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SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta 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. \nThis 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
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-lets-talk-tech-a-deep-dive-on-smr-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Energy,Industry,Learning,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
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SUMMARY:Business Foundation Series: Startup Steps
DESCRIPTION:Business Foundation Series: Startup Steps\n\nHave an idea and considering starting your own business? \nWe 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. \nPresented by a Business Link Small Business Strategist \nRegister for free today! \n\nDate: Mar 02 2021\nTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/business-foundation-series-startup-steps/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210223T034000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T034000Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Action Task Force Travel Rule - unhosted wallets and the future of finance
DESCRIPTION:In our first FinTech Committee event\, The Canadian Blockchain Consortium will be bringing together industry experts for a panel discussion \n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nTue\, March 2\, 2021 \n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM MST
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/financial-action-task-force-travel-rule-unhosted-wallets-and-the-future-of-finance/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,BitCoin,Blockchain,Entrepreneurs,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210224T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T180515Z
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SUMMARY:Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Adaptation in the Age of COVID-19 and Demystifying Artificial Intelligence\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. \nNo 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. \nWhile this presentation is eye-opening\, it also includes practical lessons and invaluable tools that are critical for success. \nAbout Amber Mac \nInnovation Speaker | Co-host of Marketing Disrupted and The AI Effect \nConsidered 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. \nMac 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/adaptation-in-the-age-of-covid-19-and-demystifying-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Governance,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210127T000325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T000325Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Enrol in the Fast Track Program\n\n\n\nAlberta IoT is dedicated to establishing Alberta as a worldwide leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nWhat’s Involved\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Program Dates:\nCohort 1 – January 4 – February 26\, 2021\nCohort 2 – March 8 – May 3\, 2021\nCohort 3 – May 10 – July 5\, 2021 \n\n\n\nTraining Areas\n\nBusiness expansion modelling\nSales & Marketing\nSystems and processes\nSourcing New Digital Technologies\nR&D Process\nPR & Positioning IoT Business Voice To Take Centre Stage\nStrategic Funding and Resource Linking for Global Expansion\nBusiness Collaboration Project Planning\n\n\n\n\nCommitment\nThe 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. \nThis will be achieved through: \n\n8-week live business training program\n1 year mentorship with cohort\nWeekly training sessions with key resource partners\n1:1 coaching sessions over 1 year with quarterly check-ins
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-fast-track-program-cohort-2/
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Courses,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,IoT,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Regulatory,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210215T234242Z
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SUMMARY:Inventures Unbound: Small Nuclear Reactors: Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Small Modular Reactors \nFeb. 16 – Small Modular Reactors 101\nFeb. 23 – Bright Spots\, Innovation and Provincial Collaboration\nMarch 2 – Let’s Talk Tech – A Deep Dive on SMR Technologies\nMarch 9 – Let’s Talk Community – and Connect with Stakeholders \nAlberta 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. \nThis 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
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-unbound-small-nuclear-reactors-lets-talk-community-and-connect-with-stakeholders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Community Planning,Energy,Industry,Innovation,Marketing,Networking,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210315T075120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T075120Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Ceiling Series - Women in Big Data
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe second in our monthly series will be on: \nTuesday\, March 16th\, 2021\, noon-1pm (MST)\nMid Stage Career \nWe will be featuring a conversation with: \n• Miche Priest – Venture Lead at AltaML \nMiche 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. \nWe will explore her path to her current role and the skills she feels are needed to be successful. \nPlease join us!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/glass-ceiling-series-women-in-big-data/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Learning,Networking,Small Business,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210317T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T184109Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Managing your Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin 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. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nHow 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. \nCheck out these great videos from CIPO on all things IP! \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \nRainforest 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-managing-your-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IP - Trademarks & Patents,Learning,Legal,Networking,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210315T082035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T082035Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 1-Understanding Business Value of IP
