Pitch Deck Perfection: Raising Your First $500K FFA October 31, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Life Sciences Innovation Hub 3655 36 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Part of the Founders Lunch collection Learn how to craft the perfect pitch to raise your first $500K from Friends, Family, and Angel (FFA) investors at our upcoming workshop! Free
XR Open House November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Room ICT 517 (5th floor) 856 Campus Place NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Join us at the XR Open House to explore cutting-edge innovation and tech in XR! Demos, networking, and interactive sessions await! Free
Innovation Week YYC November 13, 2024 - November 21, 2024 Platform Innovation Centre Platform Innovation Centre 407 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Innovation Week showcases and celebrates the people, startups, scaleups and technologies defining Calgary’s future.
The New Makers: Building Software with No-Code and Generative AI November 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Life Sciences Innovation Hub 3655 36 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Discover how no-code and AI tools can help you build software, automate tasks, and bring your ideas to life—no coding required! About this event No-code development tools have been gradually democratizing software creation for years, with adoption surging during the pandemic. Now, the emergence of generative AI and AI coding assistants has transformed this evolution... Free
How Do We Build Consumer and Investor Trust in Innovation? A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates January 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bell Tower, Edmonton 10104, 103 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Not everyone has confidence that innovation will only have a positive impact. Many end-users don’t trust innovators with their data. So how do we get them to start? The answer: the ability to demonstrate a commitment to ethics by design.
AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups January 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Social Innovation Hub Unit #290, 3553 31 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups operate.
Friendly Fridays – Advanced Technology Centre, Edmonton February 7, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Advanced Technology Centre 9650 20 Ave NW Unit 211, Emonton, Alberta Join us - bring a friend or make a friend at our Friendly Fridays - February Edition from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
The Productivity Crisis in Canada February 13, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Pioneer 117 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Join a panel of experts on February 13, 2025, for an in-depth discussion and networking event on how we can navigate the current productivity crisis in Canada.
Innovate Inclusion February 18, 2025 - February 21, 2025 Wave Tech Centre (Andrew Davidson Building) 133 6 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Hybrid Event Join us at Innovate Inclusion, a multi-day transformative experience focused on creating inclusive and equitable futures!
Ethics for Innovators Workshop – A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates February 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Alberta Innovates - Calgary Research Park 3608 33 Street Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada In the our monthly Ethics for Innovators Workshop series, you’ll learn six core principles of digital data ethics and how to build a solid code of ethics for your organization.
ASTech Awards Regional Innovation Spotlight in Grande Prairie February 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum 9301 112 Avenue, Wembley, Alberta, Canada Join us for the ASTech Awards Regional Innovation Spotlight in Grande Prairie – during the 16th Annual Growing the North conference (Feb 18-20, 2025)
Friendly Fridays – BIS Safety Software (Sherwood Park) February 28, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm BIS Safety Software Inc. 261 Seneca Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Join us - bring a friend or make a friend at our Friendly Fridays - February Edition from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Innovation in Aging Symposium March 3, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm Platform Innovation Centre Platform Innovation Centre 407 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Join The Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre for Learning, Innovation & Quality (CLIQ) for our Innovation in Aging Symposium!
Alberta Innovation Network – Get to Know Day March 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Virtual Event Get to Know Day: Connecting Alberta's Entrepreneurs to Resources & Growth Opportunities Are you a startup looking for the right resources to scale, a business owner seeking fresh strategies, or an entrepreneur eager to explore new growth opportunities? Get to Know Day is for you! The Alberta Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) are coming together to... Free
Ag-Tech Days #3: AI in Agriculture March 26, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm University of Calgary 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming agriculture by improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. Its applications include pest identification, soil health monitoring, and autonomous equipment optimizing resource use. AI-driven irrigation systems track soil moisture and weather forecasts to optimize water use, saving water and boosting crop yields. Similarly, AI precision feeding systems analyze animal needs to enhance... Free
Building and Managing Data Rooms for Founders March 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Life Sciences Innovation Hub 3655 36 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Join Founders Lunch as we dive into Data Rooms—learn how to organize, manage, and optimize your data room for fundraising and partnerships! For founders raising capital or securing strategic partnerships, a well-organized data room is essential. This workshop will guide you through setting up a secure and investor-ready data room, covering key documents, best practices... Free
EDA Xperience 2025 April 9, 2025 - April 11, 2025 This annual event attracts over 400 local, national, and international experts in economic development, along with elected officials from across Alberta to discuss provincial developments, explore ways to advance the economy, and offer mutual support.
Canadian Hydrogen Convention 2025 April 22, 2025 - April 24, 2025 Edmonton Convention Centre 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Join 100+ exhibiting companies, 200+ expert speakers, 2,500+ conference delegates and over 8,000+ engaged attendees who are pioneering the development of hydrogen products and solutions to diversify Canada’s energy policies and infrastructure.
New technology for well remediation and decommissioning May 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:45 am Virtual Event Join our host Jonathan Heseltine from InnoTech Alberta as he explores promising new technologies that aim to improve sealing performance, reduce emissions, and enhance long-term well integrity. Free
Inventures 2025 May 21, 2025 - May 23, 2025 BMO Centre 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Inventures brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and thought leaders from around the globe to engage in a transformative three-day experience in Calgary.
IEEE Smart World Congress – Industry Day August 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Calgary Telus Convention Centre 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta Alberta Innovates is proud to support the upcoming IEEE Smart World Congress Emerging Technology Industry Day on August 19. This dynamic one-day event is dedicated to showcasing how emerging technologies are transforming industries and accelerating innovation.