November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm XR Open House 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
November 13, 2024 - November 21, 2024 Innovation Week YYC 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.
November 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm The New Makers: Building Software with No-Code and Generative AI 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
January 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm How Do We Build Consumer and Investor Trust in Innovation? A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates 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.
January 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups Social Innovation Hub Unit #290, 3553 31 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups operate.
February 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Friendly Fridays – Advanced Technology Centre, Edmonton 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
February 13 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Productivity Crisis in Canada 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.
February 18 - February 21 Innovate Inclusion 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!
February 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ethics for Innovators Workshop – A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates 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.
February 19 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm ASTech Awards Regional Innovation Spotlight in Grande Prairie 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)
February 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Friendly Fridays – BIS Safety Software (Sherwood Park) 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
March 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm Innovation in Aging Symposium 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!
March 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Alberta Innovation Network – Get to Know Day 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
March 26 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Ag-Tech Days #3: AI in Agriculture 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
March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Building and Managing Data Rooms for Founders 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
April 9 - April 11 EDA Xperience 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.
April 22 - April 24 Canadian Hydrogen Convention 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.
May 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:45 am New technology for well remediation and decommissioning 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
May 21 - May 23 Inventures 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.
August 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm IEEE Smart World Congress – Industry Day 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.
September 18 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Resource Futures Forum 2025 The Bond 364 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Navigating Canada’s Trade Future Together Presented by the Alberta Chamber of Resources in collaboration with Dentons Canada’s place in the global marketplace is shifting. New trade negotiations, evolving sustainability expectations, and infrastructure challenges are reshaping how our resource industries connect to the world. The 2025 Resource Futures Forum will bring together leaders from industry, government,... Free
September 22 @ 8:00 am - September 26 @ 5:00 pm Life Sciences Week Life Sciences Week Life Sciences Week is back for its third year, running September 22–26. With more than 50 community-led events across Edmonton and Calgary — from pitch competitions to lab tours and networking forums — the week has become a focal point and celebration for Alberta’s health and life sciences community.
October 21 @ 7:45 am - 9:30 am PTAC Energy Table Speaker Series – Alberta Innovates Calgary Petroleum Club 319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada This event will feature a candid fireside chat with Mike Mahon, CEO of Alberta Innovates, and Bryan Helfenbaum, VP of Clean Energy, with PTAC’s President and CEO, Lauren Savoie, as the moderator.