Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Bright Spots, Innovation & Collaboration
2021-02-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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

RainForest LWOL - corporate governance for startups
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Events will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to the meetings, therefore registration is mandatory. Zoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email.
Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people of access any age, wage, or stage of company.
Rainforest Alberta is a 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
Join us in 2021 as we demystify the startup world!
At this week’s LWOL we will learn all about corporate governance for startups with Michael Robinson from the Haskayne School of Business. Check out this pre-read published by Dr. Robinson about why startups need to consider corproate governance to grow and thrive!
Join us for facilitated networking through breakout rooms and questions designed to prompt thoughtful and actionable discussions.
Date And Time

Wed, February 24, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MST

The future of IoT in healthcare
2021-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
With health at the top of our minds, many are beginning to acknowledge the power that the Internet of Things can play on the accessibility of quality healthcare and innovative practices.
What To expect:

Hear how IoT and emerging technology are providing solutions, gathering data and supporting business decisions
Gain an understanding of the challenges in the health space through in-depth conversation
Synergistic networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the Health sector

Agenda:

3:00pm – opening remarks
3:05pm – Microsoft keynote
3:40pm – panel discussion with Smartone, Glenrose and W21C (featuring our very own Raja Mita as panel moderator).
4:10pm – Ellis Don feature
4:40pm – breakout sessions
5:00pm – closing remarks

Feb 24, 2021
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Grant Funding for Startups
2021-02-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Online
This AMA will give you an introduction to the grants and supports available to help take your business to the next level!

About this Event

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.
What to Expect:
Wage subsidies, rebates, training and cash money are available to Canadian SMEs through numerous funding programs. Venture for Canada, SR&ED and CanExport are just a few examples. But which one is right for your company? Will the benefits outweigh the trouble of applying, executing, complying and reporting? Where should you even start? Right here. This webinar. Join Goodlawyer’s Director of Public Affairs, Zak Biggs, and CEO, Brett Colvin, as they discuss the wide range of programs to help take your business to the next level.
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)
3:30 PM: Introductions and ground rules.
3:40 PM: Presentation from Goodlawyer & BDC
4:15 PM: Pre-submitted Questions/Open discussion – questions asked by you!
4:30 PM: Conclusion.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions can be found on our event page below “Upcoming events”

PTAC TIS – Managing Remote Work More Effectively
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
PTAC TIS – Managing Remote Work More Effectively- Lessons Learned from Working with Consultants and Operators during this time
Register Today
PTAC Technology Information Session (TIS) – Matidor
During these unprecedented times, the ability to maintain project efficiency and ongoing team collaboration, while continuing to regulate costs can single-handedly determine the longevity of many environmental services organizations.
As difficult of a task as that may seem, it is not impossible. With new government grants available (e.g. Site Rehabilitation Program) and revolutionary new software solutions, remediation and fieldwork can continue and even thrive in the current climate.
In this session, Matidor.com CEO, Vincent Lam, will use real-life case studies to demonstrate how environmental operators and consultants can take advantage of new methodologies and technological innovations to improve collaboration and efficiency across project teams.
It’s undeniable that remediation and field project management can be extremely challenging at the best of times. With all of its moving parts, the process of accessing tabular and spatial information requires numerous steps and involves a large number of stakeholders. This can often result in a frustratingly slow and costly process. From working with various operators, a few days of delayed updates could amount to tens of thousands of unnecessary costs.
Making matters worse, many of the traditional software solutions available on the market are siloed, fragmented, and unable to provide accurate and timely project information. Fortunately, things are changing!
Date/Time
Date(s) – 25/02/2021
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

GROWTH & RESILIENCY SPEAKER SERIES Catalyzing Growth through Sales
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Join us for the fourth instalment of the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series, curated by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program.
In this virtual keynote, David Hoffeld will discuss insights from his best selling book “The Science of Selling”, which blends cutting-edge research in social psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural economics to dramatically increase your ability to win bigger sales, more often.
Hoffeld’s evidence-based approach connects the dots between the sales situations we experience every day and how our brains naturally form buying decisions, to help create repeatable and scalable results. In this session, Hoffeld will explore:

How the current world of sales training is broken
Why it is essential to understand how customers buy
His scientifically-proven six whys® buyer decision-making process
Actionable insights on how you can pitch, influence decisions, and close bigger deals more often!

