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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse
DESCRIPTION:Wine Wednesday with John Stackhouse\n\nDescription \nJohn Stackhouse is a nationally bestselling author and one of Canada’s leading voices on innovation and economic disruption. He is senior vice-president in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada\, leading the organization’s research and thought leadership on economic\, technological and social change. Previously\, he was editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail and editor of Report on Business. He is a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and sits on the boards of Queen’s University\, the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada and the Literary Review of Canada. His latest book\, Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping the Future\, explores the untapped resource of the millions of Canadians who don’t live here but exert their influence from afar. \nJoin Sandi Gilbert as she chats with John and learns more about his thoughts on how Canada can be a driving force on a global scale and serve as inspiration to a generation of Calgarians that are having trouble looking forward. \n\nTime \n\nJun 16\, 2021 04:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/wine-wednesday-with-john-stackhouse/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Leadership,Learning
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210616T120000
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SUMMARY:Are your AI algorithms biased?
DESCRIPTION:Are your AI algorithms biased? What you don’t know can hurt you and others – join this important conversation on how to detect and mitigate bias\n\n\nDescription \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) systems can have unintended consequences as humans transfer conscious or unconscious bias to AI applications when developing algorithms. In a discussion focused on empowering companies to appreciate how “what you don’t know can hurt you (and others)” our expert panel will explore strategies to find and address bias for organizations at different stages of the AI journey.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/are-your-ai-algorithms-biased/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:From optimism to opportunity: PwC presents insights from the CEO Survey
DESCRIPTION:Coming out of a very turbulent year\, CEOs in Alberta are feeling optimistic\, with the majority anticipating immense growth in the next 12 months.   \nAs vaccines roll out and certain markets begin to re-open\, it’s arguable that an economic bounce-back was inevitable\, but optimism doesn’t equal opportunity. Alberta leaders will need to use the energy of a rebounding economy to set priorities that will sustain growth beyond the bounce.  \nIn this webinar\, PwC’s thought leaders will share insights based on findings from their recent CEO Survey\, which explores the views of 337 chief executives across the county. The comprehensive data highlights elements such as the importance of business transformations most reportedly\, digital enhancements as a way for CEOs and businesses to prioritize reaching future growth goals.   \nJoin us for this informative event and learn the top priorities executive leaders will be implementing in their business strategies to ensure this optimistic growth becomes a seized opportunity.  \nPlease confirm your attendance by Monday\, June 14th @ 4PM. This webinar event will be hosted via Zoom\, and a unique link will be emailed to all registrants 12-24 hours prior to this event. \nReynold Tetzlaff\, Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner\, PwC Canada \nReynold is the Alberta Region and Calgary Office Managing Partner and was formerly PwC Canada’s National Energy Leader for 8 years. He has been with the firm for 26 years and serves a broad base of public and private clients. Reynold is also currently a member of the PwC Canada extended leadership team that is active in setting and implementing the overall strategy and digital transformation for PwC Canada. \nIn his capacity as Managing Partner\, Reynold offers deep connections within the Calgary community. He is on the Board of SAIT\, the Patrons Council for Unicef\, the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business Advisory Council\, the Alberta Securities Commission New Economy Advisory Committee\, Forum Vice Chair of the 23rd World Petroleum Council\, is active with United Way and coaches a variety of sports. He also recently received his FCA from CPA Alberta. \nSteve Hollinger\, Office Managing Partner\, Edmonton\, PwC Canada    \nSteve is currently the managing partner of our Edmonton office and previously served as the Edmonton assurance practice leader and human capital partner. He has spent the majority of his 25-year career with the firm providing audit and related services to our Edmonton based private and public company clients. He has a wealth of experience dealing with large and growing private and public organizations. \nSteve joined PwC in 1996 after earning his BCom degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. He has instructed courses on financial reporting\, auditing\, internal controls and audit committee effectiveness for PwC staff and clients\, and for the Institute of Corporate Directors.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/from-optimism-to-opportunity-pwc-presents-insights-from-the-ceo-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T170000
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SUMMARY:MLOps World - Machine Learning In Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event dedicated exclusively to ML in Production. 4 days – Join when you can – all recordings provided
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/mlops-world-machine-learning-in-production/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Courses,Digital Transformation,Education,Entrepreneurs,Governance,Human Talent,Industry,Learning,Networking,Science,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Women in the New Economy: Crypto\, Blockchain\, NFTs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women and ecosystem partners for an innovative virtual event that showcases the opportunities for women in the emerging digital economy of crypto\, NFTs\, tokens and blockchain technology. \nCanada stands at the brink of an unprecedented technological shift that will change all aspects of our economy\, and diversity is the key its success. \nThe Canadian Blockchain Association for Women is hosting an event designed to build awareness of the opportunities for women in the digital economy and demystify participation in emerging growth areas like crypto\, NFTs\, and blockchain finance.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/women-in-the-new-economy-crypto-blockchain-nfts/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,BitCoin,Blockchain,Career Opportunities,Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Learning,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:InterGen PowerPlays | Early Stage Boards with Shawn Abbott
