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SUMMARY:Edmonton NextGen MEAET Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s NextGen is excited to present Lunch MEAET – a micro-funding event that showcases local initiatives – with a scrumptious lunch twist on Saturday\, February 23!\nOver lunch\, you will hear pitches from local independent projects\, initiaves\, and businesses that have a mental health or wellness component. Listen to the pitches and get to know the presenters\, then vote on your favourite one. Votes will be tallied and $10 of your ticket price will go to the winning pitch; helping their project succeed in the community. \nWant to pitch your project\, initiative or business at our Lunch MEAET event?\nFill out this online form! applications will be accepted until Sunday\, February 3rd. Your project or idea needs to have a wellness or mental health component to be considered as a pitch for the event. \nThe lunch portion of the event will involve a catered lunch. We’ll also provide mental health and wellness self-care activities\, including: \n\nTherapy animals from @CAAWLS (Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society)\nFamily friendly activities – ring toss\, bullseye\, colouring and more\nTea samples from @David’s Tea\nMore to be announced soon!\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n12pm | Doors Open \n12-1pm | Enjoy food + activities on-site! \n1-1:45pm | Pitches – stay tuned for an announcement in February! \n1:45pm-2:15pm | Voting commences \n2:15-2:30pm | Winner announced + wrap up \n\nFAQs \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThere is paid underground parking available in the building. Edmonton tower is within walking distance of Central & Churchill LRT stations and several bus stops. \nIs the event accessible? \nThe facility is equipped with elevators and accessible washrooms. Please contact us if you would ilke additional accomodations. \nIs the event child friendly? \nThis is a family-friendly event and children are welcome to attend!\nChildren under the age of 15 are free when registering.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/edmonton-nextgen-meaet-pitch-event-2/
LOCATION:Edmonton NextGen\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Contest,Entrepreneurs,Health,Innovation,Learning,Living,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190221T180000
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SUMMARY:RainForest Connector
DESCRIPTION:Rainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting)\, small business owners\, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system. \nJoin us to meet new like-minded people\, celebrate successes and learn from failures\, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province. \nWhile in the room\, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract. \nAgenda:\n\n4:00 PM Check-In\n4:20 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest\n4:30 PM Entrepreneur Profile – TBD\n5:00 PM Roundtable Connections\n6:00 PM End\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-connector-3/
LOCATION:Advanced Technology Centre\, 9650 20 Avenue Northwest\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6N 1G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:RainForest Connector
DESCRIPTION:Rainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting)\, small business owners\, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system. \nJoin us to meet new like-minded people\, celebrate successes and learn from failures\, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province. \nWhile in the room\, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract. \nAgenda:\n\n4:00 PM Check-In\n4:20 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest\n4:30 PM Entrepreneur Profile – TBD\n5:00 PM Roundtable Connections\n6:00 PM End\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-connector/
LOCATION:Advanced Technology Centre\, 9650 20 Avenue Northwest\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6N 1G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T210000
DTSTAMP:20190206T010239Z
CREATED:20190206T005345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T010239Z
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SUMMARY:TEC Edmonton Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital
DESCRIPTION:Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital\nFebruary 13\, 2019. 6 – 9 p.m. Work Nicer Coworking.Witness the first “duelling panel” between entrepreneurs\, investors and lenders for startup capital at this evening event. The founders will be sharing how bank loans\, private equity\, venture capital and bootstrapping brought their company success while the funders will be sharing what they look for before they cut a cheque. You’ll learn firsthand what strategies can help you win your own fight for capital to start and grow your business.The duelling panel will be followed by a musical performance of two duelling pianos and a networking hour to connect with other event attendees. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tec-edmonton-founders-vs-funders-the-battle-for-startup-capital/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190213T180000
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SUMMARY:TEC Edmonton Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital
DESCRIPTION:Founders vs. Funders: The Battle for Startup Capital\nFebruary 13\, 2019. 6 – 9 p.m. Work Nicer Coworking.Witness the first “duelling panel” between entrepreneurs\, investors and lenders for startup capital at this evening event. The founders will be sharing how bank loans\, private equity\, venture capital and bootstrapping brought their company success while the funders will be sharing what they look for before they cut a cheque. You’ll learn firsthand what strategies can help you win your own fight for capital to start and grow your business.The duelling panel will be followed by a musical performance of two duelling pianos and a networking hour to connect with other event attendees. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, Enterprise Square \n10230 Jasper Avenue \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tec-edmonton-founders-vs-funders-the-battle-for-startup-capital-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
