Events
Aug. 29, 2014 – Mar. 1, 2015
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How To Avoid Being A “Wantrapreneur”
Thu, Nov. 13, 2014 3:00pm — 4:30pm
Michael Sikorsky is a powerhouse in Calgary’s startup
community. A successful entrepreneur his most recent company
Robots & Pencils (robotsandpencils.com), founded in 2008, is
focussed on all things App related. Robots and Pencils won
the Innovation/Leadership awards from Digital Alberta in
2010 for their iPhone work and they are about to launch a
revolutionary App creating package. Michael is heavily
involved in passing on his knowledge about technology… Read more… -
Startup Calgary Launch Party 2014
Thu, Nov. 13, 2014 5:00pm — 10:00pm
startup calgary launch party Founded in 2010, Startup
Calgary is an community-driven, grassroots, non-profit
organization with the mission to activate startups, connect
founders and grow our tech ecosystem.Launch Party is an annual celebration of Calgary’s startup
community where 10 of the newest and most promising local
tech startups are showcased to an audience of entrepreneurs,
investors, government, corporations, media and more. Awards
and prizes are given, and… Read more… -
Convergence Conference 2014
Nov. 16 – 18, 2014
The Convergence Conference explores all aspects of
Educational Technology. This three-day educational
conference connects IT professionals and educators to learn
from each other in a collaborative setting with a focus on
the three pillars – Technology, Leadership, and Education.It features two inspiring keynotes, excellent breakout
sessions, great conversations with colleagues, a huge
education vendor exhibition hall, specially negotiated hotel
rates, and affordable registration that includes meals.Click here… Read more…
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Startup Community – A Documentary Screening Community – A Documentary
Wed, Nov. 19, 2014 6:00pm — 7:00pm
*Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation plus
AcceleratorYYC are happy to be celebrating Global
Entrepreneurship Week together! *Join us in Gallery Hall to watch “Startup Communities” –
a documentary about the environment surrounding startups in
the Kithcner-Waterloo region. The film looks at what makes
this region the most vibrant technology startup community in
Canada. Watch interviews from people that have helped local
non-profits make their first $10,000, built… Read more… -
Guinness World Record Attempt – Speed Networking
Thu, Nov. 20, 2014 6:00pm — 9:00pm
*Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation plus
AcceleratorYYC are happy to be celebrating Global
Entrepreneurship Week together! *Electronics have made communication easier, faster, and more
convenient for all of us, but have you every stopped to
think at what cost? Face-to-face communication can be the
most powerful and influential tool we have to help us
develop personally and professionally. We are bringing back
this lost art, right here… Read more… -
Business Basics for Innovators
Nov. 21 – 22, 2014
Starting a business takes more than a great idea – success
hinges on a strong plan of action. The Business Basics For
Innovators (BBFI) seminars provide the tools you will need
to assess your business concept and planning strategies to
give your plan an edge.During each BBFI module, founding teams work together
evaluating their strengths, identifying areas that need
focus and creating action plans for moving… Read more… -
Come to Convergence: an International Summit on Art + Technology
Nov. 27 – 29, 2014
Bringing together the finest minds in Art + Technology,
Convergence is your chance to experience cutting edge dance,
lasers, projections exhibitions, performances and robotics.You can also pitch your project in an open mic session or
pull up a comfy chair and relax in the National Film Board
screening room. For more
information: http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/convergence/[http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/convergence/] Read more… -
Jurisdiction Technology Contacts Event
Thu, Nov. 27, 2014 8:30am — 3:15pm
Implementing the New Learning and Technology Policy
FrameworkMore information
here: http://education.alberta.ca/admin/technology/jtc-event.aspx[http://education.alberta.ca/admin/technology/jtc-event.aspx] Read more… -
TEC Venture Angels Forum
Thu, Nov. 27, 2014 1:30pm — 3:00pm
TEC Venture Angels Forum
Facilitating Investment in Alberta’s High-Tech Companies
*November 27, 2014
1:30pm – 3:00pm
TEC Edmonton Atrium
10230 Jasper Ave. (4th Floor)
Edmonton, AB**A light lunch will be provided to attendees.*
TEC Edmonton invites you to attend the TEC Venture Angels
Forum to see some of Northern Alberta’s fastest emerging
opportunities. Several investable companies will present to
investorsJoin us at this special event to network with top-quality
prospects and representatives… Read more… -
Business Basics for Innovators
Dec. 12 – 13, 2014 9:00am — 4:30pm
Starting a business takes more than a great idea – success
hinges on a strong plan of action. The Business Basics For
Innovators (BBFI) seminars provide the tools you will need
to assess your business concept and planning strategies to
give your plan an edge.During each BBFI module, founding teams work together
evaluating their strengths, identifying areas that need
focus and creating action plans for moving… Read more…