DESCRIPTION:Shawn co-founded Inovia Capital in 2007 alongside Chris Arsenault\, after spending more than 25 years as a successful founder and global executive. He is passionate about coaching entrepreneurs through their personal journey and acts as a force in developing more effective governance across the entire Inovia portfolio. Shawn leverages his insights and best-practices from an extensive board experience — including the HR & Governance and Risk & Compliance committees of Shareworks formerly\, Solium the leading global supplier of equity plan administration software. Shawn also serves as a director on the boards of Top Hat\, WorkFusion\, Bench\, Tugboat Logic\, and Olameter\, and works closely with leadership at Vital\, Symend and other portfolio companies. Shawn was also founding Chair of the Alberta 100 Tech Entrepreneurs (“A100”)\, the leading VC community organization in Alberta which drove the establishment of AccelerateAB and the AccelerateFund. In addition\, he played an instrumental role in re-launching the Venture Capital Association of Alberta as Chair until 2019 and active Venture Mentoring Services mentor. Shawn continues to actively engage with CETAC-WEST as a Mentor. Shawn is also an active coach and charter member Alberta VMS\, having engaged with numerous entrepreneurs through its team coaching methodology both in Calgary and through the Edmonton chapter led by fellow Inovian Ray Muzyka. Shawn is further connected to the community through service on Dean Meddings’ advisory board at the Cumming School of Medicine and is an Associate with CDL-Rockies (Creative Destruction Labs). \nPrior to Inovia\, Shawn was a pioneer in internet security as CTO\, then President\, of publicly-traded security powerhouse Rainbow Technologies\, overseeing several hundred employees in nearly 20 countries\, navigating a dozen M&A transactions and driving a category rollup which positioned the company for a half-billion dollar exit. He holds the first patent as an inventor of the USB key\, multiple patents in online banking and biometric security\, has published widely on topics of internet security\, and is an accomplished public speaker. Shawn founded\, built\, then sold the AND Group\, the defacto-standard encryption-based eCommerce platform that powered an entire generation of digital sales\, and was instrumental in launching CD-ROMs.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-powerplays-early-stage-boards-with-shawn-abbott/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Innovating Geospatial Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn how TECTERRA can help take your business to the next level and develop your technology with support programs.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin Jonathan Neufeld\, CEO of TECTERRA\, and three leaders in the Alberta Internet of Things ecosystem for a panel talk. The themes being discussed will span from what geospatial technology is\, to how location data solves real-world problems in everyday society and its incorporation into the Internet of Things. \nTECTERRA invests in small but growing companies developing geospatial technology with higher than average technical risk and solving problems for large or clearly defined markets in Alberta and beyond. TECTERRA’s BUILD program empowers Alberta businesses to accelerate and de-risk the development and commercialization of innovative geospatial technology with a non-dilutive\, 0% interest loan. \nAgenda:\n\n12:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)\n12:10pm – General Session\n12:40pm – Breakout Sessions\n1:00pm – Close\n\nWhy Attend:\n\nDiscover The BUILD Program: A TECTERRA program that provides funding for projects with budgets greater than $300\,000 with TECTERRA providing funding of up to 50% of your development and commercialization costs\, to a maximum of $500\,000 per project.\nYou might be eligible to apply for the HIRE Program: If you are an Alberta start up or small company needing to hire highly-qualified business or technical personnel\, you may qualify for a non-repayable grant equivalent to 50% of the position salary for the first year of employment\, up to $50\,000.\nAsk program specific questions and learn what it takes to be considered for funding.\n\nAbout TECTERRA:\nTECTERRA is a geospatial technology innovation support centre that supports the Canadian development and commercialization of geomatics technologies. The first centre of its kind\, TECTERRA works with industry\, entrepreneurs\, researchers\, and government affiliates to enable the use of geospatial technologies in addressing local\, national and global challenges. \nThis event is supported by Alberta IoT’s generous annual sponsors – Alberta Innovates\, Aruba Networks\, MNP\, Rogers Communications\, Avaya\, Canadian Blockchain Consortium\, Lenovo\, Microsoft\, PCL\, Socium Law\, Titan Logix Corp and Tridon Communications. \n  \nMeet the Speakers:\n\n\n\nJonathan Neufeld | CEO of TECTERRA\nJonathan Neufeld is a relationship-based leader\, employing big-picture thinking and a proven ability to translate ideas into action. He is a veteran of the geospatial industry\, including leading teams to deliver results – whether they are delivering programs to support SME technology development projects or collecting airborne data internationally. As a leader\, he believes in the power of constructive disagreement\, of fostering an open positive environment. \nJonathan joined TECTERRA in 2011 and in 2016 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer. He has received a B.Sc in Geomatics Engineering\, from the University of Calgary\, and an MBA through the Haskayne School of Business. \nHe is a father of three young children; an avid hiker\, climber\, and cyclist; and is passionate and unwaveringly optimistic about where technology will take us into the future. \nConnect with Jonathan on LinkedIn here. \n  \nEllen Christopherson | CEO of clearGRID Robotics\nEllen Christopherson is the CEO of clearGRID. clearGRID is focused on radio-frequency-based data collection and analysis to solve business problems for utility companies. By using technology to replace manual activities with automation\, Ellen is paving the way for significant change in the utility industry\, one meter at a time. \nEllen Christopherson has started two successful companies\, earned her private pilots license\, and\, after a BSc in Mechanical Engineering\, completed her Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Technology in Holland. \nConnect with Ellen on LinkedIn here. \n\n\n\nTom Groenland | CEO of mcThings\nTom Groenland started and operated a successful electronics manufacturing business serving companies in the medical\, consumer\, energy and communications sectors. Tom has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing processes and low-power hardware design. Tom also secured $2 Million in seed funding for the company. \nConnect with Tom on LinkedIn here. \nWilson Howe | CEO and Co-founder of Symroc\nThe CEO and Co-founder of Symroc\, Wilson Howe\, is a highly skilled engineering and business management professional with a track record of success in developing and improving projects for industrial operations. Wilson has obtained significant industrial experience in Oil and Gas exploration\, production\, oil sands development\, chemical/petrochemical and power industries. Wilson is a Professional Engineer registered with APEGA\, a certified PMP and has received his MBA from the University of Alberta. Wilson currently serves on the board of TIES (The Immigrant Education Society). Wilson is also an original founder and a board member of the Alberta IOT association. \nConnect with Ellen on LinkedIn here.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/innovating-geospatial-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Space Exploration,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210609T120000
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SUMMARY:LWOL: Accelerating Commercialization of AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \nJune 9– This week we will be joined by Crys Vanier\, Executive Director at ISAIC. Find out how ISAIC helps to accelerate business adoption and commercialization of AI across Western Canada through a culture of trust.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/lwol-accelerating-commercialization-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Networking
