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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
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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:20260502T134843
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:20260502T134843
CREATED: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
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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:20260502T134843
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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:20260502T134843
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:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210317T213033Z
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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:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210316T232159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T232159Z
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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:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210315T080752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T080752Z
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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:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210316T231612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T231612Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210316T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T225959Z
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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:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210317T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T214422Z
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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:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210315T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T083558Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210317T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T184109Z
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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:20260502T134843
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:20260502T134843
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:20260502T134843
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:20260502T134843
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210224T180124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T180935Z
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SUMMARY:GROWTH & RESILIENCY SPEAKER SERIES Catalyzing Growth through Sales
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth instalment of the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series\, curated by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program. \nIn this virtual keynote\, David Hoffeld will discuss insights from his best selling book “The Science of Selling”\, which blends cutting-edge research in social psychology\, neuroscience\, and behavioural economics to dramatically increase your ability to win bigger sales\, more often. \nHoffeld’s evidence-based approach connects the dots between the sales situations we experience every day and how our brains naturally form buying decisions\, to help create repeatable and scalable results. In this session\, Hoffeld will explore: \n\nHow the current world of sales training is broken\nWhy it is essential to understand how customers buy\nHis scientifically-proven six whys® buyer decision-making process\nActionable insights on how you can pitch\, influence decisions\, and close bigger deals more often!\n\nAll individuals attending this presentation will be entered into a draw to win one of David’s books “The Science of Selling”. \nAbout the Speaker \nDavid Hoffeld is the CEO and chief sales trainer of Hoffeld Group and is the author of the groundbreaking book\, “The Science of Selling”. David has created a revolutionary sales approach based on neuroscience and behavioural science that radically increases sales. \nDavid’s model has been recognized globally for its quality and impact. He has lectured at Harvard Business School\, and has been featured in Fast Company\, Fortune\, U.S. News and World Report\, The Wall Street Journal\, INC\, Forbes\, Harvard Business Review\, CBS Radio\, Fox News Radio and more. \nDavid’s expertise in both selling and behavioural science equips him with the tools to understand what it takes to successfully sell in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace. Because of David’s sought after perspective\, he has attracted clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. \nAbout the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series \nThe Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series is brought to you by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program in collaboration with Alberta Innovates\, the province’s innovation engine. The Speaker Series is supported in part by the Government of Canada\, as part of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. \nTo learn more\, watch previous keynotes\, or to preview what’s coming next\, visit us on: https://www.growthcatalyst.ca/speaker-series \nAbout the Growth Catalyst Program \nLed by Mount Royal University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, the Growth Catalyst is an intensive program designed to spark the creation and set the foundation for executing a growth strategy by CEOs and their senior leadership teams. \nTo learn more about the program and apply\, visit us at: www.growthcatalyst.ca \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/growth-resiliency-speaker-series-catalyzing-growth-through-sales/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210215T233702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T233702Z
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SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Bright Spots\, Innovation & Collaboration
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-bright-spots-innovation-collaboration/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210203T210928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T210928Z
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SUMMARY:Setting up your New Small Business for Tax Season Success
DESCRIPTION:Setting up your New Small Business for Tax Season Success\n\n\nCongratulations on starting your business! You’ve registered your trade name\, partnership or you’ve incorporated\, now what? This introductory webinar will focus on all of your ‘what next’ questions when it comes to setting up your business for financial success.\n\n\n \n\n\nSome of the topics to be covered include:\n\n\n– What is a business number\, and changes to how it is assigned after registration\n\n\n– Choosing a Financial year-end (for incorporated companies)\n\n\n– Electing either the quick method or regular method of GST reporting- the differences between both methods and how to choose the best one\n\n\n– How to pay yourself and family members from your business\n\n\n– Setting up a basic accounting tracking system\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us to set your business up for tax season success!\n\n\nDate: Feb 18 2021\nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\nVivien Jonathan\, Director\, Key People Accounting\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister for free today!\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease note: By registering to attend this event you are authorizing us to share your contact information with our event partners.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis program may be recorded.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/setting-up-your-new-small-business-for-tax-season-success/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Learning,Small Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210215T234942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T234942Z
