TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit Finale
2022-03-17 15:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Real angel investments will be going to at least 1 Prairie startup (likely more!) and announced LIVE

About this event

40+ investors have each committed $5000, spent 8 weeks working together to conduct due diligence on 20 Alberta life sciences companies, and will be announcing their investment decisions live at the TNT Life Sciences Investment Summit Finale on March 17!
We have raised over $5 million dollars for 33 startups across the Prairies so far, how much will we raise this time, and for how many companies???
5 finalists. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person watch parties AND afterparties.
3:30–7:30pm MST program

3:30–5:00pm MST: pre-game panels and special guests
5:00–6:00pm MST: finalist pitches!
6:00–7:00pm MST: investor deliberation
7:00–7:30pm MST: investment announcements and cheque ceremony!

7:30pm MST till late: in-person afterparties (YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR)
Online Event Details
Register for the Zoom Link or watch on YouTube.
3:30–7:30pm MST
The event will be streamed on one big Zoom party (and on YouTube), register for the link. Or you can join us at our watch parties detailed below.
In-Person Viewing & Afterparties
3:30–7:30pm MST | 7:30pm MST till late
Watch the pitches LIVE on stage in YEG, or together at the watch party in YYC. Then stick around for the afterparties and celebrate till late with your startup communities in YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR! Locations TBC.

Changing the Narrative: New ways to think about Alberta’s economy in 2022
2022-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
As we enter a new year, a lot has changed — yet a lot remains the same. COVID is still with us, climate change is even more pressing and global trade remains unsettled. Alberta’s economy is transforming, but we need new ways to think about our economy in order to thrive in a permanently uncertain world. What lies ahead? And how will a new narrative help us adjust?

Presenter
Todd Hirsch

As Vice President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial, Todd spends much of his time delivering dynamic, clear-eyed talks on topics ranging from the economy and creativity, to adaptability and the future of work. For more than 25 years, he has worked as an economist for organizations including the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada.
Todd has been recognized as one of Alberta’s most influential people. He’s received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the University of Alberta’s Alumni Honour Award, and an honorary degree from Mount Royal University. He previously taught economics at the University of Calgary and for the Executive Education program at the University of Alberta.
He is the author of four books. His latest, Spiders in COVID Space: Adapting during and after the pandemic, was released in March 2021. The book captures the inspiring and compelling stories of businesses and not-for-profits that reinvented themselves during the pandemic.
A strong advocate of the arts and culture, he serves on the boards of Calgary’s Glenbow Museum and the Alberta Ballet. He is also an advisor to the Dean of the Chiu School of Business at Bow Valley College in Calgary.

StartupTNT and WESK present Women in Venture Capital
2022-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Sakatoon Club, 417 21st Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Join us for an extra special edition of Startup TNT’s Thursday Night Tradition with a panel discussion about women in venture capital.

About this event

🍻 Another special edition of Happy Hour is happening on March 24th! StartupTNT and WESK present Women in Venture Capital – A Panel Discussion, featuring Katrina German, Kenzie Bergeron, Laurie Dmytryshyn, and Denise Baril.
We will be at the Saskatoon Club (417 21st St E) from 6pm to 10pm. RSVP for a great night of discussion, networking and real connections.
Light refreshments and drinks will be provided, sponsored by Ethical Digital, Harmony Insurance and Financial Services, and PIC Investment Group.
6:00pm-9:00pm program Saskatchewan Time

6:00pm – event start
6:30pm – panel discussion
7:30pm/8:00pm – panel discussion ends, networking begins

Please follow the directives and rules set out by the venue.

IoT North Conference
2022-03-30 08:00 - 2022-03-31 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | BMO Centre – Stampede Park
IoT North Conference is a world class, two-day business and technical conference featuring, deep discussion, collaborative content, and a vibrant marketplace for business. The conference will convey national and international perspective and insights about the IoT Sector through dynamic panel discussions, round table conversations and use case presentations. The exhibition will feature those innovative Canadian and International companies who demonstrate some of the best in Canadian Technology driving our economy and creating advancements and opportunities.
Register to attend as a delegate of IoT North Conference 2022 and hear from executive level professionals and prominent thought leaders from companies and associations who are key stakeholders and advocates for IoT, such as: Attabotics, Spartan Controls, BDC, Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN), Alberta IoT Association, AIoT Canada, SensorUp, TELUS Business, Economic Development Lethbridge, SAIT, Supply Chain Canada, VizworX, Health Cities, just to name a few!

TNT Cleantech Investment Summit Finale
2022-04-07 15:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Real angel investments will be going to at least one Prairie startup (likely more!) and announced LIVE!

About this event

30+ investors have each committed $5,000, spent 8 weeks working together to conduct due diligence on 20 companies across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and will be announcing their investment decisions live at the TNT Cleantech Investment Summit Finale on April 7!
We have raised over $5 million dollars for 33 startups across the Prairies so far – how much will we raise this time, and for how many companies???
5 finalists. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person watch parties AND afterparties.
3:30–7:30pm MST program

3:30–5:00pm MST: pre-game panels and special guests
5:00–6:00pm MST: finalist pitches!
6:00–7:00pm MST: investor deliberation
7:00–7:30pm MST: investment announcements and cheque ceremony!

