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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!

May 9 to May 11, 2025

Tech Talent Tuesdays

A bi-weekly event for individuals starting or advancing their tech careers—connect with Calgary’s leading tech companies, discover upskilling programs, gain recruitment insights, hear success stories, and build relationships to grow your tech career or startup.

Every Second Tuesday

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.

2025 Dates Coming Soon.

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

2025 Dates Coming Soon.

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Wed
19
Mar

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Economic Forecast & Building Business Resiliency

10:00 am
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11:30 am
Virtual

For Startups

Alberta entrepreneurs: Learn resilience strategies, gain economic insights, & connect with experts

Business-building
Skill-building
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Wed
19
Mar

Economic Forecast & Building Business Resiliency

10:00 am
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11:30 am
Virtual

For Startups

Join us as we bring together expert advisors and fellow small business owners for an informative and impactful exploration of the trends impacting your business and the resources available to help you on your journey.

Business-building
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Wed
19
Mar

Better Business Bureau Webinar: How to Get a Business Loan

10:00 am
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1:00 pm
Online via Zoom

For Startups

Join our exclusive webinar featuring Panayiotis (Panos) Kantzilieris, Senior Account Manager at BDC, and a seasoned expert in business financing.

Business-building
Raising Capital
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Thu
20
Mar

Neurodiversity Basics

10:00 am
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11:00 am
Zoom

For Tech Companies

Learn more about neurodiversity and neuroinclusion in the workplace.

People & Culture
Business-building
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Thu
20
Mar

Performance Reviews: Relic or Revolution? A Dialogue

5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Monark Office

For Startups

Are performance reviews driving growth, or are they a relic of the past? Join us for an interactive panel discussion and find out together!

People & Culture
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Fri
21
Mar

Customer Journey Mapping Deep Dive

9:00 am
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11:00 am
Classroom 2

For Startups

This fun and in-depth session is designed to help teams in any industry deeply empathize with their audiences, understand their pain points, and uncover new opportunities.

Skill-building
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Submit an Event to the Community Events Calendar

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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    ‍    Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    ‍The Platform Innovation Centre & Platform Café are closed for statutory holidays.
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Startup Essentials: Startup 101
Startup Essentials: Discover
Alberta Catalyzer
Platform Incubator
Raising Capital 101 & 201
The Peer-to-Peer Program
10X Future Founders Scholarship
CEO Roundtable
Global Startup Visa

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