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Dive Into Design Thinking - MeetUP
2019-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into design thinking, a process used to solve real-world problems with a human centered focus. Jason Eliuk and Lindsay Adrian, consultants with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit, will introduce you to the process through a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques including empathizing with users, identifying point of view, thinking divergently, prototyping and testing solutions.Please note that on Wednesday, July 17 – there will be an opportunity to hang out at the centre for a working session with the facilitators. The time will be offered on an as per needed basis – mark it in your calendar just in case!About your Facilitators:Lindsay Adrian and Jason Eliuk, both trained classroom teachers, work with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit. They work with schools to find innovative ways for students to explore future possibilities. Utilizing the training they received at Stanford University, Lindsay and Jason work to bring students and community members together to solve problems.

Knowledge Exchange - MeetUP
2019-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and participate in a casual conversation with our visiting experts. Come ready with your business questions, and get ready to network with fellow entrepreneurs in the community.Expert Hours will be running at the from 2pm – 4pm. Feel free to drop in anytime during these hours.Please note this is not an opportunity to pitch your idea but rather to get some advice and meet the service provider resources available to you as an entrepreneur.Experts for July include:ATBAlberta Economic Trade And DevelopmentAlberta Women EntrepreneursBusiness Link

Level Up: Cash Flow in an Emergency with Russ Dyck, Finovo
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
July 10: Cash Flow in an Emergency with Russ Dyck, Finovo
Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

RainForest LWOL
2019-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Agenda:

11:45 Check In
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the roomEdm

Calgary's 4th Annual Innovation Rodeo
2019-07-08 11:30 - 2019-07-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bow Valley College, S2009, 2nd Floor - South Campus, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4V1, Canada
Join 150 like-minded entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem solvers at Calgary’s 4th Annual Innovation Rodeo.
The Innovation Rodeo is five afternoons of keynote speakers, panel discussions with successful entrepreneurs, Innovation Challenges where participants compete for $6,000 in cash, and first-time entrepreneurs compete in a $25,000 pitch competition.
Tickets start at $30 and include a lunch buffet so come for one afternoon or come for them all.
RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF Whale Hunting: How to Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company by Monday’s speaker Barbara Weaver Smith by being one of the first 100 to purchase a ticket.
Learn from speakers and highly successful entrepreneurs how to start or buy a successful business, how to get big customers faster and how to enter new markets sooner.
The Innovation Rodeo connects some of Alberta’s most promising entrepreneurs, brightest innovators newest changemakers and best problem solvers so everyone can exchange ideas, build new skills, establish new relationships, and help each other create and commercialize new products and services.
At the end of each day, promising first-time entrepreneurs compete for $25,000 in cash via a series of regional pitch competitions that culminate with the provincial finals on Friday afternoon.
Looking to start a new company, launch a new product or enter a new market, the Innovation Rodeo is the place to be.
You do not need to attend all three of a day’s events. Feel free to come for lunch and take in the Innovation Challenge or take in the Innovation Challenge and stay for the pitch competition, beverages, and networking.
Proceeds from the Innovation Rodeo go towards 150 Startups which supports aspiring and first-time entrepreneurs in colleges and universities across Alberta.

Level UP: Understanding Your Customer's Reality
2019-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

Aug 21: Understanding Your Customer’s Reality

With Sameer Dhar, founder of SenseAssure

Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

Level UP: Mental Health First Aid
2019-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

Aug 14: Mental Health First Aid

With Kris Porlier, founder of Porlier Training

Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

RoundHouse: Co-Working Day
2019-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
Enjoy our bright, open workspace.
Work from a sitting or standing desk, a view of trees or a bean bag.
Caffeinate with Earth Coffee, and know that you’re also feeding children around the globe.
Book a meeting of up to eight people and use our SMART board technology to digitally capture your ideas.
Meet some new professional connections and maybe even a friend or two at Roundhouse between 9 and 4 for FREE Coworking. It’s a Friday afterall, why not change things up and do something worth chatting about this weekend?

SupperLytics @ CKUA
2019-06-19 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | CKUA
fter 5 years of Lunchalytics, we thought we would end this season with a celebration! Instead of our usual lunchtime event, we will be hosting an evening event at the CKUA performance space.Our format will remain, with two great speakers presenting on data and analytics.Event format4:45 – Arrival and reception (Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available)5:15 – Speaker 1: Russ Greiner – How AI is revolutionizing medical science6:00 – Speaker 2: Dr. Louis Francescutti – Healthcare from the frontlines7:00 – event conclusionWe look forward to seeing you there or you can follow on the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZGLMWKugrw

RainForest LWOL - Trajectory IQ
2019-06-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Jason Suriano, Founder of Trajectory IQ
Backgrounder
In 2015 we noticed a problem. Our customers were looking for a better way to provide digital on boarding and employee orientation. We transformed our kids gaming platform into Trajectory IQ.
In 2019 we celebrated 4 years as Trajectory IQ. Our customers have grown to include companies such as ATB Financial, CWB, Lehigh Hanson, Paris Jewellers, Radient Technologies and many more!
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

The Works Summer Solstice Gala
2019-06-14 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, 10065 100 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The Works Summer Solstice Gala is an unforgettable evening of entertainment and fine fare that will launch the 34th annual The Works Art & Design Festival and Edmonton’s summer season!
The Festival has seen over 8.65 million visitors to over 1,583 exhibits and 918 festival sites, featuring 36,000 artworks. The Gala also celebrates the success of The Places – Art & Design in Public Places Program. Since its inception in 1999, The Places has produced over 7The 6 Public Art & Design Projects throughout downtown and other neighbourhoods – raising over 9.7 million dollars in cash and in-kind contributions.
Your presence supports Council Scholarships and Art Internships at The Works, awarded to advance the development of Edmonton’s talented visual art and design students. With over 300 Internships and Scholarships awarded, these students in turn become key members of the cultural workforce, enriching our communities.
TICKETS
$150 EACH or $1500 for 10 to receive a Signature High Top Table
Each ticket is eligible for a $75 charitable tax receipt
FEATURING
Host Cocktail Reception
Food is Art Dinner Experience
Silent Auction
Live Art Performances
Dancing

RainForest LWOL - Volvo Works
2019-06-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
June 12th – Kimberly Wong of Volvo.works
Kimberly Wong is the co-founder/CEO of Volo Works, the online marketplace for local services (B2B and B2C). When she moved to Alberta, she wanted to start a piano teaching business, but she didn’t know anyone and couldn’t find a simple and affordable way to advertise her service to her new city, where she knew there was a demand because of the young demographic of the families around her. So she and her business partner, Justin Harwood, made a simple and affordable online platform just for local services! Available across Canada and one day to go global, Kimberly and Justin have started this platform in the Edmonton area, where it’s been growing steadily over the past few months. It is the new and upcoming go-to for services, especially those that serve businesses and tech companies. Kimberly is here to share her journey of this startup and the many hard lessons she’s learned along the way, as well as to share how Volo Works may benefit you!
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

10th anniversary of the 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities
2019-06-12 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Convention Centre
10th anniversary of the 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities Fundraising Luncheon.
This is your chance to join a movement with momentum. A movement of women and men providing hope, inspiration and opportunity to NorQuest College students through their generous donations. It all starts with your decision to attend this year’s luncheon and to give as generously as you can.
Whether you’ve been with us since the start, or are just hearing about the amazing work that 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities has achieved in the last decade, your presence and support is truly appreciated
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11am – 1:30pm Mountain Time – Edmonton
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9, Canada (map)

NAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre
2019-06-12 08:00 - 2019-06-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | NAIT Productivity Centre, 10210 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Regional Session – Edmonton 2019

Wednesday, June-12-19 – Thursday, June-13-19
NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre
10210 Princess Elizabeth Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0Y2
Canada
647-999-4765