DESCRIPTION:February 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide\nAshif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm). \nAshif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017\, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017\, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). \nAshif has serves/served on several boards\, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair)\, Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair)\, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation\, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation\, Kids Kottage\, Alberta’s Promise\, Economic Development Edmonton\, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology\, Corent Technology\, University Hospital Foundation\, Citadel\, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. \nAshif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group\, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-ashif-mawji-of-rising-tide-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190206T133000
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide
DESCRIPTION:February 6th – Ashif Mawji of Rising Tide\nAshif is a serial social entrepreneur and investor who has built & sold several enterprises and is heavily engaged in the community. He presently serves as a Venture Partner at Rising Tide (a San Francisco Bay Area Venture Capital firm). \nAshif was awarded the 2002 Ernst & Young Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2005 was named as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2007 named BDC’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Alberta) and has received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row. Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years. In 2017\, Ashif was named an Honorary Col for the 20th Field Artillery Regiment (Canadian Army) in addition to receiving the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals as well as the Alberta Centennial Medal. In 2017\, Ashif received an Honorary Degree (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). \nAshif has serves/served on several boards\, including Edmonton Police Foundation (Chair)\, Sarah McLachlan School of Music\, Young Presidents Organization Alberta (Chair)\, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation\, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation\, Kids Kottage\, Alberta’s Promise\, Economic Development Edmonton\, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology\, Corent Technology\, University Hospital Foundation\, Citadel\, Edmonton Opera and others. Ashif has also been a Prairies and National judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program. \nAshif was named a Henry Crown Fellow in the class of 2015 (only one of four Canadians ever to be selected to this group\, since 1996). The Henry Crown Fellowship is a part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute. Ashif is happily married and has two boys. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-ashif-mawji-of-rising-tide/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T170000
DTSTAMP:20190115T084654Z
CREATED:20190115T084654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T084654Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:January 30th – Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company\nBrett Ireland is co-owner of Bearhill Brewing which consists of four brewpubs: Jasper Brewing in Jasper\, Alberta (Canada’s first brewpub inside a national park); Banff Avenue Brewing in Banff\, Alberta; Wood Buffalo Brewing in Fort McMurray\, Alberta; and Calgary’s Last Best Brewing and Distillery. Prior to his foray into the craft beer industry\, Ireland received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-brett-ireland-of-bear-hill-brewing-company-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer Goods & Retail,Entrepreneurs,Food,LifeStyle,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T170000
DTSTAMP:20190115T084654Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T084654Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:January 30th – Brett Ireland of Bear Hill Brewing Company\nBrett Ireland is co-owner of Bearhill Brewing which consists of four brewpubs: Jasper Brewing in Jasper\, Alberta (Canada’s first brewpub inside a national park); Banff Avenue Brewing in Banff\, Alberta; Wood Buffalo Brewing in Fort McMurray\, Alberta; and Calgary’s Last Best Brewing and Distillery. Prior to his foray into the craft beer industry\, Ireland received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-brett-ireland-of-bear-hill-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer Goods & Retail,Entrepreneurs,Food,LifeStyle,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190125T130000
DTSTAMP:20190101T015118Z
CREATED:20190101T015118Z
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SUMMARY:Mawji Networx
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nMany entrepreneurs have achieved success with the help of building a strong professional network\, but networking isn’t easy and many people fail here. Developing networking skills is something too easily ignored as it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Join us for a series of sessions where we focus on networking and helping you develop your skills and professional network. \nBring your lunch and let’s get to know each other! \nThis session to be hosted in CAT 309D. \nLocation\n\nNAIT CAT Building\, CAT 309D \n10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest \nEdmonton\, AB T5G \nView Map
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/mawji-networx-2/
LOCATION:NAIT Campus\, 11762 - 106 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190125T130000
