Alberta Innovates

GHGT-17
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-24 | Alberta
The 17th Greenhouse Gas Control Technology Conference (GHGT-17), is the premier international conference on greenhouse gas reduction technologies, with a specific focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The GHGT conference series is at the forefront of advancing low-carbon solutions to combat climate change.

GHGT-17 will be hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in October 2024. This event will bring together researchers, industry leaders, government officials, and business partners from around the world to explore cutting-edge technology, innovation, and greenhouse gas mitigation strategies.

All presenters (oral and E-poster) will be required to register before the conference if their work has been selected.
To get the latest conference updates and more from the IEAGHG by email, you can sign up here :http://eepurl.com/du7fkH

RemTech
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, Alberta, T1L1J4, Canada
The Remediation Technologies Symposium 2024 (RemTech™ 2024) is the premier remediation technology transfer event for environmental professionals, encompassing the latest innovations in soil and groundwater remediation.
RemTech 2024 will feature outstanding presentations, interesting keynote speakers, and numerous networking opportunities. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Considerable work is conducted in the field of contamination remediation and industrial pollutant treatments. RemTech™ 2024 provides a forum for industry experts to present these leading edge technologies. Co-sponsors and participating organizations include government, academic institutions, and private sector organizations active in site remediation, research and application.

BECCS Leadership Summit
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Welcome to the inaugural BECCS Leadership Summit. Co-hosted by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and Alberta Innovates, this targeted, invite-only event brings together over 100 leaders and decision-makers to discuss how to address barriers and accelerate the adoption of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technology in Canada.
Canada has the potential to become a global leader in BECCS. Not only do we have robust forestry and agricultural sectors, we also hold the greatest volume of biomass per capita in the world, as well as on-shore and off-shore geology that is well-suited for carbon sequestration.
JOIN US October 16-18 in Banff, Alberta as we bring together over 100 leaders and decision makers, including bioenergy and forest product producers, carbon capture and sequestration experts and practitioners, prospective CDR credit purchasers, investors, governments, and First Nations representatives to discuss how to address technology barriers and accelerate adoption of BECCS in Alberta and Canada.
Full program details are expected to be announced in June 2024.
This is an invite-only event.
To inquire, please contact karen.sharp@albertainnovates.ca.

Canada’s Productivity Summit
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-17 | BMO Centre, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2W1, Canada
Canada’s Productivity Summit will gather experts from across the country to explore multiple aspects of our nation’s economic growth and productivity.
Taking place on October 16-17, 2024, the summit will be hosted by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and take place at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

Edmonton Startup Week Keynote - Chris Heivly
2024-10-15 15:45 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
​Join us for an inspiring keynote address by Chris Heivly, a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and community builder. Chris is one of the nation’s leading experts on launching startups and building startup communities, and author of “Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide”. He co-founded MapQuest, is an angel investor, ran a corporate venture fund and 2 micro venture funds (directed over $75M), and was formerly SVP Ecosystem Development at Techstars.
​With a proven track record of fostering vibrant startup ecosystems, Chris will share his insights on the essential elements for creating a thriving venture community.

The importance of community: How fostering a strong sense of community can drive innovation and collaboration among startups.
Building a supportive ecosystem: The key factors that contribute to a healthy venture ecosystem, including mentorship, funding, and infrastructure.
Overcoming challenges: Strategies for addressing common obstacles faced by startup communities, such as talent retention and access to capital.
The future of startup ecosystems: Emerging trends and opportunities in the world of venture capital and innovation.

About Chris:
Chris Heivly is one of the nation’s leading experts in how to turn startups into multimillion-dollar companies. For over 30 years, Heivly has worked at the highest levels for some of the world’s most recognized brands, including MapQuest, Rand McNally, and Accenture.
​He co-founded MapQuest, is a long-time angel investor, ran a corporate venture fund and 2 micro venture funds (total over $75M) and was most recently SVP Innovation with Techstars.
​Chris enjoys the challenge of solving business problems and the opportunity to make a difference. Originally educated as a geographer, he can be considered one of the first “map geeks” as he combined cartography and computers to revolutionize government as well as private industry. Chris helped change the way you and I navigate every day.
​Chris writes for INC.COM, his blog at heivly.com and a few years ago published his first book about startups called Build The Fort. His current mission is to help accelerate the growth of startup communities’ worldwide working with Techstars and Brad Feld, author of Startup Communities. Chris just released his 2nd book, The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide for founders, investors and economic development leaders to better accelerate their ecosystem.

