Are your AI algorithms biased?
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Are your AI algorithms biased? What you don’t know can hurt you and others – join this important conversation on how to detect and mitigate bias

Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can have unintended consequences as humans transfer conscious or unconscious bias to AI applications when developing algorithms. In a discussion focused on empowering companies to appreciate how “what you don’t know can hurt you (and others)” our expert panel will explore strategies to find and address bias for organizations at different stages of the AI journey.

Intelligent Grid Digital Transformation
2021-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Online
Join us as we learn from Peter Moser from HPE about Intelligent Grid Digital Transformation.

About this event

Digital transformation is not simple. It requires strategy, redesign of business models and processes, infrastructure, software, services, implementation, training, and ongoing support. HPE provides it all. Our portfolio spans cloud, security, IoT, mobility, and infrastructure. HPE Pointnext provides the expertise you need to achieve successful transformation.
Agenda:

3:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)
3:10pm – General Session
3:40pm – Breakout Sessions
4:00pm – Close

Why Attend:

Overcome poor capacity planning: Sometimes it can be difficult to identify the capacity you will need for your future digital efforts. Fortunately, HPE has agile solutions to increase your capacity planning in minutes.
Only pay for the services you use: HPE can help you transition to an IT as a service model and move towards composable infrastructure, reducing IT department complexity and lowering the total cost of ownership.
Make your infrastructure smarter: There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is part of the future of digital business. HPE adds AI to data analytics and operational support so your infrastructure can effectively take care of itself.
Take advantage of the Internet of Things: HPE develops intelligent edge technology, Intelligent Spaces, and hybrid IT solutions to make businesses efficient, profitable, and competitive.We can assist you in transforming your business more quickly and easily than you ever thought possible.

Learn how you can use technology to transform your business more quickly and easily than you ever thought possible.
This event is presented by Long View Systems.
About HPE:
HPE is a global, edge-to-cloud Platform-as-a-Service company built to transform your business. How? By helping you connect, protect, analyze, and act on all your data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so you can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.
About Long View Systems:
Technology is our means, but your empowered workforce is our end. We support the world’s dynamic businesses by bringing agility, simplicity and insight to your people, so they can serve your clients. And we can do it because our offices are home to a team of the best and brightest business technologists from across the continent, united by a common mandate — we’re using technology to help the world work.

TNT Investment Summit
2021-06-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Online
At the TNT Investment Summit we’re raising at least $300,000 for local Edmonton and Calgary companies while also training new investors to become confident angels.
The eight-week process culminates in this final event, where we’ll hear from panel speakers, pitches from both top five companies, and of course the live announcement of at least two investments being made into a local startups!
Details and finalist companies to be updated closer to the date.
The 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 beverage and enjoy!

The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs
2021-06-24 11:30 - 12:30
The Regulatory and Legal Implications of NFTs

About this event

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a revolutionary way of commodifying intellectual property like art, videos and music and are causing a wave of transformation in financial markets. Skyrocketing prices for unique assets have led to an unprecedented interest in the issuance of tokens by companies – but regulatory and legal clarity will be essential in moving this emerging market forward.
Join the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s Legal Committee to gain a deeper understanding of NFTs and their role in the growing digital asset universe, including regulatory challenges, legal implications and how business can stay compliant while benefiting from the NFT boom.

Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
2021-06-25 18:30 - 20:00
Event Information
The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses and organizations demonstrating outstanding achievements and contributions in their communities.
Join us virtually for our livestream event on Friday, June 25 when we will recognize this year’s finalists and announce our ABAD 2021 winners. The event will be emceed by Jennifer Crosby from Global Edmonton.
ABAD 2021 Virtual Event
Date: Friday, June 25, 2021
Start Time: 6:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
There is no cost to attend this year’s event but attendees are required to register in advance.