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SUMMARY:Global Opportunities in Digital Health: Network Medicine
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nFeaturing Joseph Loscalzo\, M.D.\, Ph.D. \nHarvard Medical School\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital \nAbout this Event \nAlberta needs to harness the power of emerging health opportunities to unlock the full potential of its health innovation capacity. The advent of emerging methods and technologies promises to create products that deliver more effective and patient-centered care. One approach is Network Medicine\, a paradigm-changing discipline that uses systems biology and network science to understand disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies from an integrated perspective. Join Alberta Innovates on February 17 and learn about the advances and opportunities in the field of Network Medicine featuring Dr. Joseph Loscalzo\, a leading international authority on the subject. Dr. Loscalzo has made tremendous contributions to establishing the field of Network Medicine\, which involves going from molecular level to systems level thinking connecting the biological\, environmental\, and social aspects of human health. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Loscalzo is Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine\, and Soma Weiss\, M.D.\, Distinguished Chair in Medicine at Harvard Medical School\, and Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He received his A.B. degree\, summa cum laude\, his Ph.D. in biochemistry\, and his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Loscalzo is recognized as an outstanding cardiovascular scientist\, clinician\, and teacher. He has received many awards including the Gold Heart Award from the American Heart Association\, the Educator of the Year Award in Clinical Medicine from Boston University\, and the William Silen Lifetime Achievement in Mentorship Award from Harvard Medical School. He is currently Director of the NIH-funded Center for Accelerated Innovation (the Boston Biomedical Innovation Center)\, and of the NIH-funded Harvard Undiagnosed Disease Network program. He is also former Editor-in-Chief of Circulation\, currently Editor-at-Large of the New England Journal of Medicine\, and a current senior editor of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Previously Dr. Loscalzo has served as an associate editor of the New England Journal of Medicine for nine years. Dr. Loscalzo has been a visiting professor at many institutions\, holds three honorary degrees\, has authored or co-authored over 1\,100 scientific publications\, has authored or edited 51 books\, and holds 32 patents for his work in the field of nitric oxide\, redox biology\, and vascular biology. His most recent work involves systems biology. \nAbout the  Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts ProgramThe Alberta Innovates AICE Program is designed to enable and accelerate early-stage innovators along the commercialization client journey from ideating to conceptualizing across four domains of commercialization. The Program is being delivered in a series of closed-call streams that are designed to support early-stage innovation in emerging fields of health that are highly relevant to Alberta. \nFor more information visit https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-concepts/
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/global-opportunities-in-digital-health-network-medicine/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Health,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Science,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210215T233336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T233336Z
UID:15252-1613466000-1613471400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Learn How Series: Small Nuclear Reactors 101
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-learn-how-series-small-nuclear-reactors-101/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210211T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T185807Z
UID:15216-1613131200-1613134800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:You can be part of Alberta's tech ecosystem! Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for a job in tech
DESCRIPTION:Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for a job in tech? \nYou can be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem\, even if you are not a programmer. \nLast year Alberta’s tech community raised over $500 Million in funding\, employed over 20\,000 people in well-paying jobs\, and it is anticipated to more than double in the next 10 years. \nThis Friday\, there is a special lunch session open to anyone looking to get a job in tech and aspiring or first-time tech entrepreneurs. \nAlbertan’s can launch a tech company or be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem\, even if they are not a programmer! \nLast year Alberta’s tech community raised over $500 Million in funding\, employed over 20\,000 people in well-paying jobs\, and it is anticipated to more than double in the next 10 yearsJoin us for this free lunch and learn session hosted by Bow Valley College and Amazon Web Services to discover what is possible with cloud computing and how you can be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem. \nOur first Thursday night session is scheduled from 6PM to 8PM for February 25th and then the 2nd and 4th Thursday in March\, April\, May and then planning some sort of challenge for the June dates. Postings on these dates to follow soon! \nJoin us if you: \n\nWant access to $1\,000 in Amazon AWS credits\nCrave to surround yourself with like-minded people\nYearn to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges\nWant to know if there could be a career in tech for you\nStruggle to launch an idea without a technical co-founder\nAre searching for an entry point into Alberta’s tech community
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/you-can-be-part-of-albertas-tech-ecosystem-are-you-an-aspiring-entrepreneur-or-looking-for-a-job-in-tech/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Courses,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Learning,Small Business,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210203T205032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205032Z