2024 Startup Week Edmonton
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-19 | Edmonton Limited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1W8, Canada
Experience five days of workshops, socials, and events building momentum and opportunity around our city’s unique entrepreneurial identity, startup community & culture of innovation.

The MedTECH Conference 2024
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
The MedTech Conference in Toronto, Canada, October 15-17, 2024, will help you look ahead and create new possibilities. Featuring world-class speakers, a cross-cutting educational program, invaluable networking and next-level technology, this forum for transformational ideas is a can’t-miss event for the industry’s prominent and most promising companies.
Register now to save your spot and ensure you appear on our MTC Attendee List.
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

Energy Innovation Forum 2024
2024-10-03 | Moose Hotel & Suites, 345 Banff Ave, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H8, Canada
Join us in Banff on October 3, 2024

SGIN’s Energy Innovation Forum (EIF) is an annual collaboration event built to accelerate our path to Canada’s low-carbon energy future. Every year our multi-sectoral delegates from across Canada include leading utilities, vendors, regulators, communities, academia, and provincial and federal leaders, representing all facets of the smart energy industry gather under one roof to address core challenges of policy, regulatory, business models, and technology advancement/integration.
This year’s Forum is bringing together high profile thought leaders from across the nation to advance progress from engaged discussions to coordinated and collaborative actions. To accelerate the pace of change we need to be to be creative, innovative, and collaborative in implementing solutions to our climate change crisis across the nation. And we need stakeholders like you in the smart energy sector to help make that vision a reality.
As one of Canada’s energy leaders, we invite you to attend EIF 2024 Banff. Together, we will meet the challenges ahead and advance our clean energy future.
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

2024 Economic Developers Alberta (EDAC) Annual Conference
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-03 | JW Marriot ICE District, 10344 102nd Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0K9, Canada
EDAC’s Annual Conference brings together community leaders, economic development professional and entrepreneurs from across the country.
This year’s annual conference is being held in-person in Edmonton, AB from September 30 – October 3, 2024 – Monday Registration and Opening Reception, Tuesday-Thursday sessions, with our celebratory President’s Dinner Thursday evening!
Early bird rates until August 15.
Don’t forget to book your stay at the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District.

GridFWD 2024
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Grid Forward invites market makers, participants and solution providers to a unique event tailored specifically to explore innovations in market models for states, regulators, TSOs and DSOs to build and operate the modern grid.
View the preliminary Grid Forward 2024 agenda here.
Innovative grid policies, technology and practices to modernize markets
At GridFWD 2024, we’ll paint the whole picture: from increasing market integration to community engagement, from technological drivers of resiliency and reliability to new ways to harness data for forecasting and planning.
Join us as we explore Evolved energy markets for the modern grid with a variety of sessions, panels and discussions around topic areas like these (preliminary list):

Culture of business transformation
Lessons from the past & why now
Establishing the value proposition
Community engagement, empowered consumers and new behavior
Drivers for market development (resilience, reliability, resources adequacy, and more)
Policy and regulatory alignment
Role of resources at the edge
Getting data right and promise of AI

We also plan to again host our Tech Jam Case Studies: 30-minute presentations on real projects co-hosted by a solution provider and a utility.
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

ASTech Grande Opening Ceremonies
2024-09-27 17:00 - 22:00 | University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
The ASTech Awards are an annual celebration of science, technology and innovation in Alberta, honouring our vibrant province’s talented and most innovative people and organisations.
The 2024 ASTech Awards Grande Opening ceremony will showcase and bring together remarkable people that are collectively championing Alberta’s dynamic Science and Technology Community, and celebrate our 35th anniversary. Come meet the 2024 finalists and celebrate their accomplishments through this unique gathering leading up to our Awards Gala in Edmonton on November 1st.

