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SUMMARY:Biz Link Level Up Series: Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Economy Program is offering a FREE marketing learning series hosted by Kelly Doody from Social School! \nIn this webinar you will learn how to: \n1) Discover the trending digital tactics for the year ahead and where your greatest opportunities lie. \n2) Understand who you are speaking to\, what you need to convey to them\, and how to ensure your message gets seen and acted on. \n3) Using the customer journey as your guide\, determine the physical and digital marketing touchpoints required to take your prospect from cold lead to hot customer. \nAbout Kelly Doody and Social School: Social School was born from the recognition that what modern businesses needed most was not an expensive agency or outsourced expert\, but rather\, empowered in-house skills. \nThu\, January 13\, 2022 \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/biz-link-digital-economy-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp\, author of Naked at Work
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nJan 7\, 2022\, Fireside chat with Danessa Knaupp\, author of Naked at Work \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-fireside-chat-with-danessa-knaupp-author-of-naked-at-work/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20220104T223246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T223246Z
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SUMMARY:Data Science Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to: \n• learn about big data techniques and tools \n• discuss best practices in big data and data science \n• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community \n• learn about practical applications of data science methods \n• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processes \nWe are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field. \nIn these meetups\, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students\, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques\, and two presentations about big data\, data science and machine learning techniques.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/data-science-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Networking,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
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SUMMARY:State of the Art ():Cutting Edge Science & Tech in AI and ML
DESCRIPTION:This is a full day event by Abacus.AI with world renowned leaders of AI and ML from top tech companies like Google and Amazon\, and acclaimed universities\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nProminent speakers will be joining the Conference — from top tech companies\, Venture Capitalists from Coatue\, Index\, and FirstMark and thought leaders in the field from Stanford\, Berkeley\, CMU. \nThey also have two special guests returning; Peter Norvig from Google and Alon Halevy from Facebook will be joining us once again! \nThey will examine the state-of-the-art AI platforms with the VP of AI at Instacart\, engage in a panel discussion with Dell\, Dodge & Cox\, and Sephora and much more! \nTheir previous conferences have filled up quickly. We have a limited number of seats available. Reserve a spot now! \nAgenda and Speakers:\nAgenda \n9:00 – 9:45: Keynote Speaker: TBA \n9:45 – 10:30: State of the Art AI Platforms: Haixun Wang\, Bindu Reddy \n10:30 -11:15: AI and ML: Investor’s Perspectives: Matt Turck\, George Mathew\, David Cahn\, Bryan Offut \n11:15 – 12:00: Applied AI – Panel: Aditya Ramachandran\, Sree Sreedhararaj\, Monica Khurana \n12:00 – 12:45: Deep Learning: Past/Present/Future: Peter Norvig\, Alon Halevy \n12:45 – 1:30: Science of Recommender AI and Reinforcement Learning: Colin White
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/state-of-the-art-cutting-edge-science-tech-in-ai-and-ml/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Innovation,Investment,Learning,Science,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211108T062939Z
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SUMMARY:Banff Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:The New Technology Economy Happens at BVF\nMark Your Calendar: December 6 & 7\, 2021\nWe are thrilled to announce the virtual delivery of the Forum will be hosted on the industry-leading Swapcard Technologies platform on December 6th & 7th! \nAccess for all\, from anywhere. \nThe Banff Venture Forum\, Canada’s premier company financing event\, exists to provide the hottest emerging technology companies with unparalleled visibility and an opportunity to present to leading private equity and venture capital investors from across North America. Every aspect of the Forum is built for you\, the participant — your business challenges\, your ambitions\, and your success. Learn about key issues within the industry\, networking with industry leaders and experts and hear from world-class professionals in the investment community. \nSince its inception in 1997\, Banff Venture Forum has realized significant growth in all respects\, with last year’s Forum hosting in excess of 40 venture capital firms\, 50+ presenting companies and 350 delegates. \nWhether you are looking for the next lucrative investment or aiming to secure financing\, Banff Venture Forum is an event not to be missed. \n\nWhy Participate?\n\nGain direct access to high caliber entrepreneurs and investors in the VC and PE community.\nEstablish your position as a key player in North America’s investment community by actively participating in the conference.\nEnhance your organization’s profile to a key audience of emerging and established companies.\nShowcase your innovation ideas\, products\, and technologies to investors\, corporate strategics\, and prospective partners.\nGain information on deal flow and syndication opportunities.\nExpand your network through direct\, personal contact with influencers\, decision makers\, and innovators.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/banff-venture-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,CleanTech,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Health,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T221135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T221135Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Kristen Hadeed\, author of Permission to Screw Up