7:30pm MST till late: in-person afterparties (YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR)
Online Event Details
Register for the Zoom Link or watch on YouTube.
3:30–7:30pm MST
The event will be streamed on one big Zoom party (and on YouTube), register for the link. Or you can join us at our watch parties detailed below.
In-Person Watch & Afterparties
Program 3:30–7:30pm MST, afterparties till late
Watch the pitches LIVE on stage in YYC, or together at the watch parties. Then stick around for the afterparties and celebrate till late with your startup communities in YEG, YYC, YXE and YQR! Locations TBC.
Public Health Notice
Please follow the directives and rules set out by each viewing and afterparty location.

We also ask that once you’ve found a seat you hang out there for the night, this is another way that we can help keep each other safe and healthy.

FutureCite Connector - What Do Employers Look for in New Hires?
2022-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Join our Connector Series to “Begin Your Journey”! Find out insights from industry and educators to help map out your career pathways! We start off at 12noon with a panel discussion followed by networking at virtual tables. Change table every 10 minutes to ask your questions or listen to other attendees and the advice from experienced leaders at each of the tables. Register early to save your seat!

So who’s going that you may know?
Akriti is in her second year of business studies and wants to discover how she can apply her learnings to open doors to career opportunities! Check out her video below!
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Ahmed is in his second year of accounting! He’s looking to explore different opportunities beyond accounting. Check out his video below!
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Lesley is in her 4th year of criminology and is looking to explore opportunities as a research assistant! Check out her story below!
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Bitcoin & the Future Economy . An Exclusive Seminar with Saifedean Ammous
2022-07-07 07:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Downtown Marriott Hotel
About this event

In 2021, Bitcoin adoption skyrocketed  across the world’s banks, corporations, and governments – and this incredible rise to prominence in the global economy was long predicted by economist Dr. Saifedean Ammous, one of the cryptocurrency’s premier thought leaders and author of best-selling book The Bitcoin Standard.
An internationally renowned speaker and expert on the evolution and importance of Bitcoin as a technological enabler of sound monetary policy, Dr. Ammous will be providing an essential lesson on Bitcoin’s history, economic theory, and emerging applications at Bitcoin and the Future Economy, an  exclusive Canadian Blockchain Consortium seminar.
The accelerating role of Bitcoin as a key part of banking, commerce, and energy profitability means that all leaders, across the public and private sector, urgently need to understand what this innovative technology means for  their business, industry, and policy development.
Dr. Ammous’s compelling presentations put Bitcoin in a historical and economic context that will help inform  effective business and government strategies in this new  digital economy.
Breakfast and Lunch are included

Thu, 7 July 2022
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM MDT

FutureCite Connector Series - What do HealthTech Employers look for in New Hires?
2022-08-11 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Thinking of options for your career pathway? Maybe you are considering new skills or experiences that may help you to open door?
Join us on August 11, 2022 at noon MST for our second FutureCite Connector Series Meetup where we bring together Jobseekers, Employers and Educators for a fireside panel session chat – followed by networking at virtual tables with speakers and mentors to discover new ideas, future skills, pathways and opportunities to help shape your future!
Register early to make sure that your links work to get max engagement on our Airmeet Event Channel. Register link: FutureCite Connector Meetup August 11 2022
Access the event early at 11:45 am to mingle in our virtual lounge! Speaker Panels starts at noon MST!

Look who’s joining our Community Network and why they’re going to our August 11 2022 Connector Event! Are you going?
Testimonials from our College Student Event Ambassadors!
Martin E. is a second year chemical engineering student- check out why he’s going!
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Juanita D. is a second year psychology and forensic science student – Check out why she’s going!
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Ebru N. was in political science and is shifting to software engineering – check out why she’s going!
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Jeremy S. is a 4th year health sciences student looking to explore opportunities- check out why he’s going!
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Great Prairies Pitch Marathon 2022
2022-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
The Great Prairies Pitch Marathon is a startup ‘Show and Tell’ that showcases Prairie startups from all sectors and stages in a friendly setting with a supportive audience. There are no prizes. No awards. No judges. Just entrepreneurs pitching to the community, showcasing their companies and seeing how members of the audience may be able to help them grow.
We plan to run over 200 3-minute pitches between 8 am and 5 pm MDT (9 am – 6 pm CT) on August 18, 2022 via Zoom, followed by an awesome in-person afterparties in YEG, YYC, YXE, YQR, YWG!
Goals
– Entrepreneur-led community building with peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors
– Friendly, competitive spirit to incite startups to raise their game in a globally competitive world
– Showcase Prairies startups to various stakeholders locally and globally
– Learn about the diverse companies growing here in the Prairies
– Provide feedback, referrals and introductions to Prairie startups
Notes:
– Organizations from across the Prairies will co-host each hour-long pitch segment
– The event will be hosted on Zoom with a lively chat and streamed to YouTube
– Audience members are encouraged to make suggestions, recommendations and referrals in the chat
– Everyone gathers together (virtually) and then may choose to attend an in-person afterparties in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg.
– Family friendly.

