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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:20260502T121245
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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:20260502T121245
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:20260502T121245
CREATED: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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210420T010747Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210412T195317Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210420T010320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T010320Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210407T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T191047Z
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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:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210410T002820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T002820Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210407T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T185529Z
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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:20260502T121245
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210316T033949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T033949Z
UID:15439-1616745600-1616950800@futurecite.com
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:20260502T121245
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:20260502T121245
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:20260502T121245
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210316T231612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T231612Z
UID:15452-1616328000-1616331600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Digital Law Tea Time Talk
DESCRIPTION:March 25 (12:00 – 01:00) Alan Chan\, PhD student at MILA\, Quebec\nDigital Law Tea Time Talks are a chance for law and tech geeks to learn about topics at the intersection of those fields. A short presentation on a work in progress\, recent article or experience will be followed by open Q&A. The 12-1 pm time block includes a “digital commute” allowing everyone to sign in and get settled. The actual presentation and discussion will go from 12:10-12:50 MT. \nGoogle Meets Link: https://meet.google.com/ges-xfow-qsj \nHosted by the Digital Law & Innovation Society. Find us at https://dlis.ca/
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/digital-law-tea-time-talk/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210316T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T225959Z
UID:15449-1616086800-1616090400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:AMII Virtual Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning\, and explore topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. Each meetup features two presenters; at the end of each presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. \nThis month’s speakers include: \nMarch 18\, 2021 – March 18\, 2021 \n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (MST) \nReg Ouellette\, VP of Engineering & Alex Trad\, Director of Business Development from Chata Technologies Inc. \nChata develops innovative solutions that solve the complex problem of data access with the power of NLP\, NLU\, and dynamic query language generation. Chata’s flagship solution\, AutoQL\, dynamically translates natural language to database query languages. This technology enables non-technical business software users to get the data they need to do their jobs\, just by asking questions in their own words. \nJoin Reg and Alex as they discuss the importance of high-quality training data for successful AI development. They’ll also talk about Chata’s approach to automating the training data generation process and how valuable this approach is for the future of AI in business applications and beyond. To illustrate\, they’ll demo some of Chata’s machine learning models (trained on a corpus of data that has been automatically generated) through AutoQL’s front end widget\, Data Messenger. \nSalome Perez\, PhD Student from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln \nSalome Perez is currently a second year PhD Student at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her research focuses on understanding how software vulnerabilities are cross-layer characterized including binary library usage using machine/deep learning techniques. This research aims to innovate cybersecurity solutions in emerging Android and Intenet of Things -Arduino based applications. \nPrior to University of Nebraska\, Salome received a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecom from her home country\, Ecuador/ South America; and a Fulbright award to pursue a master’s degree at Northeastern University/ Boston with specialization in machine learning. Her motivations are with supporting minorities in science and projects to further computer science education skills for children in developing countries.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/amii-virtual-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210317T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T214422Z
UID:15478-1616072400-1616090400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan’s main event!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe eight-week Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan culminates in this final event\, where we’ll hear from panel speakers\, pitches from the top five companies\, and of course the live announcement of at least one investment being made into a local Saskatchewan company. \nThe after-party will be held on Discord\, where you’ll have the chance to chat with the companies\, investors\, and folks from around the community. Grab a beer and enjoy! \nAgenda: \n1:00 pm – Welcome \n1:15 pm – Panel: A Founder’s Journey – Learn how these 3 Founders are crushing it and disrupting their industries. \n\nCatherine Metrycki\, Callia\nDustin Coupal\, 54e Dev Studios\nMark Wolff\, MyComply\n\n2:00 pm – Fireside chat: On Alternative Exits – IPOs and M&As are not the only path to exit. Learn what other options you can explore to build an exit path for your investors. \n\nJoe Gill\, McKercher LLP\nRod Brown\, Valhalla Private Capital\n\n2:45 pm – Reverse pitch: Funders to Founders – Meet 6 of the most active funding organizations in the Prairies. Who they are? What they’re looking for? How they invest? Join us and ask your questions. \n\nBluesky Equities\, Broad Street Bulls\, Golden Opportunities\, OKR Financial\, Rhino Ventures\, Wiegers Holdings\n\n3:30 pm – Top 5 Final Pitches – Finally!! The last 5 standing. \n\nArticShelf\, Board Checkup\, memory KPR\, Omnee\, Skill Shark\n\n5:00 pm – Keynote and Fireside Chat \n\nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar/ Founder\, Ancestry\nAlicia Soulier\, CEO\, Salon Scale\n\n6:00 pm – Investment announcement \nMeet our Keynote: \nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar & Founder\, Ancestry \nPaul coaches and mentors founders who desire to have a positive social impact in the world.He has founded 8 companies–including Soar and Ancestry.com. These companies have employed thousands\, served tens of millions of customers\, and generated billions of dollars in revenue.Paul started out by wanting to be a college professor. He became an “accidental entrepreneur” in 1990 when he built a product with his best friend. By 1996 they made the exclusive Inc. 500 list and after attending the Inc. conference Paul fell in love with entrepreneurship and decided to learn all he could about the art and science of building businesses.Since then\, Paul has read hundreds of books\, attended hundreds of conferences\, and has done hundreds of keynote speeches\, workshops\, and training events.He has even had the privilege of teaching entrepreneurship and internet marketing for 4 years at two major universities.Today\, he runs Soar and mentors founders who believe they can build organizations that can make the world a better place. \n  \nThanks to our partners and sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags\n\nOnline Events Online Conferences Online Business Conferences #startup #pitch #angel_investing\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/valhalla-investment-summit-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210315T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T083558Z