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Calgary’s Digital Talent Ecosystem: Solving the Challenge of an Era
2021-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Description: Digital talent: without a doubt, one of the most scarce resources in our province today, and arguably the most fundamental to our society’s future.
Solving our digital talent gap requires a sweeping change in how we think and act, including cooperation at massive scale. It’s about trust, a collective “us”, and a shared North Star.
Join in as we define and commit to forming the Digital Talent Ecosystem together – and navigate next steps for Calgary alongside local and global leaders.
Co-presented with Calgary Economic Development
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Sir Peter Estlin, former Mayor of the City of London and Chair, FutureDotNow
HOST:
Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
DIGITAL TALENT PLAYBOOK LAUNCH & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
Chris Foster, VP & Chief Information Officer, TC Energy Court Ellingson, VP Research & Strategy, Calgary Economic Development Greg Hart, Partner, Thin Air Labs Soula Stathakis, Managing Director, Accenture Tim Wong, Lead, Industry Solutions, Unity Joanne Pitman, Superintendent, School Improvement, Calgary Board of Education
About the speakers:
Jim Gibson – Chief Catalyst @SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology
Cutting to the chase and credentials, Gibson co-founded Rainforest Alberta in 2016 to advance innovation in the province. Most recently, he started Thin Air Labs, which funds early-stage, entrepreneur-led technology ventures and networks. With a Management Consultant designation (CMC) along with an MBA in Entrepreneurial Studies and Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Computer Science, Gibson understands the business side of innovation and technology advances. A passionate and a serial entrepreneur, Gibson has spent three decades anticipating, adapting and advancing technology trends and challenges. His mantra — “building what’s next” — keeps him curious about the challenges and opportunities ahead. He has come to appreciate that some of the best technologies, innovations and breakthroughs will come from places in our global economy where we least expect.
Sir Peter Estlin – Chair @FutureDotNow
Following a thirty-five year career in banking and finance with Barclays, Citigroup and Coopers & Lybrand in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, Peter was the 691st Lord Mayor of the City of London in 2018/19. His mayoral theme was “Shaping Tomorrow’s City Today”; promoting innovation alongside championing digital skills. Peter now holds several non-executive appointments including being an independent director of Rothschild & Co, Chair of FutureDotNow, a coalition of businesses and organisations working together to boost digital skills across the UK, Chair of the Association of Apprentices, a national membership body for apprentices in the UK, and a member of the Audit & Risk Committee of HM Treasury. Peter has been married to Lindy for over 30 years and they have three adult children. His passions include skiing, cooking, wine and chocolate.

Valhalla Capital Amplify Live Pitch
2021-06-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Online
This monthly pitch series has been built out of lessons learned from 100 pitch events held live and on Zoom since 2016. Our goal for Amplify is to provide visibility for pitching startups from across the globe.
This Amplify Live Pitch will focus on entrepreneurial women from across the globe. We define women as anyone who identifies as such. This includes transgender women as well as all the different intersectionalities within womanhood.
When: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
11:00AM – 12:30PM PST | 2:00 – 3:30PM EST | 7:00 – 8:30PM GMT
Sponsored by: Pivot & Pilot

On June 30th, join us for our monthly Amplify Live Pitch, this time featuring all women-led companies!

What to expect:

Five startups that are either ready to launch or have recently launched will join us on the livestream stage.
They will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup and gain valuable feedback on their pitch structure and delivery from Volition’s pitch coaches.
As with our other pitch events, you can expect high-quality pitch tips and engagement–as the audience, we welcome you to share your thoughts and questions for the pitchers and pitch coaches.

LIVESTREAM STARTS @ 11:00 AM PST | 2:00PM EST | 7:00PM GMT
LENGTH: 90 minutes..
Interested in Pitching? Pitch spots for this event is for companies that are…

majority women-owned and/or a majority of the executive team is made up of women. A woman is anyone who identifies as such. This includes transgender women as well as all the different intersectionalities within womanhood.
ready to launch or have recently launched
building an investor or competition pitch (or similar)
looking for brand awareness and amplification

Pitch applications will be accepted until 10PM PST June 16th: https://thisisvolition.typeform.com/to/CvOnQRsh
Who’s on the panel?