All individuals attending this presentation will be entered into a draw to win one of David’s books “The Science of Selling”.
About the Speaker
David Hoffeld is the CEO and chief sales trainer of Hoffeld Group and is the author of the groundbreaking book, “The Science of Selling”. David has created a revolutionary sales approach based on neuroscience and behavioural science that radically increases sales.
David’s model has been recognized globally for its quality and impact. He has lectured at Harvard Business School, and has been featured in Fast Company, Fortune, U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, INC, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, CBS Radio, Fox News Radio and more.
David’s expertise in both selling and behavioural science equips him with the tools to understand what it takes to successfully sell in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace. Because of David’s sought after perspective, he has attracted clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
About the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series
The Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series is brought to you by Mount Royal University’s Growth Catalyst program in collaboration with Alberta Innovates, the province’s innovation engine. The Speaker Series is supported in part by the Government of Canada, as part of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund.
To learn more, watch previous keynotes, or to preview what’s coming next, visit us on: https://www.growthcatalyst.ca/speaker-series
About the Growth Catalyst Program
Led by Mount Royal University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Growth Catalyst is an intensive program designed to spark the creation and set the foundation for executing a growth strategy by CEOs and their senior leadership teams.
To learn more about the program and apply, visit us at: www.growthcatalyst.ca

Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies
2021-03-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Online

Business Foundation Series: Startup Steps
2021-03-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Online
Business Foundation Series: Startup Steps

Have an idea and considering starting your own business?
We will help you discover if entrepreneurship is right for you and show you how to take your idea and make it a reality. We will help you assess whether your idea is viable, as well as provide you with the tools, resources and guidance to help you along the way. You will learn the steps you need to take to start your business.
Presented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist
Register for free today!

Date: Mar 02 2021
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Financial Action Task Force Travel Rule - unhosted wallets and the future of finance
2021-03-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
In our first FinTech Committee event, The Canadian Blockchain Consortium will be bringing together industry experts for a panel discussion

About this Event

In our first FinTech Committee event, The Canadian Blockchain Consortium will be bringing together industry experts for a panel discussion on the Financial Action Task Force Travel Rule, the ramifications of FinCEN’s proposed regulations related to unhosted wallets and the future of finance.

Tue, March 2, 2021
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM MST

Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
2021-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
About the event

In this dynamic presentation, Amber Mac will take audiences on a visual journey to demonstrate how our world is changing during today’s pandemic and why that’s fueling an acceleration of technology that will change the future forever.
No matter what industry you’re in, that means that rapid digitization is a must. Amber will also show how AI is affecting our daily lives and why the future of work depends on its adoption.
While this presentation is eye-opening, it also includes practical lessons and invaluable tools that are critical for success.
About Amber Mac
Innovation Speaker | Co-host of Marketing Disrupted and The AI Effect
Considered by many to be the go-to expert on anything to do with technology, Amber Mac helps companies and audiences to stay ahead of the curve. She is an industry veteran, renowned as a journalist, moderator, entrepreneur, consultant, and bestselling author. Whatever the setting, Mac offers clarity of understanding and a passion for digital innovation in all forms.
Mac started her career in San Francisco and Boston during the dot-com boom, with several roles including as a strategist for Razorfish. Since then, she has keynoted at more than 400 events around the world and has moderated sessions with everyone from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to former FBI Director James Comey to famed astronaut Chris Hadfield. She’s currently the co-host of two podcast series: Marketing Disrupted and the award-winning The AI Effect.
In 2010, Mac wrote the national bestselling business book Power Friending, followed by the Amazon bestseller, Outsmarting Your Kids Online, which she co-wrote in 2016. She also a regular business host and expert for Fast Company, Newsweek, CNN, Bloomberg, CBS, BNN, CTV, The Marilyn Denis Show, and SiriusXM. In 2018, she was named one of DMZ’s 30 inspirational women making a difference in tech, and she is recognized internationally as an innovation and technology leader.

Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 2
2021-03-08 08:00 - 2021-05-03 17:00 | Alberta
Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program

Alberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).

The Alberta IoT Fast Track is a technology ecosystem program to help established businesses (in Calgary and surrounding areas) in IoT (running IoT as a business or leveraging IoT for their growth) to scale up, gain access to resources, and increase collaboration between tech sector businesses, with the ultimate goal of creating new jobs, expand operations, and increasing revenue in Canada and abroad.
What’s Involved

Upcoming Program Dates:
Cohort 1 – January 4 – February 26, 2021
Cohort 2 – March 8 – May 3, 2021
Cohort 3 – May 10 – July 5, 2021

Training Areas

Business expansion modelling
Sales & Marketing
Systems and processes
Sourcing New Digital Technologies
R&D Process
PR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage
Strategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion
Business Collaboration Project Planning

Commitment
The Fast Track Program aims to provide the right support systems and education to increase revenue for IoT companies in Alberta and position these businesses to successfully expand globally.
This will be achieved through:

8-week live business training program
1 year mentorship with cohort
Weekly training sessions with key resource partners
1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins

Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders
2021-03-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Online

Glass Ceiling Series - Women in Big Data
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Women in Big Data, Edmonton Chapter, is proud to present our Glass Ceiling Series; four virtual meetings presenting women in early, mid and late stages in their career paths, culminating with a perspective seeing through the glass ceiling.
The second in our monthly series will be on:
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, noon-1pm (MST)
Mid Stage Career
We will be featuring a conversation with:
• Miche Priest – Venture Lead at AltaML
Miche is a startup and product adviser, investor, and entrepreneur with a Master of Arts in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta. She has been part of building banking, insurance, pharmaceutical, and direct-to-consumer software products and is currently commercializing machine learning applications in the animal health space.
We will explore her path to her current role and the skills she feels are needed to be successful.
Please join us!

RainForest LWOL - Managing your Intellectual Property
2021-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people of any age, wage, or stage of company.
This month we focus on building a culture of trust.
How does a culture of trust play into managing your intellectual property? At this week’s LWOL we will learn the top 3 IP mistakes that entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them! Marnie Fyten is an IP Advisor with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and will be sharing her knowledge with us.
Check out these great videos from CIPO on all things IP!
After the panel discussion, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms.
Zoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email.
Rainforest Alberta is a movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.

Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 1-Understanding Business Value of IP
2021-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online
Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups

BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund, in partnership with Smart & Biggar LLP, invites you to the next Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Intellectual Property for Start-ups”.
In partnership with
What:
During this free, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain:

An understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;
An introduction to the different types of IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets; and how they can be used to protect your innovations and create an IP portfolio;
Strategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;
An understanding of best practices for IP management;
IP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding, growth and beyond.

Who:
This series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria:
1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth.
When:
The sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31, 2021.

Schedule:
You can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register

March 17, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT

1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register
Discussion: General overview of the different type of IP rights relevant to technology companies and how to choose the right type(s) of IP protection. Some common misconceptions about patents as well as how to build a “future-proof” patent portfolio will also be discussed.

March 24, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT

2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register
Discussion: General overview of the role of trademarks in technology companies, how to choose powerful trademarks, how to protect trademarks in a global/digital marketplace and how to create exclusivity in a crowded industry.

March 31, 2021
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT

3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register
Discussion: General overview of the role of IP management in a technology company. How to prepare for a prospective investment or exit including developing/acquiring commercially relevant IP rights and managing third-party risks.

NACO Angel Investment Summit
2021-03-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Online
Join us on March 18, 2021 at 10:30 AM MST / 12:30 PM EST for the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit, a pitch event featuring the most promising Edmonton based angel ready companies. Finalists will take to the virtual stage to showcase their company to an audience of local and national angel investors, innovators, and startup supporters.
Finalists will also get exposure on the international stage at NACO West 2021 on March 30 & 31 – an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Edmonton’s vibrant innovation ecosystem!
Register today to get a sneak peek at some of Edmonton’s hottest companies.
To reserve your place at the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit, register here at no cost.