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups\n\n\n\n\nBDC 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”. \nIn partnership with \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain: \n\nAn understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;\nAn 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;\nStrategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;\nAn understanding of best practices for IP management;\nIP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding\, growth and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:\nThis series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register \nDiscussion: 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register \nDiscussion: 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register \nDiscussion: 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-series-on-intellectual-property-for-start-ups-session-1-understanding-business-value-of-ip/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210315T074422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T074422Z
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SUMMARY:NACO Angel Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFinalists 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! \nRegister today to get a sneak peek at some of Edmonton’s hottest companies. \nTo reserve your place at the Edmonton Angel Investment Summit\, register here at no cost.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/naco-angel-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210315T083558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T083558Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Business: Finding Passion in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis 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.   \nAttendees 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.  \nYou’ll walk away with:  \n\nWays to re-ignite your passion & find joy in entrepreneurship after a challenging year \nKey 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 \nPlus\, you could win some exciting giveaway items!  \n\nThe Women in Business Box   \nAdd-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.   \nPlease note: This program may be recorded. 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-business-finding-passion-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210317T214422Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Valhalla Investment Summit Saskatchewan’s main event!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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! \nAgenda: \n1:00 pm – Welcome \n1:15 pm – Panel: A Founder’s Journey – Learn how these 3 Founders are crushing it and disrupting their industries. \n\nCatherine Metrycki\, Callia\nDustin Coupal\, 54e Dev Studios\nMark Wolff\, MyComply\n\n2:00 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. \n\nJoe Gill\, McKercher LLP\nRod Brown\, Valhalla Private Capital\n\n2:45 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. \n\nBluesky Equities\, Broad Street Bulls\, Golden Opportunities\, OKR Financial\, Rhino Ventures\, Wiegers Holdings\n\n3:30 pm – Top 5 Final Pitches – Finally!! The last 5 standing. \n\nArticShelf\, Board Checkup\, memory KPR\, Omnee\, Skill Shark\n\n5:00 pm – Keynote and Fireside Chat \n\nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar/ Founder\, Ancestry\nAlicia Soulier\, CEO\, Salon Scale\n\n6:00 pm – Investment announcement \nMeet our Keynote: \nPaul Allen\, CEO\, Soar & Founder\, Ancestry \nPaul 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. \n  \nThanks to our partners and sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTags\n\nOnline Events Online Conferences Online Business Conferences #startup #pitch #angel_investing\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/valhalla-investment-summit-saskatchewan/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T225959Z
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SUMMARY:AMII Virtual Meetup
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis month’s speakers include: \nMarch 18\, 2021 – March 18\, 2021 \n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (MST) \nReg Ouellette\, VP of Engineering & Alex Trad\, Director of Business Development from Chata Technologies Inc. \nChata 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. \nJoin 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. \nSalome Perez\, PhD Student from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln \nSalome 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. \nPrior 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/amii-virtual-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T231612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T231612Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Law Tea Time Talk
DESCRIPTION:March 25 (12:00 – 01:00) Alan Chan\, PhD student at MILA\, Quebec\nDigital 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. \nGoogle Meets Link: https://meet.google.com/ges-xfow-qsj \nHosted by the Digital Law & Innovation Society. Find us at https://dlis.ca/
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/digital-law-tea-time-talk/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T233405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T233405Z
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SUMMARY:Peer to Peer Mixer: Exploring a Growth Mindset
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing 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.) \nSo grab a drink and come ready to make a few new connections as we explore what having a growth mindset is all about!\nNote: this event pay by donation with 100% of proceeds going to support Girls Who Code!