Melanie Ewan: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Volition (host)
Shea Harty: Serial Impact Entrepreneur
Anne Cocquyt: Founder and CEO of the GUILD

Making accounting less intimidating
2021-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Making accounting less intimidating
Thursday, July 8, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR
In this session we will cover the fundamentals to accounting and then build off that knowledge to look at how the major financial statements like the income statement and balance sheet are built. From there we will go over the value of these statements and what insights you can pull from them to understand the health of your or another business, and also discuss some of the key points ATB looks at when processing lending applications.
Speaker: Jeff Butler, ATB Entrepreneur Strategist

Innovation Rodeo: Investor Readiness
2021-07-12 08:00 - 2021-07-16 17:00 | Virtual Online
This year is the 6th annual Innovation Rodeo, it is virtual, GIVES AWAY ALL THE REGISTRATION FEES from the event, and has:

Fundraising Panels where some of Canada’s most successful entreprenuers share how to raise non-dilutive, angel and VC funding.
Innovation Challenges that give away $6,000 in cash prizes to participants
Five different pitch competitions that award a total of $25,000 to first time student entrepreneurs and all the ticket proceeds to new technical founders

The Innovation Rodeo is made for problem solvers, innovators, entrepreneurs, change makers, investors and ecoysystem builders!
Each day is designed to solve the most common problems encountered when creating, starting, growing and exiting a company.

Monday is for anyone looking to create products and services people want and features Bob Moesta – the pioneer of the revolutionary Jobs To Be Done framework – and Canada’s own Katelyn Bourgoin.
Tuesday is for anyone looking to raise non-dilutive funding easier and features a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share stories of how they raised their non-dilutive funding, an Innovation Challenge, and a pitch competition.
Wednesday is for anyone looking to raise money from angel investors sooner or get into an accelerator, and has a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share their stories of how they raised money from angel investors, an Innovation Challenge, and a pitch competition.
Thursday is for anyone looking to raise funds from a Venture Capital firm faster and features a panel of successful entrepreneurs who will share their experience raising money from VC’s, an Innovation Challenge, and a pitch competition.
Friday is for anyone looking to have a successful exit and features a keynote speaker and two pitch competitions.

Throughout the week participants will learn of new tools, exchange ideas, and share connections while developing the relationships, skills, and confidence needed to create and commercialize ideas faster.
You can purchase day tickets or a discounted week pass.
Tickets are FREE FOR STUDENTS and start at $15 for startups and $20 for scaleups and everyone else.

Brand DNA: Build, focus, and strengthen your brand with BrandJitsu
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
Brand DNA: Build, focus, and strengthen your brand with BrandJitsu
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR
Before the pandemic, businesses in Canada had an 11% success rate—and while we’re still waiting to learn the fate of many businesses we also saw an unprecedented rise in new business starts. Add to this perfect storm the rise of automation, AI, and machine learning and we’re seeing more and more people starting new businesses.
It’s really competitive out here, so how do you stand out? How do you ensure consistent brand experience? And how do you even find your Brand DNA, let alone put it to work?
Speaker: Michael Dargie, BrandJitsu™

Startup Best Practices with Phil Libin, and Silicon Valley Founder Institute Accelerator
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Waterloo Startup Founder 101
On this special event, you can see debut presentations from the newest portfolio companies from the Founder Institute accelerator, as well as a Keynote Talk from Phil Libin; Co-founder & CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding) and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio), and Co-Founder/ Former CEO of Evernote. Don’t miss this opportunity to see exciting pre-seed startups and learn from a top global startup expert.
This is an interactive, live online event. To access the event, RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/7709
About the Speaker: Phil Libin
Phil Libin is a co-founder and the CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding), and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio). He is also the co-founder and former CEO of the global productivity tool Evernote, which created an epic transformation in workflow and has redefined the way individuals and teams work today. A sought-after leader on innovation, Libin provides audiences with an engaging look at what it takes to reinvent productivity at global scale. His investment focus is generally on using technology to enhance humanity, productivity, and business globally.
This is an interactive, live online event.

Entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
2021-09-27 08:00 - 2021-10-01 17:00 | Virtual Online
Join entrepreneurship@UBC for our 2nd annual entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) online September 27th to October 1st.
This week-long event will cross 3 tracks of content and includes keynote speakers, insightful panels, roundtable discussions and interactive “Ask me Anything” (AMA) sessions. While all sessions will be online, we are aiming to host a few “in-person” networking events in line with government and university health and safety protocols.
The views presented by guest panelists in this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect UBC’s views.
How it works
Zoom information will be sent to registrants each morning of the event as well as shared on our Eventbrite online event page. For more information on who is speaking and when, visit our event website. Questions? Get in touch at communications@entrepreneurship.ubc.ca
>>> Visit our event website >>>
Use the hashtag #EIW2021 to get the latest information on the event and follow us on socials @UBCentrepreneur.

Meet the Alumni of the Founders Institute
2021-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Online
Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised nearly $1 billion in funding, and are building some of the world’s fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Waterloo-Toronto cohort gets ready to start, join us for this private Zoom Meeting with the Local Leaders and various program Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Waterloo-Toronto, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program.
❯ Guest Speakers include:
– Laura Bryce (Co-Founder & CMO, loopt)
– Sunil Sharma (Managing Director, Techstars Toronto, Founder Institute Toronto)
– Jordan Jocius (Director, Founder Institute Waterloo-Toronto)
❯ Who should Attend?
– Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
– Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company
– Anyone interested in meeting Waterloo-Toronto entrepreneurs and advisors
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/253004/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!

21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards
2021-10-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Join us online for the 21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC!

We’ve narrowed the field from 200+ competitors to just 10 finalists.
See who’s taking home over $250,000 in cash and prizes at this year’s New Ventures BC Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC!
Aside from the usual top prizes, we have some exciting new awards this year, including the $10,000 Social Impact prize, a $10,000 Woman-led Venture prize, and the $7,000 Luminaries “Diamond in the Rough” prize. All this, plus a community-nominated Alumni Impact award.
Event details:
The 21st Annual Awards will be streamed to you, live, from Vancouver. We look forward to having you join us online, from wherever you are!

Monday, October 4, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Live stream link will be sent to all registrants October 1
Tickets are free with option to donate

All proceeds from donated tickets will go to the First Nations Technology Council’s Digital Equity Fund.

REGISTER

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Behind every great AI, there’s a great Human
2021-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Online
Calgary UX is happy to welcome Ruth Kikin-Gil, Responsible AI strategist, Senior Designer at Microsoft.
About the event:
Behind every great AI, there’s a great Human
How to design AI products responsibly, and why that matters
Responsible AI is a human-centered approach to developing, designing, and deploying AI and ML products. It’s principled, Collaborative, proactive and contextual and it is critical that we all start practicing it now. The talk will explain why it is important, and clarify when to practice it, why should designers care, and what can you do to start tomorrow.
About the speaker:
Ruth Kikin-Gil is a design strategist that leads the Responsible AI practices for Microsoft’s Security, Compliance, and Management (SCM) organization and a co-creator of the Guidelines for Human-AI interaction. In addition, she teaches design at the Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department in the University of Washington, Seattle. Her career focuses on product innovation across devices, input methods and platforms, including designing future experiences for Office, creating future scenarios an incubation lab, and working on a strategy team. Prior to Microsoft she founded a design agency, worked in startups and as a consultant. She is a Bezalel academy of Art and design Alumna and earned her Interaction Design degree from Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII) in Italy.
More about Ruth:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkikingil/

TNT Investment Summit IV
2021-10-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
SIGN UP TO STREAM THE TOP 20 PITCH NIGHT AND REGISTER FOR THE AFTER-PARTY
Date: Oct 07, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Watch YEG, YYC and SK on Zoom and join in on the after parties (free beer) following!
All you need to do is register!

Deloitte 360
2021-10-27 08:00 - 2021-10-28 14:30 | Virtual Online
Join Deloitte Canada’s largest, complimentary conference

Register to join 5000+ public and private sector executives from across different industries all over Canada, to discuss the issues that matter. Experience conversations and panel discussions with progressive and innovative leaders covering a variety of issues including the future-ready workforce, digital transformation and cloud.
Connect to the event in real-time to have the opportunity to interact directly with other attendees as well as with speakers. Plus take advantage of the new matchmaking feature which allows you to connect with others that are interested in the same topics are you.