Venture Trailblazers, Featuring Roelof Botha of Sequoia Capital
2022-11-02 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Great leadership and industry insights from the Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital!
As an Alumni and Graduate of the Founder Institute, FutureCite will be attending this event! The event is open to alumni and companies currently accepted into their programs! Link for alumni and current participants to register below.
Image Credits: Founder Institute & VC Lab Networks
Venture Trailblazers connects world-leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in startups and venture capital.
The inaugural event will take place on Wednesday November 2nd, and feature a Fireside Chat with Roelof Botha (Managing Partner at Sequoia Capital). After the Fireside Chat there will also be a short panel discussion on VC trends with emerging fund managers from across the globe, followed by a long structured networking session.
Venture Trailblazers is an exclusive, invite-only event series hosted by the Founder Institute and VC Lab.

REGISTER

XPrize - Future of Avatars
2022-11-04 11:00 - 2022-11-05 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Thinking of exploring what the the future will be? We are and so can you!

MEET THE EXHIBITORS

Introducing you to some of the 30 exhibitors at the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Tech Fair:
Blue Origin: Founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, Blue Origin’s efforts include flying astronauts to space on New Shepard, producing reusable liquid rocket engines, building next-generation space habitats, and returning to the surface of the Moon.
At the fair, meet the researchers powering these achievements and share your visions for life in space. Write or draw your ideas on a postcard and Blue Origin will actually send it to space on a New Shepard rocket, then return it to you stamped “Flown to Space.”
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL): The world’s leader in robotic space exploration, JPL are sending rovers to Mars, probes into the farthest reaches of the solar system, and satellites to advance understanding of our home planet.
Experience JPL’s software ProtoSpace, a collaborative augmented reality CAD visualization tool that is actually used by our engineers to design and build for NASA. This is a hands-on demonstration to see a full-scale spacecraft in augmented reality!
Surface Avatar (DLR x ESA): Developing robots designed to act in surroundings that are inaccessible or dangerous to humans, and that can support humans in everyday life and work.
Visit their booth to find out how astronauts are commanding a robot on Earth, exactly like several crew members have done from the ISS! Using the same multi-modal user interface, you will command a humanoid robot, Rollin’ Justin, in a variety of tasks in a simulated Martian environment.
Puli Space: Alumni of the Google Lunar XPRIZE, Puli Space develops a lightweight, low cost planetary rover with unique mobility capabilities to explore lunar water resources.
At the ANA Avatar XPRIZE Tech Fair, they’ll present the Puli rover I2.61 – visitors can experience its Mission Control interface and drive the rover. Plus, they’ll demo the NASA awarded Puli Lunar Water Snooper, a miniaturized neutron detector, which will search for water ice on the Moon.
Can’t make it? We’ll be live streaming the testing of our competing avatars.

Register for the live link here

Image Credit: XPrize

TRY THE TECH – ARE YOU READY?

The ANA Avatar XPRIZE Tech Fair will host 30 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their cutting edge tech across robotics, VR, haptics, and teleoperation.
We’re calling on you, our attendees and XPRIZE family, to wear, touch and see these technologies in action, experiencing the future of avatars first hand.

Get your free ticket here

360 by Deloitte: Spotlight on digital transformation
2022-11-15 09:00 - 2022-11-17 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Build your tech-forward future, and learn the latest from Canadian and global thought leaders

Register today and join public and private sector leaders from all over Canada, as we uncover the issues, trends, disruptions, and innovations in digital transformation. Get inspired from our keynotes and dive-deep into sessions from global thought leaders at the intersection of business strategy, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity, aimed to help accelerate and engineer your tech-forward future.
Get inspired and connect with your peers
Connect to the event in real-time to have the opportunity to interact directly with other attendees as well as with speakers. All sessions are recorded and available to registered participants at the conclusion of the conference. All registration is complimentary.
November 15, 2022 – November 17, 2022
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Telus CSW Demo Day - Viewing Party
2022-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | AMII HQ, 10065 Jasper Avenue 2nd Floor, via main lobby escalator. Edmonton, AB T5J 3B1, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3B1, Canada
The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) powered by AlchemistX is excited to invite you to our Demo Day Viewing Party on November 16th 2022 from 4 to 6 pm MST! We will be highlighting this passionate group of 20 phenomenal start-ups in social tech innovation that have just completed our 12-week accelerator program!

DATE: Wednesday November 16, 2022
TIME: 4-6pm MST
LOCATION: AMII – 2nd Floor, access via main lobby escalator. 10065 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, AB.