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \n​Dec. 3: Fireside chat with Kristen Hadeed\, author of Permission to Screw Up \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-kristen-hadeed-author-of-permission-to-screw-up/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211106T000919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T001013Z
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SUMMARY:Venture Showcase 2021 UBC Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Venture Showcase to celebrate our thriving community of ventures and see who’s coming down the pipeline.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\nAcross industries\, landscapes and continents\, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact\, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Meet some of them at our 2021 Venture Showcase! \nLast year’s showcase welcomed 400 attendees including funders\, industry partners\, academic collaborators and community members to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year\, we look forward to welcoming you once again to meet our thriving community of early-stage ventures leading the future of industries at our 2021 Venture Showcase. \nJoin us in person or tune-in via live stream to find out who is coming down the pipeline from entrepreneurship@UBC. \n>>>Learn more on our website>>> \nWho is it for? \nentrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Showcase event will give our UBC ecosystem (students\, staff\, faculty and alumni)\, investors\, government and other industry organizations the ability to keep their thumb on the pulse of the next big thing\, while providing our ventures with the exposure and opportunity to learn more about the funding landscape. Everyone from our community is welcome to attend. \nHow it works \nThe 2021 Venture Showcase will feature ventures in three different categories: Ones-to-Watch and Sneak-a-Peek from the incubation phase of entrepreneurship@UBC and those who are later-stage in the HATCH Ready-to-Raise group seeking investment. \nAgenda \n\n2:00 – 2:45 pm – In-person networking & venture exhibition\n2:45 – 3:00 pm – Opening Remarks\n3:00 – 3:15 pm – Ones-to-Watch presentations\n3:15 – 3:45 pm – Fireside Chat\n3:45 – 4:20 pm – Sneak-a-Peek presentations\n4:20 – 4:50 pm – HATCH Ready-to-Raise presentations\n4:50 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks\n\n>>>Visit our website to learn more>>> \nLocation and Registration \nThe 2021 Venture Showcase will be hosted in person at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver as well as available via live stream on Zoom. \nUpon registration\, kindly confirm if you will be attending in person or via live stream. The live stream link will be sent to attendees in advance of the Showcase. In person capacity is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. \nRegistrants can find a copy of their registration form in their confirmation email under “order summary” then clicking “view and manage your order online”. \nCOVID-19 Protocols \nPer BC’s provincial health guidelines\, we require all in person attendees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status and identification upon entry. Attendees unable to do so will be turned away at the door. Masks are required while indoors. \nAbout entrepreneurship@UBC \nentrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation\, providing UBC students\, researchers\, faculty members\, alumni and staff with the resources\, networks\, and funding they need to succeed. \nAs one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80\,000 students\, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding\, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network\, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date\, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding\, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees\, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/venture-showcase-2021-ubc-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Sustainability,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211106T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T000421Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Launch Party YYC
DESCRIPTION:In its second virtual year\, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm\, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations\, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company\, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-launch-party-yyc/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211105T234836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T234836Z
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SUMMARY:Her Story Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 18\, 2021\, for the inaugural HerStory 2021 Competition featuring 30 inspiring women-identifying entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories in front of a panel of Champions looking to invest. \nIncluding special guest speakers from across Canada’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem\, HerStory is a national virtual event that will spark a movement focused on diversifying the investing and founder landscape. \nWhat to expect: \nHerStory participants will take turns sharing their stories with the audience and our panel of Champions. Each participant will have a couple of minutes to answer questions from the Champions that will dig deeper into participants’ journeys\, and then later\, as the Champions deliberate\, we’ll have a fireside chat with a special surprise guest! \nAttendees are highly encouraged to stay for the entire duration of the event to give each woman the audience she deserves for her narrative. \nOn November 18\, 2021\, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on and championing these founders as they share their stories of entrepreneurship and their journey to founding their company. \nWhy HerStory? \nStudies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable\, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information\, connection and business building\, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors\, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success. \nFor more information visit: https://the51.com/herstory
