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SUMMARY:The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs
DESCRIPTION:The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nNon-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a revolutionary way of commodifying intellectual property like art\, videos and music and are causing a wave of transformation in financial markets. Skyrocketing prices for unique assets have led to an unprecedented interest in the issuance of tokens by companies – but regulatory and legal clarity will be essential in moving this emerging market forward. \nJoin the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s Legal Committee to gain a deeper understanding of NFTs and their role in the growing digital asset universe\, including regulatory challenges\, legal implications and how business can stay compliant while benefiting from the NFT boom.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/the-regulatory-and-legal-implications-of-nfts/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Blockchain,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Small Business,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T160000
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Grid Digital Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn from Peter Moser from HPE about Intelligent Grid Digital Transformation.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nDigital transformation is not simple. It requires strategy\, redesign of business models and processes\, infrastructure\, software\, services\, implementation\, training\, and ongoing support. HPE provides it all. Our portfolio spans cloud\, security\, IoT\, mobility\, and infrastructure. HPE Pointnext provides the expertise you need to achieve successful transformation. \nAgenda:\n\n3:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)\n3:10pm – General Session\n3:40pm – Breakout Sessions\n4:00pm – Close\n\nWhy Attend:\n\nOvercome poor capacity planning: Sometimes it can be difficult to identify the capacity you will need for your future digital efforts. Fortunately\, HPE has agile solutions to increase your capacity planning in minutes.\nOnly pay for the services you use: HPE can help you transition to an IT as a service model and move towards composable infrastructure\, reducing IT department complexity and lowering the total cost of ownership.\nMake your infrastructure smarter: There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is part of the future of digital business. HPE adds AI to data analytics and operational support so your infrastructure can effectively take care of itself.\nTake advantage of the Internet of Things: HPE develops intelligent edge technology\, Intelligent Spaces\, and hybrid IT solutions to make businesses efficient\, profitable\, and competitive.We can assist you in transforming your business more quickly and easily than you ever thought possible.\n\nLearn how you can use technology to transform your business more quickly and easily than you ever thought possible. \nThis event is presented by Long View Systems. \nAbout HPE:\nHPE is a global\, edge-to-cloud Platform-as-a-Service company built to transform your business. How? By helping you connect\, protect\, analyze\, and act on all your data and applications wherever they live\, from edge to cloud\, so you can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. \nAbout Long View Systems:\nTechnology is our means\, but your empowered workforce is our end. We support the world’s dynamic businesses by bringing agility\, simplicity and insight to your people\, so they can serve your clients. And we can do it because our offices are home to a team of the best and brightest business technologists from across the continent\, united by a common mandate — we’re using technology to help the world work.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intelligent-grid-digital-transformation/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Future Cities,Innovation,IoT,IoT,Learning,Living,Small Business,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse
DESCRIPTION:Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse\n\nDescription \nJohn Stackhouse is a nationally bestselling author and one of Canada’s leading voices on innovation and economic disruption. He is senior vice-president in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada\, leading the organization’s research and thought leadership on economic\, technological and social change. Previously\, he was editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail and editor of Report on Business. He is a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and sits on the boards of Queen’s University\, the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada and the Literary Review of Canada. His latest book\, Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping the Future\, explores the untapped resource of the millions of Canadians who don’t live here but exert their influence from afar. \nJoin Sandi Gilbert as she chats with John and learns more about his thoughts on how Canada can be a driving force on a global scale and serve as inspiration to a generation of Calgarians that are having trouble looking forward. \n\nTime \n\nJun 16\, 2021 04:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/wine-wednesday-with-john-stackhouse/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T120000
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CREATED:20210614T071750Z
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SUMMARY:Are your AI algorithms biased?