What to Expect:

Welcome + Intro
Screening of Company Pitches
Refreshments + Networking with the Edmonton innovation, entrepreneurship + social impact community

TNT SUMMIT VI FINALE
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
NOV 17, 2022
SUMMIT VI FINALE
TNT’s raising over $1M+ for startups across AB, SK, and MB, on Nov 17, 2022! Watch real angel investors make their funding decisions LIVE

ELIXR Virtual Reality Day
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | MacEwan University, 10460 105 Street Northwest, '
ELIXR Simulation: Extended Reality and the Knowledge Metaverse is a free, by-registration public event showcasing Alberta’s potential for developing and adopting extended reality (XR) in education, training and risk management.
Join ELIXR’s 11 post-secondary and numerous industry partners for the launch of our XR MarketMaker Platform. ELIXR is opening up the world’s largest repository of XR applications and simulations for education right here in Alberta.
Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with members from California-based, EON Reality, world leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality academic and industry training solutions who will demonstrate many of the immersive features of their XR Platform, including spatial meetings.
The event is being held in the Paul Byrne Hall in the Heart of the Robbins. 1st floor of the Robbins Health Learning Centre (building 9, located on 109 St).
Come along and learn about how XR is going to revolutionize the way we learn and the way we communicate.
XR Competition
If you are an XR developer, you’re invited to participate in ELIXR’s Top of the Pops XR Competition – there’s a $500 prize and an internship opportunity with EON Reality on the line. Live voting to determine the winner will occur during the event. Submission deadline midnight Sunday Nov. 13th.

FutureCite Connector Series: Future-Ready Companies, Careers & Courses for the Upcoming Recession
2022-11-28 17:45 - 19:15 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Future-Ready for the Upcoming Economic Recession in 2023!
So what does this mean for Small Business Employers, Job Seekers and Educators?

Employers: What job role activities may change due to the global economic recession and automation?
Educators: What types of skills on demand need to addressed now and into the future?
Jobseekers: What Career Pathways will shift and need reskilling / retraining – to enter or re-enter the workforce?

“Over the next 10 years, everything around you will become smart. From AI and home automation, home healthcare AI, to AI and retail and AI-enabled supply chain…” source: Peter Diamandis, Singularity University
We’ve all been feeling the impact of inflation from the cost of food, fuel to utilities and basic necessities. Now impact is both global and local at the same time and not buffered by borders. Yes maybe we’ve experienced this before, but now technology, AI and Automation has accelerated the impact.
SIGNUP for the event to hear from our stellar panel and network with our mentors!

Angelique is going!
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Lana is going!
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Janvi is going!
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Techstars Toronto's seventh Demo Day Showcase!
2022-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Techstars Toronto’s seventh Demo Day Showcase! Join on December 15th at 12:00 PM EST to meet the 12 companies graduating from the 2022 Winter Cohort.
This Demo Day Showcase will give the investor community a look at 12 companies poised to disrupt industries and change the world through their technology. With our incredible network of mentors, investors, and partners across Canada already in place, Techstars Toronto sets out to bring the world’s best to Canada.
This class spans from Canada to Africa. Investors take note, these companies mean business. Their traction and team size are seldom seen at this early stage, and their valuations are starting to soar, and surpassing a combined $100M USD already, which we believe is just the start.

How Will 2023 Redefine Work?
2023-02-16 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Event Description:

Are you a small business looking for ways to be competitive new digital global economy?
Are you a job seeker looking for ways to enter or re-enter the tech enabled job market with the needed skills?
Are you an educator / organization looking to align your course delivery to future skill demands?

Today’s global market is quickly is rapidly facing a tipping point of unforeseen paradigm shifts. Global tech companies are driving exponential change as announced by Microsoft, Open AI’s CHATGPT, Facebooks’ Metaverse, and Google’s Robotics.
A future economy will one day have artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent automation embedded into future everyday work and play. Will this change how we learn, operate businesses and do our jobs? In short yes.
With the economic winds facing us in 2023, businesses need to adapt to improve their operations with continuous adoption of new technologies , job seekers will need continuous upskilling to enter and advance in the new economy, and educators will need real-time access to address future skill demands.
This event will provide insights how businesses can adapt to thrive and grow and on the types of skills employers look for in job seekers new tech-enabled job activities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with the speaker panel, industry experts and other professionals, and to open doors to grow their careers and businesses to compete globally.
Agenda
Date: February 16 2023
11:45 am: Virtual Networking Lounge opens
12:00 pm: Speaker Panel
12:20 pm to 1:00 pm: AMA Virtual Round Table Networking (or until the last Table closes)
Event Signup
https://www.airmeet.com/e/06b3bc80-a1d2-11ed-ab0e-f9bd839ea068

Admission: FREE

Find out why Fara’s going to the event!
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The H2 Economy & Mobility - Are You Ready?
2023-03-23 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
“Growth in the hydrogen and fuel cell industries will lead to vast new employment opportunities, and
these will be created in a wide variety of industries, skills, tasks, and earnings. Many of these jobs do not
currently exist and do not have occupational titles defined in official classifications. In addition, many of these
jobs require different skills and education than current jobs, and training requirements must be assessed so that
this rapidly growing part of the economy has a sufficient supply of trained and qualified workers.” source Roger Bezdek 2018
Fast forward to 2023, Hydrogen is happening now and in Alberta’s Heartland! Economic impacts will also play into job creation in Ontario and Quebec.
How will this affect municipalities, future industries and mobility? Join in for exciting conversations on the rise of Hydrogen as part of the future economy, job creation, skills and sustainability!

