Demo Day is this week

Plus, will you open the black box?

Emily Edwards
July 24, 2024

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Connect with local entrepreneurs and investors at Startup TNT’s weekly happy hour events every Thursday in Edmonton and Calgary.
Join every Thursday to meet a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals and engage in conversations about latest trends and strategies.

Tech Thursday has partnered with the Venture Capital Association of Alberta to bring you this panel on what drives investment decisions at an early stage.
The panel includes:
- Katie McLean, Growth Strategist & Angel Investor at inqli
- Kanwal Bokhari, Assistant Professor at the Haskayne School of Business
- Raissa Espiritu, Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner at Audaxa Ventures
- Adrian Mitchell, Calgary Lead at StartupTNT
- Nadia Lachman, Investment Analyst at Panache Ventures

Join an exclusive hybrid Demo Day showcasing the innovative solutions created by the next generation of coding leaders. Witness the culmination of their six-month program.
Projects for this cohort include:
- An app to appreciate volunteers
- Finding your favourite food trucks in the city
- Prioritizing mental health for international aid workers
- Streamlining the production process for the film and TV industry
This event is a platform to discover top talent and witness the future of technology.

Anyone working or researching in the field or with an interest in supporting the entrepreneurs and innovative companies working in this space is welcome at this agtech pitch event.
Priority for in-person pitch slots will be given to those focused on agtech and agribusiness.

qConnect 2024 is a unique two-day summit in Calgary that connects quantum creators with prospective users of their technology. Included within the programming, inspiring presenters and panels will explore potential applications of quantum technologies in health, energy and sustainable cities.
qConnect 2024 offers a dynamic platform for industry leaders, government representatives and stakeholders from around the world to converge and explore the transformative potential of quantum applications, while engaging with quantum creators whose technologies will disrupt — and improve — industries in the years ahead.