DESCRIPTION:Are your AI algorithms biased? What you don’t know can hurt you and others – join this important conversation on how to detect and mitigate bias\n\n\nDescription \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) systems can have unintended consequences as humans transfer conscious or unconscious bias to AI applications when developing algorithms. In a discussion focused on empowering companies to appreciate how “what you don’t know can hurt you (and others)” our expert panel will explore strategies to find and address bias for organizations at different stages of the AI journey.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/are-your-ai-algorithms-biased/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210614T073527Z
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SUMMARY:MLOps World - Machine Learning In Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event dedicated exclusively to ML in Production. 4 days – Join when you can – all recordings provided
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/mlops-world-machine-learning-in-production/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Courses,Digital Transformation,Education,Entrepreneurs,Governance,Human Talent,Industry,Learning,Networking,Science,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210610T150000
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SUMMARY:Women in the New Economy: Crypto\, Blockchain\, NFTs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event that showcases the opportunities for women in the emerging digital economy of crypto\, NFTs\, tokens and blockchain technology. \nCanada stands at the brink of an unprecedented technological shift that will change all aspects of our economy\, and diversity is the key its success. \nThe Canadian Blockchain Association for Women is hosting an event designed to build awareness of the opportunities for women in the digital economy and demystify participation in emerging growth areas like crypto\, NFTs\, and blockchain finance.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-the-new-economy-crypto-blockchain-nfts/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,BitCoin,Blockchain,Career Opportunities,Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Learning,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T180000
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SUMMARY:Building a Winning Team for your Startup & Finding the Right Co-founders
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nentrepreneurship@UBC’s Community Town Hall series brings us together to share announcements\, gain insights from industry leaders and network across our ecosystem. \nBuilding a winning team and finding the right co-founders is critical to the success of your startup. Attracting talent that is diverse across backgrounds and skill sets\, forward thinking and adds to your culture are key milestones in your journey that can make or break your venture. \nYet\, as early-stage founders and business people\, how do you begin to identify the gaps in your team\, hire the right talent and bring on co-founders who align with and strengthen your vision? \nDetails \nJoin us June 8th as we hear from three entrepreneurs from our community who will share their journeys building a winning team\, finding their co-founders and attracting game changing talent. We are thrilled to be welcoming Akshay Gupta\, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc and mentor with entrepreneurship@UBC\, Amielle Lake\, CCO of HATCH alumni CarboNet (and former Entrepreneur in Residence with entrepreneurship@UBC!)\, and Zack Eberwein\, Co-founder and CEO of HATCH alumni Stoko\, moderated by our CORE Venture Activator\, Fraser Pogue. \nPlus\, meet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists who will be joining us this summer and hear from our venture community themselves on their recent accomplishments and milestones! \nDuring this event you will: \n\nHear from our star-studded panel of Entrepreneurs on their experience building winning teams\, attracting talent to their startup and how they found the right co-founders\n\n\nMeet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists\n\n\nFind out what’s coming down the pipeline for ventures and share your recent news/accomplishments with the community. Are you hiring?\nConnect with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators.\n\nMeet our Featured Panelists \nAkshay Gupta\, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc. \nAs an Entrepreneur with a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, I have years of experience with proven competence in Design Thinking\, Product Development\, Risk Assessment\, Customer Engagement\, Agile Development\, Business Development and Business Transformation within the financial industry\, consulting and startup industry; I can link corporate vision to the delivery of desired results through people empowerment and the effective use of resources\, processes\, and technologies. I have learned first-hand the impact of technology in the business world. Driven by my passion for learning more about technology\, I went back to school to pursue my Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (a graduate business degree specializing in tech startups) from Saint Mary’s University in Canada. In school\, I stumbled upon new emerging technologies\, and ever since\, I have been committed to identifying and implementing innovative solutions around the world. Because of my passion for new technologies\, I have achieved my IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer certification. I am also a recipient of the “Durland Innovation Award” for a Blockchain application. I also hold an honours degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi and a multitude of Design Thinking certifications. I am currently on a mission to change 1 billion lives through my mental health/ behavioural thinking company — Bit Happier Inc. \nAmielle Lake\, Chief Commercial Officer of CarboNet \nAmielle Lake founded Tagga\, marketing technology platform\, in 2008 after working in marketing and corporate communications in the finance industry. In February 2017\, Tagga was acquired by Campaign Monitor. In 2018\, Amielle co-founded the Women’s Equity lab\, a women’s investment group focused on developing the next generation of women shareholders. The organization is now in its third year with chapters in Victoria\, Vancouver and the Okanagan. In 2019\, Amielle joined Dr. Michael Carlson\, Barry Yates and Bill Schonbrun to effectively found and commercialize CarboNet. CarboNet is a clean technology company that has developed a unique chemistry to treat industrial wastewater. The company’s mission is to end the issue of contaminated water. A lofty mission to be sure\, but Amielle is a firm believer in doing well and doing good. As CarboNet’s Chief Commercial Officer\, Amielle is working with industry to recycle their wastewater and lessen their reliance on freshwater. Amielle is passionate about entrepreneurship and an advocate for women in business. She holds an MBA and is also a published author. \nZack Eberwein\, Co-founder and Chief Executive Office of Stoko \nZack is an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer who chose to write his own story\, founding Stoko in 2017 with two of his closest friends. Stoko has redefined how athletes overcome injuries by introducing an entirely new category of supportive apparel. By incorporating adjustable medical-grade bracing seamlessly into everyday athletic clothing\, the Stoko team has created an entirely new method of joint support\, eliminating the need to wear traditional braces altogether. Personally\, Zack is a strong believer in the importance of building meaningful relationships with others\, fostering a strong company culture\, and living with a growth mindset. He consistently strives to create positive change in the world and inspire others to do the same; starting with Stoko’s community of athletes. \nFormat \n\nWelcome!