Intergen Virtual Happy Hour with Paul Singh
2021-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Cofounder & Chief Revenue Officer at Bump Health. Active Angel Investor at Results Junkies. Husband. Dad. Airstreamer and past Partner at 500Startups

Canadian Club Toronto: What's Next for Cryptocurrency
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 3 when we’ll hear from Alex Tapscott and an esteemed panel of blockchain founders and thought-leaders as they discuss the latest trends and successes in this crucial and dynamic new industry. Our panelists will discuss the rise of Decentralized Finance, the role of government, bitcoin and the environment, blockchain’s role in traditional financial firms, and our experts’ predictions for the future.

Canada Club Toronto: Financial Literacy is not nearly enough
2021-11-04 10:00 - 11:00
Celebrating Financial Literacy Month every November is easy, and…entirely insufficient. There has been a huge effort in the last decade to improve financial literacy in Canada — from government, non-profits, academia and industry, but still the needle hasn’t moved.
What are the most intractable barriers? What are the most promising and exciting solutions? Certainly digital interventions, grounded in cutting edge behavioural science, will be key.
Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 4th as we engage in a conversation about the financial challenges Canadians are facing as we emerge from the pandemic, and how better knowledge, insight and behaviour can help address them.

Hiring & Team Building 101w/ Adam Spector
2021-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Online
Hiring & Team Building 101 w/ Adam Spector, 3X founder, 40x Angel Investor
Hiring and building the right team is essential for any startup’s growth and success in raising venture capital, yet so many early stage startups fail to get off the ground due to their lack of knowledge on how to build and grow a quality team. On this fourth installment of “Mastering Startup Operations” series we will discuss how to optimize best practices for building and hiring a team for early stage startups, including the pitfalls to avoid and more. There will also be a long Q&A portion where we will answer audience questions, so join us for this exciting event and come ready with your questions.

Date: Nov 10, 2021
Time: 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Timezone: America/New York

How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded w / Gary Jinks
2021-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Almost all entrepreneurs are seeking funding and want to get funded. However, most entrepreneurs have never taken an idea to market or raised private investment or run a startup or had a successful exit.
This webinar sets the stage and gives you a strategic understanding of the successful startup business model as well as why most startups fail. This will help you understand the critical path and provides the foundation for successfully launching your startup. This webinar is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs already looking for funding to get an investor view on why you may not be closing the deals.
By attending this webinar, you can begin your journey, get your questions answered, gajn insight from a veteran Silicon Valley investor and become part of a global ecosystem.
Agenda
1) Why Investors See Your Business Different than You Do
2) Why the Startup Model is Different
3) How the Funding Process Works Today and How It has Changed
4) What You Need Before You Pitch to Investors
5) Pitching and Pitch Decks
6) Talk Like a CEO; How to Think Strategically
7) What is Important to Investors
8) Open Forum: Ask an Investor!
About the Speaker:
Gary Jinks is the founder and managing director of South Valley Angels and an executive level leader with deep expertise and extensive track record developing high yield innovation ecosystems and building up high growth exit focused start-up ventures. Gary has created, transformed and launched innovation in the Silicon Valley his entire career, from combat vehicles to lifestyle apps. Gary founded GLJ Group in 2005 and has led engineering, strategic direction and, business development for corporate clients resulting in over $300M in new business. In 2010 he shifted complete focus to the startup community, advising over 400 startups, working with the top incubators and investors in the Silicon Valley, launching innovation centers and developing regional ecosystems around the globe. He is a regular speaker, evangelist and lead executive adviser helping clients formulate custom strategies and implementing the next evolution of the startup model, “Startup 3.0 Precision Innovation”.
You can reach Gary at:

gary@southvalleyangels.com

Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS) : 2021 Annual Conference
2021-11-15 08:00 - 2021-11-18 17:00 | Virtual Online
A unique experience to upskill and learn from industry and academics in our community.

