Artificial Intelligence: Using AI in Your Business
2019-10-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103 A Ave NW, Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are major buzzwords right now. But as much as people are talking about AI, what does it actually mean for business? Our panel speakers will explore and answer this question and more, including:

What exactly is AI/ML and why is it happening now?
Why is there an opportunity here in Edmonton?
When is AI/ML a fit, and how do we even take a first step towards a project?
And, most importantly: how do we embark on an AI/ML strategy where we can actually get ROI?

Fear not, this will be a tech-free talk. No jargon, no geek-speak, just a basic look at artificial intelligence, machine learning and what they can do for business.
Meet the Speakers:

Cory Janssen, Co-founder and CEO of AltaML Inc., and President of Galt Capital
Anna Koop, Senior Scientific Advisor, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Patrick Pilarski, Canada Research Chair in Machine Intelligence for Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta and Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute Fellow
Curtis Stange, President and CEO, ATB

The panel discussion will be moderated by Kyle Murray, Vice Dean & Professor of Marketing, University of Alberta School of Business.
October 3, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
11:30 AM — Registration
11:45 AM — Lunch & Networking
12:15 PM — Panel discussion/Q&A
1:15 PM — Event conclusion
Royal Alberta Museum, Amiskwaciy Theatre & Lobby
9810 103 A Ave NW, Edmonton
$60 per person

Your Business First Steps - A Lean Model Canvas Workshop
2019-10-09 12:00 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Creating a lean business model canvas is critical for startups to ensure focus. The one-page lean business canvas distills your business plan down to a one-page document making it easier to share, communicate and focus on the most valuable work. If you will not be seeking funding for your business, you may never develop a formal business plan. If you are seeking funding, the lean model canvas is the best first step.
In this session led by The Business Link and small business mentor David Bayda, you will learn how to use the business canvas, one-page document and action plan. You will be introduced to this amazing tool and then we will get hands-on and build a lean model canvas. After this session you will be given blank canvases and have the opportunity to book one-on-one appointments to review your business’ canvas.
This session will be hosted in CAT 309D.
NAIT CAT Building CAT 309D 10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T5G
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2019 Downtown Business Association Fall Lunch - Building Innovation
2019-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 | JW Marriott Hotel, 10344 102 St NW,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0K9, Canada
Description
Around the world, cities that focus on people-centred innovation and experiences are the communities where the most talented founders and creators want to build from. And nowhere is this more true than here in Edmonton, as our Downtown re-emerges as a place for modern talent and companies.
Ken Bautista is Partner/CEO of Makespace Group and co-founder of Startup Edmonton; building at the intersection of brand, culture and physical space. Part studio, hospitality operator and retail developer, Makespace partners with brands and building owners to activate and operate unique gathering spaces, urban campuses and branded environments. With over a million square feet of space in its portfolio, Makespace is actively developing spaces and experiences in Calgary, Toronto and other markets.
He will share his latest projects and vision for Edmonton – transforming one million square feet Downtown from the ground up to accelerate the next wave of talent and growth in our city.
Are you ready?
Doors open at 11:45am
Program begins at noon
Location

JW Marriott Edmonton
10344 102 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0K9
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RBC Women in Tech
2019-10-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Edmonton Research Park, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton
We are excited to have two amazing presenters for this event:
Presenter: Samantha Kernahan
Associate Partner/Council (IP Lawyer), DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Topic: 10 Simple Rules to Protect Your Intellectual Property: Do’s and Don’ts for Business Leaders
The presentation will offer practical, but vitally important, legal advice for the management of IP assets to attain maximum value.
Presenter: Jaclynn Fimrite
Vice President, RBC Mid-Market M&A
Topic: Optimizing the Outcome – Preparing for a Sale
Learn what a company’s leadership team must do before entering into formal discussions with institutional buyers/investors. The content will be highly relevant for all businesses, from start-up to mature stage technology companies.
Wednesday October 16, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dress: business casual
Edmonton Research Park
Alberta Innovates – Auditorium
250 Karl Clark Road NW Edmonton AB T6N 2E4
RSVP
Before October 11, 2019
Email: Debra Cerny @ Debra.Cerny@rbc.com or250 Kar
Jackie Craig @ Jacqueline.Craig@rbc.com

Youthful Cities Summit
2019-10-16 08:00 - 2019-10-20 17:00 | Edmonton Convention Centre
The future of urban work needs youth.

