Innovation in Calgary is accelerating at a rapid rate. From software to hardware and services, digital transformation is quickly becoming the largest driver of new solutions and technology investments among Calgary industries.
Part of a thriving tech ecosystem is community-building events and Calgary has no shortage. Here are just a few that are upcoming and on our radar.
FEATURED EVENTS
YYC DataCon 2026
- Date: September 11, 2026
- Host: YYC Data Society
- Location: BMO Centre
- More info.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AI Focused Workforce Forum: Early Talent, Industry & The Future of Hiring
- Date: September 1, 2026
- Host: Twenties Network
- Location: Platform Innovation Centre
- More info.
Tech Talent Tuesdays
- Date: September 1, 2026
- Host: Platform Calgary
- Location: Platform Innovation Centre
- More info.
Data Centre West 2026 Conference
- Date: September 9, 2026
- Host: Western Canadian Data Centre Alliance
- Location: Hyatt Regency
- More info.
Summer Wind-Up with Pender Ventures & BLG
- Date: September 9, 2026
- Host: House 831
- Location: House 831
- More info.
YYC DataCon 2026
- Date: September 11, 2026
- Host: YYC Data Society
- Location: BMO Centre
- More info.
The Future of the OR: A Health Everywhere Hub Living Lab & Innovation Event
- Date: September 15, 2026
- Host: W21C
- Location: HRIC Atrium – Foothills Medical Centre
- More info.
Shipaton Calgary
- Date: September 16, 2026
- Host: House 831
- Location: House 831
- More info.
Community Connect 2026
- Date: September 17, 2026
- Host: Platform Calgary
- Location: Platform Innovation Centre
- More info.
Fintech Social Calgary
- Date: September 17, 2026
- Host: Fintech Cadence
- Location: Hudsons Canada’s Pub
- More info.
YYC Life Sciences Spotlight
- Date: September 23, 2026
- Host: Life Sciences Week
- Location: Platform Calgary
- More info.
Bold Ideas, Breakthrough Impact: Why Radical Innovation is Needed to Transform Health and Life Sciences
- Date: September 23, 2026
- Host: XPRIZE Canada Hub
- Location: Platform Calgary
- More info.
Building Teams That Advance Breakthrough Science
- Date: September 23, 2026
- Host: UCeed
- Location: Platform Calgary
- More info.
Health and Life Sciences Showcase 2026
- Date: September 24, 2026
- Host: BioAlberta
- Location: Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
- More info.
Energy Disruptors’ Unite 2026
- Date: September 28-29, 2026
- Host: Energy Disruptors
- Location: BMO Centre
- More info.
Toast Summit 2026
- Date: October 1, 2026
- Host: Toast
- Location: Platform Innovation Centre
- More info.
2027 Economic Outlook
- Date: October 6, 2026
- Host: Calgary Economic Development
- Location: BMO Centre
- More info.
Launch Party Calgary
- Date: November 5, 2026
- Host: Platform Calgary
- Location: Platform Innovation Centre
- More info.
Interesting in seeing your events on this page, get in touch.