About Get to Know Day 2021: Scaling Stage
2021-01-27 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Online
About this Event

About Get to Know Day 2021
Get to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs, what is available, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Typically this event is a one full-day session, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation, validating and scaling), and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Session 1 – Early stage – Wed, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM
Session 2 – Growth Stage – Wed, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM
Session 3 – Scaling stage – Wed, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM
Session 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM

Inventures Unbound: Get to Know Day: Scaling Stage
2021-01-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
Get to Know Day is a meetup event for those on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services.

About this Event

About Get to Know Day 2021
Get to Know Day is a meetup event for those of us on the front lines of innovation to gather and learn about each other’s programs and services that support innovation. This is an informal way for new and experienced staff to get to know any changes to programs, what is available, and what we can all do better to support the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Typically this event is a one full-day session, however because the event will be delivered virtually we are looking to split the event into four sessions. Sessions will be two and a half hours long, and run every Wednesday over the course of four weeks starting the second week in January 2021. Session days will be divided into programming support for each stage of innovation development (ideation, validating and scaling), and will end in a final session that brings everyone together to discuss ideas on how to grow the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.

Session 1 – Early stage – Wed, Jan 13th: 9 – 11:30 AM
Session 2 – Growth Stage – Wed, Jan 20th: 9 – 11:30 AM
Session 3 – Scaling stage – Wed, Jan 27th: 9 – 11:30 AM
Session 4 – Ecosystem development – Tues, Feb 2nd: 9 – 11:30 AM

The Internet of things – intelligent buildings
2021-01-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Online
Much like smart cities, intelligent buildings present many opportunities for enhanced citizen engagement, improved quality of life, and efficient building management.
What new solutions are being implemented and where do opportunities for further innovation exist?
We are proud to bring together key decision makers and subject matter experts in the construction sector to educate, collaborate and support new business opportunities.
What to expect:

Gain a new understanding on IoT trends in the construction industry, both from the perspective of the service providers and the property owners.
An opportunity to engage in conversation in facilitated breakout sessions and network with other professionals.

Agenda:

3:00pm – Opening remarks
3:05pm – keynote speaker: PCL
3:40pm – panel discussion with speakers from Eddy Solutions, Rogers Communications, and Genetec
4:20pm – feature speaker: Manulife Investment Management
4:40 pm – keynote speaker: Ellis Don
5:15pm – breakout rooms
5:35pm – closing remarks

Alberta Innovates is a proud sponsor of Alberta IoT

DemoCamp 51 (Virtual) - YEG/YYC STUDENT EDITION
2021-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Online
Details

YEG/YYC STUDENT EDITION
Join us for an awesome night of demos from some talented Edmonton & Calgary students! For DemoCamp 51, we’re partnering up with Platform Calgary & Startup Calgary to bring you 6 amazing demos from two of Alberta’s major cities. Come and see what these students have built at hackathons, for their classes, and for their companies.
You won’t want to miss this DemoCamp! If you’re a student looking for inspiration, a new partner to work on a project with, an employer looking for new talent, or you just want to see what’s getting built in Edmonton and Calgary, this is the event for you.
DEMOCAMP IS GOING VIRTUAL!
Startup Edmonton remains committed to supporting our member community during COVID-19, which is why we’re thrilled to continue hosting DemoCamp, online!
DemoCamp brings together developers, creatives, entrepreneurs and investors to share what they’ve been working on and to find others in the community interested in similar topics. For presenters, it’s a great way to get feedback on what you’re building from peers and the community, all in an informal setting. Started back in 2008, DemoCamp Edmonton has steadily grown into one of the largest in the country, with over 200 people attending each event.
We may be going virtual, but the rules for DemoCamp stay the same:
– 7 minutes to demo real, working products
– 3 minutes for questions
– 0 slides allowed
Stay tuned for the DemoCamp 51 lineup.
Interested in applying to demo at a future event? Fill out the application form here: http://www.startupedmonton.com/democamp/

What is BitCoin?
2021-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
About this Event

