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 […]
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Platform Calgary’s 2025 Impact Report Shows a Tech Sector Building Through Uncertainty
Calgary’s tech sector is growing – even as global markets tighten. According to Platform Calgary’s 2025 Impact Report, the city’s tech ecosystem expanded by 13% in value last year. That growth reflects companies finding customers, attracting capital, and adding talent at a time when many markets are contracting. In 2025, Platform directly supported 1,563 founders […]
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 […]
Bobbie Racette to Lead Fireside Chat at Platform Calgary Event
Calgary’s tech community will kick off the new year with a compelling conversation as Bobbie Racette — founder and former CEO of Virtual Gurus — headlines Redefining the Room: Bobbie Racette in Conversation on January 13, 2026 at the Platform Innovation Centre. Presented by A100 and Platform Calgary, the morning session runs 7:30-9:00am and features […]
Health, AI, and Accessibility Take Centre Stage at Calgary’s 2025 Launch Party
Calgary Innovation Week kicked off with a packed house at Platform Calgary as this year’s Launch Party Top 10 showcase opened the week’s program. Presented by Alberta Innovates, the event remains one of Calgary’s most anticipated gatherings for early-stage startups, shining a spotlight on the city’s most promising emerging companies. Each year, Launch Party highlights […]
Platform Calgary to Host Proptech Showcase Ahead of Real Estate Forum
Platform Calgary is putting Proptech in the spotlight ahead of the 2025 Calgary Real Estate Forum with a new event connecting startups, investors, and industry leaders. The Proptech Showcase, taking place October 28 from 2-5pm on the KPMG Pitch Stage, will highlight how technology is transforming the real estate sector—from transactions and development to management, […]
Tech, Data & Funding: Empowering Calgary’s Nonprofits to Thrive in the Digital Era
Calgary’s tech and social impact communities are coming together this month to help nonprofits and charities harness the power of data and technology for good. On October 23, Platform Calgary will host Tech, Data & Funding: Hands-On Empowerment for Nonprofits & Charities at its East Annex, offering a day of practical learning, round-table discussions, and […]
Platform Calgary CEO Terry Rock to Depart, Jen Lussier Named Interim Successor
After spearheading Calgary’s tech renaissance for seven years, Terry Rock will step down as President and CEO of Platform Calgary on October 14th. Chief Operating Officer Jen Lussier will assume the role of interim CEO. Since joining Platform Calgary in 2018, Rock has played a pivotal role in shaping one of Canada’s most vibrant innovation […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This October
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. October 17th through 19th 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 […]