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SUMMARY:Techstars Toronto's seventh Demo Day Showcase!
DESCRIPTION:Techstars Toronto’s seventh Demo Day Showcase! Join on December 15th at 12:00 PM EST to meet the 12 companies graduating from the 2022 Winter Cohort. \nThis Demo Day Showcase will give the investor community a look at 12 companies poised to disrupt industries and change the world through their technology. With our incredible network of mentors\, investors\, and partners across Canada already in place\, Techstars Toronto sets out to bring the world’s best to Canada. \nThis class spans from Canada to Africa. Investors take note\, these companies mean business. Their traction and team size are seldom seen at this early stage\, and their valuations are starting to soar\, and surpassing a combined $100M USD already\, which we believe is just the start. \n 
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/techstars-torontos-seventh-demo-day-showcase/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Talent,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221116T180000
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SUMMARY:Telus CSW Demo Day - Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:The TELUS Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator (CSW) powered by AlchemistX is excited to invite you to our Demo Day Viewing Party on November 16th 2022 from 4 to 6 pm MST! We will be highlighting this passionate group of 20 phenomenal start-ups in social tech innovation that have just completed our 12-week accelerator program! \n\nDATE: Wednesday November 16\, 2022\nTIME: 4-6pm MST\nLOCATION: AMII – 2nd Floor\, access via main lobby escalator. 10065 Jasper Ave. Edmonton\, AB.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nWelcome + Intro\nScreening of Company Pitches\nRefreshments + Networking with the Edmonton innovation\, entrepreneurship + social impact community
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/telus-csw-demo-day-viewing-party/
LOCATION:AMII HQ\, 10065 Jasper Avenue 2nd Floor\, via main lobby escalator. Edmonton\, AB T5J 3B1\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 3B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Planning,Entrepreneurs,Government,Health,Human Talent,Innovation,Learning,Living,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Sustainability,Technology
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SUMMARY:OKGN Angel Summit
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an elevated investment experience. The OKGN Angel Summit is back for its fourth year!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nGet ready. Get excited. It’s time to secure your spot for the Summit finale! \nThe OKGN Angel Summit Finale is the culmination of a 10-week program where accredited investors and startup entrepreneurs are trained in the capital-raising process. On March 16th\, six remaining companies will make their final pitch for the $150K investment fund. \nFirst Nations leader\, Canadian businessman\, and Author\, Chief Clarence Louie\, will be taking to the virtual stage to deliver a keynote address. He has been the Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band for an impressive ten terms and has received numerous recognitions and accolades\, including; being a recipient of the Order of Canada and being inducted into the BC Business Hall of Fame and Canadian Business Hall of Fame. During his talk\, Chief Louie will share his insights from his progressive work with the Osoyoos Indian Band and inspire us on how we can create stronger communities through entrepreneurship and economic development. \nAfter the pitches\, while the investors deliberate on a winner\, Renée Warren and Dan Martell will join for a fireside chat. This husband and wife duo are both successful\, award-winning entrepreneurs and experienced investors. Renée coaches female entrepreneurs through her business\, We Wild Women and Dan helps SAAS founders scale through his business the SAAS Academy.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/okgn-angel-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Talent,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
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SUMMARY:AI for Society Reverse Expo
DESCRIPTION:February 18\, 2022\, from 11am to 2pm\, register here \nAI4Society is organizing its annual Reverse Expo on February 18 and invites our alumni\, our industry partners\, and our broad community with an interest in AI to connect with UoA researchers and students. This mini-conference offers a space where students\, researchers\, and community members alike ask questions\, explore innovative ideas\, and plan collaborations to develop creative solutions to some of our world’s most pressing problems. \nThis year the Reverse Expo will be held virtually\, showcasing posters on a broad range of AI-related research projects\, including (but not limited to) data analysis and visualization\, information extraction\, robotics\, search\, planning\, sensor-data analysis\, machine learning\, and AI applications. \nOur event will be held on the GatherTown platform\, from 11 am to 2 pm\, and will remain open until 4 pm\, to allow attendees\, researchers\, and students to set up more focused meetings if they choose. \nAttendees can register through this link\, or with the button below. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you there! \n_______________ \nPresenters and Attendees will receive log in information privately one day before the event.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/ai-for-society-reverse-expo/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Education,Entrepreneurs,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220217T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220217T183000
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SUMMARY:Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit - Top 20