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SUMMARY:Building a Winning Team for your Startup & Finding the Right Co-founders
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nentrepreneurship@UBC’s Community Town Hall series brings us together to share announcements\, gain insights from industry leaders and network across our ecosystem. \nBuilding a winning team and finding the right co-founders is critical to the success of your startup. Attracting talent that is diverse across backgrounds and skill sets\, forward thinking and adds to your culture are key milestones in your journey that can make or break your venture. \nYet\, as early-stage founders and business people\, how do you begin to identify the gaps in your team\, hire the right talent and bring on co-founders who align with and strengthen your vision? \nDetails \nJoin us June 8th as we hear from three entrepreneurs from our community who will share their journeys building a winning team\, finding their co-founders and attracting game changing talent. We are thrilled to be welcoming Akshay Gupta\, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc and mentor with entrepreneurship@UBC\, Amielle Lake\, CCO of HATCH alumni CarboNet (and former Entrepreneur in Residence with entrepreneurship@UBC!)\, and Zack Eberwein\, Co-founder and CEO of HATCH alumni Stoko\, moderated by our CORE Venture Activator\, Fraser Pogue. \nPlus\, meet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists who will be joining us this summer and hear from our venture community themselves on their recent accomplishments and milestones! \nDuring this event you will: \n\nHear from our star-studded panel of Entrepreneurs on their experience building winning teams\, attracting talent to their startup and how they found the right co-founders\n\n\nMeet our newest cohort of UBC Sauder Venture Development Specialists\n\n\nFind out what’s coming down the pipeline for ventures and share your recent news/accomplishments with the community. Are you hiring?\nConnect with like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators.\n\nMeet our Featured Panelists \nAkshay Gupta\, CEO & Founder at Bit Happier Inc. \nAs an Entrepreneur with a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, I have years of experience with proven competence in Design Thinking\, Product Development\, Risk Assessment\, Customer Engagement\, Agile Development\, Business Development and Business Transformation within the financial industry\, consulting and startup industry; I can link corporate vision to the delivery of desired results through people empowerment and the effective use of resources\, processes\, and technologies. I have learned first-hand the impact of technology in the business world. Driven by my passion for learning more about technology\, I went back to school to pursue my Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (a graduate business degree specializing in tech startups) from Saint Mary’s University in Canada. In school\, I stumbled upon new emerging technologies\, and ever since\, I have been committed to identifying and implementing innovative solutions around the world. Because of my passion for new technologies\, I have achieved my IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer certification. I am also a recipient of the “Durland Innovation Award” for a Blockchain application. I also hold an honours degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi and a multitude of Design Thinking certifications. I am currently on a mission to change 1 billion lives through my mental health/ behavioural thinking company — Bit Happier Inc. \nAmielle Lake\, Chief Commercial Officer of CarboNet \nAmielle Lake founded Tagga\, marketing technology platform\, in 2008 after working in marketing and corporate communications in the finance industry. In February 2017\, Tagga was acquired by Campaign Monitor. In 2018\, Amielle co-founded the Women’s Equity lab\, a women’s investment group focused on developing the next generation of women shareholders. The organization is now in its third year with chapters in Victoria\, Vancouver and the Okanagan. In 2019\, Amielle joined Dr. Michael Carlson\, Barry Yates and Bill Schonbrun to effectively found and commercialize CarboNet. CarboNet is a clean technology company that has developed a unique chemistry to treat industrial wastewater. The company’s mission is to end the issue of contaminated water. A lofty mission to be sure\, but Amielle is a firm believer in doing well and doing good. As CarboNet’s Chief Commercial Officer\, Amielle is working with industry to recycle their wastewater and lessen their reliance on freshwater. Amielle is passionate about entrepreneurship and an advocate for women in business. She holds an MBA and is also a published author. \nZack Eberwein\, Co-founder and Chief Executive Office of Stoko \nZack is an entrepreneur and mechanical engineer who chose to write his own story\, founding Stoko in 2017 with two of his closest friends. Stoko has redefined how athletes overcome injuries by introducing an entirely new category of supportive apparel. By incorporating adjustable medical-grade bracing seamlessly into everyday athletic clothing\, the Stoko team has created an entirely new method of joint support\, eliminating the need to wear traditional braces altogether. Personally\, Zack is a strong believer in the importance of building meaningful relationships with others\, fostering a strong company culture\, and living with a growth mindset. He consistently strives to create positive change in the world and inspire others to do the same; starting with Stoko’s community of athletes. \nFormat \n\nWelcome!\n\n\nMeet our Venture Development Specialists\n\n\nVenture announcements (submit yours in the RSVP!)\nFeatured panel on building a winning team and finding the right co-founders\n\nWho should attend \nThis event is for entrepreneurship@UBC’s community of ventures from Phases 1-4/HATCH\, Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs)\, Mentors\, and the UBC community at large. \nSession information \nZoom information will be available via your registration confirmation email. As well\, it will be on the online event page. Attendees will also be sent the Zoom link and password to their registered email in advance of the session. \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. \nVisit our website entrepreneurship.ubc.ca to learn more
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LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Recruiting,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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SUMMARY:A New Type of Capitalism: Canadian Club of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:All eyes are on social responsibility as the business community responds to the pandemic’s economic impacts. Canadian businesses — large and small — have stepped up to support each other and their communities during the pandemic. Leaders agree – those that prioritize community will ultimately be more sustainable\, more resilient and better set up for long-term business growth. Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 8 for a discussion that will feature opening remarks from Guy Cormier\, CEO of Desjardins Group\, and a panel of business leaders including Jenn Harper\, Founder of Indigenous-owned beauty brand Cheekbone Beauty and Kayla Isabelle\, CEO of StartUp Canada – both who have a unique perspective on “doing good through business”\, and supporting their communities and other entrepreneurs along the way. The panel will be moderated by David Skok\, Editor in Chief of The Logic\, Canada’s innovation economy news outlet. Join us in this exciting\, important discussion. \nThis event is free of charge thanks to our sponsor. You will receive the access link on the morning of the event. \n\n\nBiography  \nGuy Cormier\nPresident and CEO\, Desjardins Group \nGuy Cormier was 26 years old when joined the world of cooperatives and started working at Desjardins Group. He became the president and CEO in 2016\, and is completely transforming the organization with his member- and client-focused vision. \nHe’s a leader who puts innovation\, people and communities first. These values are key to his goal to make Desjardins everyone’s #1 choice. \nThat’s why he created the GoodSpark Fund to support different community projects. \nGuy is also actively involved in engaging youth. He became the first sponsor of Academos\, an organization that helps young people reach their full potential by connecting them with professionals in the workforce. He also supports shared prosperity\, sustainable economic development and building a more open and inclusive society. \nKayla Isabelle\nCEO\, StartUp Canada \nKayla Isabelle is the CEO of Startup Canada\, the national rallying community supporting and giving a voice to Canada’s 3.5 million entrepreneurs. Kayla has dedicated her career to supporting entrepreneurs\, both in Canada and internationally. An advocate for women in leadership\, Kayla is also the host of the Startup Women Podcast focused on providing resources to women entrepreneurs across Canada. \nKayla is the Board Chair of the Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation\, President of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Ottawa Chapter\, and a former Board Member of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). With a passion for mentorship\, Kayla runs the IABC Members Connect Mentorship program\, is a Carleton University Network Mentor\, and Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) Career Mentor. Kayla has also worked as a Coach at the World Skills Employment Centre for newcomers to Canada\, and as a Volunteer with the Darkness into Light Suicide Prevention initiative. \nJenn Harper\nFounder and CEO\, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. \nAn award-winning social entrepreneur\, Jenn Harper is the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct to consumer brand with a mission to help Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of a circular economy in the brands ethos and in developing their latest line of products. Creating a new segment in the beauty industry – Sustainable Socially Conscious Beauty \nJenn Harper has been making a name for herself in the beauty industry for a number of years but has been gaining popularity quickly after being on the hit CBC show\, Dragons Den. Cheekbone Beauty is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand. \nIn addition to Cheekbone’s mission\, she strives to educate as many people as possible about the Residential School System and the effects it has had on my family and friends through decades of generational trauma. She speaks regularly to university\, college and high school students about social entrepreneurship\, empathy and the history of her First Nations family. She has also been invited to speak to various entrepreneur groups\, women in business associations\, Apple Canada and First Nations organizations. \nDavid Skok\nFounder and Editor-in-Chief\, The Logic \nBefore founding The Logic in 2018\, David Skok was the associate editor and head of editorial strategy at the Toronto Star. He has also served as the managing editor and vice-president of digital for the Boston Globe\, and as the co-creator and director of digital for Global News. David is a leading thinker on digital transformation who co-published a seminal paper on disruption in the news industry with the Harvard Business School professor Clayton M. Christensen. David sits on the advisory board for the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University and has served as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/a-new-type-of-capitalism-canadian-club-of-toronto/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors,Career Opportunities,Community Planning,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,LifeStyle,Living,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210621T130000
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SUMMARY:Founder Fridays: Remote Work Revolution Author Chat
DESCRIPTION:June 4 : Fireside chat with  Tsedal Neeley\, author of  Remote Work Revolution : How to Work From Anywhere 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. \nEach month you can register for either or both of two sessions: \nA 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. \nTable 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. \nFounder Fridays are designed to support Alberta’s entrepreneurs\, mentors\, investors\, ecosystem builders and service providers by: \n\nUpskilling entrepreneurs\, mentors\, ecosystem builders and service providers\nDeveloping entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship support in and around post-secondary institutions\nHelping 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\n\nWorking with existing entrepreneurship support organizations to expand their mentor network 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\, Calgary Innovation Coalition\, RINSA\, and Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM. \nPast Sessions: \nApril 9 : Fireside chat with  Cory Bray\, author of  Sales Playbooks: The Builders Toolkit April 23 : Roundtable discussion with Joseph Fung on how to apply the learnings from Cory’s fireside chat and book May 7 : Fireside chat with  Vijay Govindarajan\, author of  The Three Box Solution Call or text Craig Elias (+1.403.874.2998) if you have any questions or suggestions for future authors and their books.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/founder-fridays-remote-work-revolution-author-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Living,Recruiting,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T173000
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SUMMARY:Take Control of Algorithms\, Data\, and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Take Control of Algorithms\, Data\, and Infrastructure\n\nWednesday June 2\, 2021 4:00pm to 5:30pm \nryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567 \n\n#2 in CFE Series: Taming Big Tech: Exploring the Alternatives \nMeredith Whittaker​ – In Conversation with Andrew Clement​ \nMeredith Whittaker founded Google’s Open Research Group\, co-founded M-Lab\, and is a Minderoo Research Professor at New York University where she is co-founder and faculty director of the AI Now Institute. She has been an advisor to the White House\, the FCC\, the European Parliament among others on artificial intelligence and internet policy. Join Meredith is conversation with Andrew Clement\, Professor Emeritus in University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information where he coordinates the Information Policy Research Program and co-founded the Identity Privacy and Security Institute. \nCo-sponsors: Edmonton Public Library\, Milton Public Library\, Thunder Bay Public Library\, Toronto Public Library\, Vancouver Public Library \nZoom link to event ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567 \nThis is a free event and no registration is required. \nPlease contact cfe@ryerson.ca if you require accommodation to ensure inclusion in this event.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/take-control-of-algorithms-data-and-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Governance,Government,Regulatory,Research,Science,Social Innovation,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210517T070746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T070746Z
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SUMMARY:User Experience Research & Design Workshop by ATB