Life Sciences Week 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-27 | Alberta
Alberta is changing the world for the better
Life Sciences Week brings together the entire life sciences ecosystem in Alberta, while also attracting supporters and collaborators from across Canada, drawing global attention.
The life sciences sector has deep, wide-ranging impact. Knowledge and tools developed by our industry are relevant, valuable, and widely used in agriculture, resource management, health and wellness, technology, business – you name it, we contribute to it.
Increasing economic diversification and resilience is a top priority for Alberta. The life sciences sector – steadily growing, and already one of Alberta’s leading industries – is essential to our province’s continued prosperity and quality of life.
Life Sciences Week 2024 will be held from September 23 to 27.
There is opportunity to participate, engage, or host events of your own. Take a look at what’s to come below and save the date, or submit your event to have it added to the agenda!
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

Techstars Startup Weekend Calgary
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22 | Alberta
Techstars Startup Weekend is like a hackathon for people excited about tech! Over a fun-filled 54 hours, participants pitch ideas, team up, and bring a startup idea to life. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and turning ideas into action! You’ll make new connections, find mentors, or maybe even meet your future business partner. It’s like a crash course where you learn by doing, with seasoned pros showing you the ropes.
SCHEDULE
Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 1 is all about welcoming participants to the event, making sure that everyone knows what will happen throughout the weekend, pitching ideas, and facilitating team formation.

Saturday: 8:45 AM – 11:00 PM

Day 2 is all about getting things done. Participants will attend workshop or receive mentorship from local industry and startup experts and coaches.

Sunday: 8:45 AM – 9:00 PM

Day 3 is for completing work, final pitch presentations, networking and celebrations!

2024 Resource Futures Forum
2024-09-12 09:30 - 16:00 | SAIT, 1st Floor, 1301-16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ACR and Dentons have come together to co-host the 2024 Resource Futures Forum. This event brings together key stakeholders, including the Government of Alberta, industry associations, industry executives, subject matter experts, post secondary students, and community members.
The morning will include panel discussions on regulator challenges and opportunities, the future of energy decarbonization and a cross boarder energy outlook. Lunch is provided for all attendees.
The afternoon will include remarks from Sandra Ellis, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing at CN discussing transportation and logistics challenges and innovation, and keynote remarks from the Honourable Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, discussing policy and the role of industry collaboration in achieving Alberta’s environmental goals.

Carbon Capture Canada
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12 | Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N9, Canada
Carbon Capture Canada is the only national, Pan-Canadian convention showcasing Canada’s potential for carbon capture and underground storage innovation, technology and global investment.
Position your organisation to take advantage of this dynamic market by being a part of Canada’s only dedicated Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage convention.
Meet key industry players over three days of the convention, with a two-day business conference, expanded tradeshow floor with all major players, followed by an unmissable opportunity to take a tour across CCUS projects and explore them in-person.
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

Aerospace Accelerator Program Online Info Session
2024-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Calling all aerospace engineers and innovators! Join us for an information session on the Aerospace Accelerator Program (AAP), presented in partnership with funders Calgary Economic Development’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and Prairies Economic Development Canada, and inaugural industry partners including WestJet, the Calgary Airport Authority, and Chapter AI Ventures.
Alberta plays a pivotal role in advancing Canadian aerospace, and we’re committed to supporting your journey to scale and grow. Alberta boasts proximity to key markets in the USA and Asia, low population density, and a rich talent pool. Access to resources from the University of Calgary, along with support from an international airport backed by partners like WestJet and the Calgary Airport Authority, makes Alberta a prime destination for aerospace innovation.
The AAP is a two-year program designed to equip participants with executive-level skills necessary to launch and scale start-ups in the aerospace sector. We are dedicated to fostering the next generation of founders, offering:

A funding package of $200,000 to fuel your aerospace innovation.
Access to state-of-the-art research space and labs at the Aerospace Innovation Hub.
Professional development training to sharpen your entrepreneurial acumen.