DESCRIPTION:20 cleantech entrepreneurs pitch their companies to 30+ angel investors and the public at this virtual event on Feb 17!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n20 pitches. 1 massive Zoom party. 4 in-person afterparties*. \nAt the Startup TNT Cleantech Investment Summit\, we’re aiming to raise $500\,000+ for seed-stage cleantech companies that are reducing greenhouse gases and making economic impact in the Prairies\, while engaging local investors to become confident angels. Big thanks to Foresight Canada for helping make this sector-specific Summit possible. \nAs part of the investor due diligence process\, and to show off the great companies we have growing in the Prairies\, the top 20 companies will deliver their punchy 3-minute pitches in a public virtual forum on Feb 17\, starting at 4:30pm MST. \nOnline event details: \n4:30–6:30pm MST \nPitches will take place on Zoom\, register for the link (will also be streamed on YouTube) \nYXE is hosting a watch party at Birmingham’s Vodka & Ale House\, join us from 5:00 pm CST on to watch the pitches and connect at the afterparty! \nIn-person afterparties*: \n6:30pm MST till late \nHead down afterwards to your local watering hole to celebrate with the entrepreneurs\, investors and community friends. \nYEG – Campio Brewing\, 10257 105 St NW \nYYC – Briggs\, 100-317 10 Ave SW \nYXE – Birmingham’s Vodka & Ale House\, 810 Circle Dr. E \nYQR – Cathedral Social Hall\, 1801 Hamilton St \nTop 20 Companies: \nWill be announced on Feb 14! \n=== \n  \n*Public health notice: \nPlease ensure that you follow all venue restrictions. \n  \nWe also ask that once you’ve found a seat you hang out there for the night\, this is another way that we can help keep each other safe and healthy.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-tnt-cleantech-investment-summit-top-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,CleanTech,Competition,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Sustainability,Talent,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220120T123000
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SUMMARY:Women in the New Economy - Disruption in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation\, and in 2022\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nCanada’s economy is undergoing an incredible digital transformation\, and in 2022\, disruptive technologies will continue to reshape the future of entrepreneurship\, industry and trade \nTo succeed\, this evolution requires diverse participation. Women are making powerful contributions to our evolution\, but at just 25% of our tech labor force\, it’s critical to support greater inclusion. \nThis November\, Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW) and ecosystem partners are coming together for a special day of events celebrating the achievements of our talented female tech leadership\, announcing new grants for tech education\, and shining a light on opportunities for women in Canada’s emerging technology sectors. \nJoin us to learn about the next year ahead in tech disruption\, hear inspiring insights from diverse leaders and discover how women can accelerate their careers by leveraging innovation.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/women-in-the-new-economy-disruption-in-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Human Talent,Innovation,Leadership,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
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SUMMARY:Venture Showcase 2021 UBC Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual Venture Showcase to celebrate our thriving community of ventures and see who’s coming down the pipeline.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\nAcross industries\, landscapes and continents\, UBC innovators are leading the charge creating solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From climate solutions and human health transformations to technological advancements and social impact\, UBC is a rich bedrock of innovation home to entrepreneurs generating impacts through research and discoveries. Meet some of them at our 2021 Venture Showcase! \nLast year’s showcase welcomed 400 attendees including funders\, industry partners\, academic collaborators and community members to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. This year\, we look forward to welcoming you once again to meet our thriving community of early-stage ventures leading the future of industries at our 2021 Venture Showcase. \nJoin us in person or tune-in via live stream to find out who is coming down the pipeline from entrepreneurship@UBC. \n>>>Learn more on our website>>> \nWho is it for? \nentrepreneurship@UBC’s Venture Showcase event will give our UBC ecosystem (students\, staff\, faculty and alumni)\, investors\, government and other industry organizations the ability to keep their thumb on the pulse of the next big thing\, while providing our ventures with the exposure and opportunity to learn more about the funding landscape. Everyone from our community is welcome to attend. \nHow it works \nThe 2021 Venture Showcase will feature ventures in three different categories: Ones-to-Watch and Sneak-a-Peek from the incubation phase of entrepreneurship@UBC and those who are later-stage in the HATCH Ready-to-Raise group seeking investment. \nAgenda \n\n2:00 – 2:45 pm – In-person networking & venture exhibition\n2:45 – 3:00 pm – Opening Remarks\n3:00 – 3:15 pm – Ones-to-Watch presentations\n3:15 – 3:45 pm – Fireside Chat\n3:45 – 4:20 pm – Sneak-a-Peek presentations\n4:20 – 4:50 pm – HATCH Ready-to-Raise presentations\n4:50 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks\n\n>>>Visit our website to learn more>>> \nLocation and Registration \nThe 2021 Venture Showcase will be hosted in person at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver as well as available via live stream on Zoom. \nUpon registration\, kindly confirm if you will be attending in person or via live stream. The live stream link will be sent to attendees in advance of the Showcase. In person capacity is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. \nRegistrants can find a copy of their registration form in their confirmation email under “order summary” then clicking “view and manage your order online”. \nCOVID-19 Protocols \nPer BC’s provincial health guidelines\, we require all in person attendees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination status and identification upon entry. Attendees unable to do so will be turned away at the door. Masks are required while indoors. \nAbout entrepreneurship@UBC \nentrepreneurship@UBC propels UBC innovations out into the world through venture creation\, providing UBC students\, researchers\, faculty members\, alumni and staff with the resources\, networks\, and funding they need to succeed. \nAs one of the world’s top 40 research universities with 80\,000 students\, faculty and staff and over $650M annual research funding\, UBC has long been a catalyst for innovation. Part of the Innovation UBC network\, entrepreneurship@UBC supports UBC ventures and entrepreneurs to generate social and economic impacts in B.C. and around the world. To date\, entrepreneurship@UBC has worked with over 561 ventures who have raised more than $1.39 billion in funding\, generated more than $116 million in revenue and hired more than 989 employees\, stimulating the economic and social landscape of B.C. while building anchor companies that have a global impact.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/venture-showcase-2021-ubc-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Investment,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Sustainability,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211123T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