Event is Co-Hosted by FutureCite Inc and Edmonton Global.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Register Early to Save your Seat!

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Agenda (MST)
11:45 AM Pre-Event Networking
12:00 Noon Speaker Session
12:20 PM AMA Table Networking
1:00 PM Event Ends (or when last table closes)

Stanley’s Going – Are You?
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Inventures: Three Days of Discovery
2023-05-31 08:00 - 2023-06-02 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Telus Convention Centre
FutureCite will be at the Inventures Conference in Calgary!
Looking forward to connecting with innovative minds who are looking on making a future impact to build a better world! Hope to see you there!

May 21 – June 2 2023

About Inventures
Join the best and brightest in global innovation for three days of learning, inspiration and creative collisions.

Building for the New Energy Economy? Get Ready!
2023-06-07 11:45 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Even as the world goes through economic shifts, we all still need to power our homes, offices, stores, restaurants and communities. And even with scooters and bikes, we still need vehicles to get you to long distance destinations and to deliver your produce.

The energy grid of the future will integrate several forms of power sources, from traditional fuels to new forms of energy including solar, geothermal and hydrogen.

So the question is what types of new builds will be needed for both infrastructure and systems?

New jobs that require new skills or transferable skills from other roles will include design, engineering, construction, and safety, to ESG, project management and maintenance. Creative roles will include communications & sales, and customer experience.

Supply chains and logistics roles will also be impacted to include automation.

Subtrades and contractors will need to be ready to grow their businesses – going beyond the traditional build processes of decades ago, before AI, robotics and automation.

Join this exciting panel conversation with ATCO, Keller Construction and Lakeland College on what you can do to position yourself to participate and lead in the future building of your community and city!
Chat with the panel speakers following the speaker sessions, and as well mentors TBA at virtual tables to ask for advice!

SIGN UP NOW!
DATE: JUNE 7 2023 (MST)
Building the New Energy Economy – Get Ready!
TIME: 11:45 AM Network Lounge
12:00 PM Speaker Panel
12:20 PM AMA Networking
1:30 PM Session End
Event Registration: https://www.airmeet.com/e/d745b760-f41e-11ed-9965-9da35be97abc

Collision 2023
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-29 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
FutureCite will be at Collision in the Alpha Startup Accelerator!
Visit us at the Exhibit Hall on June 27 2023! See you there!

https://collisionconf.com/ June 26 -29 2023

“Collision is one of the world’s biggest tech conferences.” – Bloomberg
“Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others about the conference they most want to attend this year.” – Inc
“The stunning future of tech conferences.” – Digital Trends

Healthcare at Home & in Community - New Era Workforce
2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
The way we live and work changes our expectations in work and community living. Healthcare usually invokes the thought to hospitals and acute care. It also changes our perceptions of how we live and age in communities. Whether it is assisted living, long-term care, or care at home, these changes impact immediate and extended families .
With the shifts in technology adoption, learning and upskilling, the workforce will also change.

On August 16 2023, panel speakers from Covenant Health, Christenson Communities and NorQuest College will share insights on their build-outs, models of care for assisted living, longterm care, and homecare and future workforce skills and needs. As technology adoption increases, the expectations of society also evolve and impacts the delivery of services in the communities and at home.
So what does this mean for the development and construction of facilities, homes and amenities?
The build out and living amenities both inside and the surrounding areas will mean more integration with the care facilities and homes.
So how will this create better living for more senior residents and age groups with assisted living and care needs? So what does this mean for the current workforce in healthcare?
Join and find out!

Organizations as a result will look to bridge skills gaps and focus on aligning values and interests with new hires more effectively and efficiently – opening new doors to new entrants through upskilling and training.

Date: August 16 2023
Time: 12:00 Noon Speaker Panel
12:20 PM Networking AMA Breakout Rooms with Speakers and Advisors
1:00 PM AMA Ends
FREE Registration: http://bit.ly/3q5ZtCD

New Industry Era: Trends Future Jobs & Skills
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
What was your first image of workers in the construction and energy industry? Was it of hard hats, steel toed boots, goggles and dusty construction sites?
Yes the safety gear is still there! Moving forward, stay tuned for new worker activities and roles in this industry sector! Join to discover the opportunities ahead!