Bitcoin is a rare example where the first iteration of a technology has kept its dominance – it’s still by far the most successful use-case for blockchain technology.
Why hasn’t bitcoin gone the way of MySpace?
This special presentation is designed to help the average person understand what makes bitcoin especially important in these turbulent times.
Date And Time

Thu, January 28, 2021
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM MST

Turn your expertise into a business - the first four steps
2021-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Online
If you’re thinking of turning your expertise into a business or you’re struggling to get off the ground, there are four steps that will help you decide what you can do and get you there faster.
Neville Chamberlain, the creator of the Tornado Method, will walk you through the first four milestones you have to reach to build a business based on your expertise. You will learn why it is so important to niche down and get super clear on what problem you’re solving, how recurring revenue can help you sell less and earn more, what a minimalist brand is, and the importance of designing a great customer journey.
This webinar is specifically for people who are thinking of starting a business based on their expertise, or have started and are struggling to get off the ground.

ESIO TNT - Screen Industry
2021-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Online
January 28th – ESIO TNT I hope! We’re working with our friends from the screen industries to co-host a fun evening that also informs us on all the great investments the ESIO is making into our local screens industry.
Startup TNT
Thursdays from 6-9 pm on TNT Discord Channel

Using AI in Agriculture: REMI Program Info Session - Jan 29
2021-01-29 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Online
Learn how you can leverage AI to support your agriculture business goals!

About this Event

It’s no secret that AI holds opportunities to increase revenue, improve operations and solve complex problems. At this info session, learn how Amii’s government-subsidized REMI (Reducing Emissions through Machine Intelligence) Program helps companies of all sizes begin their AI & ML adoption journey, starting with GHG reduction projects.
Join Amii’s Nella Brodett (Director Investment & Partnerships) and Shazan Jabbar (Machine Learning Scientist) as they explore the tangible opportunities that can be enabled using this technology.
Fri, January 29, 2021
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM MST

About Get to Know Day 2021: Eco System Development
2021-02-02 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Online

YEG AI/ML Business Meetup
2021-02-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Online
The Edmonton AI/ML Business Meetup (in conjunction with the Edmonton Data Science Meetup group) is pleased to announce its first meeting of 2021.
We are pleased to host an event that will explore AI/ML business applications and always we are striving to bring the Edmonton technical and business worlds together to spark interactions and innovation.
Our next event will be virtual on Remo plaform (thanks to Startup Edmonton) on February 3rd at 6:30 pm MST.
Signup through Meetup to get event reminders and to access the event on February 3rd go to:
https://live.remo.co/e/data-science-and-aiml-business-m
Our speakers will be:
Myrna Bittner, CEO Co-Founder, RUNWITHIT Synthetics Inc.
Talk: “Seeing things differently ”
RUNWITHIT Synthetics Inc is a Single Synthetic Environment company de-risking and optimizing complex systems and scenarios in energy, sustainability, digital media, health, mobility, climate, cyber, and defence.
Navaneeth Kottayil, Lead ML Developer @ AltaML
Talk: Building Trust in Computer Vision with Explainability –
This presentation will focus on computer vision explainability and its use as a tool for debugging and building trust when solving practical problems.

ML Foundations 1 - February 4, 2021
2021-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) increase in popularity, so does the public conversation — a mixture of information, misinformation, stories and speculation. This can make it difficult to build a knowledge base for these powerful tools.
Get a basic, high-level understanding of what’s important and relevant at Machine Learning Foundations 1.
What will I learn?
Build a foundational knowledge about AI & ML, including:

The definitions of AI, ML and data science, and how they all fit together
What automation is and where it’s effective
How a company arrives at an AI solution — whether you build it yourself, buy it from another company, or partner with an external expert — and the pros and cons of each

Walking through real-world examples of AI & ML applications, you will learn:

Where AI creates business value and competitive advantage
How to properly construct an ML question related to business problems and objectives
How to identify red flags as you are scoping or executing your AI project
How ML works and your role in making it work

In addition, contextual information will inform your view of AI & ML:

The evolution of AI and innovation
Ethical and societal considerations around the application of AI

Who should take this class?
You should take this class if:

You are interested in but don’t understand AI & ML
You want to tap into the language and have productive conversations around AI & ML
You and your team want a common starting point and vocabulary
You are a technical person who wants to understand the business role of AI & ML
You are a business user or manager who wants to understand the technical role of AI & ML

Class information
This class is $250 CDN and includes 3 hours of facilitated instruction and 3 hours of self-directed online learning.
This is the first step in your AI learning journey, which will set you up for a deeper understanding of more complex concepts and tools. Following the ML Foundations 1 class, you will be able to move onto:

The ML Foundations 2 class for a closer look at technical concepts
The AI Strategy & Management course to gain the knowledge, skills and tools you need as a business leader as you look to adopt AI

TNT CleanTech Top 20 Pitch Night & SK Top 20 Pitch Nigh
2021-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Online
Feb 4th – Simultaneous TNT Cleantech Top 20 Pitch Night I x SK Top 20 Pitch Night I. Say whaaaat? Two Top 20 pitch nights at the same time! How is that even possible? I can’t even begin to imagine how many zoom accounts must be required. Good thing we’ve got an actual organizer these days.

The Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit is on now, and we’re raising $100,000+ for a local company while also training new investors to become confident angels.
As part of the due diligence process, and to show everyone the great companies that we have growing in Alberta, the top 20 companies will get 3 minutes to pitch to the investors in a public virtual forum on Feb 4th and 11th. Each night 10 companies will pitch. Make sure to register for both nights!
Feb 4th

Carbonova
Winecrush Tech.
WA-VE
EZ Ops
ZS2 Technologies
ZILA Works
Ruth
The Harvest Hub
Vermillion Power Tech.
Ceres Solutions

Come support these incredible companies being built right here at home! After the event everyone will have the chance to join our virtual happy hour on Discord and chat with the entrepreneurs and investors.

About the summit
Our investment summits provide a fun, approachable way to become an angel investor or to raise capital for your early-stage tech startup. It’s equal parts fundraising, educating and community building.

Scale up! How to use technology to boost your business’s efficiency
2021-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual Online
Looking to get more competitive and profitable? Leveraging technology should already be a top priority. But eager to cut costs, speed up processes and reduce errors, many entrepreneurs invest in tech solutions without realizing that investing is only half the battle.
Before you can reap the full benefits of technology, you’ll need operational efficiency and a team that supports digitization.
Join our free live webinar and let BDC experts show you the smart way to scale up with tech. They will cover how to boost your company’s productivity and revenues by implementing tech solutions effectively.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux will also give an economic update and talk about the importance of making the digital shift in your business.
Learn how to:

implement operational efficiency practices to prepare for digital investments

create a culture of continuous improvement

boost your company’s productivity, revenues and capacity to innovate

Ask Me Anything: Incorporating
2021-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
General Introduction to the AMA Webinar Series:
Let’s face it, you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. You could be juggling product-market fits, trying to attract investors for a big round of funding, or maybe you’re just starting to iron out the basics. Whatever stage you’re at, it is important to think long-term about your business goals, keep you and your business protected, and understand how using the law can help you throughout the whole process. That is where your lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer.
At Goodlawyer, we’ve seen and helped business owners and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business and in all areas their business is involved in. Along with the million and one things that you have to do to grow your business, there’s an equal number of legal issues that you have to navigate as well. Business law can take the shape of general corporate commercial and contractual matters, real estate, intellectual property, employment, regulatory, and more!
These webinars are for business owners and entrepreneurs to engage with a real life Good Lawyer to gain more information about these various areas and see how they can affect your business. So, brew yourself a cup of coffee and virtually sit with Goodlawyer for our “Ask Me Anything” webinar series. With varying business law topics every webinar, Goodlawyer will help demystify this broad and constantly evolving field.
In this AMA…
In this AMA our Good Lawyer will be exploring and answering your questions in regards to incorporating your business. Both the word and the prospect of incorporating can be intimidating, but taking short cuts could lead to paying unexpected taxes, interest penalties, and leave you personally liable for things that you might not have anticipated.
Who Should Attend
No matter what stage your business is in, Goodlawyer is eager to guide you on the right track. This webinar is open to ANYONE! But would be most useful if…

You’re thinking of starting a business;
You already have a business; and
You are suffering from information overload and don’t know where to start.

