Events

About this session An overview of the hydrogen sector in Alberta and examples of efforts underway to understand and manage potential impacts, including the potential for new development to be affected by inadequate current or future water supply. Speakers David Van Den Assem - Director, Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at Alberta Innovates David Is the...

Tech Nights are a fun, relaxed networking event connecting the STEM community in Southeast Alberta. The event hosts a Tech Talk from a founder/entrepreneur, researcher or expert in the field. Everyone is welcome. It’s a great opportunity for students and industry to engage. And the innovation and startup-curious. January’s Tech Talk speaker is Melissa Hozack....

Week #1 | Feb 3rd - Five Ways to Attract Investors and Mentors Want to know how to capitalize on the five things savvy investors and mentors care about the most? Then join us for this informative session where Craig Elias shares how to help potential investors/mentors understand that your idea/business has what it takes,...

Week #2 | Feb 10th - Perfecting Your Five-minute Pitch Want to craft a two to five-minute pitch that captures and keeps your audience's attention and makes them want to learn more about you and your business? Then join us for this fast-paced session where Craig Elias shares the critical components of a successful pitch,...

The Rural Investor Education Series is an 8-hour course, broken down into four 2-hour segments. This series runs from February 12–15, 2024 at 7–9pm MST. Learn how to invest in early-stage, rural Alberta-based companies you believe in. This course is free for eligible people based in Alberta. Taught by someone who’s done it! Before raising...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...