DESCRIPTION:The User Experience Design Team at ATB is bringing a 2.5 hr workshop to Calgary UX. In this workshop we want to welcome new and experienced professionals\, there will be two breakout rooms for each audience. \nSpeakers and facilitators\n———————————-\nJennifer Koo\nVice President\, Research\, Creative & Experience Design\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/koojenishiguro/ \nKristina Cigic\nResearch Lead\, Enterprise Insight at ATB Financial\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cigi%C4%87-caip-40b4752a/ \nAgenda:\n————\nBackground/Opening Content (Approx 1 hour)\n* Broad overview of UXR best practices and methods\n* How UXR and UXD can work most effectively together\n* What if it’s the same person doing UXR and UXD – what do you need to know\n* Strategic impact of UXR on the organizations that support it\n* How we use UX at ATB and it’s impact \nBreakouts – 2 groups. (Approx 45 mins)\n———————————————————— \n1 with less experienced professionals\, the other for more experienced professionals\nGive them a case study UX problem and have them outline how they would craft a research approach\nChallenge them to also outline how they would position this approach to the organization to gain buy in\nClosing (Approx. 40 mins)\nReview work done by both groups\nQuestions that business stakeholders might ask to challenge the value of their work and coach them on how to answer effectively to gain buy-in.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/user-experience-research-design-workshop-by-atb/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Entrepreneurs,Learning,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210520T070145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T070145Z
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SUMMARY:StartUp Edmonton Propel Demo
DESCRIPTION:Startup Edmonton is partnering with Startup TNT to bring you the third Propel Showcase.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us to get EXCLUSIVE access to Edmonton’s newest\, up and coming startups that are ready to take off and launch into the city’s growing startup community! \nPowered by a grant from Alberta Innovates\, Propel is our 12-week pre-accelerator program designed to support tech entrepreneurs as they solidify their business foundations and prepare to apply for accelerators\, secure investment\, and increase revenue. \nIntroducing the third Propel cohort: \n\nSketchdeck.ai\nProshyft Inc\nLocal Beauty\nLuuze\nRobolution\nLiquid Software\nLaundrywell\nEZ Enroute\nFinanciio\nEstimator Guys\nTREX.ai\n\nThe Propel Showcase is a celebration of the final session in the program and gives the startup community the opportunity to connect with one another\, learn about the Propel companies\, and congratulate the incredible entrepreneurs in our community for their hard work and dedication. \nEvent Format\nThe Propel Showcase is split into two parts: \n\n5-6 PM – Live Pitches (Startup Edmonton YouTube): Don’t miss your opportunity to hear pitches from each of the Propel companies. The founders have put in a ton of work over these last 12 weeks\, so tune in\, cheer them on\, and show your support!\n6-7PM – Networking/Happy Hour (Startup TNT Discord): Meet the founders behind the third cohort of the Propel program. Get a chance to personally congratulate them\, ask questions\, and find out more about the companies at their virtual table. You will also have the chance to network and chat with the broader startup and tech community.\n\nNew to Discord\nHere are some quick steps to get you started: \n\nDownload Discord\nRegister and sign in\nJoin Startup TNT Discord channel\nWatch this video on How Discord Works in 148\,000 Miliseconds or Less\nStill confused? Reach out to [us] on slack or by email at hello@startupedmonton.com\n\nWant to get onto Discord and meet the Startup TNT community before the Propel Showcase? Hop onto their happy hour every Thursday from 6-9pm using the link above. \nNo registration. No agenda. At Startup TNT\, we believe that having fun together is the starting point for community building. So grab a pint (or a pop) and join us on Discord for some great conversation and a few good laughs. Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. \nAbout Startup TNT \nWe’re a community of entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, innovators and startup supporters that gathers every week to have fun\, share stories\, and build great companies.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-edmonton-propel-demo/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Startups,STEME,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210519T000112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T000112Z
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SUMMARY:Legal 101: Corporate\, intellectual property & employment basics for startups
DESCRIPTION:Legal 101: Corporate\, intellectual property & employment basics for startups\nThursday\, May 27\, 2021 | 2:00 PM | WEBINAR \nWhen running a business there are key partners that can help you along the way. Legal expertise is often required to ensure successful sustainability and growth for business. \nIn this session Winta Asfaw\, a Senior Associate from Dentons Canada LLP will cover a broad range of topics that are relevant for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business including: \n\nCorporate Ownership\, Founder Issues & Agreements\nIntellectual Property Considerations\nEmployee\, Employer Rights & Responsibilities\nKey Contract Considerations\n\nEngaging a lawyer early on can mean avoiding legal risks and safeguarding the success and future growth of your business. \nSpeaker: Winta Asfaw\, Dentons Canada LLP
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/legal-101-corporate-intellectual-property-employment-basics-for-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Governance,Human Talent,IP - Trademarks & Patents,Learning,Legal,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210526T055531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T055813Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience in Times of Uncertainty: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:Canada Club of Toronto: John Ruffolo & Arlene Dickinson\nFounder & Managing Partner\, Maverix Private Equity Resiliency in Uncertain Times \n\n\n\n\nThere is no time like the present. That’s why\, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst recovering from a life-threatening accident\, John Ruffolo opened the doors on his newest venture with $500 million in secured investments. \nJoin Canadian Club Toronto on May 27 as John Ruffolo\, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity\, sits down in conversation with General Partner of District Ventures Capital and star of Dragons’ Den\, Arlene Dickinson\, to discuss what pivoting looks like during the pandemic\, and the importance of resiliency at every stage of a business\, and life. \n\n\nBiography  \nJohn Ruffolo\nFounder and Managing Partner\, Maverix Private Equity \nJohn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity. John’s focus is on guiding the strategy of the firm\, Chair of the Investment Committee and is deeply involved with sourcing and leading opportunities particularly within the technology industry. John Ruffolo was also the Founder of OMERS Ventures and the Co-founder and Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators. Over the course of John’s leadership as Chief Executive Officer\, OMERS Ventures had invested over $500 million of capital in over 40 disruptive technology companies across North America\, including growth investments in Shopify\, Wattpad\, Wave\, Hootsuite\, Rover\, Desire 2 Learn\, Hopper\, DuckDuckGo\, TouchBistro and League. \nDuring his tenure at OMERS\, John also formed OMERS Platform Investments as its Executive Managing Director. He led investments in Purpose Financial\, PointNorth Capital\, District Ventures\, OneEleven and ArcTern Ventures. Co-founded with Jim Balsillie\, the Council of Canadian Innovators is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping highgrowth Canadian technology firms scale up globally. The Council is made up of CEOs from Canada’s most promising technology companies. The Council’s position is to promote\, share\, and collaborate with public policy leaders on key policy levers to optimize the growth of Canada’s innovation-based sector. John also currently sits on the boards of a number of leading innovative organizations including AI Partnerships Corp.