DTSTAMP:20190101T015118Z
CREATED:20190101T015118Z
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SUMMARY:Mawji Networx
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nMany entrepreneurs have achieved success with the help of building a strong professional network\, but networking isn’t easy and many people fail here. Developing networking skills is something too easily ignored as it pushes you outside your comfort zone. Join us for a series of sessions where we focus on networking and helping you develop your skills and professional network. \nBring your lunch and let’s get to know each other! \nThis session to be hosted in CAT 309D. \nLocation\n\nNAIT CAT Building\, CAT 309D \n10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest \nEdmonton\, AB T5G \nView Map
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/mawji-networx/
LOCATION:NAIT Campus\, 11762 - 106 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T210000
DTSTAMP:20190101T010143Z
CREATED:20190101T010143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T010143Z
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Forecast Dinner
DESCRIPTION:23 January 2019 | 4:30PM – 9:00PM \nShaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Avenue \nTickets: $140.00 | Table of ten: $1\,400.00 \nREGISTRATION \nTickets on sale until Friday\, January 11\, 2019. \nCancellation Policy: \nRefunds will be issued for cancellations received by December 31\, 2018. \nNo refunds will be issued for no-shows. \nKeynote Speaker \n“Humans make noisy predictions” says world-leading Artificial Intelligence researcher and economist AJAY AGRAWAL. Author of the game-changing book Prediction Machines and founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab-which boasts the greatest concentration of A.I. start-ups of any program on the planet-Agrawal’s talks illuminate the incoming realities of A.I: how machine prediction\, stripped of all that noisy (and expensive) human thought\, is on the verge of presenting us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the way we do business\, “drive” cars\, run governments\, and provide healthcare. \nNamed the engineer of a “Billion Dollar Breakout” by The Globe and Mail-Dr. Agrawal comes at A.I.’s potential from the perspective of economics. Advances in A.I. and machine learning mean profound opportunities for innovation and investment. As founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab (the “Silicon Valley of the North”)\, Agrawal unpacks the full potential of A.I. and machine prediction\, without spin or jargon. Report on Business Magazine has also named Agrawal to its “Power 50” list of the most influential Canadians to watch\, calling him “a key contributor to Toronto’s emergence as a world-class technology ecosystem.” His first book\, Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence is a must-read\, sweeping guide-and practical toolkit-for anyone seeking to leverage the disruptive\, transformative power of A.I. in the coming decades. It’s already been cited several times in The Economist and is on Bloomberg and Politico’s best summer reads lists\, among others. \nProfessor Agrawal and his co-authors also describe the “Simple Economics of Machine Intelligence” in the Harvard Business Review online\, and were co-organizers of the research session on the Economics of Artificial Intelligence at the American Economics Association annual conference in Chicago. Agrawal is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge\, MA. \nAs co-founder of NextAI\, a not-for-profit\, Agrawal helps young entrepreneurs and technologists explore new commercial opportunities that are a direct result of advances in A.I. He is also a co-founder of “Machine Learning and the Market for Intelligence\,” an annual conference on the business of artificial intelligence. In addition\, he is a co-founder of Kindred\, a company that seeks to build machines with human-like intelligence. \nAgrawal was awarded Professor of the Year by MBA classes at the Rotman School seven times\, the Martin-Lang Award for Excellence in Teaching\, and most recently the Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award in 2017\, among several other honours. He conducts research on the economics of artificial intelligence\, science policy\, entrepreneurial finance\, and the geography of innovation. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple management and economics journals\, and holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Economics and an M.Eng./MBA from the University of British Columbia. He served as a Visiting Scholar at MIT\, London Business School\, and Harvard University\, as well as a Visiting Professor at Stanford. \nHOST \nCalled a “Canadian Master” by Just For Laughs\, DAVE HEMSTAD has skyrocketed to the top of the national comedy scene\, appearing regularly across the country and on a hit show on CBC. Brashly confident on stage with clean\, refreshing\, motivational humour\, Hemstad muses on daily life\, modern world frustrations and social tensions we all experience\, but keep to ourselves. \nDave Hemstad has a half hour special on CTV called Comedy Now! He is a regular on the CBC’s The Debaters\, and has been a guest on Connect with Mark Kelly and The Strombo Show. Hemstad has over 10 festival appearances-at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal\, at the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. He has performed on CBC Radio’s Madly Off in All Directions. \nHemstad is quite simply\, a comedic genius. He was even voted Best Comedian in Canada by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities. Not too shabby for a guy who only decided to be a comedian after (no joke) a bolt of lighting derailed his hopes of being a professional golfer.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/41st-annual-forecast-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Finance,Industry,Learning,Networking,Science,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T210000
DTSTAMP:20190101T010143Z