Year 2023 and looking forward now to the future.
With technology, ESG, DEI and global information overload, the types of activities and type of job roles are evolving. Collaborative teams and projects, hybrid work and new skills training to stay competitive in global markets has entered the scene.
Join us for an exciting FREE online event on Tue Nov 14 2023 at 12:00:00 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time).
Discover the latest trends, jobs, and skills that will shape the future of industries. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights from industry experts and thought leaders.
Meet our panelists – Jen, Sarah and Kathleen who are in the construction, and new energy sectors! Then join them in breakout rooms on zoom to ask them about what’s involved in the roles as employers, professionals and educators.

Learn about the emerging technologies, disruptive innovations, and new business models that are transforming industries. Explore the potential career opportunities and the skills required to thrive in this new era.
Whether you’re an employer looking for prequalified talent, a professional looking to stay ahead in your field or a student curious about the future job market, this event is for you. Connect with like-minded individuals, network with industry professionals, and expand your knowledge.
Don’t miss out on this engaging online event. Register now and be part of the NEW INDUSTRY ERA – FUTURE TRENDS, JOBS, SKILLS!
REGISTER
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Want to Skill Up for a Future Career?
2024-05-08 08:30 - 2024-05-09 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Expo Centre
FutureCite’s excited to be at the Skills Canada Alberta Competition and Expo Event on May 8th and 9th 2024 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Check in with us at Booth #77 in Hall A at the Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
We’re looking forward to answering any questions you may have about navigating career choices as a student, a parent, or the benefits of looking at the advantages of how we can help employers and educators to close the skills gaps more efficiently! Drop by for a chat!
Did you know about the skilled talent shortfall?
The global workforce shortfall hits Canada’s future capacity to fill gaps left by workers retiring by 2030. Youth and newcomers are key to building our future workforce!
Who does this impact now?
Candidates hit hard will be the youth, newcomers and workers transitioning careers. Trades and vocational education offer pathways that will thrive with the knowledge applying automation tools to their work activities.
How can we help?
Our purpose is to Bridge Skill Gaps Today to Build a Better Tomorrow, by Connecting Candidate to Career, Course and Company “Fit” at pre-recruitment and pre-enrollment – all on One AI powered platform.

Did you know that FutureCite helps companies and course creators to bridge those gaps faster and more efficiently?
By identifying the gaps early before recruitment applications are done, FutureCite save Companies and Course Creators time and costs in their screening at pre-recruitment and pre-enrollment into the best fit courses respectively to improve success and retention.

Why attend the Skills Canada Alberta event?
Skills Canada Alberta is host to Alberta students in the trades competing to qualify for the Canadian Finals in Ontario. Trades in this competition include both secondary and postsecondary students. 78 companies will be hosting booths open to the public!
It’s going to be an exciting energy filled event with bright minds of the future competing on the provincial stage! IT’S FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
This could be for someone you know who is interested in a different pathway to jobs of the future!

FutureCite at Collision 2024: See You There?
2024-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Collision Tech Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FutureCite’s so pumped about Collision 2024 Global Tech Conference, June 17th to 20th in Toronto Ontario! Will we see you there?

We’ve been accepted as an Alpha and as an IMPACT Startup (SDG 4 Education and SDG 8 HR and Recruitment)!
And we’re presenting at on the Showcase Stage on Redefining Education June 20th 2024 at 10 am!

Drop by to see us at Booth A 407 on June 18th in the HR and Recruiting section beside Stage C!

Watch for our blog on Collision 2024 and the #finalfloat yacht cruise on Lake Ontario as we say farewell to the Collision Finale in Toronto Ontario. We be back again in 2025 for the Web Summit in Vancouver BC!

Crossing Over to New Era Careers
2024-11-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE IN THE AGE OF AI
You hear and read about AI and Robots taking over jobs. How will this impact people now and in the future? So where will human talent excel and thrive? What will give humans the edge…passion, purpose, creativity and thinking?

Join us to find out about two key industry sectors where employers are hiring and continue to do so in this new economic era of disruption and accelerated technology adoption.

Who should attend?
Jobseekers

Are you in secondary school and curious about what’s next for you? Yep and your parents and friends can join this event too!
You may have 2 to 4 or more years of postsecondary education and are not sure about career opportunities?
Discovering that careers you thought would be a fit for you may now require new skills to prequalify?
Maybe thinking of changing Courses or Careers? This may be the ideal time to prepare to do so!

Employers

Find out the questions Candidates really want to ask! Share insights on how roles in the new era economy may shift roles, culture, teams and community engagement in your industry, company or organization! What skills and training will they need with AI enabled tools to advance in career paths!

Course Creators

Find out what new skills will be in demand from Employers! Share insights on skill deliverables to upskill Candidates!

Topics Covered
In this one hour session you will discover opportunities in Healthcare and Construction “the Trades”.
Occupations in the Trades may be a pathway for people entering the workforce (from secondary and polytechnic or postsecondary) and people transitioning from other occupations.

In construction it could be learning how to operate large “smart” equipment safely, or using 3D software to do project management and estimation; and

In healthcare it could be nurses and healthcare aides interacting with AI enabled mobile devices in patient or residents in continuing or home care.

