, and is an expert in smart mobility and new transportation technologies. Prior to joining Stantec Consulting\, Yeatland was the Senior ITS Engineer for City of Calgary\, and was program manager for the City’s ITS Program. Yeatland is also an Executive for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada. \nFuture of Food \nDr. Stan Blade\, Ph.D. Blade is Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural\, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) University of Alberta. Dr. Blade is a 2012 graduate of the Wharton Business School’s Executive Development Program (University of Pennsylvania) and his Ph.D. from Macdonald College of McGill University for plant breeding/cropping systems research completed at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). He currently serves as a Trustee of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture\, a board member of the Alberta Cancer Foundation\, Edmonton Global\, Livestock Gentec and the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute. In 2018 Dr. Blade was elected as an International Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. Stan Blade was founding Chief Executive Officer (2008-2014) of Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions. he also served as the Deputy Director General (Research) for the IITA. ALES is focused on teaching\, research and community service in its departments: Agriculture\, Food and Nutritional Sciences; Renewable Resources; Human Ecology; Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology and the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. \nFutureCite Inc \nFutureCite Inc launched FutureCite.com in 2018 as a way for Citizens\, Communities and Companies to imagine\, shape and navigate the digital transformation\, and to enable them to prepare for the impact that it will have on their future Living\, Learning and Lifestyle. Through FutureCite.com we provide a way for the 90% of Society to learn and share knowledge and experiences\, accelerate discovery on ideas and innovations\, and dialogue and collaborate to bridge the knowledge and skills gap arising from the digital transformation. This one-stop digital hub consists of 3 interconnected digital platforms: 1) Focus – a platform to learn and share knowledge and experiences through articles\, blogs and images 2) Flash – a platform to accelerate discovery and adoption of ideas and innovations through videos\, short articles and images\, and 3) Connect – a forum and private messaging platform to engage dialogue and collaborate on ideas\, initiatives\, or projects. FutureCite.com also hosts the Canada150in150 e-Book.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/ype-futurecite-event-imagine-your-community-company-and-city-2/
LOCATION:Enbridge Centre\, 23 Floor Enbridge Centre\, 10175 101 St NW\,\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, AB T5J
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Health,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,LifeStyle,Living,Mobility,Networking,Research,Science,Small Business,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTSTAMP:20190409T225901Z
CREATED:20190409T225901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T225901Z
UID:7671-1555977600-1556150399@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Singularity U Canada Summit
DESCRIPTION:Connect to the Exponential Future\nApril 23rd to April 24th 2019 \n\n\nImage Credit: Singularity U Canada\nSingularity U empowers a global community to develop and implement solutions that harness and advance exponential technology. Building on the success of the first SingularityU Canada Summit\, we are expanding the conversation and sharing the best of Canadian and international technology. Learn about the transformative impact that technologies like artificial intelligence\, nanotechnology\, and digital medicine will have on our lives and our world. \n\nHost City and Venue\n\n\nEdmonton Convention Centre (MAP)\n9797 Jasper Ave\nEdmonton\, AB\nT5J 1N9 \nWe’re coming out West! This year\, we are working with a diverse group of strategic partners to host the SingularityU Summit in Edmonton\, AB. Located in the heart of western Canada\, Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and is home to 1.3 million people. While various cities in Canada have been recognized for their innovative initiatives\, Edmonton is one that is leading the way in AI\, big data and healthcare. The city is made up of like-minded\, enterprising business people\, who are technologically driven and entrepreneurial-fuelled.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/singularity-u-canada-summit/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Consumer Goods & Retail,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Health,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Media & Communications,Networking,Research,Robotics,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,WorkPlace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTSTAMP:20190409T225901Z
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SUMMARY:Singularity U Canada Summit
DESCRIPTION:Connect to the Exponential Future\nApril 23rd to April 24th 2019 \n\n\nImage Credit: Singularity U Canada\nSingularity U empowers a global community to develop and implement solutions that harness and advance exponential technology. Building on the success of the first SingularityU Canada Summit\, we are expanding the conversation and sharing the best of Canadian and international technology. Learn about the transformative impact that technologies like artificial intelligence\, nanotechnology\, and digital medicine will have on our lives and our world. \n\nHost City and Venue\n\n\nEdmonton Convention Centre (MAP)\n9797 Jasper Ave\nEdmonton\, AB\nT5J 1N9 \nWe’re coming out West! This year\, we are working with a diverse group of strategic partners to host the SingularityU Summit in Edmonton\, AB. Located in the heart of western Canada\, Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city and is home to 1.3 million people. While various cities in Canada have been recognized for their innovative initiatives\, Edmonton is one that is leading the way in AI\, big data and healthcare. The city is made up of like-minded\, enterprising business people\, who are technologically driven and entrepreneurial-fuelled.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/singularity-u-canada-summit-2/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Consumer Goods & Retail,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Food,Health,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Media & Communications,Networking,Research,Robotics,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,WorkPlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190418T133000
