Alberta’s technology leaders were in the spotlight Thursday evening as Start Alberta hosted its 8th annual Tech Awards at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall, celebrating standout achievements across 10 categories and highlighting the province’s growing innovation momentum. The event recognized companies and founders shaping Alberta’s tech economy, including Ontopical earning Deal of the Year, Orennia […]
Tech Thursday
From Founder to CEO: Evolving Leadership at Tech Thursday
Calgary tech leaders will get an inside look at how to scale leadership as a company grows when Tech Thursday hosts a fireside chat with Jeff Smith, CEO of Digital Commerce Bank (DCBank). Smith is best known for co‑founding DirectCash Payments in 1997 with Susan Anderson and transforming it into the world’s second‑largest ATM operator. […]
Tech Thursday Expands to Ottawa and Edmonton, Uniting Canada’s Innovation Communities
After years of dominating Calgary’s tech event landscape, Tech Thursday—the grassroots event series that has become a cornerstone of Canada’s innovation community—is growing once again. The weekly meetup, already a staple in Calgary and Winnipeg, is launching new chapters in Ottawa on May 1st and Edmonton on May 8th, expanding its footprint to four Canadian […]
Learn More About Who VCs Are Watching in Calgary Tech at Tech Thursdays
Join Tech Thursdays this week as they celebrate their first anniversary and host a lively panel discussion on the top tech companies to watch in Calgary. Moderated by National’s Jamila Kanji, the panel will include venture capitalists Teruel Carrasco of AND Capital Ventures and Crystal Phillips of Thin Air Labs. Investors that have deployed substantial capital […]
Tech Thursdays Features Panel on Measuring User Experiences
Join Tech Thursdays this week for a lively panel discussion on Measuring User Experiences where industry professionals will share insights on effective metrics and methodologies around how users interact with and experience a product, system or service. Panel speakers include Greg Hallihan of Human Insights, Jason Dorn of Morgan Stanley, Rebecca Harper of OLIVER agency, Carolyn Morgan […]
Tech Thursdays Features Panel on the Impact of AI, Cloud, and Web3 in Investment Management
Join Tech Thursdays this week for a lively panel discussion on the impact of AI, cloud, and Web3 in investment management, moderated by Accelerate’s Julian Klymochko and featuring PwC’s Danielle Gifford, AlphaLayer’s Chad Langager, and Viewpoint’s Ben Reeves. This event will explore the transformative effects of cutting-edge technologies on the investment management industry. Industry leaders […]