Agenda

Introduction & Ground Rules
Part 1: Corporate Governance
Part 2: Incorporation
Part 3: Common Issues
Q&A
Conclusion

Lawyer
Alex Koch
FAQ’s
For Frequently Asked Questions, click here!
Webinar Link
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2578877082

Talent Programs for Growth-Stage Entrepreneurs
2021-02-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual Online
Please join us to hear from our featured panelists on talent programs available to support local growing tech companies.

About this Event

The February Rainforest Connector will feature panelists speaking about government support programs to help growth and startup stage entrepreneurs access talent to grow their companies. By registering, you will hear an update on the FIRST Jobs Program as well as information on subsidy programs that provide financial support including:

Information on newly expanded MiTACS program (Deadline Feb 15)
Mitacs Business Strategy Internships
Information on the Peter Lougheed Leadership College STRETCH Program

Date And Time

Tue, February 9, 2021
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM MS

What is the Connector?
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.
Join 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.
Events will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to access the meetings, therefore registration is mandatory.
As a member of the Rainforest, you are not excluding yourself from any other community or initiative. We seek to be a harmonious complement to other aligned initiatives and anyone from the community is explicitly invited to join us.
What is Rainforest Alberta?
Rainforest Alberta is movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.
We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca
Who should attend a Rainforest event?

Anyone interested in starting or growing an innovation-based business in Alberta
Former entrepreneurs and business owners looking to share their experience and give back to the community that helped make them successful
Anyone exploring entrepreneurship as a potential career path
Individuals or companies who provide services to entrepreneurs at any stage of growth, from pre-start to growth to succession
Anyone interested in improving the culture of innovation and trust in Alberta, making a meaningful impact on the growth of the emerging innovation economy, or individuals who want to be part of the solution
Researchers, inventors, or makers who are looking for help in making their idea a reality

Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of Civic Tech in Canada
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Online
Join us as technology veteran Jean-Marc La Flamme shares his perspectives on the past, present and future of Civic Tech in Canada. Jean-Marc has been on the front lines of innovation for 25 years, digitally transforming government, industries, startups, non-profits and rural communities using Canadian tech.
Jean-Marc will also discuss civic engagement platforms in Canada and share his view that we need to move away from big tech companies onto our own smart community platforms. He will present an overview of the landscape today and ask how Civic Tech can support its growth.
Jean-Marc La Flamme is the Managing Director of ReGen Villages Canada. ReGen Villages builds regenerative and resilient smart communities, with integrated life support systems of food, water, energy, education, economic, transportation and waste-to-resource management. Communities are connected to each other with a secure but open platform for real time innovation inside smart bioregions. Creator of civic tech teams, digital financing platforms and exciting intergenerational hackathons allowing all citizens to co-create communities and new business. Founder of co-working spaces, innovation centers and entrepreneurship programs that brings everyone into the future of work.
Find out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST

Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
2021-02-11 08:30 - 09:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.

About this Event

Are you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company?
As part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18, from 8:30am-9:30am MST.
We will cover topics such as:

How do you select viable cleantech ventures?
What is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?
What makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor

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February 11th, 8:30am – 9:30am MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Juan Benitez, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund
Ha Nguyen, McRock Capital

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February 18th, 8:30am – 9:30 MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Darren Bolding, Natural Products Canada
Marty Reed, Evok Innovations

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Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series
2021-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Online
Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series
Celebrating women in Western Canada’s tech sector
BDC’s Women in Technology Venture Fund and Technology Industry teams, along with its Western Canadian partners, invite you to attend the virtual edition of the Female, Founders, Funders and Fortifiers event series.
We are connecting our Western Canadian ecosystems together to celebrate gender equity and promote the advancement of women in the tech space.
Join us and hear from a successful Western Canadian woman in tech share her story of successfully navigating her business through the COVID-19 crisis.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (MST)