Agenda
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM MST: Speaker FireSide Chat
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM MST: Networking
FireSide Chat:
During this 20 minute Fireside Chat you will learn from Employers on what types of skills needed now, and looking to the near future. And Educators will provide insights on types of courses available now and future outlook. Speakers will touch on the “what if” scenarios: where technology may change or alter job activities! Why you may need to:

Enhance more than just technical skills;
Enhance your written, verbal and oral communications skills in working with both people and devices (smart AI enabled); and
Consider upskilling to hone your knowledge to transition to different or specific industry sectors.

Networking:
Following the Fireside Chat, questions from the audience will be welcome in the break out rooms where you can join in – observe and / or interact / ask questions and get answers!
Join this FREE session to get the competitive edge to thrive in the new economy!
Register Here at Eventbrite for Crossing Over to New Era Careers
Zoom link will also appear on the eventbrite ticket access at 3PM MST on November 14 2024.

SPEAKER BIOS

Healthcare Careers Horizon 2025
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
What if you can get away from the “noise” of career navigation and search to move forward?
What if you don’t need CVs, Job or Course Forms – to simplify your work and personal life?

Get away with a “Head Start” where there are Pathways for People.

Our last FutureCite Connector Event focused on “The Trades” in Construction: https://futurecite.com/crossing-over-to-new-era-careers/

This Episode focuses on Frontline Healthcare where FutureCite Connects Candidate fit with Companies, Careers and Courses – and all on one platform to simplify your life!

What’s On Your Horizon for 2025?

Beyond the adoption of technology, will human skills and traits be more important than ever in frontline healthcare? In short – Yes! Human Compassion, Empathy, and Human to Human communications will key in delivering patient care.

So, will caregivers and clinicians need training to access technology tools in the future delivery of patient care? Yes, think of continuous learning as human to device and human to human roles in patient care continues to evolve.
Discover how you can reduce workload demands on healthcare workers in 2025 and beyond! Discover how you can upskill while you are working!

Frontline healthcare Nurses and Healthcare aide occupations are two occupations in high demand. And also in demand are related occupations of Paramedics, Physical Therapists, Dental and Medical Assistants!
This Episode on Healthcare Careers Horizon 2025, will cover Healthcare on the Frontline – with a focus on Humans in the Loop alongside Technology.

Speaker Panel Poster Details

Agenda

-Date: March 18 2025

-Time: 12:00 Noon MST to 1PM MST.

– Speaker Panel Session followed by Q&A into Breakout Sessions to personalize your experience with the Speakers and network with attendees!

Register Early to save your seat!

–EventBrite Ticket Registration Below

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pathways-for-people-healthcare-careers-horizon-tickets-1278466079459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note to Registered Attendees: Zoom link will be displayed on your EventBrite registration 30 minutes before the event! Make sure that you register on the zoom link to confirm you attendance. You will be admitted into the session at 12:00 noon MST! Make sure you save the calendar invite in your device!

Where Hard Hats Meet High Tech!
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Crossing over to learn new skills and tasks for this new era economy? Find the right pathway for you!
Yes, there may be technology on the horizon…but what if you can use it to make your work easier? Yes, even in the Trades! Are you in construction, technology, IT, project management, creative or product design? This event is for you!
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Even with the rise of technology, the future of “The Trades” still depends on Humanity – to design, work and improve the building tools used in construction today…and for tomorrow!
Trending now are People who wear the “blue collar badge”, and who will control and work side by side with intelligent tools to make their work easier, safer to use, and more efficient than event the first industrial revolution.
So, take your hard hats into transforming “the Trades” into building with bricks AND clicks! This is no longer your grandpa’s construction, architecture / engineering (A&E) or equipment company.
AI has accelerated the adoption of automation and has totally changed the narrative in what will be a new era of construction. Really – it’s cool to be in “the Trades”. In short, emerging workforce skill demands will enable people to control and work with new AI tools and workflows – from entry level to management level roles.

So whether you’re just entering the workforce, or looking to advance, or change your career, this is your chance to explore the future of construction possibilities!
Connect with employers and educators who are opening pathways from “bricks to clicks” as a way to advance design, development and construct into the digital era at the doorstep.
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Join us to find out how to get ahead in industries of construction, A&E and real estate development. Learn how cutting-edge technologies in development and construction are transforming the way buildings are designed, built, and managed.
Learn about real projects where companies have adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Information Modeling (BIM). And soon to accelerate on site assembly on construction jobsites with Robotics and BIM (RoBIM).
Find out what this means for day-to-day work – from creating safer work environments, to discovering exciting ways to building projects!
Think about questions you may want to ask the speakers during the break out sessions:
– How does this change how the design and construction workforce in the next few years?
– What can you do to upskill to get a job, stay ahead, or change occupations?
Know that there is a silver lining! Discover what skills you can build today, to be ready for tomorrow – and well before 2030!
Human talent, innovation and knowledge will still be in high demand – just in different ways.
Learn how technology can augment the more routine and mundane aspects of “work”, so you can focus on more complex and / or more creative human centric activities where machines are not as efficient or as effective – without human knowledge and know-how!
Sign up now to reserve your FREE seat! Register on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/x/crossing-over-where-hard-hats-meet-high-tech-from-bricks-to-clicks-tickets-1409704326589

