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Techstars Startup Weekend

Techstars Startup Weekend is a hackathon for people excited about tech! Over a fun-filled 54 hours, participants pitch ideas, team up, and bring a startup idea to life. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and turning ideas into action!

October 18th - 20th, 2024

Innovation Week YYC

Showcases the diversity and depth of what’s happening in tech and innovation in Calgary and celebrates the people and the ideas that are having an impact

November 13 - 21, 2024.

Launch Party

The largest startup-focused showcase of the year highlighting 10 of the most promising local startups and the innovative work they’re doing in Calgary’s tech ecosystem.

November 21, 2024

Tech Talent Tuesday

An opportunity for people curious about working in tech to make connections and learn about exciting career opportunities.

Every Second Tuesday

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Wed
11
Dec

Neuroinclusion Across the Employee Life Cycle

11:00 am
–
12:00 pm
Online

For Tech Companies

Part 1: We'll share practical tips on how to be neuroinclusive during the first 3 phases of the employee life cycle.

People & Culture
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Fri
13
Dec

A Fireside Chat with Wayne Chiu: The Journey from Immigrant Entrepreneur to Social Innovation Champion

9:00 am
–
11:00 am
Intrinsic Innovations

For Startups

Fireside Chat and Networking Event

Social Innovation
People & Culture
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Thu
6
Feb

PETRONAS International Energy Speaker Series

11:00 am
–
1:15 pm
Telus Convention Centre

For Tech Companies

Delve into how global power dynamics influence the energy landscape

Cleantech
People & Culture
Community
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Thu
10
Apr

DigiMarCon Canada West 2025 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition

9:00 am
–
5:00 pm
Paradox Hotel Vancouver

For Startups

DigiMarCon Canada West – The #1 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Western Canada. Get ready to be inspired and informed at DigiMarCon Canada West, the premier annual conference and exhibition for digital marketing, media

Skill-building
Business-building
Digital Media
Community
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There’s so much going on it can be hard to know where to start! This calendar is a one-stop-shop to find all the events taking place in Calgary’s tech and innovation community.

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