UID:15107-1613032200-1613034000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company? \nAs part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up\, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures\, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18\, from 8:30am-9:30am MST. \nWe will cover topics such as: \n\nHow do you select viable cleantech ventures?\nWhat is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?\nWhat makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor\n\n— \nFebruary 11th\, 8:30am – 9:30am MST \n\nHosted by Jeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight\n\nFeaturing: \n\nJuan Benitez\, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund\nHa Nguyen\, McRock Capital\n\n— \nFebruary 18th\, 8:30am – 9:30 MST \n\nHosted by Jeanette Jackson\, CEO of Foresight\n\nFeaturing: \n\nDarren Bolding\, Natural Products Canada\nMarty Reed\, Evok Innovations\n\n—
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-on-cleantech-investing/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Courses,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210204T071816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T071816Z
UID:15126-1612897200-1612902600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Past\, Present and Future of Civic Tech in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us as technology veteran Jean-Marc La Flamme shares his perspectives on the past\, present and future of Civic Tech in Canada. Jean-Marc has been on the front lines of innovation for 25 years\, digitally transforming government\, industries\, startups\, non-profits and rural communities using Canadian tech. \nJean-Marc will also discuss civic engagement platforms in Canada and share his view that we need to move away from big tech companies onto our own smart community platforms. He will present an overview of the landscape today and ask how Civic Tech can support its growth. \nJean-Marc La Flamme is the Managing Director of ReGen Villages Canada. ReGen Villages builds regenerative and resilient smart communities\, with integrated life support systems of food\, water\, energy\, education\, economic\, transportation and waste-to-resource management. Communities are connected to each other with a secure but open platform for real time innovation inside smart bioregions. Creator of civic tech teams\, digital financing platforms and exciting intergenerational hackathons allowing all citizens to co-create communities and new business. Founder of co-working spaces\, innovation centers and entrepreneurship programs that brings everyone into the future of work. \nFind out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/ \nTuesday\, February 9\, 2021\n7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/perspectives-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-civic-tech-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Not-For-Profit,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210129T230603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T230603Z
UID:15049-1612875600-1612879200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Incorporating
DESCRIPTION:General Introduction to the AMA Webinar Series: \nLet’s face it\, you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. You could be juggling product-market fits\, trying to attract investors for a big round of funding\, or maybe you’re just starting to iron out the basics. Whatever stage you’re at\, it is important to think long-term about your business goals\, keep you and your business protected\, and understand how using the law can help you throughout the whole process. That is where your lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer. \nAt Goodlawyer\, we’ve seen and helped business owners and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business and in all areas their business is involved in. Along with the million and one things that you have to do to grow your business\, there’s an equal number of legal issues that you have to navigate as well. Business law can take the shape of general corporate commercial and contractual matters\, real estate\, intellectual property\, employment\, regulatory\, and more! \nThese webinars are for business owners and entrepreneurs to engage with a real life Good Lawyer to gain more information about these various areas and see how they can affect your business. So\, brew yourself a cup of coffee and virtually sit with Goodlawyer for our “Ask Me Anything” webinar series. With varying business law topics every webinar\, Goodlawyer will help demystify this broad and constantly evolving field. \nIn this AMA… \nIn this AMA our Good Lawyer will be exploring and answering your questions in regards to incorporating your business. Both the word and the prospect of incorporating can be intimidating\, but taking short cuts could lead to paying unexpected taxes\, interest penalties\, and leave you personally liable for things that you might not have anticipated. \nWho Should Attend \nNo matter what stage your business is in\, Goodlawyer is eager to guide you on the right track. This webinar is open to ANYONE! But would be most useful if… \n\nYou’re thinking of starting a business;\nYou already have a business; and\nYou are suffering from information overload and don’t know where to start.\n\nAgenda \n\nIntroduction & Ground Rules\nPart 1: Corporate Governance\nPart 2: Incorporation\nPart 3: Common Issues\nQ&A\nConclusion\n\nLawyer \nAlex Koch \nFAQ’s \nFor Frequently Asked Questions\, click here! \nWebinar Link \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2578877082 \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/ask-me-anything-incorporating/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Learning,Legal,Small Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134843
CREATED:20210126T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T233441Z
UID:15036-1612866600-1612870200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Scale up! How to use technology to boost your business’s efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get more competitive and profitable? Leveraging technology should already be a top priority. But eager to cut costs\, speed up processes and reduce errors\, many entrepreneurs invest in tech solutions without realizing that investing is only half the battle. \nBefore you can reap the full benefits of technology\, you’ll need operational efficiency and a team that supports digitization. \nJoin our free live webinar and let BDC experts show you the smart way to scale up with tech. They will cover how to boost your company’s productivity and revenues by implementing tech solutions effectively. \nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux will also give an economic update and talk about the importance of making the digital shift in your business. \nLearn how to: \n\n\n\n \nimplement operational efficiency practices to prepare for digital investments\n\n\n \ncreate a culture of continuous improvement\n\n\n \nboost your company’s productivity\, revenues and capacity to innovate
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/scale-up-how-to-use-technology-to-boost-your-businesss-efficiency/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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