\n\n\nMeet our Venture Development Specialists\n\n\nVenture announcements (submit yours in the RSVP!)\nFeatured panel on building a winning team and finding the right co-founders\n\nWho should attend \nThis event is for entrepreneurship@UBC’s community of ventures from Phases 1-4/HATCH\, Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs)\, Mentors\, and the UBC community at large. \nSession information \nZoom information will be available via your registration confirmation email. As well\, it will be on the online event page. Attendees will also be sent the Zoom link and password to their registered email in advance of the session. \nAbout entrepreneurship@UBC \nentrepreneurship@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. \nAs 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. \nVisit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/building-a-winning-team-for-your-startup-finding-the-right-co-founders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Recruiting,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210621T130000
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Remote Work Revolution Author Chat
DESCRIPTION:June 4 : Fireside chat with  Tsedal Neeley\, author of  Remote Work Revolution : How to Work From Anywhere 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. \nEach month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \nA 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. \nTable 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. \nFounder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\nUpskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\nDeveloping entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\nHelping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\nIncreasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n\nWorking 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\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM. \nPast Sessions: \nApril 9 : Fireside chat with  Cory Bray\, author of  Sales Playbooks: The Builders Toolkit April 23 : Roundtable discussion with Joseph Fung on how to apply the learnings from Cory’s fireside chat and book May 7 : Fireside chat with  Vijay Govindarajan\, author of  The Three Box Solution Call or text Craig Elias (+1.403.874.2998) if you have any questions or suggestions for future authors and their books.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-remote-work-revolution-author-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Living,Recruiting,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
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SUMMARY:User Experience Research & Design Workshop by ATB
DESCRIPTION:The User Experience Design Team at ATB is bringing a 2.5 hr workshop to Calgary UX. In this workshop we want to welcome new and experienced professionals\, there will be two breakout rooms for each audience. \nSpeakers and facilitators\n———————————-\nJennifer Koo\nVice President\, Research\, Creative & Experience Design\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/koojenishiguro/ \nKristina Cigic\nResearch Lead\, Enterprise Insight at ATB Financial\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cigi%C4%87-caip-40b4752a/ \nAgenda:\n————\nBackground/Opening Content (Approx 1 hour)\n* Broad overview of UXR best practices and methods\n* How UXR and UXD can work most effectively together\n* What if it’s the same person doing UXR and UXD – what do you need to know\n* Strategic impact of UXR on the organizations that support it\n* How we use UX at ATB and it’s impact \nBreakouts – 2 groups. (Approx 45 mins)\n———————————————————— \n1 with less experienced professionals\, the other for more experienced professionals\nGive them a case study UX problem and have them outline how they would craft a research approach\nChallenge them to also outline how they would position this approach to the organization to gain buy in\nClosing (Approx. 40 mins)\nReview work done by both groups\nQuestions that business stakeholders might ask to challenge the value of their work and coach them on how to answer effectively to gain buy-in.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/user-experience-research-design-workshop-by-atb/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Entrepreneurs,Learning,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
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SUMMARY:Legal 101: Corporate\, intellectual property & employment basics for startups
DESCRIPTION:Legal 101: Corporate\, intellectual property & employment basics for startups\nThursday\, May 27\, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR \nWhen running a business there are key partners that can help you along the way. Legal expertise is often required to ensure successful sustainability and growth for business. \nIn this session Winta Asfaw\, a Senior Associate from Dentons Canada LLP will cover a broad range of topics that are relevant for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business including: \n\nCorporate Ownership\, Founder Issues & Agreements\nIntellectual Property Considerations\nEmployee\, Employer Rights & Responsibilities\nKey Contract Considerations\n\nEngaging a lawyer early on can mean avoiding legal risks and safeguarding the success and future growth of your business. \nSpeaker: Winta Asfaw\, Dentons Canada LLP
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/legal-101-corporate-intellectual-property-employment-basics-for-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Governance,Human Talent,IP - Trademarks & Patents,Learning,Legal,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210517T072410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T072410Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Women in Tech - Board Readiness for Start-ups
