The University of Calgary’s Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking is bringing eight emerging innovation teams to Platform Calgary next month for the Start Something Summit. Taking place June 5th, the event will feature top teams from four Hunter Hub programs competing live for a share of $40,000 in prizes. The summit brings together finalists from […]
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Helcim Founder Headlines Tech Thursday
Calgary’s startup community will have the chance to hear from one of the city’s leading fintech founders this week. Tech Thursday is hosting Nic Beique: The Builder CEO on Thursday, May 28th at OFFSITE YYC. The free event begins at 4:30 p.m. and will feature Nic Beique, founder and CEO of Helcim, in a conversation […]
Tech Stampede Social Returns to Calgary
Calgary’s tech community is gearing up to once again take centre stage during Stampede season with the return of the Tech Stampede Social, set for July 9 at National Saloon. Hosted by Platform Calgary, the event aims to bring together founders, builders, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of networking, celebration, and community-building in […]
Calgary to Spotlight Trade at Report to the Community 2026
Calgary Economic Development is set to host its annual Report to the Community on April 8th, bringing together civic and business leaders to explore how trade and global partnerships are shaping the city’s next phase of growth. Presented by WestJet and TELUS Business, this year’s event will focus on Calgary’s expanding global reach and the […]
Canada’s AI Future: A Conversation with The Honourable Evan Solomon
On March 18th Calgary’s innovation community has a unique opportunity to hear directly from The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, at Canada’s AI Future: A Conversation with The Honourable Evan Solomon. Hosted at the Platform Innovation Centre, the lunchtime event brings together founders, investors, operators, researchers, and ecosystem leaders […]
Nate Glubish to Address Alberta’s Data Centre Future
Alberta is positioning itself at the centre of the global data centre boom — and the Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada is leaning in. The Digital Innovation Forum 2026: Canadian Energy Powering Data Centres will take place Wednesday, March 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Calgary Petroleum Club, bringing together energy leaders, technology […]
How Calgary Is Building Its Next Era of Global Growth
Calgary’s economic future is increasingly tied to global markets — and on April 8, the city’s business and civic leaders will outline how those connections are shaping the next chapter of growth. Calgary Economic Development will host Report to the Community 2026 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators […]
Platform Calgary Kicks Off 2026 Community Connect Series
Calgary’s innovation community will gather next week as Community Connect returns on February 19, launching the 2026 edition of Platform Calgary’s monthly networking and thought-leadership series. The kickoff event will feature Alberta’s Minister of Technology & Innovation Nate Glubish, who will outline provincial priorities for the tech sector in a keynote address. The afternoon will […]
Tech Talent Tuesdays Returns to Calgary in 2026
Calgary’s tech ecosystem will begin the year with the return of Tech Talent Tuesdays, a free, bi-weekly series focused on strengthening the city’s technology workforce. The January 20th event, Calgary Workforce Advantage Edition, will outline plans for the year ahead while sharing early insights from private industry roundtables held with local tech employers. The series […]
Helcim Founder Nic Beique to Share Startup Wisdom at House 831
Nic Beique, founder and CEO of local payments company Helcim, will be featured in the next talk in the This Way, That Way interview series on January 20th. Organized by Leif Baradoy and hosted at House 831, This Way, That Way spotlights leaders, entrepreneurs and creatives who have forged unique paths in business and innovation. […]