\, engineering.com\, Ether Capital\, OneEleven\, ArcTern Ventures\, and Canopy Rivers. John has also previously served on the boards of Hootsuite\, Wave\, Desire 2 Learn\, Purpose Financial\, MMM Group\, Continuum Residential REIT\, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)\, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)\, Communitech and Deloitte. \nIn addition\, John sits on the board of a number of not-for-profit organizations including the David Suzuki Foundation as Vice-Chair\, the Royal Ontario Museum\, Caldwell’s Top 40 Under 40 and The Dean’s Advisory Council for the Schulich School of Business. John was a Partner at Deloitte\, as well as the Global Thought Leader\, the Global Tax Leader and the Canadian Industry Leader for Deloitte’s Technology\, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. He was also a member of the firm’s Tax and TMT Global Leadership teams and a member of Deloitte’s Board of Directors. Prior to Deloitte\, John was a partner with Arthur Andersen LLP. \nIn 2020\, John became a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (FCPA). In 2018\, John was honored with the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic which made him a 5th Class Knight. It is the highest-ranking honour of the Italian Republic and is awarded for “merit acquired by the nation” in the fields of literature\, the arts\, economy\, public service\, and social\, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers. John was recognized as Canada’s #1 of 100 Most Powerful Business People as selected by Canadian Business Magazine in 2014 (#3 in 2015). John was also selected as one of Toronto’s 50 Most Influential People by Toronto Life (#16 in 2015\, #40 in 2016\, #26 in 2017). John was awarded with the Outstanding Progress & Achievement Award by the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2014. This is awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding career potential and achieved success and recognition in their field. \nArlene Dickinson\nGeneral Partner\, District Ventures Capital \nArlene Dickinson is a serial entrepreneur and General Partner of District Ventures Capital\, a venture capital fund focused on helping market\, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies\, in the food and health space. \nShe is a three-time best-selling author\, podcaster and accomplished public speaker. Dickinson is widely recognized for her role as a Dragon/Venture Capitalist for over 12 seasons on the multi-award-winning CBC television series\, Dragons Den. \nMs. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times\, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame\, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence\, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners. She is a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee and a proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award. Dickinson has served for many years as an Honourary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. \nShe sits on several public and private boards and is actively involved in supporting community and country.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/canada-club-of-toronto-john-ruffolo-arlene-dickinson/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
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SUMMARY:InterGen: Role of Angel Investors: CEO of NACO
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Wine Wednesday! \nDo you want to learn more about the important role of angel investors in the innovation ecosystem?Join Sandi Gilbert as she chats with Claudio Rojas\,CEO of National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) on Wine Wednesday – tomorrow\, May 26\, 4:00 p.m. MST. \nAs CEO of the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO)\, Claudio leads 4200 angel investors that have invested $1.016 billion into more than 1500 portfolio companies\, resulting in the creation of thousands of jobs in all regions across the country. Claudio has a proven track record of identifying world-class companies\, investing during periods of uncertainty\, and successfully holding for the long-term. He has held the roles of managing director\, founder\, board member and advisor of several prominent organizations\, including the Canadian Dream Initiative. He brings an exceptionally long-term entrepreneurial mindset to investments and is a thought leader on investing in founder-run companies.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/intergen-role-of-angel-investors-ceo-of-naco/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210517T065752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T065752Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest  LWOL - Digital Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n​Curious about what’s happening in the innovation ecosystem in Alberta? \n​Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \n​May 26- This week we will be joined by Jasmine Palardy and Lee Ackerman of The SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology as they ask\, “what does it mean to be digital?” and why not only nurturing – but also measuring – “Digital Intelligence” will accelerate our path to a thriving tech talent pool in Alberta.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-digital-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210517T072410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T072410Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Women in Tech - Board Readiness for Start-ups
DESCRIPTION:BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund\, in partnership with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Driven By Women™\, invites you to the Women in Tech (WIT) Masterclass series “Board Governance Readiness for Start-ups – 2nd edition”. \nDriven by demand from the community\, this masterclass will help women in tech leaders build and manage an effective board of directors for their company. The series is ideally suited to female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: \n\nventure backed or venture backed shortly; and\nhas a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors\n\nThis is a free\, four-week virtual webinar series. \nStarting May 26\, 2021\nEvery Wednesday\, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (EDT) \nWhat:\nDuring this free\, four-week virtual series the experts at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Driven By WomenTM will offer practical insights and knowledge to help you: \n\ncreate an effective board to support your business;\nexpand your knowledge of the function of corporate governance and how it applies to your organizational structure;\nunderstand how to assess the core competencies of your board and identify deficiencies; and\nattract and compensate a diverse and competent board.