DESCRIPTION:BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Driven By Women™\, invites you to the Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Board Governance Readiness for Start-ups – 2nd edition”. \nDriven by demand from the community\, this masterclass will help women in tech leaders build and manage an effective board of directors for their company. The series is ideally suited to female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n\nventure backed or venture backed shortly; and\nhas a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors\n\nThis is a free\, four-week virtual webinar series. \nStarting May 26\, 2021\nEvery Wednesday\, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (EDT) \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, four-week virtual series the experts at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Driven By WomenTM will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you: \n\ncreate an effective board to support your business;\nexpand your knowledge of the function of corporate governance and how it applies to your organizational structure;\nunderstand how to assess the core competencies of your board and identify deficiencies; and\nattract and compensate a diverse and competent board.\n\nWho:\nThis masterclass is ideally suited to female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: 1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and 2) has a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from May 26 – June 16\, 2021. \nPlease note that all speaker presentations will be in English only; Q&A sessions will be moderated in English and French. Copies of the speaker presentations will be made available in English and French after the sessions. \nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \nMay 26\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n1. Governance 101: Role of the Board – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of corporate structure\, fiduciary duties and the role of the board\, corporate policies and procedures\, and authorization matrix. \nJune 2\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n2. Risk Management Oversight – Register \nDiscussion: D&O indemnities and insurance\, ESG matters\, emergency response\, and continuation planning. \nJune 9\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n3. Board Effectiveness and Inclusive Leadership – Register \nDiscussion: Board skills matrix\, board self-evaluations\, and human resources and compensation. \nJune 16\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n4. Exits – The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction – Register \nDiscussion: Overview of an M&A transaction from the confidentiality agreement to closing. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/master-class-women-in-tech-board-readiness-for-start-ups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Governance,Leadership,Learning,Legal,Regulatory,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210519T000822Z
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SUMMARY:Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare\n\nDescription \nThe Embassy of Mexico in Canada and the University of Alberta Precision Health Signature Area invite you to the webinar “Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare” where we explore the promise of personalized healthcare—encompassing targeted treatments\, advanced diagnostics\, and large-scale analysis of (big) health data—for improved patient outcomes and sustainable health care systems of the future. In this one-hour webinar\, we will hear perspectives from experts from Canada\, Mexico and Brazil. \nModerated by Dr. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell\, Dean\, Faculty of Science\, University of Alberta \nOpening Remarks by Alfonso Pompa Padilla\, Secretary of Innovation\, Science and Technology\, State of Jalisco\, Mexico \n\nTime \n\nMay 21\, 2021 11:00 AM in Edmonton
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/advances-in-ai-and-genomics-creating-a-revolution-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Health,Innovation,Learning,Science,STEME,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210517T065259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T065259Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Funding Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \n​May 19 – This week we will be joined by Talore Peterson\, Project Manager at Venture for Canada and Sarah Topps\, Business Development Specialist at Mitacs. They will share how they build innovation and foster connections between entrepreneurs\, students and businesses through their companies.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-funding-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210127T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 3
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up\, gain access to resources\, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses\, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs\, expand operations\, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210203T211903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T211903Z
UID:15120-1619721000-1619728200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk \n\nAn Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk will feature a no holds barred discussion around topics that every young entrepreneur or seasoned professional should hear. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask Gary Vaynerchuk their burning questions and\, in Gary’s trademark style\, get some honest answers. \nBusiness Link is proud to partner with Trixstar for this exclusive appearance by Gary Vaynerchuk on Thursday\, April 29\, 2021 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre! \n\nDate: Apr 29 2021\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/%ef%bb%bfan-evening-with-gary-vaynerchuk/
LOCATION:Edmonton Expo Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entertainment,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210420T010747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T010747Z
UID:15700-1619524800-1619528400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Business Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence\n\nSign up to access the entire series—come to all 6 or pick the modules most relevant to you. Each session will be recorded and made publicly available on YouTube.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-business-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210412T195317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T195317Z
UID:15668-1619020800-1619024400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:InterGen's Virtual Wine Wednesday with Art Price & Robert Price\, Bōde Canada
DESCRIPTION:InterGen’s Virtual Wine Wednesday with\nArt Price & Robert Price\, Bōde Canada\nWednesday\, April 21\, 4:00 p.m. MST \nSerial Entrepreneurs | Founders | CEOs | Old Economy | \nNew Economy | Oil & Gas | Agriculture | Real Estate | Father/Son What has this Price duo not done? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Art Price & Robert Price! \n\nArt Price is a prairie-rooted serial entrepreneur who has been a key member of leadership teams of internationally successful companies in energy\, technology and agribusiness based in Alberta. Trained as an engineer\, he was the President of Husky Oil in 1981 at the age of 30\, and continued on to be CEO of the company from 1984 – 1993. Art left Husky Oil with the objective of founding an internationally competitive technology business. As the founder of Axia\, Art’s team was responsible for bringing low-cost and high-performing fibre optics to every corner of the province and international markets as well including US\, Europe and Asia. In 2018\, Axia’s Alberta business was sold to Bell and Art shifted his focus to investing in “New Economy” opportunities that involve transformation through the application of technology and are aligned with sustainable market-based economies. He is Chairman of the Board for Bōde Canada\, the Alberta-based peer-to-peer real estate marketplace recently awarded as a Top 15 innovator by Startup Calgary. He also is a Principal and Chairman of Sunterra Group of Companies that are at the forefront of modern approaches to agribusiness in farming\, specialty processing and specialty retail. Art has also served on Board of Directors of companies in the steel industry\, gold mining industry\, genetics and radio sectors. Art has been called a ‘brilliant visionary’ with a direct and frank business style. \nRobert Price is one of the founders and the CEO of Bōde Canada\, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019. He’s brought together an all-star team that is turning the traditional real estate industry upside down by directly connecting buyers and sellers to work out a deal on their own time\, their own schedule and on their own terms. No realtor required. Just as we’ve seen with Airbnb and AutoTrader\, consumers are smart\, ready and confident to make these transactions themselves. Previously\, Robert was a senior executive at telecom leader Axia\, which brought high performing low-cost fibre infrastructure to customers in Alberta\, the US\, France and Singapore. Robert thrives in leading high-performing teams that deliver amazing customer experiences and meet critical revenue objectives. Robert has grown up in an entrepreneurial family and is a passionate advocate for Alberta and its entrepreneurs.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergens-virtual-wine-wednesday-with-art-price-robert-price-bode-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Real Estate,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210420T010320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T010320Z
UID:15698-1618920000-1618923600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Corp Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence\n\nSign up to access the entire series—come to all 6 or pick the modules most relevant to you. Each session will be recorded and made publicly available on YouTube.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-corp-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210420T014622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T014622Z
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Foundation Series: 5 Ways to Finance Your Business\n\nCurious about what options are out there for getting money to start and grow your business? \nWe will cover 5 ways to raise money to start and grow your small business\, from loans to grants and everything in between. You’ll also walk away with the foundations of managing your business finances. \nPresented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist \nRegister for free today! \nPlease note: \nThis session is scheduled for 90 minutes to allow time for interaction\, questions and answers\, but may be a little shorter. \nThis program is only open to Alberta entrepreneurs and small business owners and businesses operating in Alberta. \nThis program may be recorded.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/business-foundation-series-5-ways-to-finance-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210403T085542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T085625Z
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SUMMARY:COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021
DESCRIPTION:WHY COLLISION? \n\n\n\n\nCollision brings together “the world’s best speakers”\, tech’s leading companies\, and top media.  Join us online this April to make meaningful connections\, find valuable leads\, and get access to premium content. \nNETWORKING\nImagine if you could gather the “who’s who of international tech” in one digital space. With more than 40\,000 attendees set to go online this April for Collision\, you can make meaningful connections and continue the conversations long after the conference ends.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Expect game-changing speakers\, dynamic content\, and great opportunities to network and connect with others.” \nLEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT\nWith expert-led workshops and roundtables\, Collision is buzzing with insights from the leaders of all industries touched by tech. Hear it from a well-balanced and enticing line-up covering today’s pressing topics. Hear inspiring success stories\, join thought-provoking conversations and upskill at Collision.\nAs Entrepreneur Magazine puts it\, “every visitor is guaranteed to learn something both new and exciting”. \nLEAD GENERATION\nWe’ll welcome more than 40\,000 attendees this year. They want to see what’s out there – and what’s in the pipeline – in the world of tech. Join us this April and connect with who you want to meet to drive your business forward. Use our software to discover new contacts and generate leads from wherever you are in the world.\nHuffPost calls Collision “a global gathering of provocative ideas\, brilliance\, and investment dollars.” Connect with everyone from CEOs and founders to marketing managers and developers\, and take your business to the next level. \nPREMIUM CONTENT\nAlong with tech’s leaders\, we’ve gathered authors\, athletes\, actors and musicians to talk about how tech touches their industries\, covering more than 30 different topics. Listen to more than 100+ hours of premium content including talks\, Q&As and unique experiences.\nThe Wall Street Journal captures well the energy at Collision\, saying it’s “a frenetic stream of sessions on a wide range of topics\, from technology and digital media to music\, politics and culture.” \nTEAM BUILDING\nTeams from the world’s top companies come together at Collision this April. Give your team a shared experience and spark new ideas with inspiring talks\, masterclasses and roundtables. Break the routine and start engaging conversations.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others what conference they most want to attend this year.” \nBRAND AWARENESS\nGet your brand in front of the most prestigious names in international media. Collision attracts more than 1\,250 journalists from publications including Bloomberg\, Financial Times\, Forbes\, CNN Business\, CNBC\, and the Wall Street Journal. Amplify your message and showcase your company to the world’s most prestigious tech journalists at Collision.\nIn the words of Recode\, our content caters to “a broader industry audience wanting to keep up with what’s new in tech.”
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/collision-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Networking,Pitch Competition,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210407T194055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T194055Z
UID:15612-1618513200-1618518600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Lougheed College Lecture Series: Dr. Deena Hinshaw