Review the application form and bring your questions to the info session. No recordings will be provided.
The submission deadline for the AAP is September 30th. There is funding for two startups in the first cohort.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your venture in the aerospace sector with financial support, expert guidance, and cutting-edge facilities. Join us on September 9th, from 12-1 pm and learn more about how AAP can accelerate your path to success.

Edmonton Innovation Peer Forum
2024-09-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
Attention Edmonton Innovators: It’s Time to Connect!
​Wondering why innovation often seems like an uphill battle in well-established organizations?
You’re not alone. In today’s fast-evolving markets, survival tends to take precedence over innovative developments. But imagine mastering both.
​This session is titled: Identifying your current state! Let’s turn the lens on our own organizations to figure out our starting point, and then we will find out where to go.
​Join us for light snacks, drinks and networking on June 5th at the Edmonton Innovation Peer Forum, hosted at the Edmonton Unlimited.
​Who should join?
If your organization aims to embrace innovation, or if you’re looking to boost your knowledge and network in this field, this event is for you.
Connect with top innovators, academics, and industry leaders throughout the city.
​Unbounded Thinking’s own Tristan Ham and Shannon Phillips, along with Mike Procee of the Calgary Peer Forum, will guide the discussions.
Seize the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping Edmonton’s future as a landmark city for innovation.

Alberta AgTech Innovations: "Farm To Fork"
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Porch, 730 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0B7, Canada
Join us for an exciting evening at the Alberta AgTech Innovations event, hosted by Alberta IoT and Moby Networks, on Thursday Aug 29th from 5pm to 7pm. This event builds on the themes explored in the Growing Up: Food Tech Farm to Fork program track at Inventures 2024, offering a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture, food production, and technological innovation.
The event will feature insightful presentations from three leading Alberta IoT members who are making waves in the AgTech sector:
Kreg Alde, Owner of Broken Tine Orchard and Friceys Ice Cream
Ryan Wright, Director and President of NuLeaf Farms
Terry Sydoryk, CEO of Cellar Insights

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and witness the future of agriculture and food technology firsthand. Mark your calendars for an evening of inspiration and innovation!

Community Coffee Takeover: Growing Startup Teams
2024-08-28 07:30 - 11:00 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
​Many startups are often challenged with the transition from tech founders into leadership roles that create high-performing teams. In this Community Coffee session, we’ll bring together experienced founders and leaders who will share insights on scaling teams, fostering innovation, and building a strong company culture. Led by Ken Bautista of Flightpath Ventures and EIR at Edmonton Unlimited.
Edmonton Unlimited is an innovation agency that is focused on positioning Edmonton as an inclusive global innovation capital, supporting innovators as they create companies and solutions to solve the planet’s toughest challenges, including the climate emergency, public health, food security, digital inclusion, and Reconciliation.
​Thanks to Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network, for fueling our Community Coffee events!

Studentpreneur Showcase
2024-08-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
Edmonton Unlimited is an innovation agency that is focused on positioning Edmonton as an inclusive global innovation capital, supporting innovators as they create companies and solutions to solve the planet’s toughest challenges, including the climate emergency, public health, food security, digital inclusion, and Reconciliation.
​Come and support our founders as they pitch their ideas and see the creativity and dedication that have driven their success, firsthand. Let’s celebrate the future of innovation together!
​Join us as we conclude the Studentpreneur Summer Grant program with a showcase! This program was made possible with the support of Mitacs and Alberta Innovates.

Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium (ERPBC) Summer BBQ
2024-08-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium, 9650 20 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6N1G1, Canada
Join the Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium (ERPBC) a summer BBQ, where you can enjoy food, refreshing drinks, and community!
Details

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 11:30 to 1:30 PM
Location: 9650 20 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton

Agenda

Welcome
ERP Bid update for International Association of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference 2026
Technology Alberta Announcements
Other Updates

AgSmart Educational Expo 2024
2024-07-30 - 2024-07-31 | Olds College Campus, 4500 50 St, Olds, Alberta, T4H1R6, Canada
AgSmart, proudly produced by Olds College, is a must-see educational expo focused on data and technology across the agriculture industry. Taking place July 30 & 31, 2024 at Olds College, where producers and industry gather to learn by seeing the latest innovations being demonstrated, hearing from industry experts and engaging with leading innovation focused exhibits.
The unique expo format brings the conference outdoors, showcasing why it makes sense to invest in equipment and technology to capture data and how to implement that data to increase productivity and profitability for farm operations.