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/her-story-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211105T234311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T234311Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS) : 2021 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:A unique experience to upskill and learn from industry and academics in our community.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n \n\n\nMon\, Nov 15\, 2021\, 8:00 AM – \nThu\, Nov 18\, 2021\, 4:00 PM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/toronto-machine-learning-society-tmls-2021-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Small Business,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211105T233310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T233310Z
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SUMMARY:How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded w / Gary Jinks
DESCRIPTION:Almost all entrepreneurs are seeking funding and want to get funded. However\, most entrepreneurs have never taken an idea to market or raised private investment or run a startup or had a successful exit. \nThis webinar sets the stage and gives you a strategic understanding of the successful startup business model as well as why most startups fail. This will help you understand the critical path and provides the foundation for successfully launching your startup. This webinar is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs already looking for funding to get an investor view on why you may not be closing the deals. \nBy attending this webinar\, you can begin your journey\, get your questions answered\, gajn insight from a veteran Silicon Valley investor and become part of a global ecosystem. \nAgenda \n1) Why Investors See Your Business Different than You Do \n2) Why the Startup Model is Different \n3) How the Funding Process Works Today and How It has Changed \n4) What You Need Before You Pitch to Investors \n5) Pitching and Pitch Decks \n6) Talk Like a CEO; How to Think Strategically \n7) What is Important to Investors \n8) Open Forum: Ask an Investor! \nAbout the Speaker: \nGary Jinks is the founder and managing director of South Valley Angels and an executive level leader with deep expertise and extensive track record developing high yield innovation ecosystems and building up high growth exit focused start-up ventures. Gary has created\, transformed and launched innovation in the Silicon Valley his entire career\, from combat vehicles to lifestyle apps. Gary founded GLJ Group in 2005 and has led engineering\, strategic direction and\, business development for corporate clients resulting in over $300M in new business. In 2010 he shifted complete focus to the startup community\, advising over 400 startups\, working with the top incubators and investors in the Silicon Valley\, launching innovation centers and developing regional ecosystems around the globe. He is a regular speaker\, evangelist and lead executive adviser helping clients formulate custom strategies and implementing the next evolution of the startup model\, “Startup 3.0 Precision Innovation”. \nYou can reach Gary at: \n  \ngary@southvalleyangels.com
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/how-to-pitch-to-investors-get-funded-w-gary-jinks/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Investment,Marketing,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211105T232646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T232646Z
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SUMMARY:Hiring & Team Building 101w/ Adam Spector
DESCRIPTION:Hiring & Team Building 101 w/ Adam Spector\, 3X founder\, 40x Angel Investor\nHiring and building the right team is essential for any startup’s growth and success in raising venture capital\, yet so many early stage startups fail to get off the ground due to their lack of knowledge on how to build and grow a quality team. On this fourth installment of “Mastering Startup Operations” series we will discuss how to optimize best practices for building and hiring a team for early stage startups\, including the pitfalls to avoid and more. There will also be a long Q&A portion where we will answer audience questions\, so join us for this exciting event and come ready with your questions. \n\nDate: Nov 10\, 2021\nTime: 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm\nTimezone: America/New York
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/hiring-team-building-101w-adam-spector/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T220135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T220135Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside chat with Pam Didner\, author of Effective Sales Enablement
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nNov. 5: Fireside chat with Pam Didner\, author of Effective Sales Enablement \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/fireside-chat-with-pam-didner-author-of-effective-sales-enablement/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211027T080427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T080427Z
UID:16323-1636020000-1636023600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Canada Club Toronto: Financial Literacy is not nearly enough