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/peer-to-peer-mixer-exploring-a-growth-mindset/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210315T080752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T080752Z
UID:15414-1616580000-1616583600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups: Session 2 -Brand protection in the digital economy
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property for Start-ups\n\n\n\n\nBDC 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”. \nIn partnership with \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, three-week virtual series the experts at Smart & Biggar LLP will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you gain: \n\nAn understanding of the business value of intellectual property (IP) and impacts for your start-up;\nAn 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;\nStrategies on how to build and leverage an IP portfolio for growth in the technology sector;\nAn understanding of best practices for IP management;\nIP Checklist: tips to prepare your start-up for funding\, growth and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho:\nThis series is ideally suited for female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and2) whose intellectual property strategy is crucial to accelerating their business growth. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from March 17 – 31\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 17\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n1. Intellectual property for growth: Understanding the business value of IP – Register \nDiscussion: 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n2. Brand protection in the digital economy: Beyond the basics – Register \nDiscussion: 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 31\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\n3. Managing your IP to enhance your position ahead of a prospective investment or exit – Register \nDiscussion: 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/masterclass-series-on-intellectual-property-for-start-ups-session-2-brand-protection-in-the-digital-economy/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Legal,Patents & Trademarks,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210317T183712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T183712Z
UID:15469-1616587200-1616590800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Harvest Bulders
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin 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. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nAt 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! \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-harvest-bulders/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T232159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T232159Z
UID:15456-1616590800-1616594400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:InterGen Powerplays: Non-Dilutive Funding
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can raise capital without giving up equity? \nJoin 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. \nDuring this non-dilutive funding workshop you will gain a better understanding of:\n– Approaches to government funding for your business\n– How government funding differs from loans and equity\n– The different non-dilutive funding options available (SR&ED Tax Credits\, and Government Grant Programs)\n– An overview of eligible activities\, projects\, and potential funding
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-powerplays-non-dilutive-funding/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T234714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T234714Z
UID:15462-1616673600-1616677200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Inventures: Small Tech Businesses: Growth & Adjusting During and Post COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:ENTREPRENEUR’S SPEAKER SERIES \nSmall Tech Businesses: Growth & Adjusting During and Post COVID-19 \nMarch 25\, 2021\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MDT \nFeaturing David Sax\nAuthor and Journalist\nAward-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. \nFor 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.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/inventures-small-tech-businesses-growth-adjusting-during-and-post-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210317T213033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T213033Z
UID:15473-1616680800-1616686200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:California Market for Hydrogen - Demand for Alberta Hydrogen Exports
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/california-market-for-hydrogen-demand-for-alberta-hydrogen-exports/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:CleanTech,Economy,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Science,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T033949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T033949Z
UID:15439-1616745600-1616950800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend - Online
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nJoin 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! \nOn 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. \nWhy attend? Here’s what you’ll get out of it:\n\nEducation: 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.\nCo-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.\nHave 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!\nSolve 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.\nBuild Your Network: Startup Weekend works hard to recruit high quality\, driven entrepreneurs- like you!\nLearn 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.\nLearn How to Launch a Business (and Actually Do It!): Startup Weekend is the epitome of Lean Startup Methodology.\nMentorship: Local tech and startup leaders participate in Startup Weekends and give feedback to participants. Interact with the movers and shakers in your community.\nGet 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!