Events for December and beyond

Plus, find your next tech job in Calgary, and learn more about ethics in AI and healthcare.

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Emily Edwards
December 06, 2023

Welcome to the Midweek Memo: a weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, personnel moves, job openings, and industry opportunities.

Before we get into this, check out the results from our weekly poll: On Sunday, we asked your company tracks equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB). The results were mixed – each category (yes, no, and I have no idea!) took home one-third of the vote.

Now, on to your Midweek Memo…

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That’s a wrap on #InnovationWeekYYC, presented by University of Calgary! 👏 In collaboration with partners and companies in #yyctech, we had a total of more than 100 events take place across the city.

  • Join this monthly meetup at the Social Innovation Hub to hear the stories of founders and the impact their startups are making.

  • This time, hear from Shannae Delancy for some behind-the-scenes storytelling of Care in a Pinch, a pop-up childcare solution to support families at events, training sessions, and more.

  • The University of Calgary is diving into the ethical considerations that are raised when healthcare and AI meet.

  • Learn about the latest advancements in AI technology and how it can revolutionize healthcare, as well as the potential benefits AI brings to patient care, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Don’t miss these upcoming virtual cleantech events!

Connect with innovative climate ventures and industry leaders working towards Canada’s ambitious net-zero targets at these upcoming, free ecosystem events:

  • Current Challenges in the Built Environment | Dec 13

  • Unlocking M&A Success: Insights, Trends, and Strategies | Dec 14

  • Corporate Governance Do's and Don'ts  | Jan 16

  • This panel discussion will dig into climate finance and the best ways it can deliver real impact on energy transition and a prosperous economic future, exploring themes of divestment, purposeful partnerships, and innovation.

  • Speakers include:

    • Nuno Fernandes, professor of financial management at the IESE Business School and managing partner at Odgers Berndtson Board Solutions

    • Jonathan Hackett, co-head of BMO energy transition and head of BMO Sustainable Finance

    • Moderated by Yrjo Koskinen, BMO professor of sustainable and transition finance at the Haskayne School of Business

  • It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is transforming various industries. Discover opportunities in this growing field by joining the SAIT team for an info session on their new Integrated Artificial Intelligence post-diploma certificate program.

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