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Financial Literacy Month every November is easy\, and…entirely insufficient.  There has been a huge effort in the last decade to improve financial literacy in Canada — from government\, non-profits\, academia and industry\, but still the needle hasn’t moved.\nWhat are the most intractable barriers? What are the most promising and exciting solutions? Certainly digital interventions\, grounded in cutting edge behavioural science\, will be key. \nJoin Canadian Club Toronto on November 4th as we engage in a conversation about the financial challenges Canadians are facing as we emerge from the pandemic\, and how better knowledge\, insight and behaviour can help address them.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/canada-club-toronto-financial-literacy-is-not-nearly-enough/
CATEGORIES:Economy,Education,Finance,Human Talent,Leadership,Learning,Social Innovation,Students,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211027T075935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T075935Z
UID:16321-1635933600-1635937200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Club Toronto: What's Next for Cryptocurrency
DESCRIPTION:Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 3 when we’ll hear from Alex Tapscott and an esteemed panel of blockchain founders and thought-leaders as they discuss the latest trends and successes in this crucial and dynamic new industry. Our panelists will discuss the rise of Decentralized Finance\, the role of government\, bitcoin and the environment\, blockchain’s role in traditional financial firms\, and our experts’ predictions for the future.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/canadian-club-toronto-whats-next-for-cryptocurrency/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Blockchain,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Learning,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211027T075144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T075144Z
UID:16317-1635436800-1635440400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Intergen Virtual Happy Hour with Paul Singh
DESCRIPTION:Cofounder & Chief Revenue Officer at Bump Health. Active Angel Investor at Results Junkies. Husband. Dad. Airstreamer and past Partner at 500Startups
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-virtual-happy-hour-with-paul-singh/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20211027T074703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T074703Z
UID:16315-1635321600-1635431400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Deloitte 360
DESCRIPTION:Join Deloitte Canada’s largest\, complimentary conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to join 5000+ public and private sector executives from across different industries all over Canada\, to discuss the issues that matter. Experience conversations and panel discussions with progressive and innovative leaders covering a variety of issues including the future-ready workforce\, digital transformation and cloud. \nConnect to the event in real-time to have the opportunity to interact directly with other attendees as well as with speakers. Plus take advantage of the new matchmaking feature which allows you to connect with others that are interested in the same topics are you.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/deloitte-360/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Government,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Technology,Webinar,WorkPlace
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210927T040923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T040923Z
UID:16220-1634544000-1634922000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Edmonton Startup Week: All Access
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton Startup Week: All Access\n\nEdmonton Startup Week is returning (virtually) October 18-22\, 2021! \nJoin us for five days of workshops\, socials\, and events celebrating the diversity of our startup community\, building connections\, and discovering new opportunities to be part of the culture of innovation in Edmonton.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/edmonton-startup-week-all-access/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211007T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210928T052730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T052730Z
UID:16227-1633624200-1633631400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:TNT Investment Summit IV
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP TO STREAM THE TOP 20 PITCH NIGHT AND REGISTER FOR THE AFTER-PARTY\nDate: Oct 07\, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nWatch YEG\, YYC and SK on Zoom and join in on the after parties (free beer) following! \nAll you need to do is register!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tnt-investment-summit-iv/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210922T062112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T062112Z
UID:16195-1633456800-1633464000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Behind every great AI\, there’s a great Human