\n\nWho:\nThis masterclass is ideally suited to female founders and c-suite executives who are leading a Canadian technology start-up with the following criteria: 1) venture backed or venture backed shortly; and 2) has a board of directors in place or in the process of forming a board of directors. \nWhen:\nThe sessions will be held every Wednesday from 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT from May 26 – June 16\, 2021. \nPlease note that all speaker presentations will be in English only; Q&A sessions will be moderated in English and French. Copies of the speaker presentations will be made available in English and French after the sessions. \nSchedule:\nYou can register for one session below or for them all by clicking here – Register \nMay 26\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n1. Governance 101: Role of the Board – Register \nDiscussion: General overview of corporate structure\, fiduciary duties and the role of the board\, corporate policies and procedures\, and authorization matrix. \nJune 2\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n2. Risk Management Oversight – Register \nDiscussion: D&O indemnities and insurance\, ESG matters\, emergency response\, and continuation planning. \nJune 9\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n3. Board Effectiveness and Inclusive Leadership – Register \nDiscussion: Board skills matrix\, board self-evaluations\, and human resources and compensation. \nJune 16\, 2021\n12:00 – 1:00pm EDT \n4. Exits – The Anatomy of an M&A Transaction – Register \nDiscussion: Overview of an M&A transaction from the confidentiality agreement to closing. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/master-class-women-in-tech-board-readiness-for-start-ups/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Course,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Governance,Leadership,Learning,Legal,Regulatory,Small Business,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210519T000822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T000822Z
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SUMMARY:Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare\n\nDescription \nThe Embassy of Mexico in Canada and the University of Alberta Precision Health Signature Area invite you to the webinar “Advances in AI and Genomics: Creating a Revolution in Healthcare” where we explore the promise of personalized healthcare—encompassing targeted treatments\, advanced diagnostics\, and large-scale analysis of (big) health data—for improved patient outcomes and sustainable health care systems of the future. In this one-hour webinar\, we will hear perspectives from experts from Canada\, Mexico and Brazil. \nModerated by Dr. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell\, Dean\, Faculty of Science\, University of Alberta \nOpening Remarks by Alfonso Pompa Padilla\, Secretary of Innovation\, Science and Technology\, State of Jalisco\, Mexico \n\nTime \n\nMay 21\, 2021 11:00 AM in Edmonton
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/advances-in-ai-and-genomics-creating-a-revolution-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Health,Innovation,Learning,Science,STEME,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210520T065533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T065533Z
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SUMMARY:TNT YEG Community Awards
DESCRIPTION:The YEG Startup Community Awards are an entrepreneur-led\, volunteer-run\, and community-centric initiative to recognize the brilliant work that’s being done in our city. The awards bring our community together and celebrate the accomplishments of our boldest risk-takers. We’re all about embracing diversity\, recognizing hard work\, and not taking ourselves too seriously. Join us as we cheer on the amazing individuals\, companies\, and events that drive innovation in Edmonton. \nCommunity sponsors that made this happen \n\nERIN\nStartup Edmonton\nMercer Tavern\nAlberta Innovates\nDrugbank\ndealcloser\nStartup TNT\n\nMost Edmonton Startup of the Year \n\nAreto Labs\nRUNWITHIT Synthetics Inc.\nSamdesk\n\nBest Startup Workplace \n\nDrugBank\nJobber\nSamdesk\n\nNew Startup of the Year \n\nAgriolabs\nAreto Labs\nCopysmith\n\nConnector of the Year \n\nBradley Poulette\nLaurie Wang\nTim Lynn\n\nVolunteer of the Year \n\nColin Christensen\nGail Powley\nJas Panesar\n\nCorporate Champion of the Year \n\nATB\nCBRE\nMNP\n\nStartup Event of the Year \n\nEdmonton Startup Week 2020\nGreat Alberta Pitch Marathon\nStartup TNT Investment Summit I\n\nMentor of the Year \n\nArden Tse\nJessica Doody\nKristina Milke\n\nStudent Entrepreneur of the Year \n\nEden Redman\nRavina Anand\nShelvie Fernan\n\nPivot of the Year \n\nCodo\nDiveThru\nFly & Fetch\n\nCommunity Champion of the Year \n\nAshlyn Bernier\nColin Christensen\nZack Storms\n\nService Provider of Year \n\nAlberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)\nApplied Pharmaceutical Innovation\nStartup Edmonton\n\nThis event will be happening on Remo\, with the after-party moving to Discord.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/tnt-yeg-community-awards/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Networking,Small Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210518T235001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T235001Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cryptocurrencies
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to cryptocurrencies \nThursday\, May 20\, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | WEBINAR \nIn this introductory talk\, participants will get to learn about the genesis of Bitcoin and the reasons behind its meteoric growth. The goal of this presentation is to establish key foundational understanding of the digital asset ecosystem. \nSpeaker: Q Rasi\, ATB Financial \nIn this introductory talk\, participants will get to learn about the genesis of Bitcoin and the reasons behind its meteoric growth. The goal of this presentation is to establish key foundational understanding of the digital asset ecosystem. \nPresenter \nQ Rasi\, ATB Financial \nQ Rasi is the Director of Advisory Solutions within ATB and helped in the development of ATB’s crypto compliance program back in 2017. Q is a former post doctoral fellow\, PhD and a MBA in finance. Q is actively involved in the crypto ecosystem and currently researching institutional opportunities in the DeFi ecosystem.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/introduction-to-cryptocurrencies/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,BitCoin,Blockchain,Digital Transformation,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210517T065259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T065259Z
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SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL - Funding Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lunch Without Lunch every Wednesday to hear about the players\, events\, and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community\, open to people of any age\, wage\, or stage of company. \n​May 19 – This week we will be joined by Talore Peterson\, Project Manager at Venture for Canada and Sarah Topps\, Business Development Specialist at Mitacs. They will share how they build innovation and foster connections between entrepreneurs\, students and businesses through their companies.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/rainforest-lwol-funding-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210420T012135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T012135Z
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: How VCs Approach Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-how-vcs-approach-due-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210517T064029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T064029Z
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SUMMARY:Adapting to a new world of work: PwC presents discoveries of the field workers study