CREATED:20190101T010143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T010143Z
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Forecast Dinner
DESCRIPTION:23 January 2019 | 4:30PM – 9:00PM \nShaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Avenue \nTickets: $140.00 | Table of ten: $1\,400.00 \nREGISTRATION \nTickets on sale until Friday\, January 11\, 2019. \nCancellation Policy: \nRefunds will be issued for cancellations received by December 31\, 2018. \nNo refunds will be issued for no-shows. \nKeynote Speaker \n“Humans make noisy predictions” says world-leading Artificial Intelligence researcher and economist AJAY AGRAWAL. Author of the game-changing book Prediction Machines and founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab-which boasts the greatest concentration of A.I. start-ups of any program on the planet-Agrawal’s talks illuminate the incoming realities of A.I: how machine prediction\, stripped of all that noisy (and expensive) human thought\, is on the verge of presenting us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the way we do business\, “drive” cars\, run governments\, and provide healthcare. \nNamed the engineer of a “Billion Dollar Breakout” by The Globe and Mail-Dr. Agrawal comes at A.I.’s potential from the perspective of economics. Advances in A.I. and machine learning mean profound opportunities for innovation and investment. As founder of U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab (the “Silicon Valley of the North”)\, Agrawal unpacks the full potential of A.I. and machine prediction\, without spin or jargon. Report on Business Magazine has also named Agrawal to its “Power 50” list of the most influential Canadians to watch\, calling him “a key contributor to Toronto’s emergence as a world-class technology ecosystem.” His first book\, Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence is a must-read\, sweeping guide-and practical toolkit-for anyone seeking to leverage the disruptive\, transformative power of A.I. in the coming decades. It’s already been cited several times in The Economist and is on Bloomberg and Politico’s best summer reads lists\, among others. \nProfessor Agrawal and his co-authors also describe the “Simple Economics of Machine Intelligence” in the Harvard Business Review online\, and were co-organizers of the research session on the Economics of Artificial Intelligence at the American Economics Association annual conference in Chicago. Agrawal is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge\, MA. \nAs co-founder of NextAI\, a not-for-profit\, Agrawal helps young entrepreneurs and technologists explore new commercial opportunities that are a direct result of advances in A.I. He is also a co-founder of “Machine Learning and the Market for Intelligence\,” an annual conference on the business of artificial intelligence. In addition\, he is a co-founder of Kindred\, a company that seeks to build machines with human-like intelligence. \nAgrawal was awarded Professor of the Year by MBA classes at the Rotman School seven times\, the Martin-Lang Award for Excellence in Teaching\, and most recently the Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award in 2017\, among several other honours. He conducts research on the economics of artificial intelligence\, science policy\, entrepreneurial finance\, and the geography of innovation. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple management and economics journals\, and holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Economics and an M.Eng./MBA from the University of British Columbia. He served as a Visiting Scholar at MIT\, London Business School\, and Harvard University\, as well as a Visiting Professor at Stanford. \nHOST \nCalled a “Canadian Master” by Just For Laughs\, DAVE HEMSTAD has skyrocketed to the top of the national comedy scene\, appearing regularly across the country and on a hit show on CBC. Brashly confident on stage with clean\, refreshing\, motivational humour\, Hemstad muses on daily life\, modern world frustrations and social tensions we all experience\, but keep to ourselves. \nDave Hemstad has a half hour special on CTV called Comedy Now! He is a regular on the CBC’s The Debaters\, and has been a guest on Connect with Mark Kelly and The Strombo Show. Hemstad has over 10 festival appearances-at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal\, at the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. He has performed on CBC Radio’s Madly Off in All Directions. \nHemstad is quite simply\, a comedic genius. He was even voted Best Comedian in Canada by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities. Not too shabby for a guy who only decided to be a comedian after (no joke) a bolt of lighting derailed his hopes of being a professional golfer.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/41st-annual-forecast-dinner/
LOCATION:Shaw Conference Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Finance,Industry,Learning,Networking,Science,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Tim Gourley of Fitset
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Tim Gourley of Fitset\nTim Gourlay is a first-time entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Fitset\, Edmonton’s multi-studio fitness pass. He also recently launched Fitset Ninja Warrior\, Canada’s largest indoor obstacle course inside the 80\,000 sq foot former Sears space in Kingsway Mall. Tim is a former professional athlete and is convinced that life is just better when you’re physically active regularly. This belief was part of the original inspiration for starting Fitset and it is Tim’s vision to bring Fitset right across Canada. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-tim-gourley-of-fitset/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health,LifeStyle,Living,Networking,Small Business,WorkPlace
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190123T133000
DTSTAMP:20190115T084226Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Tim Gourley of Fitset