DESCRIPTION:Calgary UX is happy to welcome Ruth Kikin-Gil\, Responsible AI strategist\, Senior Designer at Microsoft. \nAbout the event: \nBehind every great AI\, there’s a great Human\nHow to design AI products responsibly\, and why that matters \nResponsible AI is a human-centered approach to developing\, designing\, and deploying AI and ML products. It’s principled\, Collaborative\, proactive and contextual and it is critical that we all start practicing it now. The talk will explain why it is important\, and clarify when to practice it\, why should designers care\, and what can you do to start tomorrow. \nAbout the speaker: \nRuth Kikin-Gil is a design strategist that leads the Responsible AI practices for Microsoft’s Security\, Compliance\, and Management (SCM) organization and a co-creator of the Guidelines for Human-AI interaction. In addition\, she teaches design at the Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) department in the University of Washington\, Seattle. Her career focuses on product innovation across devices\, input methods and platforms\, including designing future experiences for Office\, creating future scenarios an incubation lab\, and working on a strategy team. Prior to Microsoft she founded a design agency\, worked in startups and as a consultant. She is a Bezalel academy of Art and design Alumna and earned her Interaction Design degree from Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII) in Italy. \nMore about Ruth:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkikingil/
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/behind-every-great-ai-theres-a-great-human/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Design,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Networking,Small Business,Students,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210923T072548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T072548Z
UID:16206-1633372200-1633375800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the 21st annual New Ventures BC Competition Awards\, presented by Innovate BC!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve narrowed the field from 200+ competitors to just 10 finalists. \nSee who’s taking home over $250\,000 in cash and prizes at this year’s New Ventures BC Competition Awards\, presented by Innovate BC! \nAside from the usual top prizes\, we have some exciting new awards this year\, including the $10\,000 Social Impact prize\, a $10\,000 Woman-led Venture prize\, and the $7\,000 Luminaries “Diamond in the Rough” prize. All this\, plus a community-nominated Alumni Impact award. \nEvent details:\nThe 21st Annual Awards will be streamed to you\, live\, from Vancouver. We look forward to having you join us online\, from wherever you are! \n\nMonday\, October 4\, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nLive stream link will be sent to all registrants October 1\nTickets are free with option to donate\n\nAll proceeds from donated tickets will go to the First Nations Technology Council’s Digital Equity Fund. \n\nREGISTER  \n\n* By registering for our events you have agreed to have your email included in our newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime) and waive rights to any photos/videos taken at the in person and online event.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/21st-annual-new-ventures-bc-competition-awards/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T215500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T215500Z
UID:16084-1633089600-1633093200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Founder Fridays Bob Moesta
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, Investors with Authors \nOct. 1: Fireside chat with Bob Moesta\, author of Demand Side Sales \nFounder Fridays is a series of fireside chats with authors of books that are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month\, the initiative is based on the success of a fireside chat with Ian Hathaway (Brad Feld’s co-author on their latest book) that had 300+ participants and gave away 100 copies of The Startup Community Way to attendees from across Alberta. \n​Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \n\n​A fireside chat with an author where the last 15 minutes is a Q & A session with the participants and a link is provided so those from Alberta can request a free copy of the author’s book.\n​Table discussions held two weeks later (sometimes with\, sometimes without the author) to discuss the different ways the content from the fireside chat and the author’s book can be applied to Alberta’s startup community and tech ecosystem\n\n​Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\n​Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\n​Developing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\n​Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital\n​Increasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\n​Working with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network\n\n​Founder Fridays is a joint initiative of 150 Startups\, Bow Valley College\, Futurepreneur\, Rainforest Alberta\, and the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta and are made possible by the generous support of Bow Valley College\, RBC\, The Hunter Family Foundation\, Alberta Innovates\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-bob-moesta/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210922T064459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T064459Z
UID:16201-1632934800-1632942000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Alumni of the Founders Institute
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised nearly $1 billion in funding\, and are building some of the world’s fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Waterloo-Toronto cohort gets ready to start\, join us for this private Zoom Meeting with the Local Leaders and various program Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Waterloo-Toronto\, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program. \n❯ Guest Speakers include:\n– Laura Bryce (Co-Founder & CMO\, loopt)\n– Sunil Sharma (Managing Director\, Techstars Toronto\, Founder Institute Toronto)\n– Jordan Jocius (Director\, Founder Institute Waterloo-Toronto) \n❯ Who should Attend?\n– Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator\n– Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company\n– Anyone interested in meeting Waterloo-Toronto entrepreneurs and advisors \n❯❯ This is a live\, interactive online event\, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/253004/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/meet-the-alumni-of-the-founders-institute/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210922T072612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T072612Z