Date: June 25 2025
Time: 12 Noon MST Online Event

Link to event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zDbuTJqDRB6l6WfTtXvxnw
12:00 Noon Speaker Panel
(Moderated by FutureCite Host)
-Scott Hawryluk, Principal NextArchitecture
-Todd Grundy, Principal Arpi’s North Inc
-Bruce Alton, CEO & Co-Founder RoBIM Technologies

12:30 PM Breakout Sessions
1:00 PM Session Ends
Check out stories from past events at https://futurecite.com/category/featured/

Opening Doors to Future Work World Opportunities
2026-04-28 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
Episode1: Advancing Talent to Build the Future of Housing & Healthcare
It’s about advancing talent to align with the demands that automation will have on all industries, communities and people. People who will need to adopt AI tools and adapt their tasks and oversight to apply, oversee and steward new processes that control tools. Why now?
The world is transforming fast…really fast.
AI and automation impact will affect industries, communities and how tasks and activities in jobs will continue to change.
So fast that Companies and Course Creators are now asking what and how enable people can enable AI and AI enabled tools to enter and advance in the new workforce economy.
So fast that Candidates are wondering which doors will lead to find the right career, company and courses that align with their skills and interests in this new economy.
The big question?
What do people still need to learn – to augment their skills, to work with AI tools to thrive in the new economy?
The next question?
How will tasks and activities in the jobs at present change in the next few years?

Two things that AI is not adept at doing today … yet:

Work in the Physical or Built world – like in the trades which includes construction and manufacturing
Work needed Human to Human contact – like in health, wellness and personal care

What careers can people look to explore now?
Occupations that may be slower to uptake AI, and that may have regulatory and or technical labour requirements? Look at “The Trades” – including construction, manufacturing, healthcare and personal care. Even then, these “safer” occupations will still need continuous upskilling and and training to attain know-how, and to learn how to augment their roles using AI tools. This changes the type of tasks and activities in each occupation.

What about youth, their parents and education pathways?

“Daniela Amodei, co-founder and President of Anthropic (a leading AI Tech Corporation), finished another high-stakes meeting with enterprise clients. Predictably, someone pulled her aside. The question came quietly, almost apologetically — the kind of thing you ask when you’re afraid of the answer.“
“What should my kid actually study?”
“It’s a question that’s become the white noise of modern parenting. AI can write code. AI can draft legal contracts. AI can diagnose diseases. So what the hell is left for humans to do?” source WSJ Feb 2026 https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/what-ai-executives-tell-their-own-kids-about-the-jobs-of-the-future-1ba43f65
In this Panel Session and Networking Event, FutureCite brings you panelists who bring insights to open doors – their experiences, the opportunity windows, and why their thinking will impact your future choices.
Speaker Panel

Jillene Lakevold
Co-Chief Executive Officer, All Weather Group
Since joining All Weather Group in 2005, Jillene Lakevold has been a catalyst for innovative thinking, especially within manufacturing and strategic operations. Her dedication to continuous improvement has been a cornerstone in building a resilient foundation for the company’s sustainable growth. Elevated to Co-CEO in 2023, Jillene now fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and new ideas fuel resilience and success
Beyond All Weather Group, Jillene is passionate about responding to the need for greater corporate citizenship and currently serves as a Board Member at CIVIDA Housing Foundation and as Vice Chair of the Edmonton Police Foundation. Her leadership philosophy reflects her commitment to nurturing both the company and the communities she serves. Jillene holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching (CEC), an MBA from Queen’s University (2011) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations from the University of Alberta (2006).
Balancing a fulfilling career with personal passions, Jillene spends her time skiing, travelling, reading, and enjoying the lake with family – a space that energizes her commitment to drive meaningful change.
Anna Nesterova, Founder
Founder, Ava Medical Consulting
Anna brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare, medical devices and commercialization. A Founder of successful e-learning platform for medical sales education, an investor in startups, she brings global experience as a lecturer and invited speaker at top universities in the US and Canada. She specializes in bridging the gap between science and business in her go-to-market strategy, investor relations, product positioning and sales development.
Who should attend the event?

Your company is looking for skilled new hires with the right fit for your team.
Or you may be a course creator looking to update your skill deliverables for skills in demand by employers.
Or you may be a candidate who has sent 100s of CVs with no responses.
Or you may be parents and wondering what occupations will be there in the future for your children?

Why not bring all groups into one room?
Well we’re doing just that on April 28 2026 at 2:30 PM MST!
2:30 PM: Panelists
3:05 PM: Networking & Q&A
3:35 PM Event Ends
Register early to save your seat, ask any questions and get answers!
Eventbrite Link for registration below:
