Calgary tech leaders will get an inside look at how to scale leadership as a company grows when Tech Thursday hosts a fireside chat with Jeff Smith, CEO of Digital Commerce Bank (DCBank). Smith is best known for co‑founding DirectCash Payments in 1997 with Susan Anderson and transforming it into the world’s second‑largest ATM operator. […]
SAIT to Showcase 100+ Student Projects at August Tech Capstone Event
Calgary’s next generation of tech professionals will take centre stage on Thursday, August 21st, as the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) hosts its Summer 2025 capstone showcase, SAIT TECH CAPCON. Running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the SAIT Campus Centre (Stan Grad Building), the in-person event will highlight more than 100 student-led […]
Get Connected at Startup Grind Calgary’s LinkedIn Powerhouse
Startup Grind Calgary is hosting LinkedIn Powerhouse on July 29th — an evening designed to elevate your personal brand, expand your network, and unlock real LinkedIn strategies at Platform Calgary. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the in-person event features a fireside chat with Ian MacDonald, Business & Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, focused on […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
Foresight 50 Applications Open Until June 30th
Foresight Canada is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Foresight 50, a flagship program that highlights 50 of Canada’s most investible cleantech ventures to a global investor network. Launched in 2021, the Foresight 50 has helped past cohorts secure over $2.25 billion in investment. These ventures are driving innovation across sectors and accelerating Canada’s […]
WCD to Host Leadership Lunch in Calgary on AI-Driven Back-Office Innovation
Calgary business leaders are invited to a special lunch event on Wednesday, June 18, focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping back-office operations and driving digital transformation across industries, starting in the mailroom. Hosted by WCD at the Calgary Marriott Downtown, The Smart Office Now: A Leader’s Lunch on AI-Driven Back-Office Innovation will bring together professionals in […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This May
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. May 9th through 11th will see Techstars Startup Weekend descend on Calgary for a collaboration-focused hackathon that promotes teamwork and turning ideas into action. “Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or new to the startup scene, you’ll fit right in as long as you are motivated to build a product […]
Panel to Tackle Scaling Challenges for Alberta Cleantech Startups
Alberta’s growing cleantech sector will take centre stage at a breakfast panel titled How to Scale Up Cleantech Firms on April 9th, exploring how to better support the province’s most promising startups. Hosted by the University of Calgary’s BMO Professorship in Sustainable and Transition Finance, the event will feature John Redfern, President and CEO of […]
Startup TNT’s Summit XI Helps Founders Secure Funding and Build Connections
For early-stage startups looking to secure funding and build investor relationships, Startup TNT’s Investment Summit XI offers a valuable opportunity. With applications now open, founders can gain access to seed-stage investment, refine their pitch, and join a growing community of high-growth startups. Since launching, Startup TNT has facilitated over $17 million in investments across 100+ […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]