DTSTAMP:20190409T230637Z
CREATED:20190409T230637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T230637Z
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SUMMARY:UofA Eric Geddes Series: Cannabis - 6 Months After Launch
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2019 Eric Geddes U of A Luncheon Series\n11:30 AM – 1:15 PM\n11:30 AM — Registration \n11:45 AM — Lunch \n12:15 PM — Panel discussion / Q&A \n1:15 PM — Event conclusion \nMatrix Hotel\n10640 100 Ave NW\, Edmonton \nIt has been six months since the legalization of cannabis. Join our panel of experts for lunch as they discuss how the retail cannabis industry has done in the first six months: the challenges they were and weren’t expecting\, cannabis shortages\, and what is in store for the future. \nForward to a friend \nMeet the Speakers:\n\nJesse Cheetham\, VP\, Human Resources\, Fire and Flower\nKatrina Ingram\, Chief Operating Officer\, Cannabis at Work\nAudrey Kronewitt\, District Manager\, Canopy Growth & Lead for the development of the Tokyo Smoke retail banner in Alberta and Saskatchewan
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/uofa-eric-geddes-series-cannabis-6-months-after-launch/
LOCATION:Matrix Hotel\, 10640 - 100 avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190418T133000
DTSTAMP:20190409T230637Z
CREATED:20190409T230637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T230637Z
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SUMMARY:UofA Eric Geddes Series: Cannabis - 6 Months After Launch
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 2019 Eric Geddes U of A Luncheon Series\n11:30 AM – 1:15 PM\n11:30 AM — Registration \n11:45 AM — Lunch \n12:15 PM — Panel discussion / Q&A \n1:15 PM — Event conclusion \nMatrix Hotel\n10640 100 Ave NW\, Edmonton \nIt has been six months since the legalization of cannabis. Join our panel of experts for lunch as they discuss how the retail cannabis industry has done in the first six months: the challenges they were and weren’t expecting\, cannabis shortages\, and what is in store for the future. \nForward to a friend \nMeet the Speakers:\n\nJesse Cheetham\, VP\, Human Resources\, Fire and Flower\nKatrina Ingram\, Chief Operating Officer\, Cannabis at Work\nAudrey Kronewitt\, District Manager\, Canopy Growth & Lead for the development of the Tokyo Smoke retail banner in Alberta and Saskatchewan
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/uofa-eric-geddes-series-cannabis-6-months-after-launch-2/
LOCATION:Matrix Hotel\, 10640 - 100 avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190416T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190416T190000
DTSTAMP:20190409T224533Z
CREATED:20190409T224415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T224533Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Alberta Flagship Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:ACCELERATEAB – Alberta’s Flagship Technology Conference \nACCELERATEAB\, POWERED BY THE A100\, CONNECTS LOCAL STARTUPS\, KEY MENTORS\, INVESTORS AND PARTNERS ACROSS THE PROVINCE \nTuesday\, 16 April 2019 \n7:30 AM – 7:00 PM MDT \nLocation \n\nCalgary TELUS Convention Centre\n136 Eighth Avenue SE\nCalgary\, AB T2G 0K6\nView Map \n\nAlternating between Edmonton and Calgary each year\, AccelerateAB is the province’s annual flagship event that brings together leaders\, investors\, influencers and supporters of Alberta’s fast-growing startup community\, with the goal of leveraging the success of the next generation of technology entrepreneurs across the province. \nTickets on sale: 15 January 2019\nTicket policy: Full refunds are available 30 days prior. After this date\, you may send an alternate to the event without additional charge. \nFor more details\, please visit AccelerateAB.com
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/accelerate-alberta-flagship-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190416T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190416T190000
DTSTAMP:20190409T224415Z
CREATED:20190409T224415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T224415Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Alberta Flagship Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:ACCELERATEAB – Alberta’s Flagship Technology Conference \nACCELERATEAB\, POWERED BY THE A100\, CONNECTS LOCAL STARTUPS\, KEY MENTORS\, INVESTORS AND PARTNERS ACROSS THE PROVINCE \nTuesday\, 16 April 2019 \n7:30 AM – 7:00 PM MDT \nLocation \n\nCalgary TELUS Convention Centre\n136 Eighth Avenue SE\nCalgary\, AB T2G 0K6\nView Map \n\nAlternating between Edmonton and Calgary each year\, AccelerateAB is the province’s annual flagship event that brings together leaders\, investors\, influencers and supporters of Alberta’s fast-growing startup community\, with the goal of leveraging the success of the next generation of technology entrepreneurs across the province. \nTickets on sale: 15 January 2019\nTicket policy: Full refunds are available 30 days prior. After this date\, you may send an alternate to the event without additional charge. \nFor more details\, please visit AccelerateAB.com
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/accelerate-alberta-flagship-technology-conference-2/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190411T173000
DTSTAMP:20190409T223505Z
CREATED:20190409T223505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T223505Z
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SUMMARY:NAIT Mawji Centre: Wrap Up & Networking Skills
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, April 11\, 2019 \n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM MDT \nMany entrepreneurs have achieved success with the help of building a strong professional network\, but networking isn’t easy and many people fail here. Developing networking skills is something too easily ignored as it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Join us for a series of sessions where we focus on networking and helping you develop your skills and professional network. \nFor this wrap-up event we will include some local business leaders to help you further grow your network. \nRefreshments and snacks provided! \nThis session to be hosted in CAT 202 (The Glass Box). \nNAIT CAT Building\, CAT 202 \n10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest \nEdmonton\, AB T5G \nView Map
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/nait-mawji-centre-wrap-up-networking-skills/
LOCATION:NAIT Mawji Centre\, CAT Building\, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G 2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology
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