The landscape of work is quickly changing across Canada and young Canadians are at the apex. Technological, environmental and social change has thought leaders and think tanks around the world putting in overtime trying to figure out what is in store and how societies and organizations must act and react to work. But with all that focus, two critical forces in our quest to understand the future of work are underrepresented – Youth and Urbanization.
Youthfulcities launched the first Urban Work Index, measuring 21 cities across Canada on their current capacities of urban work from a youth perspective. The index uses an expansive, youth-driven definition for work that includes four thematic areas: Education, Entrepreneurship, Affordability and Employment. The Index was a call for cities to seriously consider how to map out the future of work for youth.
The Future of Work Summit will be a one-of-a-kind experience for 60 young leaders across various Canadian cities and work industries to come together and collaborate on a vision on what the future of work can be. It will be a unique opportunity to amplify the youth voice on the future of work.

As a delegate, you will have the opportunity to connect with a network of 60 young leaders across Canada that will share the future of work through an immersive experience, blending city learning in our host city with a unique innovation process, allowing you to make real input on the future of work. Delegates will arrive to Edmonton on October 16, with opportunities to network with other city builders and engage in the city. On the first full day, delegates will have the opportunity to learn and unpack current understandings of the future of work, such as automation and technology disruptions, with thought leaders in the space. Delegates will then co-design future scenarios of urban work with a youth perspective, through a design jam. On the last full day, delegates will work to push these innovate ideas into tangible recommendations and activations for cities across Canada that can serve as the roadmap to the future of work.

What’s Included as a Delegate:

No cost participation in the Future of Work Summit, with unique access to thought leaders and networks

Flights to Edmonton, for those living outside the city

Shared accommodation provided at our Summit location, Crash Hotel

Free meals (and good coffee) for the summit duration

Eligibility:

Must be between the ages of 18 – 29

Reside in a Canadian City

Available to attend an immersive programme from Oct 16 – 20, which will include evening programming.

Be able to participate in pre-summit virtual sessions and knowledge building

Become a delegate.

We are currently accepting applications from Summit Sponsors only.

Apply now

Meet the delegates.

Meet our amazing cohort of delegates that are already part of the Future of Urban Work Summit

Current Delegates

Mawji Funders and Founders Networx
2019-10-17 16:00 - 17:30 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

This session will begin with an introduction to crowdfunding and crowdfunding best practices. Crowdfunding is a great way to test your business idea and bring it to the market. Not only can crowdfunding validate your business idea, but it helps you to promote your company and raise money. ATB will walk us through the how-to’s of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. We will spend the 30 minutes learning the ins and outs and then we will network with Edmonton founders and funders. Take this opportunity to practice your pitch all while growing your network!
This session will be hosted in CAT 191.
Location

NAIT CAT Building CAT 191 (Dow Theatre) 10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T5G
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Edmonton Startup Week with Techstars Oct 21 to 25 2019
2019-10-21 08:00 - 2019-10-25 17:00
connect with community + professional development + technology trends
Hosted by Startup Edmonton, Edmonton Startup Week is a five-day celebration of learning, discussion and networking around 50+ community-driven events across the city. Most events are free and open to the public. Check back often for updates!
WANT TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM SCHEDULE?
JUST REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT & CLICK THE SMALL CIRCLE NEXT TO THE EVENT TITLE TO RSVP.
See Link in Events Calendar for Times and Locations!
Some events require a ticket purchase. Not to worry! We’ll send you an email reminder with the link to purchase. Cheers!

Investment Readiness Day by ATBX , Accelerate Fund & Working Nicer
2019-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Limited Capacity seats available

Investment Readiness Day is co-presented by ATB X, Accelerate Fund, and Work Nicer as part of Edmonton Startup Week.
Are you planning to raise capital for your company? Join us to learn about raising capital, from the planning to the pitch to the negotiation. If you are raising your seed round, these sessions will help you build a roadmap for success.
Come to just one session, or come to all, but let us know so that we can plan for capacity. A light lunch will be served.
Tickets are free but with limited capacity. Please sign up for tickets here. Attendees must hold tickets.
SCHEDULE

9am – 10:20am Pitch Deck Essentials with Arden Tse, Yaletown Ventures + Accelerate Fund
10:30am – 11:20am Designing Your Roadshow with Ryan Tucker, CEO G2V Optics
11:30am – 12:50pm Unanimous Shareholders Agreements for Startups with Heather Barnhouse, Dentons LLP
1:00pm – 2:30pm Due Diligence and Valuations with Ryan Heit, Valhalla Capital, and Arden Tse, Yaletown Ventures
2:40pm – 4:00pm Negotiating Your Deal with Craig McDougall, Kingsgate Legal
4:30pm – onward Startup Crawl starts

Maximum capacity will be 60-70 in the Beaver House session room.