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SUMMARY:Startup Launch Party YYC
DESCRIPTION:In its second virtual year\, the Startup Launch Party remains the main event of Calgary’s Innovation Week. The 12th annual celebration is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year. On November 23rd from 6:00-9:00 pm\, we will celebrate and highlight some of Calgary’s brightest early-stage startups and community members for their achievements. Just like in-person iterations\, Launch Party will include high-value programming and networking to bring together everyone in our community from the startup curious to savvy innovation investors to experienced entrepreneurs. Nominate or apply to be a celebrated company\, visit: startupcalgary.ca/launch-party
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/startup-launch-party-yyc/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Digital Transformation,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Leadership,Networking,Pitch Competition,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20211027T080427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T080427Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Club Toronto: Financial Literacy is not nearly enough
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Financial Literacy Month every November is easy\, and…entirely insufficient.  There has been a huge effort in the last decade to improve financial literacy in Canada — from government\, non-profits\, academia and industry\, but still the needle hasn’t moved.\nWhat are the most intractable barriers? What are the most promising and exciting solutions? Certainly digital interventions\, grounded in cutting edge behavioural science\, will be key. \nJoin Canadian Club Toronto on November 4th as we engage in a conversation about the financial challenges Canadians are facing as we emerge from the pandemic\, and how better knowledge\, insight and behaviour can help address them.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/canada-club-toronto-financial-literacy-is-not-nearly-enough/
CATEGORIES:Economy,Education,Finance,Human Talent,Leadership,Learning,Social Innovation,Students,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210922T072612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T072612Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week
DESCRIPTION:Join entrepreneurship@UBC for our 2nd annual entrepreneurship@UBC Immersion Week (EIW) online September 27th to October 1st. \nThis week-long event will cross 3 tracks of content and includes keynote speakers\, insightful panels\, roundtable discussions and interactive “Ask me Anything” (AMA) sessions. While all sessions will be online\, we are aiming to host a few “in-person” networking events in line with government and university health and safety protocols. \nThe views presented by guest panelists in this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect UBC’s views. \nHow it works \nZoom information will be sent to registrants each morning of the event as well as shared on our Eventbrite online event page. For more information on who is speaking and when\, visit our event website. Questions? Get in touch at communications@entrepreneurship.ubc.ca \n>>> Visit our event website >>> \nUse the hashtag #EIW2021 to get the latest information on the event and follow us on socials @UBCentrepreneur.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/entrepreneurshipubc-immersion-week/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Leadership,Learning,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Sustainability,Technology,The Arts,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210606T220228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T220228Z
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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://demo.futurecite.ai/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210519T001436Z
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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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
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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://demo.futurecite.ai/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210223T035352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T035352Z
UID:15320-1618936200-1618939800@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:RainForest Connector - Cameron Smithers
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Cameron Smithers\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWhat is the Connector?\nRainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting)\, small business owners\, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system. \nJoin us to meet new like-minded people\, celebrate successes and learn from failures\, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province. \nEvents will be hosted online via Zoom and a password is required to access the meetings\, therefore registration is mandatory. \nAs a member of the Rainforest\, you are not excluding yourself from any other community or initiative. We seek to be a harmonious complement to other aligned initiatives and anyone from the community is explicitly invited to join us. \nDate And Time\n\nTue\, April 20\, 2021 \n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM MDT
