This panel brings together the Accelerators of Calgary, co-hosted by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta and Alberta Innovates. The panel features Simon Grigenas, Program Manager at 500 Global, Lindsay Smylie, Director of Alberta at Plug and Play, Andrew Goldner, Co-Founder & CEO at Growth X, Megan Croft Shapka, Ecosystem and Partnership Operations Manager at SVG Ventures, Jill McLaren, Program Director at TELUS CSW by Alchemist, and Omi Velasco, Principal at Graphite Ventures and Executive Director at VCAA.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
117 8 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
This event offers a deep dive into Calgary’s most impactful milestones of 2025 while providing a forward-looking exploration of the trends, opportunities, and economic momentum expected to shape the city’s growth in 2026.
Tech CapCon will feature more 75+ student-led capstone projects from over 350 learners across disciplines including AI, Software Development, Information Technology Services, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Interactive Design, and Film & Video Production