UID:16203-1632729600-1633107600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
DESCRIPTION:Join entrepreneurship@UBC for our 2nd annual entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) online September 27th to October 1st. \nThis week-long event will cross 3 tracks of content and includes keynote speakers\, insightful panels\, roundtable discussions and interactive “Ask me Anything” (AMA) sessions. While all sessions will be online\, we are aiming to host a few “in-person” networking events in line with government and university health and safety protocols. \nThe views presented by guest panelists in this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect UBC’s views. \nHow it works \nZoom information will be sent to registrants each morning of the event as well as shared on our Eventbrite online event page. For more information on who is speaking and when\, visit our event website. Questions? Get in touch at communications@entrepreneurship.ubc.ca \n>>> Visit our event website >>> \nUse the hashtag #EIW2021 to get the latest information on the event and follow us on socials @UBCentrepreneur.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/entrepreneurshipubc-immersion-week/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210922T060403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T060403Z
UID:16191-1632308400-1632313800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Startup Best Practices with Phil Libin\, and Silicon Valley  Founder Institute Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Startup Founder 101 \nOn this special event\, you can see debut presentations from the newest portfolio companies from the Founder Institute accelerator\, as well as a Keynote Talk from Phil Libin; Co-founder & CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding) and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio)\, and Co-Founder/ Former CEO of Evernote. Don’t miss this opportunity to see exciting pre-seed startups and learn from a top global startup expert. \nThis is an interactive\, live online event. To access the event\, RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/7709 \nAbout the Speaker: Phil Libin \nPhil Libin is a co-founder and the CEO of mmhmm (a fast-growing video tools company with over $140M in funding)\, and All Turtles (an Artificial Intelligence startup studio). He is also the co-founder and former CEO of the global productivity tool Evernote\, which created an epic transformation in workflow and has redefined the way individuals and teams work today. A sought-after leader on innovation\, Libin provides audiences with an engaging look at what it takes to reinvent productivity at global scale. His investment focus is generally on using technology to enhance humanity\, productivity\, and business globally. \nThis is an interactive\, live online event.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-best-practices-with-phil-libin-and-silicon-valley-founder-institute-accelerator/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T225517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T225517Z
UID:16104-1632297600-1632502800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:INVENTURES 2021
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO INVENTURES 2021\nINVENTURES THE LIVE EXPERIENCE IS BACK!\nPrepare to get your creative adrenaline surging. Inventures Live is the must-attend event of 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people who are shaping\, disrupting and re-imagining the world\, live and in person. \nTHREE INCREDIBLE DAYS OF DISCOVERY\nInventures brings the best and brightest together for three days of learning\, inspiration and creative collisions. From rousing keynotes and expert panels\, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities\, Inventures is more than a great conference filled with great programming\, it’s an opportunity to build networks\, strike deals and launch creative ideas into overdrive! \nGLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES\nRub elbows with angels\, VCs and corporate investors from around the world. \nTHRILLING STARTUP PITCH EVENTS\nWitness exciting pitch competitions where qualifying innovators vie for cash\, expert feedback and investor connections. \nNETWORKING GALORE\nTake advantage of plenty of opportunities to socialize\, share and network with thought leaders and like-minded change makers from around the world. \nYOUR TICKET TO THE FUTURE IS ONLY $199\nOrder your all-access Inventures 2021 pass today before they’re gone! Capacity is limited\, so get a move on. \nGET TIX
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-2021/
LOCATION:Calgary Telus Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T223747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T223747Z
UID:16100-1632297600-1632502800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:HerStory is a story-telling competition that invites women and women-identifying entrepreneurs to tell a panel of champions from various industries who they are\, how they came to their idea and why investing in them will bring innovation\, value and impact: both to their industry and to the future of more equitable access to Canadian capital. \nStudies have shown what women entrepreneurs and investors have known for decades: traditional pitch competitions consistently fail women. HerStory is quite literally flipping the script. By leading with narrative and encouraging a relatable\, honest and intuitively woman-centred approach to information\, connection and business building\, we’re challenging the traditional pitch model and spurring innovation. HerStory amplifies a diversity of voices and connects modern entrepreneurs with appropriate investors\, increasing the likelihood of women accessing pathways to success. \nThe submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday\, August 13\, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. \nAPPLY NOW \nApplications for Inventures Startup Pitch are now closed. To be notified when the application for Inventures 2022 goes live\, please click here. \nWhen\nSeptember 25\, 2021 \nWhere\nFairmont Banff Springs Hotel\nBanff\, Canada \nThank you to our HerStory partners\, Thin Air Labs \nFAQ FOR 2021 BANFF HERSTORY COMPETITION\nWho is eligible to participate?