Phone: 647-999-4765
Email Us

Description

EVENT ​SUMMARY
WHAT ​SHOULD ​YOU ​ATTEND? ​
Day ​One:
The ​Tour ​is ​for ​anybody ​interested ​in ​networking ​and ​taking ​the ​CanBIM ​Project ​Site ​Tour. ​The ​Meet ​& ​Greet ​is ​an ​opportunity ​get ​connected ​with ​other ​event ​attendees. ​All ​registrants ​are ​welcome ​to ​attend ​the ​Meet ​& ​Greet.
Day ​Two:
The ​Morning ​Sessions ​cater ​to ​Technology ​Practitioners. ​Learn ​about ​technologies ​and ​processes ​that ​will ​assist ​you ​in ​your ​daily ​activities ​and ​processes. ​All ​practitioners ​looking ​to ​develop ​their ​knowledge ​around ​technology ​should ​attend ​the ​Morning ​Sessions. ​Includes ​Breakfast ​& ​Lunch.
The ​Afternoon ​Sessions ​cater ​to ​Executive ​Leaders ​and ​business ​decision ​makers ​who ​are ​driving ​the ​direction ​at ​their ​organizations. ​All ​are ​encouraged ​to ​attend. ​Includes ​Lunch ​& ​Reception. ​
The ​Meets ​& ​Eats ​Dinner ​are ​a ​curated ​opportunity ​to ​network ​with ​other ​industry ​leaders. ​All ​are ​welcome ​to ​attend. ​ ​ ​
DAY ​ONE
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8:00AM ​- ​4:30PM
CanBIM ​Project ​Site ​Tour ​ ​
(Tour ​times ​subject ​to ​change)
CanBIM ​Tours ​include ​a ​project ​orientation ​and ​presentation ​prior ​to ​a ​guided ​tour. ​
6:00PM ​- ​8:00PM
CanBIM ​”Meet ​& ​Greet” ​
(FREE ​to ​All ​Event ​Registrants)
Come ​kick ​off ​the ​Regional ​Session ​at ​our ​Opening ​Meet ​& ​Greet. ​This ​is ​a ​great ​opportunity ​to ​connect ​with ​other ​conference ​attendees ​and ​colleagues ​in ​a ​casual ​relaxed ​atmosphere. ​Attire ​is ​business ​casual.
DAY ​TWO
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8:00AM ​- ​1:15PM
Morning ​Session ​- ​Technology ​Practitioners
Event ​attendees ​will ​have ​the ​opportunity ​to ​attend ​a ​Technology ​Information ​Session ​and ​the ​Technology ​Exhibition. ​Technology ​Information ​Sessions ​will ​focus ​on ​educational ​information ​tailored ​to ​the ​needs ​of ​industry ​practitioners, ​these ​sessions ​will ​be ​available ​on ​a ​first ​come, ​first ​serve ​basis. ​The ​Technology ​Exhibition ​will ​showcase ​products ​and ​services ​from ​leading ​technology ​companies.
12:15PM ​- ​6:00PM
Afternoon ​Session ​- ​Executive ​Speaker ​Series
Event ​attendees ​will ​hear ​from ​industry ​executives ​and ​senior ​management ​professionals ​about ​their ​vision ​and ​strategy ​around ​technology ​adoption ​and ​how ​technology ​is ​driving ​business ​value ​at ​their ​organization. ​
6:30PM ​- ​8:30PM
Executive ​”Meets ​& ​Eats” ​Dinner
Event ​attendees ​will ​have ​the ​chance ​to ​sit ​down ​and ​break ​bread ​with ​technology ​leaders. ​”Meets ​and ​Eats” ​is ​an ​intimate, ​exclusive ​and ​curated ​opportunity ​to ​build ​your ​network. ​
PRICING
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MEMBERS ​
Tour ​​- ​​$40.00 ​
Morning ​​Session ​​$225.00 ​
Afternoon ​​Session ​​$225.00 ​
Executive ​​”Meets ​​& ​​Eats” ​​Dinner ​​$135 ​
Day ​2 ​All ​​​Access ​​$535.00 ​
NON-MEMBERS ​
Tour ​​- ​​$50.00 ​
Morning ​​Session ​​$260.00 ​
Afternoon ​​Session ​​$260.00 ​
Executive ​​”Meets ​​& ​​Eats” ​​Dinner ​​$150 ​
Day ​2 ​All ​​Access ​​$625.00 ​
STUDENTS ​
Tour ​​- ​​$40.00 ​
Morning ​​Session ​​$50.00 ​
Afternoon ​​Session ​​$50.00 ​
Executive ​​”Meets ​​& ​​Eats” ​​Dinner ​​$135 ​
Day ​2 ​All ​​Access ​​$220.00 ​
GROUPS ​​(4 ​​or ​​more ​​Attendees) ​
Tour ​​- ​​$50.00 ​
Morning ​​Session ​​$200.00 ​
Afternoon ​​Session ​​$200.00 ​
Executive ​​”Meets ​​& ​​Eats” ​​Dinner ​​$135 ​
Day ​2 ​All ​​Access ​​$500.00 ​
EXHIBITORS ​​ ​
Members ​​- ​​$1250.00 ​
Non-Members ​​- ​​$1600.00 ​

Edmonton Data Science MeetUp
2019-06-05 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton Data Science meetup is a place to learn about data science and network with fellow Data Scientists. The presentations for the upcoming meetup include:• Deploying AI using Redis – Kyle Davis, Head of Developer Advocacy, Redis Labs• Winning the 2019 ATB Datathon: The TransFarming project – team Party ParrotPizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!The meetup is sponsored by AltaML (http://altaml.com/).Abstracts:Deploying AI using RedisRedis is a widely used in-memory database and was recently extended to enable running real-time predictions on AI models. In this talk, we’ll give a short overview of Redis, explore the advantages of AI prediction at the database level, the supported model types, as well as the mechanics of loading models, subjects and retrieving of the predictions. Multiple demos will demonstrate the capabilities.Winning the ATB Datathon: The TransFarming projectAbstract: A presentation by members from AltaML’s winning team at the recent ATB datathon—including data scientists, product managers and software engineers. The team used a variety of data sets to develop an agriculture program to help people understand Alberta agriculture laws and predict land valuation and forest fire risk———-Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:• learn about big data techniques and tools• discuss best practices in big data and data science• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community• learn about practical applications of data science methods• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processesWe 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.In 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.