About this event

Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 8:00 AM –
Thu, Nov 18, 2021, 4:00 PM MST

Her Story Competition
2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Join us on November 18, 2021, for the inaugural HerStory 2021 Competition featuring 30 inspiring women-identifying entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories in front of a panel of Champions looking to invest.
Including special guest speakers from across Canada’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem, HerStory is a national virtual event that will spark a movement focused on diversifying the investing and founder landscape.
What to expect:
HerStory participants will take turns sharing their stories with the audience and our panel of Champions. Each participant will have a couple of minutes to answer questions from the Champions that will dig deeper into participants’ journeys, and then later, as the Champions deliberate, we’ll have a fireside chat with a special surprise guest!
Attendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each woman the audience she deserves for her narrative.
On November 18, 2021, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on and championing these founders as they share their stories of entrepreneurship and their journey to founding their company.
Why HerStory?
Studies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information, connection and business building, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success.
For more information visit: https://the51.com/herstory

Startup Launch Party YYC
2021-11-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Virtual Online
In its second virtual year, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party

State of the Art ():Cutting Edge Science & Tech in AI and ML
2021-12-14 10:00 - 14:30
This is a full day event by Abacus.AI with world renowned leaders of AI and ML from top tech companies like Google and Amazon, and acclaimed universities

About this event

Prominent speakers will be joining the Conference — from top tech companies, Venture Capitalists from Coatue, Index, and FirstMark and thought leaders in the field from Stanford, Berkeley, CMU.
They also have two special guests returning; Peter Norvig from Google and Alon Halevy from Facebook will be joining us once again!
They will examine the state-of-the-art AI platforms with the VP of AI at Instacart, engage in a panel discussion with Dell, Dodge & Cox, and Sephora and much more!
Their previous conferences have filled up quickly. We have a limited number of seats available. Reserve a spot now!
Agenda and Speakers:
Agenda
9:00 – 9:45: Keynote Speaker: TBA
9:45 – 10:30: State of the Art AI Platforms: Haixun Wang, Bindu Reddy
10:30 -11:15: AI and ML: Investor’s Perspectives: Matt Turck, George Mathew, David Cahn, Bryan Offut
11:15 – 12:00: Applied AI – Panel: Aditya Ramachandran, Sree Sreedhararaj, Monica Khurana
12:00 – 12:45: Deep Learning: Past/Present/Future: Peter Norvig, Alon Halevy
12:45 – 1:30: Science of Recommender AI and Reinforcement Learning: Colin White

Data Science Meetup
2022-01-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Online
Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:
• learn about big data techniques and tools
• discuss best practices in big data and data science
• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community
• learn about practical applications of data science methods
• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes
We are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.
In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.

Biz Link Level Up Series: Digital Marketing
2022-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
The Digital Economy Program is offering a FREE marketing learning series hosted by Kelly Doody from Social School!
In this webinar you will learn how to:
1) Discover the trending digital tactics for the year ahead and where your greatest opportunities lie.
2) Understand who you are speaking to, what you need to convey to them, and how to ensure your message gets seen and acted on.
3) Using the customer journey as your guide, determine the physical and digital marketing touchpoints required to take your prospect from cold lead to hot customer.
About Kelly Doody and Social School: Social School was born from the recognition that what modern businesses needed most was not an expensive agency or outsourced expert, but rather, empowered in-house skills.
Thu, January 13, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST

Women in the New Economy - Disruption in 2022
2022-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and in 2022

About this event

Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation, and in 2022, disruptive technologies will continue to reshape the future of entrepreneurship, industry and trade
To succeed, this evolution requires diverse participation. Women are making powerful contributions to our evolution, but at just 25% of our tech labor force, it’s critical to support greater inclusion.
This November, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) and ecosystem partners are coming together for a special day of events celebrating the achievements of our talented female tech leadership, announcing new grants for tech education, and shining a light on opportunities for women in Canada’s emerging technology sectors.
Join us to learn about the next year ahead in tech disruption, hear inspiring insights from diverse leaders and discover how women can accelerate their careers by leveraging innovation.

Naked at Work - 150 StartUps Roundtable
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Roundtable discussions on how to apply the learnings from Danessa Knaup’s fireside chat (January 7 2022) and her book, Naked at Work. Join in on the discussions and learn from other’s perspectives.