Women in Business: Finding Passion in Entrepreneurship
2021-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Online
Business Link is proud to present this Women in Business event in honor of International Women’s Day. This half-day conference will support women entrepreneurs and small business owners in finding passion in entrepreneurship.
This event will feature an incredible keynote speech from Jessica Janzen. Jessica is an author, joy bringer, and the Executive Director of the Love for Lewiston Foundation. The passing of her son, Lewiston, encouraged her to start living and get on with what she had always dreamed of. This led to the release of her book (Bring the Joy) and raising over $1 Million dollars for the Foundation that she started in honor of her son. Jessica helps leaders move forward and build a stronger tomorrow by overcoming adversity and building resiliency.
Attendees will also hear presentations from two accomplished women in business: Marcela Mandeville the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses, and Barbara McKenzie, CEO of Business Link. Following presentations, there will be interactive, round table discussions led by ATB Financial, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. Attendees can ask our guest experts any questions they have and will discuss challenges and opportunities that women in business face.
You’ll walk away with:

Ways to re-ignite your passion & find joy in entrepreneurship after a challenging year
Key takeaways from discussions about challenges & opportunities facing women entrepreneurs, setting your business up for long-term success, and how to break free from mindsets that have been holding you back
Plus, you could win some exciting giveaway items!

The Women in Business Box
Add-on to your event ticket with the Women in Business Box. For less than $17, you’ll receive a box valued at over $80 with some incredible products from local Alberta businesses including: Little Tucker, Worthy Jams, a copy of Bring the Joy by Jessica Janzen, and more! Please note that these boxes are available to Alberta registrants only.
Please note: This program may be recorded.

Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan
2021-03-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Welcome to the Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan’s main event!

About this Event

The eight-week Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan culminates in this final event, where we’ll hear from panel speakers, pitches from the top five companies, and of course the live announcement of at least one investment being made into a local Saskatchewan company.
The after-party will be held on Discord, where you’ll have the chance to chat with the companies, investors, and folks from around the community. Grab a beer and enjoy!
Agenda:
1:00 pm – Welcome
1:15 pm – Panel: A Founder’s Journey – Learn how these 3 Founders are crushing it and disrupting their industries.

Catherine Metrycki, Callia
Dustin Coupal, 54e Dev Studios
Mark Wolff, MyComply

2:00 pm – Fireside chat: On Alternative Exits – IPOs and M&As are not the only path to exit. Learn what other options you can explore to build an exit path for your investors.

Joe Gill, McKercher LLP
Rod Brown, Valhalla Private Capital

2:45 pm – Reverse pitch: Funders to Founders – Meet 6 of the most active funding organizations in the Prairies. Who they are? What they’re looking for? How they invest? Join us and ask your questions.

Bluesky Equities, Broad Street Bulls, Golden Opportunities, OKR Financial, Rhino Ventures, Wiegers Holdings

3:30 pm – Top 5 Final Pitches – Finally!! The last 5 standing.

ArticShelf, Board Checkup, memory KPR, Omnee, Skill Shark

5:00 pm – Keynote and Fireside Chat

Paul Allen, CEO, Soar/ Founder, Ancestry
Alicia Soulier, CEO, Salon Scale

6:00 pm – Investment announcement
Meet our Keynote:
Paul Allen, CEO, Soar & Founder, Ancestry
Paul coaches and mentors founders who desire to have a positive social impact in the world.He has founded 8 companies–including Soar and Ancestry.com. These companies have employed thousands, served tens of millions of customers, and generated billions of dollars in revenue.Paul started out by wanting to be a college professor. He became an “accidental entrepreneur” in 1990 when he built a product with his best friend. By 1996 they made the exclusive Inc. 500 list and after attending the Inc. conference Paul fell in love with entrepreneurship and decided to learn all he could about the art and science of building businesses.Since then, Paul has read hundreds of books, attended hundreds of conferences, and has done hundreds of keynote speeches, workshops, and training events.He has even had the privilege of teaching entrepreneurship and internet marketing for 4 years at two major universities.Today, he runs Soar and mentors founders who believe they can build organizations that can make the world a better place.