ML Foundations 2 - February 11, 2021
2021-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
In ML Foundations 1, you cultivated a high-level understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Machine Learning Foundations 2 will continue to build on that base of knowledge by introducing you to tools, strategies and knowledge regarding data and ML.
What will I learn?
Continue to build your foundational knowledge of AI & ML, including:

The characteristics of data and big data
How the three categories of ML work
Applying different kinds of ML solutions based on the ML problem
What constraints are and how they’re used

Tools and techniques to help you plan, execute and evaluate ML projects:

The ML Process Lifecycle, a framework that leads you through the process of developing an ML solution for a specific problem
How to structure data and build a strong data strategy for your organization
How to build an interdisciplinary team with the necessary expertise

Who should take this class?
Please note that students must attend ML Foundations 1 before attending this class.
You should take this class if:

You want to reinforce and grow your base knowledge of AI & ML
You want a closer look at the technical aspect of AI & ML
You are thinking of taking the ML Technician course and want a taste of the curriculum
You and your team want to continue growing your vocabulary and understanding together
You are managing a technical team and want to develop your understanding of how technical users will work in this space

Class information
This class is $250 CDN and includes 3 hours of facilitated instruction and 3 hours of self-directed online learning.
This is the second step in your AI learning journey, which will set you up for a deeper understanding of more complex concepts and tools. Following the ML Foundations 2 class, you will be able to move onto:

The ML Technician Certificate course to develop your ML knowledge and skills in order to define and execute a machine learning project that supports your organization’s business priorities
The AI Strategy & Management course to gain the knowledge, skills and tools you need as a business leader as you look to adopt AI

The Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit
2021-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Come and get to know the top 20 companies, cheer them on, ask them questions, then have a beer together!

About this Event

The Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit is on now, and we’re raising $100,000+ for a local company while also training new investors to become confident angels.
As part of the due diligence process, and to show everyone the great companies that we have growing in Alberta, the top 20 companies will get 3 minutes to pitch to the investors in a public virtual forum on Feb 4th and 11th. Each night 10 companies will pitch. Make sure to register for both nights!
Feb 4th

Carbonova
Winecrush Tech.
WA-VE
EZ Ops
ZS2 Technologies
ZILA Works
Ruth
The Harvest Hub
Vermillion Power Tech.
Ceres Solutions

Feb 11th

Aqua Pure Tech.
Drishya AI Labs
EnviCore
Wyvern
SeeO2 Energy
REVOLUTION Turbine Tech.
SolarSteam
Gru Organics
Nanode Battery Tech.
CleanO2 Carbon Capture Tech.

Come support these incredible companies being built right here at home! After the event everyone will have the chance to join our virtual happy hour on Discord and chat with the entrepreneurs and investors.

About the summit
Our investment summits provide a fun, approachable way to become an angel investor or to raise capital for your early-stage tech startup. It’s equal parts fundraising, educating and community building.

You can be part of Alberta's tech ecosystem! Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for a job in tech
2021-02-12 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for a job in tech?
You can be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem, even if you are not a programmer.
Last year Alberta’s tech community raised over $500 Million in funding, employed over 20,000 people in well-paying jobs, and it is anticipated to more than double in the next 10 years.
This Friday, there is a special lunch session open to anyone looking to get a job in tech and aspiring or first-time tech entrepreneurs.
Albertan’s can launch a tech company or be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem, even if they are not a programmer!
Last year Alberta’s tech community raised over $500 Million in funding, employed over 20,000 people in well-paying jobs, and it is anticipated to more than double in the next 10 yearsJoin us for this free lunch and learn session hosted by Bow Valley College and Amazon Web Services to discover what is possible with cloud computing and how you can be part of Alberta’s tech ecosystem.
Our first Thursday night session is scheduled from 6PM to 8PM for February 25th and then the 2nd and 4th Thursday in March, April, May and then planning some sort of challenge for the June dates. Postings on these dates to follow soon!
Join us if you:

Want access to $1,000 in Amazon AWS credits
Crave to surround yourself with like-minded people
Yearn to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges
Want to know if there could be a career in tech for you
Struggle to launch an idea without a technical co-founder
Are searching for an entry point into Alberta’s tech community

Pitch Competition -for Indigenous & Immigrant Biz Owners
2021-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Pitch your business, connect with other small business owners, and you could win up to $3,000! This competition is an opportunity for Indigenous and immigrant small business owners to build the confidence and the skills they need to talk about their businesses, and will provide a platform for business owners that often face challenges with business exposure and access to networking opportunities outside of their immediate cultural groups.

This pitch competition will:

Provide exposure for participating businesses
Provide access to expert judges and to a network of existing successful Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs
Foster networking between these two specialized groups to expand reach
Help participating small business owners build confidence and the skills they need to talk about their businesses in a succinct and value–adding way.

Registered businesses that have been operational for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 10 years are now eligible to apply, and submissions will be accepted until February 16th at 11:59pm.

DevCon 21 Student Startup
2021-02-16 08:00 - 2021-02-19 17:00 | Virtual Online
Startup Edmonton’s biggest student event of the year is back, and bigger than ever!
Join more than 350 technical students from programs & schools across Western Canada for four amazing days of workshops, panels, games, skill-building, and more, all at your convenience.
Thrive beyond the classroom at DevCon 2021, as you explore an inspiring startup community and learn real-world practical skills, on your time. Whether it’s 2 in the morning or 2 in the afternoon, our fully customizable experience gives you the opportunity to break through your studies, your way.
WHAT YOU GET…

Opportunities to listen and learn from expert panelists and inspiring tech leaders.

Beginner, intermediate, or advanced workshops in Machine Learning, Product Management, Data Analysis, and more.

Resources and skills needed to succeed in the tech and startup community.

Access to hiring companies actively seeking to meet and recruit talented students.

Connections to a supportive community of founders, developers, and designers.

Awesome swag.

WHO IS STUDENT DEVCON FOR?

Post-secondary students studying (or have an active interest in) computing science, computer engineering, or design with specialties in Web Design, User Experience, and Visual Communications.

Students with proficiency in computer programming or IT.

High school students with interest in computing science are also encouraged to attend – Comp Sci 20 or 30 required.

Ticket Options
On the registration form, there are multiple ticket options, PLEASE ONLY PICK ONE.

If you are outside of Edmonton, select the ‘Student Ticket’ option

If you are in Edmonton, select one of the swag options available (they say ‘YEG Only’)

Please only select one type of ticket option; you are welcome to add delivery if you’d like.
Swag Delivery & Pick Up – Edmonton Students
Edmonton students who would like swag items delivered will need to book by February 1, 2021. If you are picking up swag, you will need to book by February 11, 2021.
Access Links
You will be emailed information about accessing the week of events before February 16, 2021. Keep an eye on your inbox!

Inventures Unbound: Learn How Series: Small Nuclear Reactors 101
2021-02-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Online
Small Modular Reactors
Feb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101
Feb. 23 – Bright Spots, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration
March 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies
March 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders
Alberta Innovates is presenting the Small Modular Reactor Learning Series as an opportunity to learn about new nuclear technology, the national action plan, safety and regulations, innovation in Canada’s nuclear industry and to better understand the latest technology supply chain.
This four-part virtual webinar series is open to anyone who wants to learn about these topics. The event will take place over four consecutive Tuesdays

Global Opportunities in Digital Health: Network Medicine
2021-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Online
About this Event