\n\nPlease note: Ideas worked on over the course of the weekend must be new/unique ideas and not previously worked on in any capacity. \n— \nRefund Policy: please reach out to your organizing team for a refund at finance@platformcalgary.com \nTerms and Conditions \nTerms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with\, learn from mentors as well as learning from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing\, learning\, building\, and having fun. As such\, by registering as a participant\, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you’re very concerned\, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information. \nAs a member of your startup community\, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally\, treat everyone with respect\, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend\, your local volunteer team\, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss\, damage\, injury\, or any other unforeseeable incident. \nBy participating in the event\, you grant Techstars Startup Weekend permission to capture photos/videos of the event. You can find the full legal terms on our Communities Page\, but to summarize\, we want to share your success with the world. \nBy purchasing a ticket to a Techstars Startup Weekend event\, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you have questions please reach out to privacy@techstars.com.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/techstars-startup-weekend-online/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T034950Z
UID:15442-1616745600-1616950800@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Space Settlement Entrepreneur - SSEC Competition
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nAudience: High-school and Undergraduate-college students \nThe 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). \nStudents will learn about: the entrepreneurial mindset\, marketing\, problem and solution ideation\, business models\, prototyping\, investor pitch decks\, and the all-important elevator pitch. \nDates: Sat\, Mar 20\, 2021\, 1:00 PM – to Sun\, Mar 28\, 2021\, 5:00 PM MDT \nAGENDA (see Tentative agenda at https://www.STEME.org/ssec) \nSaturday\, March 20 \n2:00 PM CST 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship \n3:00 PM CST 2. [RESEARCH] Landscape of the Space Industry and SSDC \n4:00 PM CST 3. Introduction to SSDC & Problem Spaces (Request for Proposal) \nSunday\, March 21\, 2021 \n2:00 PM CST 4. Introduction to the Pitch Deck & Judges’ Rubric \n2:15 PM CST 5. Assessing a Problem \n3:15 PM CST 6. Developing a Solution \n4:00 PM CST 7. Prototyping \n4:30 PM CST 8. Introduction to Marketing & Customer Proposal & Sales Pitch \nThursday\, March 25\, 2021 \n5:00PM CST SSDC Kick-Off & Training \nFriday\, March 26\, 2021 \n5:00 PM CST 9. Business Model Canvas \n6:30 PM CST 10. Market Research: Customer Needs and Interviews & Meetings \n7:00 PM CST 11. Investor Pitch Deck\, Elevator Pitch\, & Presentation Skills \nSaturday\, March 27\, 2021 \n1:00 PM CST SSDC Panel & Company Pitches \n1:30 PM CST SSDC Company Meetings \nSunday\, March 28\, 2021 \n9:30 AM CST SSDC Company Presentations \n1:00 PM CST SSEC Final Pitch Presentation and Judging \n4:00 PM CST SSDC & SSEC Winners announced \nPricing: $50 (online/virtual competition) \n$40 Early-Bird Pricing \nWITH FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS! \nFor the most up-to-date information\, visit: www.STEME.org/ssec \nIf 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
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/space-settlement-entrepreneur-ssec-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Career Opportunities,Competition,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Pitch Competition,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Space Exploration,Startups,Sustainability,Technology,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T035657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T224804Z
UID:15444-1616760000-1616763600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Greg Horowitt & Jim Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n\nRainforest 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.  \nJoin 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. \nBrought to you by Rainforest Alberta and support from Bow Valley College.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/fireside-chat-with-greg-horowitt-jim-gibson/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Leadership,Networking,Social Innovation,Startups,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210316T235525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T235525Z
UID:15465-1616760000-1616763600@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:AMII AI Seminars: Two-player\, Zero-sum games
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbstract: 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. \nPresenter 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).
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/amii-ai-seminars-two-player-zero-sum-games/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Research,Students,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210403T002246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T002246Z
UID:15545-1617710400-1617714000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Innovation Coalition: Hard-Tech
DESCRIPTION:Once every month come join the CIC\, SAIT\, Fuse 33 and Protospace to talk about how to make your own “Hardtech” prototype and startup\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC)\, SAIT\, Fuse 33 and Protospace are looking to support “HardTech” (an accumulation of different complex mechanical\, electronic\, or electrical technologies to form an innovative physical product with capability for exponential growth and market uptake) Startups with their development and testing of their product ideas. “HardTech” startups face different challenges compared to their software counterparts to bring an idea to market. The Make it Lunch Series aims to connect those in the ecosystem that need support with those with experience to share. Join us each month as we cover different topics from market and customer discovery\, basic fabrication techniques\, design\, prototyping\, testing\, manufacturing\, and more. Every session will have open time for discussion and networking for anyone that either needs support or has support to offer.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/calgary-innovation-coalition-hard-tech/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Networking,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210403T000006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T000006Z
UID:15539-1617796800-1617800400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL: Startup Features