\nStartups must be founded or co-founded by a woman-identifying person. All presenters at HerStory must identify as a woman to participate. \nCurious about what sectors should apply for HerStory? Here are a few that inspire us: \n\n\nThe Future is Femtech \n\n\nInnovating our Food Systems \n\n\nEverything Enterprise \n\n\nDirect to Consumer & Fintech \n\n\nHow will startups be selected?\nStartups will be selected from the pool of applicants with consideration given to each applicant’s creativity\, potential\, traction\, and team/people. \nFrom all those who apply\, a list of 30 entrepreneurs curated by Inventures and The51 will be selected to compete. The top chosen startup(s) will receive a $51\,000 investment from investor champions (investment is subject to the due diligence process conducted by the investor champion). \nWhen will I be notified if I am selected to participate?\n2021 Banff HerStory Competition participants will be notified of their selection in mid August of 2021. \nWho should I contact if I have additional questions regarding HerStory Banff?\nPlease contact Inventures Startup Pitch Manager Philip Cogley at philip@adeointeractive.com. \nThe submission deadline for the 2021 Banff HerStory Competition has been extended to Friday\, August 13\, 2021 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/2021-banff-herstory-competition/
LOCATION:Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Technology,The Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210922T062931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T062931Z
UID:16198-1632297600-1632330000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Women in Machine Learning & Data Science
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the creation of the Edmonton chapter of WiMLDS. We aim to create a welcoming space for everybody\, particularly women and gender minorities\, to talk and learn about ML and DS. \nWiMLDS’s mission is to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing\, studying or are interested in the fields of machine learning and data science. We create opportunities for members to engage in technical and professional conversations in a positive\, supportive environment by hosting talks\, technical workshops\, networking events and hackathons. We are inclusive to anyone who supports our cause regardless of gender identity or technical background. However\, in support of our mission\, priority for certain events and opportunities will be given to women and gender minority members. \nOur Code of Conduct ( https://github.com/WiMLDS/starter-kit/wiki/Code-of-conduct ) is available online and applies to all our spaces\, both online and off. \n• Follow @Edmonton_WiMLDS (https://twitter.com/WiMLDS_Edmonton) on Twitter for Edmonton WiMLDS news or visit http://wimlds.org to learn about our chapters in other cities. \n• Women & gender minorities are invited to join the global WiMLDS Slack group by sending an email to slack@wimlds.org.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-machine-learning-data-science/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Leadership,Networking,STEME,Students,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T215003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T215003Z
UID:16082-1631289600-1631293200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Founder Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats for Founders\, Mentors\, & Investors \nFireside chat with Gabrielle Dolan\, author of Magnetic Stories who joins us from Melbourne\, Australia.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210819T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T180946
CREATED:20210815T213946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T213946Z
UID:16080-1629363600-1629396000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Great Alberta Pitch Marathon 2021
DESCRIPTION:100+ companies. 9 hours. A “show-and-tell” marathon that showcases Alberta startups across all sectors and stages to a friendly audience.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nAn Alberta-wide event that provides hands-on pitching experience and exposure and peer-to-peer support for startups across all stages and sectors. There are no prizes\, no awards\, no judges. Just entrepreneurs pitching to the community\, showing off their innovations and seeing how members of the audience may be able to help them grow. \nThe event will be hosted on a massive Zoom call. Companies will be showcasing their accomplishments and asking for support to solve their next challenges (~3 min per company). Each sector block will be co-hosted by one of our community partners. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback\, recommendations\, and referrals. \nBlock off 6:00–9:00pm for in-person afterparties in Edmonton and Calgary! Locations TBC. \nCheck out our website for more info: greatalbertapitchmarathon.com \nCompanies\, apply to pitch here! \n===== \nStartups/Entrepreneurs – this is an opportunity to practise your pitch\, get your startup in front of your community\, gain exposure or get advice on how to move your business forward. \nInvestors/VCs/service providers/supporters – this is your chance to scout new or emerging companies from across the province and offer support. \nEveryone – you’re helping create a community of peer-to-peer support for our amazing Alberta startups!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/great-alberta-pitch-marathon-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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