Calgary-based Showpass has committed more than $10 million to support independent event entrepreneurs through Event Inkubator, a new accelerator combining access to financing, technology and business expertise. The program targets established organizers with demonstrated audience demand who are ready to expand. For those businesses, booking bigger acts, securing larger venues or entering new markets can […]
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Showpass Lands FAN EXPO Partnership Across 13 Cities
Calgary-based Showpass has been selected as the official ticketing and event technology partner for FAN EXPO, bringing its platform to a convention portfolio that welcomes more than one million fans annually. The partnership spans 13 North American cities, including events such as CALGARY EXPO, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Chicago and FAN EXPO Denver. FAN EXPO […]
Showpass To Acquire Campus Life Platform Bounce
Calgary’s Showpass has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bounce, a campus life platform built to help students discover events, connect with clubs, and build stronger campus communities. If completed, the acquisition would significantly expand Showpass’s reach in the university market, bringing its event technology to more than 70 per cent of Canada’s top-ranked […]
Showpass Eyes Opportunity After Ticketmaster Ruling
A U.S. jury ruling that found Ticketmaster and Live Nation to be operating as an illegal monopoly is sending shockwaves through the global live events industry, and could create a rare opening for competitors on both sides of the border. For decades, Ticketmaster’s dominance in ticketing and Live Nation’s control of venues and promotion have […]
Billboard Names Showpass CEO Lucas McCarthy a Rising Star
Showpass CEO Lucas McCarthy has been named to Billboard’s Top 40 Under 40, marking a milestone moment for a Calgary-born company that has quietly become one of North America’s fastest-growing event technology platforms. What began as McCarthy’s frustration with long lines and clunky ticketing systems has grown into a global operation powering thousands of events […]
Eight Alberta Companies Named to Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 Ranking
Alberta’s tech sector continues to show national momentum, with eight companies earning spots on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500, a prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecom, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech firms in North America. Now in its 31st year, the Fast 500 highlights companies that have achieved outstanding revenue growth between […]
Alberta Tech Firms Shine in Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025
The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business has released its seventh annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, celebrating 400 businesses across the country that achieved impressive three-year revenue growth. Alberta’s tech sector once again made a strong showing, with a number of companies earning recognition for their sustained momentum and innovation. PurposeMed (#23, 1,459% […]
Tech Leaders Among Calgary’s Best
Twenty-one of Calgary’s top business leaders will be honoured on October 30, 2025, at the newly expanded BMO Centre during Business in Calgary magazine’s annual Leaders Awards, a celebration of business excellence and community impact. Each year, nominations are submitted to recognize individuals who have built strong companies, created opportunity, and contributed to Calgary’s growth. […]
Growing Showpass Hires an Industry Veteran to Help Build the Future of Event Ticketing
Showpass announced this week Brian Arnone as the company’s new chief strategy officer. Bots and resellers are a problem for concert ticket buyers. As a solution, Calgary-based Showpass offers an event ticketing platform designed to enhance the fairness and accessibility of the purchasing process for real fans—whether a community sporting event or large-scale festival. The […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2025
Calgary’s tech ecosystem is poised for remarkable growth in 2025, building on its recent recognition among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems. The city’s tech job market has expanded by over 78% in the past five years, outpacing other Canadian cities and establishing Calgary as a significant player in North America’s innovation landscape. This […]