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \nJoin 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. \nThis month we focus on building a culture of trust. \nHow do you build a culture of trust as a founder? At this week’s LWOL we will learn how to implement values of the social contract when creating a company. We will be joined by Cole Rosentreter of Pegasus Imagery and Spencer Kerber of Bessie Box as they share their insights into building a culture of trust within their business. \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password will be provided in your confirmation email and right here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84531097830?pwd=NGdXdVZBc0FqaFh4YjJOZ2x0UWxwdz09 \nMeeting ID: 845 3109 7830 \nPasscode: Community
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-startup-features/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Food,Innovation,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210408T173207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T173224Z
UID:15656-1617962400-1617966000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Alberta IoT - Attabotics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April monthly member meeting featuring speakers from Attabotics.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n10:00am – Member Meeting\n10:15am – Attabotics Presentation\n10:45am – Breakout Rooms & Networking\n11:05am – Close\n\nAbout Attabotics:\nAttabotics is the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce. Inspired by the framework of ant colonies\, Attabotics replaces the rows and aisles of traditional fulfillment centers with a patented storage structure and robotics shuttles that utilize both horizontal and vertical space\, reducing a company’s warehouse needs by 85%. By empowering retailers to place fulfillment centers near high-density urban areas\, Attabotics helps create jobs and decrease carbon emissions by closing the last-mile delivery gap. Attabotics has been adopted by major brands including luxury department store Nordstrom\, and other retailers across apparel\, food & beverage\, and home goods. Attabotics is based in Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada\, with fulfillment centers across the United States and Canada. \nBrad Simpson\, VP of Corporate Development at Attabotics\, and Mark Dickinson\, Vice President of Software Solutions at Attabotics\, will offer their perspectives on technology and business\, and explain how a robotics company from Calgary tapped into big clients by thinking differently.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/alberta-iot-attabotics/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,IoT,Robotics,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210407T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T185529Z
UID:15595-1617969600-1617973200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Author Cory Bray
DESCRIPTION:Event Information: \nWe’re giving away 100 copies of Cory Bray’s book at the April 9th kick-off of Founder Fridays. During the fireside chat\, author and Alchemist Accelerator Sales Mentor Cory Bray will cover some of the key elements from his book Sales Playbooks: The Builder’s Toolkit Paperback and end with a 15 minute Q & A session with participants.Join us to learn how a sales playbook can create more consistent top performers faster\, reduce the gap between your top performers and everyone else\, develop sales teams that engage with more prospects\, produce more pipeline\, AND close more deals. Founder 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. Each month you can register for either or both of two sessions: A fireside chat with an author that shares a link 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. 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. Founder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: Upskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers \n\nDeveloping entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions. Helping startups grow faster and develop the expertise and traction required to attract capital.\nIncreasing the volume of startups and the velocity at which they progress through the Startup Commons stages\nWorking with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor networkFounder 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\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women in STEM.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-author-cory-bray/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Books,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210407T190447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T190447Z
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SUMMARY:Western Canada Cleantech Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s graduation day for a new generation of cleantech innovators! This showcase event features 24 entrepreneurs from Foresight’s accelerator programs sharing their solutions for Canada’s green economy in an engaging pitch format. This is where Western Canada’s cleantech community comes together. Get to know emerging cleantech ventures – and exciting partnership and investment opportunities. \nAGENDA\n(all times in PDT) \n8:00 AM – Manitoba\n– Partner Introduction\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions\n– Cleantech leader interview\n– Panel on Cleantech Progress \n9:00 AM – Saskatchewan\n– Partner Introduction\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions\n9:30 AM – Company Presentations – Saskatchewan (Block 2)\n9:35 AM – Breakout sessions – Saskatchewan (Block 2) \n9:50 AM – Alberta\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions\n– “Panel on Current Companies Raising” \n10:55 AM – British Columbia\n– Company Presentations\n– Breakout sessions \n12:00 PM – Wrap-Up \n\n\n\nTime \n\nApr 13\, 2021 08:00 AM in Vancouver
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/western-canada-cleantech-demo-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,CleanTech,Conference,Energy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084750
CREATED:20210410T002820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T002820Z
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SUMMARY:Edmonton WiMLDS - Segmentation Models
DESCRIPTION:WiMLDS’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/edmonton-wimlds-segmentation-models/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Research,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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