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/rainforest-connector-cameron-smithers/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Small Business,Social Innovation,STEME,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210403T085542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T085625Z
UID:15554-1618905600-1619110800@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021
DESCRIPTION:WHY COLLISION? \n\n\n\n\nCollision brings together “the world’s best speakers”\, tech’s leading companies\, and top media.  Join us online this April to make meaningful connections\, find valuable leads\, and get access to premium content. \nNETWORKING\nImagine if you could gather the “who’s who of international tech” in one digital space. With more than 40\,000 attendees set to go online this April for Collision\, you can make meaningful connections and continue the conversations long after the conference ends.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Expect game-changing speakers\, dynamic content\, and great opportunities to network and connect with others.” \nLEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT\nWith expert-led workshops and roundtables\, Collision is buzzing with insights from the leaders of all industries touched by tech. Hear it from a well-balanced and enticing line-up covering today’s pressing topics. Hear inspiring success stories\, join thought-provoking conversations and upskill at Collision.\nAs Entrepreneur Magazine puts it\, “every visitor is guaranteed to learn something both new and exciting”. \nLEAD GENERATION\nWe’ll welcome more than 40\,000 attendees this year. They want to see what’s out there – and what’s in the pipeline – in the world of tech. Join us this April and connect with who you want to meet to drive your business forward. Use our software to discover new contacts and generate leads from wherever you are in the world.\nHuffPost calls Collision “a global gathering of provocative ideas\, brilliance\, and investment dollars.” Connect with everyone from CEOs and founders to marketing managers and developers\, and take your business to the next level. \nPREMIUM CONTENT\nAlong with tech’s leaders\, we’ve gathered authors\, athletes\, actors and musicians to talk about how tech touches their industries\, covering more than 30 different topics. Listen to more than 100+ hours of premium content including talks\, Q&As and unique experiences.\nThe Wall Street Journal captures well the energy at Collision\, saying it’s “a frenetic stream of sessions on a wide range of topics\, from technology and digital media to music\, politics and culture.” \nTEAM BUILDING\nTeams from the world’s top companies come together at Collision this April. Give your team a shared experience and spark new ideas with inspiring talks\, masterclasses and roundtables. Break the routine and start engaging conversations.\nInc. Magazine sums it up: “Collision continues to be the most frequent answer when I ask others what conference they most want to attend this year.” \nBRAND AWARENESS\nGet your brand in front of the most prestigious names in international media. Collision attracts more than 1\,250 journalists from publications including Bloomberg\, Financial Times\, Forbes\, CNN Business\, CNBC\, and the Wall Street Journal. Amplify your message and showcase your company to the world’s most prestigious tech journalists at Collision.\nIn the words of Recode\, our content caters to “a broader industry audience wanting to keep up with what’s new in tech.”
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/collision-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Conference,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Human Talent,Industry,Innovation,Investment,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Marketing,Media & Communications,Networking,Pitch Competition,Social Innovation,Startups,Students,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210407T191047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T191047Z
UID:15602-1618498800-1618504200@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:Conscious Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:This new approach to business is presented by Brad Gaulin\, Robert Welke\, and James Free\, with two breakout sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBusiness is evolving\, especially here in Alberta. \nWhere traditional business focused on profit and shareholder value\, conscious business is driven by stakeholder values and organizational purpose. \nWhat we’ve described here is Conscious Capitalism\, a contemporary approach to business that empowers organizations to consciously change and grow. \nWhy Conscious Capitalism?\n\nThe philosophy guides enterprises to balance the interests and concerns of all stakeholders\, fulfill a higher purpose and create value for society\, all while maintaining their bottom line\nA deeper understanding of Conscious (ESG) Business can empower strategic planning and inform strategy\, innovation\, growth marketing\, organizational design\, operational excellence\, team building\, leadership & cultural transformation.\nThere’s no shortage of investors that support this way of business. With more than $30 Trillion in ESG Funds\, many investors will measure an organization’s performance through a conscious framework: Environmental\, Social\, and Governance.\n\nAgenda:\n\n3:00pm – Opening Remarks (Alberta IoT)\n3:10pm – Conscious Capitalism Presentation + Breakout Sessions\n4:25pm – Closing Remarks\n4:30pm – Close\n\nThis new approach to business is presented by Brad Gaulin\, Chief Evolution Officer (C.Ev.O.) at CEvO Solutions Inc.\, Robert Welke\, Business Evolution Consultant at ProACTv Business Solutions Inc.\, and James Free\, Wisdom Leader & Financial Strategist at Holden + Taylor Advisory Group. The presentation will include two breakout sessions where participants discuss the concepts discussed in the presentation and further engage with the Alberta IoT community. \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. \nDate And Time\n\nThu\, April 15\, 2021 \n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MDT
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/conscious-capitalism/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Community Planning,Conference,Digital Transformation,Economy,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Future Cities,Governance,Government,Innovation,Investment,IoT,IoT,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Social Innovation,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210403T000324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T000324Z
