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Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre Party Presented by National Bank

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May 20, 2025
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Platform Calgary

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Platform Calgary

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Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre Party, presented by National Bank of Canada. This happy hour style event is hosted at the Platform Innovation Centre, in partnership with Calgary Economic Development, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Edmonton Unlimited and Alberta’s Regional Innovation Networks. Pick up your Inventures conference pass at the Platform Innovation Centre between 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM, connect with fellow attendees, and kick off your conference experience!

Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre Party, presented by National Bank of Canada.

This happy hour style event is hosted at the Platform Innovation Centre, in partnership with Calgary Economic Development, Alberta Innovates, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Edmonton Unlimited and Alberta’s Regional Innovation Networks.

Pick up your Inventures conference pass at the Platform Innovation Centre between 4:30 PM & 6:30 PM, connect with fellow attendees, and kick off your conference experience!

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407 9th Ave SE, Calgary

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