Thanks to our partners and sponsors!

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AMII Virtual Meetup
2021-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Online
Learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning, and explore topics that researchers and industry professionals are thinking about or working on. Each meetup features two presenters; at the end of each presentation, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.
This month’s speakers include:
March 18, 2021 – March 18, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (MST)
Reg Ouellette, VP of Engineering & Alex Trad, Director of Business Development from Chata Technologies Inc.
Chata develops innovative solutions that solve the complex problem of data access with the power of NLP, NLU, and dynamic query language generation. Chata’s flagship solution, AutoQL, dynamically translates natural language to database query languages. This technology enables non-technical business software users to get the data they need to do their jobs, just by asking questions in their own words.
Join Reg and Alex as they discuss the importance of high-quality training data for successful AI development. They’ll also talk about Chata’s approach to automating the training data generation process and how valuable this approach is for the future of AI in business applications and beyond. To illustrate, they’ll demo some of Chata’s machine learning models (trained on a corpus of data that has been automatically generated) through AutoQL’s front end widget, Data Messenger.
Salome Perez, PhD Student from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Salome Perez is currently a second year PhD Student at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Her research focuses on understanding how software vulnerabilities are cross-layer characterized including binary library usage using machine/deep learning techniques. This research aims to innovate cybersecurity solutions in emerging Android and Intenet of Things -Arduino based applications.
Prior to University of Nebraska, Salome received a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecom from her home country, Ecuador/ South America; and a Fulbright award to pursue a master’s degree at Northeastern University/ Boston with specialization in machine learning. Her motivations are with supporting minorities in science and projects to further computer science education skills for children in developing countries.

Digital Law Tea Time Talk
2021-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
March 25 (12:00 – 01:00) Alan Chan, PhD student at MILA, Quebec
Digital Law Tea Time Talks are a chance for law and tech geeks to learn about topics at the intersection of those fields. A short presentation on a work in progress, recent article or experience will be followed by open Q&A. The 12-1 pm time block includes a “digital commute” allowing everyone to sign in and get settled. The actual presentation and discussion will go from 12:10-12:50 MT.
Google Meets Link: https://meet.google.com/ges-xfow-qsj
Hosted by the Digital Law & Innovation Society. Find us at https://dlis.ca/

Peer to Peer Mixer: Exploring a Growth Mindset
2021-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Online
Meghna Singh, Director, Business Technology – Planning and Enterprise Architecture with Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), will deliver an uplifting keynote speech exploring a growth mindset and finding inspiration in others’ success.
Following the keynote, we will have a social happy hour. To support a more personal connection than traditional “networking”, through a series of timed conversations, you will meet with event attendees one on one. You will be provided with prompts to encourage discussion and sharing of ideas. (Think like speed networking…with a focus on building a connection.)
So grab a drink and come ready to make a few new connections as we explore what having a growth mindset is all about!
Note: this event pay by donation with 100% of proceeds going to support Girls Who Code!

Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 2 -Brand protection in the digital economy
2021-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Online

RainForest LWOL - Harvest Bulders
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players, events, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people of any age, wage, or stage of company.
This month we focus on building a culture of trust.
At this week’s LWOL Harvest Builders will be joining us to share how they remove the barriers to launching and scaling up ventures in the prairies through knowledge sharing and team building. Harvest provides world-class builder services and industry experts who know what it takes to successfully launch and scale ventures!
After the panel discussion, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms.
Zoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email.

InterGen Powerplays: Non-Dilutive Funding
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Online
Did you know you can raise capital without giving up equity?
Join us for a quick 1-hour session with RSM Canada and discover the different sources of non-dilutive capital and the respective benefits and limitations of each.
During this non-dilutive funding workshop you will gain a better understanding of:
– Approaches to government funding for your business
– How government funding differs from loans and equity
– The different non-dilutive funding options available (SR&ED Tax Credits, and Government Grant Programs)
– An overview of eligible activities, projects, and potential funding