UID:15541-1618401600-1618405200@demo.futurecite.ai
SUMMARY:RainForest LWOL: Non-Profits
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. \nWhat can startups learn from Non-Profits? At this week’s LWOL we will learn how startups can build a culture of trust within a Non-Profit organization. We will be joined by Tanya Koshowski of Brown Bagging For Kids\, as she shares insights into how they are innovating the way we see Non-Profits in Calgary. \nAfter the panel discussion\, we will take part in facilitated networking through breakout rooms. \nZoom Link & Password are provided here and in the confirmation email: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84531097830?pwd=NGdXdVZBc0FqaFh4YjJOZ2x0UWxwdz09 \nMeeting ID: 845 3109 7830 \nPasscode: Community \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. \nWe believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why\, or for more information\, visit www.rainforestab.ca
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/rainforest-lwol-non-profits/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Living,Networking,Social Innovation,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210407T190447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T190447Z
UID:15598-1618304400-1618318800@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210407T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T185529Z
UID:15595-1617969600-1617973200@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210403T000006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T000006Z
UID:15539-1617796800-1617800400@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210316T035657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T224804Z
UID:15444-1616760000-1616763600@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210316T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T034950Z
UID:15442-1616745600-1616950800@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210316T033949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T033949Z
UID:15439-1616745600-1616950800@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210317T183712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T183712Z
UID:15469-1616587200-1616590800@demo.futurecite.ai
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210317T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210215T234242Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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://demo.futurecite.ai/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:20210216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210212T061200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T061200Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Competition -for Indigenous & Immigrant Biz Owners
DESCRIPTION:Pitch your business\, connect with other small business owners\, and you could win up to $3\,000! This competition is an opportunity for Indigenous and immigrant small business owners to build the confidence and the skills they need to talk about their businesses\, and will provide a platform for business owners that often face challenges with business exposure and access to networking opportunities outside of their immediate cultural groups. \n\nThis pitch competition will:\n\n\n\n\nProvide exposure for participating businesses \nProvide access to expert judges and to a network of existing successful Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs \nFoster networking between these two specialized groups to expand reach \nHelp participating small business owners build confidence and the skills they need to talk about their businesses in a succinct and value–adding way. \n\n\nRegistered businesses that have been operational for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 10 years are now eligible to apply\, and submissions will be accepted until February 16th at 11:59pm.
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/pitch-competition-for-indigenous-immigrant-biz-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:Competition,Entrepreneurs,Leadership,Pitch Competition,Small Business,Social Innovation,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T201132
CREATED:20210204T071816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T071816Z
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Past\, Present and Future of Civic Tech in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us as technology veteran Jean-Marc La Flamme shares his perspectives on the past\, present and future of Civic Tech in Canada. Jean-Marc has been on the front lines of innovation for 25 years\, digitally transforming government\, industries\, startups\, non-profits and rural communities using Canadian tech. \nJean-Marc will also discuss civic engagement platforms in Canada and share his view that we need to move away from big tech companies onto our own smart community platforms. He will present an overview of the landscape today and ask how Civic Tech can support its growth. \nJean-Marc La Flamme is the Managing Director of ReGen Villages Canada. ReGen Villages builds regenerative and resilient smart communities\, with integrated life support systems of food\, water\, energy\, education\, economic\, transportation and waste-to-resource management. Communities are connected to each other with a secure but open platform for real time innovation inside smart bioregions. Creator of civic tech teams\, digital financing platforms and exciting intergenerational hackathons allowing all citizens to co-create communities and new business. Founder of co-working spaces\, innovation centers and entrepreneurship programs that brings everyone into the future of work. \nFind out more about CivicTechYYC and signup for our newsletter at https://civictechyyc.ca/ \nTuesday\, February 9\, 2021\n7:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST
URL:https://demo.futurecite.ai/event/perspectives-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-civic-tech-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual Online
CATEGORIES:AI / ML / Data Science,Digital Transformation,Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Innovation,Learning,Networking,Not-For-Profit,Robotics,Science,Small Business,Social Innovation,STEME,Students,Sustainability,Technology,Webinar
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