Disclaimer: Events posted on this website are not associated with, sponsored by, or hosted by, Alberta Innovates unless expressly stated.

Inventures 2024
2024-05-29 - 2024-05-31 | Alberta
Inventures is a one-of-a-kind experience that challenges convention and inspires transformational thinking. It invites participants to explore new currents of thought, leading to unexpected insights and amazing possibilities. It showcases bold ideas and novel approaches to solving urgent local and global challenges.
Hosted by Alberta Innovates, Inventures brings together entrepreneurs, thought leaders, startups and investors to connect, foster new collaborations and spark deal-making opportunities. It’s the place to discover new technologies, talent, capital, customers and markets, from health tech and clean tech, to agtech, fintech and more.
Interested in getting involved?

Be a Speaker
Be a Sponsor
Suggest a Session
Pitch your Startup

IQubed Conference
2024-04-18 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | Heritage Inn & Conference Centre, 1217 2 Street West, Brooks, Alberta, T1R1P7, Canada
Harnessing the exponential power of collaboration.
Inspiration, innovation and investments. Details are to be released soon. Save the date!

RIN Pitch-Up: Rural Pitch Competition - Scaleup Category
2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:45 | Virtual Event
Pitch-Up! offers Alberta-based entrepreneurs a provincial stage, a chance to be seen by the community, practice their pitch, and get in front of potential investors. Thank you to Alberta Innovates for making this event possible.
Schedule

9:30 am – 10:00 am: Pitch competitors, sign in and get set up, networking on Remo
10:00 am – 11:30 AM: Pitchers present
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote Speaker
12:05 pm – 12:15 pm: Winners announced + Sponsor spotlight

About the Regional Innovation Networks
Pitch-UP! is powered by APEX, WBRIN, CARIN, RINSA, GPRIN and the East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Networks.
Regional Innovation Networks are entrepreneur-centric, community-based networks with the goal of providing programs and services to accelerate the growth of technology and knowledge-based businesses in those jurisdictions.

Innovating our way through the Alberta drought
2024-03-21 12:00 | Virtual Event
Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, which includes researchers and subject matter experts across the province, knows it will take more than just taking shorter showers and not watering our lawns to address this issue. This discussion features leaders in water management from across the province on how research, technology and best practices are helping to address the most pressing water issues and plan for a better future.
Speakers include:

Mark Summers, Associate Vice President, Agriculture and Environment, Alberta Innovates
Pamela Duncan, team lead, Environment Strategy, City of Calgary
Margo Jarvis Redelback, executive director, Alberta Irrigation Districts Association

Plug and Play AI in Energy Innovation Challenge
2024-03-11 - 2024-05-31 | Hyatt Regency Calgary – Imperial Ballroom, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G5P6, Canada
The Challenge
With the world’s population projected to hit 10 billion by 2050, the demand for energy will surge, intensifying the need for sustainable energy solutions. This surge comes amid a transformative era in the energy sector, driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence, demanding a re-evaluation of how we use and manage energy resources.
Alberta, Canada, renowned for its abundance of natural resources and commitment to driving technology and innovation, is at the epicentre of this evolution. The intersection of AI and energy presents an unprecedented opportunity to not only boost the provincial economy but also champion global initiatives toward a sustainable future.
In partnership with Alberta Innovates, Plug and Play is launching an Innovation Challenge focused on AI in the energy sector. This challenge seeks to source top technology startups worldwide, inviting them to showcase their cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions that are poised to address critical challenges in the energy sector.

