Pick out your events for the new year

Plus, discover what innovators need to get their startup off the ground.

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Emily Edwards
December 20, 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 how many holiday events you’d been to so far. Everyone’s been to at least one, but 36 percent of you have lost count — and need help!

Oh — and a heads up. This will be our last email in 2023 for you, our community. We’ll be back in your inboxes on January 3 — see you then!

Now, on to your Midweek Memo…

Tech Thursday on LinkedIn:

2023 was a huge year for Tech Thursday. Thanks to the support of the tech community, we accomplished: We launched #Calgary
7,810 attendees
71 events across Winnipeg and Calgary
284 thought leaders spoke to our communities
3,500 LinkedIn followers
The inaugural Winnipeg Tech Newsletter Awards

We're gearing up for another 94 events in 2024 in Winnipeg and Calgary – and maybe a few bonus events across Canada.

Integrated Artificial Intelligence Info Session | January 10

  • 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.

  • The world of startups can seem like uncharted territory, whether you’re nurturing a groundbreaking idea, exploring a new career path, or seeking solutions to real-world problems.

  • Startup 101 is for innovators who:

    • Have an idea for a business and want tangible steps to get started.

    • Are curious about what support is available, and how to use it.

    • Are overwhelmed by startup lingo (MVP who?)

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  • Join an in-depth look at the economic contributions of Indigenous households, governments, and businesses in Calgary and the Treaty 7 Region.

  • Dive into the profound impact they have on Calgary’s economy, as reported in the newly released Indigenous Economic Contribution Study, and discuss the actions the city can take to further reduce barriers to Indigenous economic participation.

Inventures 2024 | May 29-31

  • Three days with the brightest minds, angel investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the globe that are solving the most critical issues of our time.

  • Inventure's 2024 content trackers are:

    • Growing up: Food tech, farm to fork

    • Earth tech: Building everything better

    • Tech triathlon: Quantum + AI + IoT

    • Entrepreneurship: Accelerating scale-up

    • Blurring boundaries: Tech at work

    • Live long, live well: Unveiling health data

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New cohort start dates: 
Engage | January 23
Traction | February 7
Velocity | January 23 (Calgary); January 30 (Edmonton) 

Ready to accelerate your business? Learn more and apply for the next cohort today. Application deadline for January cohorts is January 4.

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