The quantum revolution is coming to Calgary

Plus, Calgary's tech accelerators are coming together for Tech Thursday

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Emily Edwards
February 14, 2024

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  • Discover more about selling to corporates from a panel of experts from Plug & Play.

  • Join the live session on Zoom or register and watch the replay on YouTube.

Creating Tomorrow | Quantum Research: Transforming the Future | February 21

  • Find out what’s happening with quantum research at UCalgary!

  • Join the inaugural event in the Creating Tomorrow series to explore society’s biggest challenges and the people with bold ideas to solve them.

  • Learn how the University of Calgary’s quantum ecosystem is driving the next quantum revolution, from the foundations of physics to commercial innovations in cybersecurity, energy and beyond.

Panel with Accelerators in Calgary | February 22

  • Co-hosted by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta and Alberta Innovates, join this panel with the Tech Accelerators of Calgary.

  • You’ll hear from:

    • Simon Grigenas, Program Manager at 500 Global

    • Lindsay Smylie, Director of Alberta at Plug and Play

    • Andrew Goldner, Co-Founder & CEO at Growth X

    • Megan Croft Shapka, Ecosystem and Partnership Operations Manager at SVG Ventures

    • Jill McLaren, Program Director at TELUS CSW by Alchemist

    • Omi Velasco, Principal at Graphite Ventures and Executive Director at VCAA

  • Celebrate International Women's Day Calgary, with Toast, in partnership with Cassels, KPMG, BlueMarvel AI, Garmin, and connectFirst.

  • This event is open to everyone passionate about gender equity in the tech industry. Whether you're a professional in the field, an ally, or someone interested in learning more about how you can contribute to this important cause, your presence and participation are invaluable.

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YYC Datacon | March 8-9

  • Real content. Real people. Real experiences.

  • Whether you're tuning state of the art deep learning models or just wondering how AI will transform your industry, YYC Datacon has the answers you're looking for.

  • Join YYC Datacon for two days of talks and networking in Calgary’s thriving data science scene.

  • Join peers in person or online for two days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking.

  • Plus, check out the next generation of technology and innovation: internet, mobile, adtech, martech, and SaaS technology.

Inventures 2024 | May 29-31

  • Take part in 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 tracks 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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