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Deena Hinshaw presents as part of the 2020-21 Lougheed College Lectures\, which has a theme of leadership and public institutions.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe 2020-21 Lougheed College Lecture series is organized around the theme of leadership and public institutions. Governments\, courts\, universities\, cultural institutions\, public health agencies\, financial regulators and other offices charged with ensuring the public good face special scrutiny from the people they serve. We expect our tax-funded institutions to deliver value for money\, and to act ethically and responsibly to ensure citizen well-being. And we have high demands for accountability and responsiveness. What does it take to lead such organizations\, especially when the decisions are fraught and the stakes are high? How do public leaders engage the people they serve in decision-making? How do they address dissent and controversy? What are the consequences of “fake news\,” the growing skepticism around expertise\, and political polarization for the necessary work of serving the public good? Our speakers will tackle these challenging issues with hard-won insights from the front lines. \nDr. Deena Hinshaw address the topic\, Leadership in Public Service: We are all in this together as a featured guest of the Lougheed College Lectures. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has made our interdependencies more visible and has called each of us to make choices to serve our communities in both formal and informal ways. In this talk\, Dr. Deena Hinshaw will reflect on her experience of leadership in the pandemic\, and the ways that she has\, in her role\, intersected with the leaders who serve their communities every day. Drawing on her work as one of the public faces of Alberta’s response to COVID-19\, she will talk about the different ways in which we can amplify and support each other in sustaining and nurturing healthy communities. \nThis lecture is presented in partnership with the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. \nBe informed\, challenged\, and inspired by local\, national\, and international leaders from government\, business\, academia\, and the cultural and nonprofit sectors. The Lougheed College Lectures sponsored by Syncrude present exceptional speakers from interdisciplinary backgrounds. They will share their perspectives and insights on the leadership needed to face the complex challenges of the 21st century. \nDate And Time \n\nThu\, April 15\, 2021 \n7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/lougheed-college-lecture-series-dr-deena-hinshaw/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:COVID 19,Family,Health,Innovation,Learning,Living,Regulatory,Research,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210407T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T191047Z
UID:15602-1618498800-1618504200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Conscious Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:This new approach to business is presented by Brad Gaulin\, Robert Welke\, and James Free\, with two breakout sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBusiness is evolving\, especially here in Alberta. \nWhere traditional business focused on profit and shareholder value\, conscious business is driven by stakeholder values and organizational purpose. \nWhat we’ve described here is Conscious Capitalism\, a contemporary approach to business that empowers organizations to consciously change and grow. \nWhy Conscious Capitalism?\n\nThe philosophy guides enterprises to balance the interests and concerns of all stakeholders\, fulfill a higher purpose and create value for society\, all while maintaining their bottom line\nA deeper understanding of Conscious (ESG) Business can empower strategic planning and inform strategy\, innovation\, growth marketing\, organizational design\, operational excellence\, team building\, leadership & cultural transformation.\nThere’s no shortage of investors that support this way of business. With more than $30 Trillion in ESG Funds\, many investors will measure an organization’s performance through a conscious framework: Environmental\, Social\, and Governance.\n\nAgenda:\n\n3:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)\n3:10pm – Conscious Capitalism Presentation + Breakout Sessions\n4:25pm – Closing Remarks\n4:30pm – Close\n\nThis new approach to business is presented by Brad Gaulin\, Chief Evolution Officer (C.Ev.O.) at CEvO Solutions Inc.\, Robert Welke\, Business Evolution Consultant at ProACTv Business Solutions Inc.\, and James Free\, Wisdom Leader & Financial Strategist at Holden + Taylor Advisory Group. The presentation will include two breakout sessions where participants discuss the concepts discussed in the presentation and further engage with the Alberta IoT community. \nThis event is supported by Alberta IoT’s generous annual sponsors – Alberta Innovates\, Aruba Networks\, MNP\, Rogers Communications\, Avaya\, Canadian Blockchain Consortium\, Lenovo\, Microsoft\, PCL\, Socium Law\, Titan Logix Corp and Tridon Communications. \nDate And Time\n\nThu\, April 15\, 2021 \n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MDT
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/conscious-capitalism/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Community Planning,Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Future Cities,Governance,Government,Innovation,Investment,IoT,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210410T002820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T002820Z
UID:15662-1618336800-1618342200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Edmonton WiMLDS - Segmentation Models
DESCRIPTION:WiMLDS’s mission is to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing\, studying or are interested in the fields of machine learning and data science. We create opportunities for members to engage in technical and professional conversations in a positive\, supportive environment by hosting talks\, technical workshops\, networking events and hackathons. We are inclusive to anyone who supports our cause regardless of gender identity or technical background. However\, in support of our mission\, priority for certain events and opportunities will be given to women and gender minority members. \nOur Code of Conduct ( https://github.com/WiMLDS/starter-kit/wiki/Code-of-conduct ) is available online and applies to all our spaces\, both online and off. \n• Follow @Edmonton_WiMLDS (https://twitter.com/WiMLDS_Edmonton) on Twitter for Edmonton WiMLDS news or visit http://wimlds.org to learn about our chapters in other cities. \n• Women & gender minorities are invited to join the global WiMLDS Slack group by sending an email to slack@wimlds.org.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/edmonton-wimlds-segmentation-models/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Research,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210407T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T185529Z
UID:15595-1617969600-1617973200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Author Cory Bray