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd – Tim Gourley of Fitset\nTim Gourlay is a first-time entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Fitset\, Edmonton’s multi-studio fitness pass. He also recently launched Fitset Ninja Warrior\, Canada’s largest indoor obstacle course inside the 80\,000 sq foot former Sears space in Kingsway Mall. Tim is a former professional athlete and is convinced that life is just better when you’re physically active regularly. This belief was part of the original inspiration for starting Fitset and it is Tim’s vision to bring Fitset right across Canada. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking\n\nYou should come prepared to discuss who you are\, what interested you in the Rainforest\, what you are working on\, and how you can help others in the room.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-tim-gourley-of-fitset-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health,LifeStyle,Living,Networking,Small Business,WorkPlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T133000
DTSTAMP:20190115T083739Z
CREATED:20190115T083739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T083739Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Levven Electronics
DESCRIPTION:January 16th – James Keirstead of Levven Electronics\nJames is responsible for managing the vision and growth of Levven Electronics\, developing and executing long-term corporate strategies\, and building relationships with partners\, stakeholders and investors. \nLevven has a vision of making intelligent buildings available to everyone. Focused on delivering technology and products to advantage new construction\, Levven’s promise is mobile device access and control of building infrastructure that lowers building costs\, speeds construction and conserves building materials.\nHe is a life-long entrepreneur with a commitment to innovation\, excellence and enhancing people’s lives. Prior to founding Levven\, James and his partners founded Blue Falls Manufacturing\, maker’s of Arctic Spas and expanded it’s footprint to over 30 countries.\nJames is an active member and contributor to several entrepreneur organizations including Entrepreneurs’ Organization\, the A100\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, and Rainforest Alberta.\nWhen he isn’t focused on the business\, you can find him with his family in Edmonton. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-levven-electronics/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Living,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T133000
DTSTAMP:20190115T083739Z
CREATED:20190115T083739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T083739Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest - LWOL - Levven Electronics
DESCRIPTION:January 16th – James Keirstead of Levven Electronics\nJames is responsible for managing the vision and growth of Levven Electronics\, developing and executing long-term corporate strategies\, and building relationships with partners\, stakeholders and investors. \nLevven has a vision of making intelligent buildings available to everyone. Focused on delivering technology and products to advantage new construction\, Levven’s promise is mobile device access and control of building infrastructure that lowers building costs\, speeds construction and conserves building materials.\nHe is a life-long entrepreneur with a commitment to innovation\, excellence and enhancing people’s lives. Prior to founding Levven\, James and his partners founded Blue Falls Manufacturing\, maker’s of Arctic Spas and expanded it’s footprint to over 30 countries.\nJames is an active member and contributor to several entrepreneur organizations including Entrepreneurs’ Organization\, the A100\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, and Rainforest Alberta.\nWhen he isn’t focused on the business\, you can find him with his family in Edmonton. \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)\n12:00 Welcome\n12:10 Who is in the Room?\n12:25 Entrepreneur Profile\n12:45 Networking
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-levven-electronics-2/
LOCATION:Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House)\, #100\, 10158 103 Street \,\, Edmonton\,\, AB\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Living,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T133000
DTSTAMP:20190101T001255Z
CREATED:20190101T001255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T001255Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL #1
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, RainForest will be more accessible than ever before (at least in Edmonton). LWOL will now be every Wednesday\, starting January 16th\, hosted by our friends at Work Nicer in their historic Beaver House location! This change aligns Edmonton’s LWOL with Calgary – meaning you can now attend a LWOL event every Wednesday\, in either city. \nSpeaker TBA
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-1-3-2/
LOCATION:Working Nicer – Beaver House\, 10158 103 St NW – #100\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Networking,Science,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20190116T133000
DTSTAMP:20190101T001255Z
CREATED:20190101T001255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T001255Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL #1
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, RainForest will be more accessible than ever before (at least in Edmonton). LWOL will now be every Wednesday\, starting January 16th\, hosted by our friends at Work Nicer in their historic Beaver House location! This change aligns Edmonton’s LWOL with Calgary – meaning you can now attend a LWOL event every Wednesday\, in either city. \nSpeaker TBA
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-1-3/
LOCATION:Working Nicer – Beaver House\, 10158 103 St NW – #100\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Networking,Science,Small Business,Technology
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