Tuesday October 22, 2019 9:00am – 4:00pm
Work Nicer 10160 103 St NW

BizConnections NORTH: Small Business Week | A Conversation with Ashif Mawji
2019-10-22 11:30 - 13:30 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
We invite you to join us to celebrate Small Business Week in Alberta.
Let’s celebrate, connect, share, and learn during this unique lunch presentation, a conversation with Ashif Mawji.
Ashif Mawji is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, venture capitalist, mentor and community builder. He chairs the Edmonton Police Foundation and serves on numerous private and nonprofit boards, including the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, CN Community Foundation and others.
He received the EY Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year award, named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and received Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies award three years in a row.
Ashif received NAIT’s Alumni of Distinction Award and named one of the Top 50 Graduates in 50 years and received an Honorary Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration.
Ashif is an Honorary Colonel in the Canadian Army and received the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals and the Alberta Centennial Medal.
He was named a Henry Crown Fellow (part of the globally renowned Aspen Institute). Ashif is happily married to Zainul and has two amazing boys Kinza and Aariz.
Tickets: $25 – Your ticket includes a catered lunch.
Celebrate Small Business Week with Business Link and Ashif Mawji!
Join us to create invaluable connections.
Please know that by registering to attend this event you are authorizing us to share your contact information with our event partners.
Location

NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre (Conference Hall PIC120/122)
10210 Princess Elizabeth Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 0Y2
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SHEInnovates Edmonton Event: Women Advancing Innovation
2019-10-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Epcor Tower, 10423-101 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0E8, Canada
oin 250+ of Alberta’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders and influencers on October 22 in the heart of Edmonton.

Women Advancing Innovation
As a hotbed for innovation and global ‘firsts’, in true Alberta style, we are pioneering the first global chapter of UN Women’s SHEInnovates initiative.
Join 250+ of Alberta’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders and influencers on October 22 in the heart of Edmonton’s new ICE District as we profile and celebrate Alberta’s SHEInnovators.
These women and their work act as a beacon to our community and to the world. “If we can see it, we can be it.”
Learn more: https://www.sheinnovatesalberta.com/event/edmonton-sheinnovates-event

Women Advancing Innovation
Location

EPCOR Tower
16th Floor, EPCOR Tower, 10423-101 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0E8
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As a hotbed for innovation and global ‘firsts’, in true Alberta style, we are pioneering the first global chapter of UN Women’s SHEInnovates initiative.
Join 250+ of Alberta’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders and influencers on October 22 in the heart of Edmonton’s new ICE District as we profile and celebrate Alberta’s SHEInnovators.
These women and their work act as a beacon to our community and to the world. “If we can see it, we can be it.”
Learn more: https://www.sheinnovatesalberta.com/event/edmonton-sheinnovates-event

Small Business Week Table Talks
2019-10-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E9, Canada
Table Talks, Presented by BDC
October 23, 2019 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Sutton Place Hotel10235 – 101 St NWEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3E9
Share, learn and inspire at Table Talks! Here, you will connect with thought leaders to build on your expertise and learn from one another through engaging round table discussions. It’s an opportunity to share your experiences with other entrepreneurs who may be facing similar challenges.
As you rotate through the various tables, you will connect with other informed opinion leaders and field experts – each table covering a different table topic and theme. From succession and business planning to marketing and communications, engage in open discussions with other members of the business community and provide insight and feedback into areas impacting your business.
Tickets:
Members: $25
General admission: $35
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2019 Innovation Awards U of A
2019-10-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Univeristy of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Description
Since 2013, the Innovation Awards honour University of Alberta researchers, their ground breaking technologies and the commercialization community that helps bring their innovations from out of the lab and into the world.
Join us to celebrate the researchers who received a U.S. patent and have an active private partner. Those who have created a University of Alberta spin-off company will also be recognized. This event showcases some of the university’s best and brightest innovators whose achievements are poised to improve our quality of life and build a strong economic future for Alberta.
Speakers:
TBD
Agenda:
3 – 3:30 p.m. Networking
3:30 – 5 p.m. Awards presentation
5 – 6 p.m. Reception and networking
Following the awards presentation, beverages and light refreshments will be served.
Location