DESCRIPTION:Most Albertans and businesses have had to adjust to operating remotely\, as working from home has increased substantially over the last year. But what about those working in positions that require being on the job site\, unable to accomplish their duties or tasks remotely or in a home office? \nIn this webinar\, PwC’s thought leaders will share insights based on findings from their field worker study. This study takes the pulse of Canadian field workers—full or part-time employees who pre-pandemic spent most if not all of their workday in a non-office setting and are employed by a larger company or organization. The survey reveals their perceptions of the potential for technology to improve their job\, the impact of the pandemic on their well-being and their organization’s effectiveness in adapting to the disruption. \nPlus\, PwC will explore the impacts of COVID-19 on workers in several key industries in Alberta including Energy\, Education\, Retail\, Healthcare\, Manufacturing\, and more. \nPlease confirm your attendance by Monday\, May 17 @ 4 PM.\nWe will be using the Zoom meeting platform for the webinar. A link to join will be sent out to all registrants 12-24 hours prior to the webinar via email. 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/adapting-to-a-new-world-of-work-pwc-presents-discoveries-of-the-field-workers-study/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210420T011807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T011807Z
UID:15704-1620734400-1620738000@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Communicating the Story
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-communicating-the-story/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Marketing,Media & Communications,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210127T000641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T000641Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta IoT Fast Track Program Cohort 3
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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Course,Education,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Manufacturing & Exports,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210420T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T011248Z
UID:15702-1620129600-1620133200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Startup TNT Investment Prep Series: Deal Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of raising money in 2021 or participating in the next Startup TNT investment summit? Join us for a 6-week video series that equips entrepreneurs with the basic tools they need to convey a compelling investment story to potential investors. \nThese sessions will teach best practices for organizing and communicating the key parts of your investment package using content experts and peer entrepreneurs that recently raised successful rounds. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and ask questions to the hosts and guests\, sign up now! \nTuesdays at 12:00pm (MDT) on Zoom. \n\nApr 13 – Overview of due diligence and data rooms\nApr 20 – Corporate and financial diligence documents\nApr 27– Business diligence\nMay 4 – Deal diligence\nMay 11– Communicating the story\nMay 18 – How VCs approach due diligence
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/startup-tnt-investment-prep-series-deal-diligence/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Finance,Investment,Small Business,Startups,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="TNT":MAILTO:zstorms@ualberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210420T014241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T014241Z
UID:15708-1620028800-1625072400@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:Bridging the Connectivity Challenge: Hackathon to Improve Rural Alberta
DESCRIPTION:TACKLE A REAL-WORLD PROBLEM TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF RURAL ALBERTANS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDo you enjoy problem-solving\, analytics\, and creativity? This is your opportunity to use those skills to help hack the digital divide! Get access to open data sets\, virtual machines\, and data science workshops to develop your expertise and create your very own data product. \nAbout the Hackathon:  \nBy 2021\, Canada’s federal government has committed to bringing high-speed internet to 90% of Canadians. However\, we still have a long ways to go. Many rural communities are still working on bridging that digital divide. \nCybera and ISAIC are teaming up to host a virtual open data science hackathon from May 3-30\, 2021. This event will give participants (individuals or self-formed teams) the opportunity to connect with others from across the province who are interested in data science. Extract insights from open data sets\, and leverage virtual machines and professional development workshops to develop a solution that will enrich our province. \nThe goals of this hackathon are to: \n\nUse relevant and open data to assess the connectivity barriers and gaps that exist throughout Alberta. This includes identifying communities that are under-served.\nAssess the correlation between social and economic indicators\, and the speed of connectivity\, to determine the role high-speed internet plays in community growth and sustainability.\n\n\n\nParticipants will create and submit data science products that:  \n\nHave a clear goal or hypothesis that aligns with the hackathon’s goals\nIdentify\, use\, and transform relevant open datasets\nOffer compelling metrics and data visualizations that support the participant’s hypothesis\nTell a story\n\nRural Alberta communities will directly benefit from your efforts\, as the output will be used to inform community planning and advocacy efforts for access to high-speed internet. \nSee the hackathon website for more information. View the full rules. \nPrizes \nOver $4\,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to multiple teams and individuals. (Stay tuned for prize details) \n\nBest Overall Award\nSocial Impact Award\nTechnical Implementation ISAIC Award\nSolo Effort Award\n\nJudging Criteria \n\nSocial Impact = 25%\nCreativity & Resourcefulness = 25%\nCommunicating Your Project Story = 25%\nTechnical Proficiency\, Implementation and Feasibility = 25%
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/bridging-the-connectivity-challenge-hackathon-to-improve-rural-alberta/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Contest,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Future Cities,Government,Innovation,Living,Media & Communications,Networking,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142902
CREATED:20210203T211903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T211903Z
UID:15120-1619721000-1619728200@futurecite.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk \n\nAn Evening with Gary Vaynerchuk will feature a no holds barred discussion around topics that every young entrepreneur or seasoned professional should hear. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask Gary Vaynerchuk their burning questions and\, in Gary’s trademark style\, get some honest answers. \nBusiness Link is proud to partner with Trixstar for this exclusive appearance by Gary Vaynerchuk on Thursday\, April 29\, 2021 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre! \n\nDate: Apr 29 2021\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/%ef%bb%bfan-evening-with-gary-vaynerchuk/
LOCATION:Edmonton Expo Centre
CATEGORIES:Conference,Digital Transformation,Entertainment,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Small Business,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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