Featuring Joseph Loscalzo, M.D., Ph.D.
Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
About this Event
Alberta needs to harness the power of emerging health opportunities to unlock the full potential of its health innovation capacity. The advent of emerging methods and technologies promises to create products that deliver more effective and patient-centered care. One approach is Network Medicine, a paradigm-changing discipline that uses systems biology and network science to understand disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies from an integrated perspective. Join Alberta Innovates on February 17 and learn about the advances and opportunities in the field of Network Medicine featuring Dr. Joseph Loscalzo, a leading international authority on the subject. Dr. Loscalzo has made tremendous contributions to establishing the field of Network Medicine, which involves going from molecular level to systems level thinking connecting the biological, environmental, and social aspects of human health.
About the Presenter
Dr. Loscalzo is Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine, and Soma Weiss, M.D., Distinguished Chair in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Chairman of the Department of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He received his A.B. degree, summa cum laude, his Ph.D. in biochemistry, and his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Loscalzo is recognized as an outstanding cardiovascular scientist, clinician, and teacher. He has received many awards including the Gold Heart Award from the American Heart Association, the Educator of the Year Award in Clinical Medicine from Boston University, and the William Silen Lifetime Achievement in Mentorship Award from Harvard Medical School. He is currently Director of the NIH-funded Center for Accelerated Innovation (the Boston Biomedical Innovation Center), and of the NIH-funded Harvard Undiagnosed Disease Network program. He is also former Editor-in-Chief of Circulation, currently Editor-at-Large of the New England Journal of Medicine, and a current senior editor of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Previously Dr. Loscalzo has served as an associate editor of the New England Journal of Medicine for nine years. Dr. Loscalzo has been a visiting professor at many institutions, holds three honorary degrees, has authored or co-authored over 1,100 scientific publications, has authored or edited 51 books, and holds 32 patents for his work in the field of nitric oxide, redox biology, and vascular biology. His most recent work involves systems biology.
About the  Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) – Concepts ProgramThe Alberta Innovates AICE Program is designed to enable and accelerate early-stage innovators along the commercialization client journey from ideating to conceptualizing across four domains of commercialization. The Program is being delivered in a series of closed-call streams that are designed to support early-stage innovation in emerging fields of health that are highly relevant to Alberta.
For more information visit https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/accelerating-innovations-into-care-aice-concepts/

Masterclass on Cleantech Investing
2021-02-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual Online
Join us for this masterclass on cleantech investing by some of Canada’s leading investors.

About this Event

Are you looking into investing in cleantech or building a cleantech company?
As part of the Alberta Cleantech Investment Summit event line-up, grab a cup of coffee and join our event partners and participating angels and ventures, for insight into how seasoned VCs assess cleantech ventures for investment. Join our expert panelists as they share lessons they have learned from their experience in putting capital to work building great companies in this sector. The two masterclass sessions will be held on Feb 11 and Feb 18, from 8:30am-9:30am MST.
We will cover topics such as:

How do you select viable cleantech ventures?
What is distinct about investing in cleantech companies?
What makes someone a ‘good’ angel investor

February 11th, 8:30am – 9:30am MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Juan Benitez, BDC Industrial Innovation Fund
Ha Nguyen, McRock Capital

February 18th, 8:30am – 9:30 MST

Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight

Featuring:

Darren Bolding, Natural Products Canada
Marty Reed, Evok Innovations

Setting up your New Small Business for Tax Season Success
2021-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
Setting up your New Small Business for Tax Season Success

Congratulations on starting your business! You’ve registered your trade name, partnership or you’ve incorporated, now what? This introductory webinar will focus on all of your ‘what next’ questions when it comes to setting up your business for financial success.

Some of the topics to be covered include:

– What is a business number, and changes to how it is assigned after registration

– Choosing a Financial year-end (for incorporated companies)

– Electing either the quick method or regular method of GST reporting- the differences between both methods and how to choose the best one

– How to pay yourself and family members from your business

– Setting up a basic accounting tracking system

Join us to set your business up for tax season success!

Date: Feb 18 2021
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Presented by:

Vivien Jonathan, Director, Key People Accounting

Register for free today!

Please note: By registering to attend this event you are authorizing us to share your contact information with our event partners.

This program may be recorded.

