Innovators and cowboy boots – can you think of a better combination? Before you head out for a night on the Midway, two-step your way over to The Pioneer for the inaugural Tech Stampede Social to connect with the Calgary tech ecosystem. Socialize with the tech community while enjoying live music from Calgary-based artist Okay Mann, […]
Empower Your Career: Join the Conversation on Professional Growth in Calgary’s Tech Industry
Careers In Technology and Innovation is hosting a series of events to grow Calgary’s talent pool to keep up with the explosive growth of the local tech industry. For their fourth event, they’re tackling professional growth in the workplace. Did you know that one of the top reasons people quit their jobs is a lack of […]
Exploring Women in Tech, Disrupting Startup Culture, and the Future of Alberta’s Innovation Ecosystem
Avenue’s annual Innovation Event takes place on June 14th at Platform Calgary with innovators, founders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts invited to take part. This year’s event feature a panel discussion on women in tech and leadership, and sessions on Executive Leadership Through Psychedelics and Disrupting Disruption: How to Restart Startup Culture. The event’s keynote will […]
Rogers and Shaw Mark Merger with Music and Community
Calgary’s Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications are celebrating their recently completed merger valued at $26 billion with a free concert to kick off Calgary’s summer on Thursday, June 1st. The telecoms will hold the concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome and it’s being headlined by Grammy Award-winning country superstar Darius Rucker. The event marks both a […]
Calgary Hosts A Hackathon To Discover Sustainable Agrifood Tech Innovations
SVG Ventures|THRIVE has announced the launch of the THRIVE Agrithon, an exciting new call to action aimed at tackling sustainability challenges in the agriculture industry. The event, which will be held in-person on July 9th & 10th in Calgary, will bring together passionate teams of innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world to collaborate on […]
Calgary Fintech Award Showcases 2022 Winners At Kick-off Event
Last year, Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary partnered together in a dual mission. Their goal was to champion and celebrate Calgary as an emerging fintech hub, as well as ensure that local fintech startups are set up for success when it comes to launching and scaling their business in the city. To accomplish that […]
TELUS Donates $5 Million to Alberta Fire Relief Efforts
In Alberta, devastating wildfires are spreading, impacting children and families. In response to this crisis, TELUS is taking action. TELUS is partnering with various organizations, including the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, and TELUS Health. Together, they are committing an initial $5 million in cash donations and […]
Applications for the 2023 Technology Fast 50 Program Now Open
Does your company strive to make the impossible possible? Are you and your company on a mission to drive innovation? Deloitte’s annual Technology Fast 50TM program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canadian technology companies who have a bold vision for the future. The award categories for 2023 are Technology Fast 50, Enterprise Fast 15, Clean Technology, […]
InceptionU Launches New Tech Adjacent Reskilling Program
As Alberta’s tech industry continues to grow, so do the opportunities for tech adjacent careers in marketing, sales, design and coding support. This fall, Calgary’s InceptionU will launch a new workforce development program to help people with little to no technical exposure move into tech-adjacent roles that will help Alberta tech companies grow faster with […]
Two Upcoming Calgary Tech Events You Won’t Want to Miss
There is a renewed energy in 2023 as events fully return to normal—that is to say, in person. The excitement matches the high momentum of Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. Let’s take a quick look at two of the most anticipated tech events of the year in Alberta. mesh Coming up in just one week is the […]