UID:15425-1616072400-1616083200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Women in Business: Finding Passion in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Business Link is proud to present this Women in Business event in honor of International Women’s Day. This half-day conference will support women entrepreneurs and small business owners in finding passion in entrepreneurship.   \nThis event will feature an incredible keynote speech from Jessica Janzen. Jessica is an author\, joy bringer\, and the Executive Director of the Love for Lewiston Foundation. The passing of her son\, Lewiston\, encouraged her to start living and get on with what she had always dreamed of. This led to the release of her book (Bring the Joy) and raising over $1 Million dollars for the Foundation that she started in honor of her son. Jessica helps leaders move forward and build a stronger tomorrow by overcoming adversity and building resiliency.   \nAttendees will also hear presentations from two accomplished women in business: Marcela Mandeville the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses\, and Barbara McKenzie\, CEO of Business Link. Following presentations\, there will be interactive\, round table discussions led by ATB Financial\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Attendees can ask our guest experts any questions they have and will discuss challenges and opportunities that women in business face.  \nYou’ll walk away with:  \n\nWays to re-ignite your passion & find joy in entrepreneurship after a challenging year \nKey takeaways from discussions about challenges & opportunities facing women entrepreneurs\, setting your business up for long-term success\, and how to break free from mindsets that have been holding you back \nPlus\, you could win some exciting giveaway items!  \n\nThe Women in Business Box   \nAdd-on to your event ticket with the Women in Business Box. For less than $17\, you’ll receive a box valued at over $80 with some incredible products from local Alberta businesses including: Little Tucker\, Worthy Jams\, a copy of Bring the Joy by Jessica Janzen\, and more! Please note that these boxes are available to Alberta registrants only.   \nPlease note: This program may be recorded. 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-business-finding-passion-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210315T082035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T082035Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 1-Understanding Business Value of IP
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-1-understanding-business-value-of-ip/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Managing your Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin 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. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nHow does a culture of trust play into managing your intellectual property? At this week’s LWOL we will learn the top 3 IP mistakes that entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them! Marnie Fyten is an IP Advisor with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and will be sharing her knowledge with us. \nCheck out these great videos from CIPO on all things IP! \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \nRainforest Alberta is a movement\, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture\, leadership\, and other focus areas.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-managing-your-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IP - Trademarks & Patents,Learning,Legal,Networking,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210315T075120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T075120Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Ceiling Series - Women in Big Data
DESCRIPTION:Women in Big Data\, Edmonton Chapter\, is proud to present our Glass Ceiling Series; four virtual meetings presenting women in early\, mid and late stages in their career paths\, culminating with a perspective seeing through the glass ceiling. \nThe second in our monthly series will be on: \nTuesday\, March 16th\, 2021\, noon-1pm (MST)\nMid Stage Career \nWe will be featuring a conversation with: \n• Miche Priest – Venture Lead at AltaML \nMiche is a startup and product adviser\, investor\, and entrepreneur with a Master of Arts in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta. She has been part of building banking\, insurance\, pharmaceutical\, and direct-to-consumer software products and is currently commercializing machine learning applications in the animal health space. \nWe will explore her path to her current role and the skills she feels are needed to be successful. \nPlease join us!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/glass-ceiling-series-women-in-big-data/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Learning,Networking,Small Business,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210224T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T180515Z
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SUMMARY:Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this dynamic presentation\, Amber Mac will take audiences on a visual journey to demonstrate how our world is changing during today’s pandemic and why that’s fueling an acceleration of technology that will change the future forever. \nNo matter what industry you’re in\, that means that rapid digitization is a must. Amber will also show how AI is affecting our daily lives and why the future of work depends on its adoption. \nWhile this presentation is eye-opening\, it also includes practical lessons and invaluable tools that are critical for success. \nAbout Amber Mac \nInnovation Speaker | Co-host of Marketing Disrupted and The AI Effect \nConsidered by many to be the go-to expert on anything to do with technology\, Amber Mac helps companies and audiences to stay ahead of the curve. She is an industry veteran\, renowned as a journalist\, moderator\, entrepreneur\, consultant\, and bestselling author. Whatever the setting\, Mac offers clarity of understanding and a passion for digital innovation in all forms. \nMac started her career in San Francisco and Boston during the dot-com boom\, with several roles including as a strategist for Razorfish. Since then\, she has keynoted at more than 400 events around the world and has moderated sessions with everyone from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to former FBI Director James Comey to famed astronaut Chris Hadfield. She’s currently the co-host of two podcast series: Marketing Disrupted and the award-winning The AI Effect. \nIn 2010\, Mac wrote the national bestselling business book Power Friending\, followed by the Amazon bestseller\, Outsmarting Your Kids Online\, which she co-wrote in 2016. She also a regular business host and expert for Fast Company\, Newsweek\, CNN\, Bloomberg\, CBS\, BNN\, CTV\, The Marilyn Denis Show\, and SiriusXM. In 2018\, she was named one of DMZ’s 30 inspirational women making a difference in tech\, and she is recognized internationally as an innovation and technology leader.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/adaptation-in-the-age-of-covid-19-and-demystifying-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Governance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210203T211234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T211234Z
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: Startup Steps
DESCRIPTION:Business Foundation Series: Startup Steps\n\nHave an idea and considering starting your own business? \nWe will help you discover if entrepreneurship is right for you and show you how to take your idea and make it a reality. We will help you assess whether your idea is viable\, as well as provide you with the tools\, resources and guidance to help you along the way. You will learn the steps you need to take to start your business. \nPresented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist \nRegister for free today! \n\nDate: Mar 02 2021\nTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/business-foundation-series-startup-steps/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T121245
CREATED:20210215T233943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T233943Z
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SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology\, the national action plan\, safety and regulations\, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain. \nThis four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-lets-talk-tech-a-deep-dive-on-smr-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Energy,Industry,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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