Inventures: Small Tech Businesses: Growth & Adjusting During and Post COVID-19
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
ENTREPRENEUR’S SPEAKER SERIES
Small Tech Businesses: Growth & Adjusting During and Post COVID-19
March 25, 2021
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MDT
Featuring David Sax
Author and Journalist
Award-winning author and business journalist, David Sax, has always worked for himself and has spent the majority of his career writing about entrepreneurs of every type. His latest book, “The Soul of an Entrepreneur”, goes beyond the Silicon Valley startup myth, in order to tell the real stories of small business owners who make up our economy.
For entrepreneurs in every sector, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have been unprecedented. There is no such thing as “business as usual”. The only certainty, it seems, is uncertainty. In his presentation David will discuss the freedom and risks of owning a small business and how to manage, reinvent and move forward during uncertain times. A Q&A will follow.

California Market for Hydrogen - Demand for Alberta Hydrogen Exports
2021-03-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Online
Hydrogen is the smallest molecule with the greatest potential to have an impact on the future of energy in our region, our province, and our country.
To explore the geographic market needs for Alberta’s low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen, the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub is hosting a series of webinars to understand where the potential lies and how Alberta can take advantage of the tremendous export opportunity in hydrogen.

Techstars Startup Weekend - Online
2021-03-26 08:00 - 2021-03-28 17:00 | Virtual Online
About this Event

Join Platform Calgary, Startup Calgary and Startup Edmonton for a virtual, fun-filled, hands-on educational experience that will enable you to build, validate and launch your tech startup idea over the course of a weekend. Whether you’re a hacker (developer), hustler (business/sales) or hipster (designer), there is something for you!
On the first evening, you’ll either pitch or join a team around the top ideas. Throughout the course of the weekend, you’ll work with your teams and coaches to validate and develop a prototype. You’ll present your final product on Sunday evening for a panel of judges and fun startup awards.
Why attend? Here’s what you’ll get out of it:

Education: Startup Weekends are all about learning by doing, whether you’re learning a new skill or a new way of thinking. Don’t just listen to theory, build your own strategy and test it as you go.
Co-Founder Dating: The people who come to Startup Weekend are serious about learning how to build and launch startups. Create relationships that last long past the weekend.
Have Fun: During the weekend you’ll be working alongside awesome people who share your ideas. Startup Weekend is meant to be fun and entertaining, so enjoy it!
Solve Local Problems with your Ideas: Do you think that one of your ideas can change your town or have a positive impact in your group of people? Bring your idea notebook with you and start making a positive change in your local community.
Build Your Network: Startup Weekend works hard to recruit high quality, driven entrepreneurs- like you!
Learn New Skills: With a whole weekend dedicated to letting your creative juices flow, Startup Weekends are perfect opportunities to work on a new platform, learn a new programming language or give marketing a try. With nothing to lose, there’s no reason not to step outside your comfort zone.
Learn How to Launch a Business (and Actually Do It!): Startup Weekend is the epitome of Lean Startup Methodology.
Mentorship: Local tech and startup leaders participate in Startup Weekends and give feedback to participants. Interact with the movers and shakers in your community.
Get Access to Valuable Startup Resources: By participating in Startup Weekend, you are given instant access to great products and tools. No one leaves a Startup Weekend empty handed!

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Space Settlement Entrepreneur - SSEC Competition
2021-03-26 08:00 - 2021-03-28 17:00 | Virtual Online
About this Event