DESCRIPTION:Event Information: \nWe’re giving away 100 copies of Cory Bray’s book at the April 9th kick-off of Founder Fridays. During the fireside chat\, author and Alchemist Accelerator Sales Mentor Cory Bray will cover some of the key elements from his book Sales Playbooks: The Builder’s Toolkit Paperback and end with a 15 minute Q & A session with participants.Join us to learn how a sales playbook can create more consistent top performers faster\, reduce the gap between your top performers and everyone else\, develop sales teams that engage with more prospects\, produce more pipeline\, AND close more deals. 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 that shares a link 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. 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 \n\nDeveloping entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions. Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital.\nIncreasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\nWorking with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor networkFounder 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\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women in STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-author-cory-bray/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Books,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210316T235525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T235525Z
UID:15465-1616760000-1616763600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:AMII AI Seminars: Two-player\, Zero-sum games
DESCRIPTION:Amii researcher at the University of Alberta Dustin Morrill presents “Hindsight Rationality and Efficient Deviation Types in Extensive-Form Games”. In this talk\, he suggests to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to “deviations” (pre-defined behaviour modifications) in two-player\, zero-sum games. \nAbstract: A successful approach to playing two-player\, zero-sum games has been to deploy a static artifact resembling a Nash equilibrium\, which has led work in artificial intelligence to focus on computing such artifacts. This approach is less sound and has been less successful in multi-player\, general-sum games. We suggest instead to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to “deviations”\, i.e.\, pre-defined behavior modifications. A society of such “hindsight rational” agents converges toward mediated equilibrium\, a traditional notion of equilibrium based on average correlated play rather than factored behavior\, in contrast to Nash equilibrium. We re-examine deviation types and mediated equilibria in extensive-form games to gain a more complete understanding and resolve past misconceptions. We introduce a new deviation type that has implicitly formed the basis for the counterfactual regret minimization (CFR) algorithm. We generalize CFR to the extensive-form regret minimization (EFR) algorithm that is hindsight rational for any given deviation type within a broad and natural class. This class contains powerful new deviation types that are efficient to use in games with moderate lengths. We present an empirical analysis of EFR’s performance with different deviation types in common benchmark games\, showing that stronger deviation types typically impart better performance\, even in two-player\, zero-sum games. \nPresenter Bio: Dustin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) working with Professor Michael Bowling. He works on multi-agent learning and scaleable\, dependable learning algorithms. He is a coauthor of [DeepStack] and he created [Cepheus’s public match interface]. He completed a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in computing science at the University of Alberta where his M.Sc was also supervised by Michael Bowling. As an undergraduate\, he worked with the Computer Poker Research Group (CPRG) to create an [open-source web interface to play against poker bots] and to develop the 1st-place 3-player Kuhn poker entry in the 2014 Annual Computer Poker Competition (ACPC).
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/amii-ai-seminars-two-player-zero-sum-games/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Research,Students,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210316T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T034950Z
UID:15442-1616745600-1616950800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Space Settlement Entrepreneur - SSEC Competition
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAudience: High-school and Undergraduate-college students \nThe SSEC is an online (virtual) competition for high-school and undergraduate-college students\, interested in the future of space technology and entrepreneurship. Over the course of this 3-5 day online competition event\, students will develop a space-industry start-up company that meets the needs of a newly-designed space settlement (2020’s competition description- https://bit.ly/SSDCIntro). \nStudents will learn about: the entrepreneurial mindset\, marketing\, problem and solution ideation\, business models\, prototyping\, investor pitch decks\, and the all-important elevator pitch. \nDates: Sat\, Mar 20\, 2021\, 1:00 PM – to Sun\, Mar 28\, 2021\, 5:00 PM MDT \nAGENDA (see Tentative agenda at https://www.STEME.org/ssec) \nSaturday\, March 20 \n2:00 PM CST 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship \n3:00 PM CST 2. [RESEARCH] Landscape of the Space Industry and SSDC \n4:00 PM CST 3. Introduction to SSDC & Problem Spaces (Request for Proposal) \nSunday\, March 21\, 2021 \n2:00 PM CST 4. Introduction to the Pitch Deck & Judges’ Rubric \n2:15 PM CST 5. Assessing a Problem \n3:15 PM CST 6. Developing a Solution \n4:00 PM CST 7. Prototyping \n4:30 PM CST 8. Introduction to Marketing & Customer Proposal & Sales Pitch \nThursday\, March 25\, 2021 \n5:00PM CST SSDC Kick-Off & Training \nFriday\, March 26\, 2021 \n5:00 PM CST 9. Business Model Canvas \n6:30 PM CST 10. Market Research: Customer Needs and Interviews & Meetings \n7:00 PM CST 11. Investor Pitch Deck\, Elevator Pitch\, & Presentation Skills \nSaturday\, March 27\, 2021 \n1:00 PM CST SSDC Panel & Company Pitches \n1:30 PM CST SSDC Company Meetings \nSunday\, March 28\, 2021 \n9:30 AM CST SSDC Company Presentations \n1:00 PM CST SSEC Final Pitch Presentation and Judging \n4:00 PM CST SSDC & SSEC Winners announced \nPricing: $50 (online/virtual competition) \n$40 Early-Bird Pricing \nWITH FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS! \nFor the most up-to-date information\, visit: www.STEME.org/ssec \nIf you are in FINANCIAL NEED and cannot afford to attend but wish to attend\, we urge you to apply for our Scholarship ($50 value): https://bit.ly/SSECScholarship1
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/space-settlement-entrepreneur-ssec-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Competition,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Pitch Competition,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Space Exploration,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,Travel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210316T033949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T033949Z
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SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend - Online