Use-Cases of AI in Energy

Energy Asset Utilization Software
Risk Forecasting
Digital Twins and AI Copilots
R&D Acceleration
Compliance Automation
Wastewater Treatment
Waste Identification and Sorting
Modeling New Molecules
Material and Mineral Traceability
Data Cleanup and Centralization

Selection Criteria

Open to startups ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A fundraising stages
Startups must present novel technology that is directly applicable to the energy industry
Technology must leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation
Startups must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) demonstrating the core functionality of their technology
Startups should be prepared for pilot projects or commercial agreements, demonstrating readiness to deploy and scale their technology

Challenge Timeline

Portal Launch Date: Mar 25, 2024
Applications Close: Apr 20, 2024
Top 20 Solutions Shortlisted: Apr 29, 2024
Top 10 Solutions Shortlisted: May 6, 2024
Top 5 Invited to Pitch at Inventures: May 13, 2024
Pitch Day: May 30, 2024

Prizes

$10,000 Cash prize
Opportunity to present to the Plug and Play Ventures team and be considered for a Plug and Play investment of up to $500,000
1:1 meeting with Plug and Play CEO, Saeed Amidi, a seasoned investor and executive with 30 years experience in founding, operating, and growing successful companies
Two exclusive tickets to the Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit in November 2024
A guaranteed spot in the Plug and Play Sustainability Accelerator Program in Fall 2024
Personalized 1:1 mentorship sessions with world-class mentors from the Plug and Play network

Benefits

Startup pitch opportunity at Inventures 2024 to an audience of corporations, investors, and government.
Marketing and promotional exposure across Plug and Play’s influential social media platforms.
Access to Plug and Play’s upcoming events, expanding your network and potential partnerships.
1:1 pitch polishing session led by the Plug and Play Ventures Team ahead of Inventures 2024.

Applications are now closed.
Join us at Inventures 2024 as our exciting finalists pitch for top prize!

Pitch your Business with Craig Elias | February Week #3
2024-02-24 09:00 - 11:15 | Virtual Event
Week #3 | Feb 24th – Creating A Compelling Elevator Pitch
Want to know how to create interest in your product or service in the shortest amount of time possible?
Then join us for the final session in the series, where you’ll learn the power of seven-word elevator pitches and how not telling people what you sell right away can be the secret to getting customers, mentors, investors and employees.
About the sessions
Each week’s session will feature fresh content and the opportunity to practice your pitch and get feedback from the facilitator and the other participants.
This is a multi-session event. Please choose the sessions you would like to register for. Session run Feb 3, 10 and 24.
These sessions are brought to you by Alberta Innovates and Alberta’s six rural Regional Innovation Networks.
Facilitated by Craig Elias, winner of a $1,000,000 prize in a global Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Competition, who helped one startup win two different $100,000 pitch competitions in less than 24 hours and was twice chosen as Canada’s #1 sales expert (#15 in the world) by LinkedIn.

Growth Catalyst Lunch & Learn
2024-02-15 11:45 - 13:00 | Medicine Hat College, 299 College Drive Southeast, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3Y6, Canada
Ignite your business growth. Join us for an exciting and informative lunch and learn in the Courtyard Room at Medicine Hat College.
The Growth Catalyst Lunch & Learn is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals looking to scale their ventures.
Growth Catalyst prepares businesses across all industries to achieve exponential growth and thrive in today’s marketplace.
We support dynamic cohorts of ambitious leadership teams with an evidence-based, practical approach to creating a strategic growth plan. Leaders leave equipped with the insights and the support network necessary to successfully scaleup their operations.

Inclusive Leadership: Women Breaking Glass Ceilings in STEM
2024-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Moving into the future, every occupation will require STEM skills, and women continue to face challenges in the male-dominated STEM industry.
If we want gender equity, we must address the barriers that prevent women from entering and progressing in STEM professions, including workplace cultures, lack of role models and mentorship opportunities, current branding of the industry, gender-based stereotypes and stigmas.
The panel is a group of women who have succeeded in a STEM career despite all odds and have “broken the glass ceiling.” We will explore success factors and barriers at the individual, organizational and societal levels through recent research.