Audience: High-school and Undergraduate-college students
The SSEC is an online (virtual) competition for high-school and undergraduate-college students, interested in the future of space technology and entrepreneurship. Over the course of this 3-5 day online competition event, students will develop a space-industry start-up company that meets the needs of a newly-designed space settlement (2020’s competition description- https://bit.ly/SSDCIntro).
Students will learn about: the entrepreneurial mindset, marketing, problem and solution ideation, business models, prototyping, investor pitch decks, and the all-important elevator pitch.
Dates: Sat, Mar 20, 2021, 1:00 PM – to Sun, Mar 28, 2021, 5:00 PM MDT
AGENDA (see Tentative agenda at https://www.STEME.org/ssec)
Saturday, March 20
2:00 PM CST 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3:00 PM CST 2. [RESEARCH] Landscape of the Space Industry and SSDC
4:00 PM CST 3. Introduction to SSDC & Problem Spaces (Request for Proposal)
Sunday, March 21, 2021
2:00 PM CST 4. Introduction to the Pitch Deck & Judges’ Rubric
2:15 PM CST 5. Assessing a Problem
3:15 PM CST 6. Developing a Solution
4:00 PM CST 7. Prototyping
4:30 PM CST 8. Introduction to Marketing & Customer Proposal & Sales Pitch
Thursday, March 25, 2021
5:00PM CST SSDC Kick-Off & Training
Friday, March 26, 2021
5:00 PM CST 9. Business Model Canvas
6:30 PM CST 10. Market Research: Customer Needs and Interviews & Meetings
7:00 PM CST 11. Investor Pitch Deck, Elevator Pitch, & Presentation Skills
Saturday, March 27, 2021
1:00 PM CST SSDC Panel & Company Pitches
1:30 PM CST SSDC Company Meetings
Sunday, March 28, 2021
9:30 AM CST SSDC Company Presentations
1:00 PM CST SSEC Final Pitch Presentation and Judging
4:00 PM CST SSDC & SSEC Winners announced
Pricing: $50 (online/virtual competition)
$40 Early-Bird Pricing
WITH FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS!
For the most up-to-date information, visit: www.STEME.org/ssec
If you are in FINANCIAL NEED and cannot afford to attend but wish to attend, we urge you to apply for our Scholarship ($50 value): https://bit.ly/SSECScholarship1

Fireside Chat with Greg Horowitt & Jim Gibson
2021-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Event Information

Rainforest Alberta sprouted from the award-winning book, The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley. In this book authors, Victor W. Hwang and Greg Horowitt introduce a radical theory to explain the nature of innovation ecosystems – human networks that generate extraordinary creativity and output.
Join the Rainforest Alberta community and one of its co-founders, Jim Gibson, as we host Greg Horowitt in exploring how the pillars of our ecosystem are optimized by social behaviours. These behaviours require trust across social barriers, encourage diversity and promote experimental collaboration. Greg will also share insights from his upcoming book.
Brought to you by Rainforest Alberta and support from Bow Valley College.

AMII AI Seminars: Two-player, Zero-sum games
2021-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Online
Amii researcher at the University of Alberta Dustin Morrill presents “Hindsight Rationality and Efficient Deviation Types in Extensive-Form Games”. In this talk, he suggests to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to “deviations” (pre-defined behaviour modifications) in two-player, zero-sum games.
Abstract: A successful approach to playing two-player, zero-sum games has been to deploy a static artifact resembling a Nash equilibrium, which has led work in artificial intelligence to focus on computing such artifacts. This approach is less sound and has been less successful in multi-player, general-sum games. We suggest instead to field learning algorithms that ensure strong performance in hindsight relative to “deviations”, i.e., pre-defined behavior modifications. A society of such “hindsight rational” agents converges toward mediated equilibrium, a traditional notion of equilibrium based on average correlated play rather than factored behavior, in contrast to Nash equilibrium. We re-examine deviation types and mediated equilibria in extensive-form games to gain a more complete understanding and resolve past misconceptions. We introduce a new deviation type that has implicitly formed the basis for the counterfactual regret minimization (CFR) algorithm. We generalize CFR to the extensive-form regret minimization (EFR) algorithm that is hindsight rational for any given deviation type within a broad and natural class. This class contains powerful new deviation types that are efficient to use in games with moderate lengths. We present an empirical analysis of EFR’s performance with different deviation types in common benchmark games, showing that stronger deviation types typically impart better performance, even in two-player, zero-sum games.
Presenter Bio: Dustin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) working with Professor Michael Bowling. He works on multi-agent learning and scaleable, dependable learning algorithms. He is a coauthor of [DeepStack] and he created [Cepheus’s public match interface]. He completed a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in computing science at the University of Alberta where his M.Sc was also supervised by Michael Bowling. As an undergraduate, he worked with the Computer Poker Research Group (CPRG) to create an [open-source web interface to play against poker bots] and to develop the 1st-place 3-player Kuhn poker entry in the 2014 Annual Computer Poker Competition (ACPC).