TIMMS CENTRE for the ARTS, University of Alberta
87 Avenue, 112 St NW, Edmonton
3-146 Fine Arts Building
Edmonton, AB T6G 2C9
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Parking:
Heated underground parking is available for over 300 vehicles at the TIMMS CENTRE/TELUS parking lot. There is also metered parking behind the building and in several outdoor parking lots nearby.

Small Business Week Celebrating Entrepreneurship
2019-10-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E9, Canada
Celebrating Entrepreneurship: A Panel Discussion on Growth, Expansion and Trade, Presented by BDC
October 24, 2019 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Sutton Place Hotel10235 101 St NWEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3E9

Entrepreneurs are fueled by a great idea, passion and the desire to bring their product or service to the masses. Expanding to newmarkets, whether it’s nationally or internationally, can provide entrepreneurs and their organization with new opportunities – however, there are manyfactors to consider. From tax and legal to sales and marketing, where does the market entry process begin? What are the challenges to exporting?
Join us for a conversation with three local entrepreneurs who have recently completed Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) – a dynamic, hands-on six-week workshop for SMEs providing essential resources and coaching to develop and execute an export plan. As these organizations have expanded to new global markets (or made the strategic choice to remain local), this panel discussion will explore their lessons learned, insights and challenges in the export process – as well as provide updates as to where they are now!
Tickets:
Members: $35
General admission: $45
Table of 8:
Members: $280
General admission: $360
Moderator: Rob Lajoie, VP, AB North, BDC
Panelists:

Judd Kruger, Director of Finance, SureHire Inc.
Kathy Leskow, Owner, Confetti Sweets
Keenan Pascal, CEO, Token Naturals Ltd.

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Small Business Week Showcase & Social
2019-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | JW Marriott Hotel, 10344 102 St NW,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0K9, Canada
Showcase and Social, Presented by BDC
October 24, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
JW Marriot Edmonton ICE District10344 102 StEdmonton, Alberta T5J 0K9

Showcase and Social is an evening full of networking and celebrating the achievements of YEG’s small business community. It’s your perfect opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs in Edmonton’s vibrant business community. While mixing and mingling, network with potential partners as you tour the exhibitor showcase featuring fellow entrepreneurs’ businesses.
Interested in being an Exhibitor at the SBW Showcase and Social? Register your exhibitor booth today!
This event also gives guests the opportunity to explore the new JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District– a modern, luxury hotel in the heart of Edmonton’s ICE District.
Tickets:
Members: $15
General admission: $30
Exhibitor Booth*:
Members: $185
General admission: $300
*Not-for-profit booth rates are also available – limited quantities apply, please contact events@edmontonchamber.com

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ULI Alberta on Innovative, Imaginative, Inclusive parks: A Panel of Diverse Perspectives on the Urban Warehouse Park
2019-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
The City of Edmonton will be tearing up a parking lot (1.25 hectares in total) to build a downtown paradise in 2022-2023. The project vision, goals, and design parameters for the park were shared at a public open house in June of this year. In advance of the upcoming international design competition to develop a new park that is inclusive, imaginative, timeless, and designed for all seasons, we are hosting a panel of experts who will share their opinions on what makes a great urban park. Join us as we are inspired to think big about what this new space in the heart of the City can become. Networking, drinks, and appies before and after the panel presentation.
Agenda:
5:30PM – Doors open
5:30pm – 6:30pm- Networking with Drinks/Appies
6:30pm – 8:00PM – Panel discussion
8:00pm -Edmonton, AB 8:30pm – Networking
Location:
Allard Hall Roundhouse Event Space
11110 104 Avenue
Members:
Private/Public – $30 + GST
YLG – $20.00 + GST
Location:
Allard Hall Roundhouse Event Space
11110 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
