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 […]
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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 […]
Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award Goes Nationwide
The second annual Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award presented by Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary is expanding across Canada. The award application, initially open only to Calgary-based fintech startups or those looking to expand into the city, has now been broadened to include all Canada-based fintech companies without a requirement to relocate or be based in Calgary. This exciting development opens the doors […]
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 […]
Fintech Startups Compete for $300K with Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award
For the second year in a row Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary are hosting the Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award and applications are now open. The award highlights innovation in the fintech space in Calgary and the surrounding areas and aims to support fintech companies currently based in Calgary, as well as those looking to expand here. […]
Applications Are Open For The Platform Incubator
Focus on your startup’s growth, supported by a community of entrepreneurs-in-residence and other founders like you. The Platform Incubator is an 18-month program tailored to your startup to help you focus your time and energy where it makes the biggest difference, by providing structure and processes to enable continuous, rapid learning and scalability. Participants get 1:1 support from experienced […]
Mesh Conference Landing in Calgary to Cross-Pollinate DX Wisdom, Opportunity
The mesh conference is coming to Calgary this April. The national event, to be held this year in Calgary and Toronto in a bid to bridge the West and East startup wings of Canada, is set to offer a range of opportunities to learn from others. “Calgary is a hub of incredible startups, scale-ups, and corporate […]
DiscoverTechYYC Job Fair Returns To Platform Innovation Centre
Platform Calgary and Tech West Collective have opened up registration for DiscoverTechYYC, an exposition and job fair with 60+ Calgary tech companies. Taking place at the Platform Innovation Centre on May 5th, DiscoverTechYYC is a great opportunity for people exploring career opportunities in Calgary’s growing tech sector, including in robotics, software, app development and digital […]
YCC Tech Talent Tour Tackles Workplace Culture
Careers In Technology and Innovation‘s (CITI) YCC Tech Talent Tour is back with an event on building intentional workplace culture on March 22nd. In collaboration with InceptionU, OnRamp, Platform Calgary, and Calgary Economic Development, the YCC Tech Tour is a series of events with the objective of connecting the Tech industry with the growing untapped […]
Calgary Celebrates International Women’s Day with Toast
On March 8th Toast is hosting a night of networking to celebrate International Women’s Day in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51. Taking place at Platform Calgary and in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51, the eventing event will two panels Vulnerability: a strength for men, a weakness for women?‘ and Male Allyship – Friend or Foe? Panel hosts include Kylie […]