ATB X: User Testing
2021-02-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Online
ATB X: User Testing
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | ONLINE
Getting raw feedback from people outside of your business is critical as you are testing and iterating.
Stop waiting for feedback—get instant constructive comments from other Albertan entrepreneurs who have been there, and done that!
Join us on February 18 for our User Testing session to receive quick input on something you’re working on via speed-dating format to allow your business to iterate quickly.
What can you get feedback on?
– Social media post(s)/ad(s)
– Landing page, website, customer testimonials
– Product packaging, service pitch
– Drip strategy, marketing copy
– Job posting or on-boarding process
If you can pitch it in 5 minutes or less—it’s a good fit for this session!
How does that sound?

Register

Growing Your Business with BDC & Goodlawyer
2021-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for a special “Ask Us Anything” with our friends from BDC, where we will cover all things you need to know to grow your business!

About this Event
Thu, February 18, 2021
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM MST

Let’s face it, you have a million and one things to do to grow your business. You could be hunting product-market fit, trying to attract investors for a big round of funding, or maybe you’re just starting to iron out the basics. Whatever stage you’re at, it’s important to think long-term about your business goals, keep you and your business protected, and understand how using the law can help you throughout the whole process. That is where your Lawyer in shining armour comes in; meet Goodlawyer.
So, take a breath and brew yourself a cup of coffee or tea and virtually sit down with Goodlawyer and BDC for a special “Ask Us Anything” webinar.
What to Expect:
In collaboration with BDC, we are hosting a special “Ask Us Anything” where you will get to hear from the co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, Brett Colvin, practicing corporate lawyer, Josh Weinberger, and Senior Vice President, Financing and Consulting at BDC, Michael Selci.
Growing your business can be an exhilarating, positive time, but it can present some challenges like anything in life. Our presenters will guide you on how to grow your business from a legal, financial, and first-hand startup perspective at this webinar. By taking some key legal considerations into account and understanding how to prepare yourself financially, you can make sure your growth plan is built on a strong foundation.
Already jotting down your questions for our presenters? Pre-submit your questions here to make sure they don’t get missed!
Who Should Attend?
No matter what stage your business is in, Goodlawyer is eager to guide you on the right track. This webinar is open to everyone but would be most useful if…

You’re thinking of starting a business.
You’re looking to expand your current business.
You are suffering from information overload and don’t know where to start.

Agenda – Times are in MDT (Calgary/Edmonton time)
3:00 PM: Introductions and ground rules.
3:10 PM: Presentation from Goodlawyer & BDC
3:45 PM: Pre-submitted Questions/Open discussion – questions asked by you!
4:00 PM: Conclusion.
BDC Speaker – Michael Selci
Senior Vice President, Financing and Consulting, Prairies
Michael is Senior Vice President, Prairies for BDC. He is responsible for overseeing BDC’s financing and consulting activities in the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba& Saskatchewan. A portfolio of over 7,000 entrepreneurs and 7 billion invested capital.  A business leader with more than 30 years of management and banking experience. His background spans commercial finance, consulting and banking in the business, wealth and retail services areas. His dedication for many years has been focused on helping Canadian companies achieve their growth opportunities and tackle business challenges. He has worked with companies small and large on financing, corporate strategy, investment and partnerships. Michael is also involved in the community from causes that aid youth, help addictions, alleviate homelessness, he is the Chair of the McMan Family Services Association in Calgary and a member of Dean’s Advisory Committee at Mount Royal University. He and Shauna live in Calgary and have 3 grown children who reside across the Prairies.

DevCon 21 Student Pitch at TNT Night
2021-02-18 18:00 - 18:45 | Virtual Online
Students from #DevCon21 are taking over this TNT pitch night!

About this Event
Thu, February 18, 2021
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM MS

We’re teaming up with Startup Edmonton’s biggest student event of the year to bring you pitches from:

Fly & Fetch
FLIK
Financiio
AgrioLabs
AR.t

After the event we invite everyone to join us at our weekly happy hour, where you’ll have a chance to chat with the presenters and folks from all corners of our community. It’s held on Discrd.