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nJoin Platform Calgary\, Startup Calgary and Startup Edmonton for a virtual\, fun-filled\, hands-on educational experience that will enable you to build\, validate and launch your tech startup idea over the course of a weekend. Whether you’re a hacker (developer)\, hustler (business/sales) or hipster (designer)\, there is something for you! \nOn the first evening\, you’ll either pitch or join a team around the top ideas. Throughout the course of the weekend\, you’ll work with your teams and coaches to validate and develop a prototype. You’ll present your final product on Sunday evening for a panel of judges and fun startup awards. \nWhy attend? Here’s what you’ll get out of it:\n\nEducation: Startup Weekends are all about learning by doing\, whether you’re learning a new skill or a new way of thinking. Don’t just listen to theory\, build your own strategy and test it as you go.\nCo-Founder Dating: The people who come to Startup Weekend are serious about learning how to build and launch startups. Create relationships that last long past the weekend.\nHave Fun: During the weekend you’ll be working alongside awesome people who share your ideas. Startup Weekend is meant to be fun and entertaining\, so enjoy it!\nSolve Local Problems with your Ideas: Do you think that one of your ideas can change your town or have a positive impact in your group of people? Bring your idea notebook with you and start making a positive change in your local community.\nBuild Your Network: Startup Weekend works hard to recruit high quality\, driven entrepreneurs- like you!\nLearn New Skills: With a whole weekend dedicated to letting your creative juices flow\, Startup Weekends are perfect opportunities to work on a new platform\, learn a new programming language or give marketing a try. With nothing to lose\, there’s no reason not to step outside your comfort zone.\nLearn How to Launch a Business (and Actually Do It!): Startup Weekend is the epitome of Lean Startup Methodology.\nMentorship: Local tech and startup leaders participate in Startup Weekends and give feedback to participants. Interact with the movers and shakers in your community.\nGet Access to Valuable Startup Resources: By participating in Startup Weekend\, you are given instant access to great products and tools. No one leaves a Startup Weekend empty handed!\n\nPlease note: Ideas worked on over the course of the weekend must be new/unique ideas and not previously worked on in any capacity. \n— \nRefund Policy: please reach out to your organizing team for a refund at finance@platformcalgary.com \nTerms and Conditions \nTerms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with\, learn from mentors as well as learning from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing\, learning\, building\, and having fun. As such\, by registering as a participant\, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you’re very concerned\, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information. \nAs a member of your startup community\, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally\, treat everyone with respect\, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend\, your local volunteer team\, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss\, damage\, injury\, or any other unforeseeable incident. \nBy participating in the event\, you grant Techstars Startup Weekend permission to capture photos/videos of the event. You can find the full legal terms on our Communities Page\, but to summarize\, we want to share your success with the world. \nBy purchasing a ticket to a Techstars Startup Weekend event\, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you have questions please reach out to privacy@techstars.com.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/techstars-startup-weekend-online/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210317T213033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T213033Z
UID:15473-1616680800-1616686200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:California Market for Hydrogen - Demand for Alberta Hydrogen Exports
DESCRIPTION:Hydrogen is the smallest molecule with the greatest potential to have an impact on the future of energy in our region\, our province\, and our country. \nTo explore the geographic market needs for Alberta’s low-cost\, low-carbon hydrogen\, the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub is hosting a series of webinars to understand where the potential lies and how Alberta can take advantage of the tremendous export opportunity in hydrogen. \n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/california-market-for-hydrogen-demand-for-alberta-hydrogen-exports/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Economy,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Science,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210316T232159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T232159Z
UID:15456-1616590800-1616594400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:InterGen Powerplays: Non-Dilutive Funding
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can raise capital without giving up equity? \nJoin us for a quick 1-hour session with RSM Canada and discover the different sources of non-dilutive capital and the respective benefits and limitations of each. \nDuring this non-dilutive funding workshop you will gain a better understanding of:\n– Approaches to government funding for your business\n– How government funding differs from loans and equity\n– The different non-dilutive funding options available (SR&ED Tax Credits\, and Government Grant Programs)\n– An overview of eligible activities\, projects\, and potential funding
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-powerplays-non-dilutive-funding/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T120247
CREATED:20210315T080752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T080752Z
UID:15414-1616580000-1616583600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 2 -Brand protection in the digital economy
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups\n\n\n\n\nBDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Smart & Biggar LLP\, invites you to the next Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Intellectual Property for Start-ups”. \nIn partnership with \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain: \n\nAn understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;\nAn introduction to the different types of IP assets\, including patents\, trademarks\, copyrights and trade secrets; and how they can be used to protect your innovations and create an IP portfolio;\nStrategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;\nAn understanding of best practices for IP management;\nIP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding\, growth and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:\nThis series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the different type of IP rights relevant to technology companies and how to choose the right type(s) of IP protection. Some common misconceptions about patents as well as how to build a “future-proof” patent portfolio will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of trademarks in technology companies\, how to choose powerful trademarks\, how to protect trademarks in a global/digital marketplace and how to create exclusivity in a crowded industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of the role of IP management in a technology company. How to prepare for a prospective investment or exit including developing/acquiring commercially relevant IP rights and managing third-party risks.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-series-on-intellectual-property-for-start-ups-session-2-brand-protection-in-the-digital-economy/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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