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Economic Expansion through Technology Entrepreneurship
  1. Tuesday, March 10 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Edmonton: Rainforest Alberta - Connector (Tech Company - 48Hour Discovery)
  2. Wednesday, March 11 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM - Edmonton: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch With Optional Lunch - Partners in Growth - How to Sustain and Nurture Successful Investor - Customer Relationships (Presented by - Flawless Inbound)
  3. Wednesday, March 11 11:45 PM - 1:00 PM - Calgary: Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch
  4. Thursday, March 19 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Calgary: High Impact Women in Tech
  5. Saturday, March 21 9:00 AM - Sunday, March 28 4:00 PM - Edmonton: GO Digital Marketing Workshop (Date Change)
  6. Monday, March 23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM- Edmonton: IWD 2020: Together We Rise!!!
  7. Saturday, March 28 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM - Calgary: Engaging Engineers
  8. Tuesday, March 31 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Calgary: The Rise of Women in Tech Leadership
  9. Wednesday, April 1 4:00 PM - 6 PM - Edmonton - AI for Business: Translating AI into ROI
  10. Thursday, April 2 8:00 AM - Friday, April 3 5:00 PM - Calgary: Transformations in Finance: Artificial Intelligence

Rainforest Alberta - Connector - Edmonton (Tech Company - 48Hour Discovery)

Rainforest Alberta - Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, and ecosystem helpers looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta's innovation system.

Join us to meet new like-minded people, celebrate successes and learn from failures, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province.

While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.

Agenda:

  • 4:00 PM Check-In

  • 4:20 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest

  • 4:30 PM Attracting & Retaining Top Tech Talent.

  • 5:00 PM Roundtable Connections

  • 6:00 PM End

Abstract: 48Hour Discovery Inc. is an University of Alberta-based company - founded in 2017, 48Hour Discovery Inc. aims to facilitate new drug discovery in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with our advanced platform based on patented barcoded libraries, stream-lined workflow and open-access data management. The 48Hour Discovery Cloud houses a database of user curated content of >10,000 screens and provides easy-to-use search functions, data visualization and analysis. Together with their team of Laboratory and Data Scientists, 48 Hour Discovery is continually building new technologies that make ligand discovery faster, easier, and more transparent.  

Bio: Dr. Ratmir Derda, CEO, and Associate Professor: Ratmir Derda received his B.Sci. in Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in 2001 and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008. From 2008 to 2011, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University. Dr. Derda has been recognized for his work in research, business, and mentorship - with recent awards by University of Alberta, and featured as a Top 40 under 40 local leader in Edmonton.

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
 

Date And Time: Tuesday, March 10 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST
Location: Advanced Technology Centre, 9650 20 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6N 1G1


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Rainforest Alberta - Lunch With Optional Lunch - Partners in Growth - How to Sustain and Nurture Successful Investor - Customer Relationships

Whether you’re in the start-up phase, an established business, or somewhere in-between – a healthy relationship with both your customers and investors is crucial for your continuous growth. In our talk, we’ll show you the strategies related to making a CRM and IRM work for both sides and reach your mutual goals.

Time: Wednesday, March 11, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Event: Rainforest LWOL
Topic: Partners in Growth – How to Sustain and Nurture Successful Investor – Customer Relationships with a CRM
Location: TEC Edmonton (Enterprise Square) - 4th Floor, 10230 Jasper Ave 
Speakers: Flawless Inbound

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Rainforest Alberta - Lunch Without Lunch - Calgary

Curious what's happening in the tech industry in Calgary?

Join us at Lunch Without Lunch to hear about the players, events and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company.

Rainforest Alberta is movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.

Agenda:

  • 11:45-12:00 Registration & Open connector time
  • 12:00-12:15 Welcome, Rainforest Announcements, Community Announcements
  • 12:15-12:45 Project Showcase
  • 12:45-1:00 Open connector time

We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca

Date And Time: Wednesday, March 11, 18, 25 2020 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Inception U Design Studio, 800 3 St SE, 3rd Floor, Calgary, AB T2G 0E7

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High Impact Women in Tech

Join us for a panel discussion with female role models in Calgary's tech sector. The Women in Data Calgary group joins with partners to bring you a night of inspiring stories from high impact female leaders in this sector.

We will cover their journeys to date and their vision for what the future holds for the tech sector in Calgary and beyond. We will discuss their drivers and motivations, including what their perceptions are about being a woman in tech fields.

Light refreshments will be provided. All genders are welcome at this night of networking and inclusivity.

Learn more by visiting here


Date And Time: Thursday, March 19 2020 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT
Location: WeWork The Edison, 150 9 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2P 3H9


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GO Digital Marketing Workshop

Are you challenged to track the outcomes of your marketing campaigns and link them to customers and leads? Do you want to get more out of your limited marketing dollars?

As a B2B (Business-to-Business) company, you know that every dollar counts when you are trying to get your product in front of the right customer. This two-day seminar will help you do just that, whether you're about to go-to-market or are an existing company that has seen some growth but knows there's potential to scale.

If you feel like you lack the structure or resources to grow your business, Go Digital will help you learn how to build and execute integrated digital marketing campaigns using a fully integrated platform and modern marketing methodology. Participants will leave each session ready to execute their newly learned methods immediately after each session, and this learning will be supported by hands-on coaching between sessions. The sessions will be outcome-focused, and participants will leave with a digital marketing and customer engagement platform.

Join experts Social Lite for digital communications strategies, Chris Fletcher on data analytics, Aaron Budnick, Rainforest YEG, and Barbara McKenzie, Business Link, on integrated digital platforms.

Outcome:

  • A digital marketing strategy for your business
  • A digital and customer engagement platform for tracking and lead generation.

Date And Time: Saturday, March 21 2020, 9:00 AM - Saturday, March 28 2020, 4:00 PM MDT
Location: Business Link, 500, 10150 - 100 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 0P6


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IWD 2020: Together We Rise!!!


International Women's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8th every year. Google supports and celebrates women in technology through numerous initiatives. IWD is an important moment to recognize how women have influenced the tech industry and beyond. The goal of the celebration for GDG is to galvanize women with a background or interest in computer science around IWD and raise the visibility of women in tech.

On this IWD, we’re inviting our community leaders to share their stories and discuss the special qualities that make you shine. Together let’s celebrate the super-women in our lives. Together let’s create a new narrative for the Tech industry.
#TogetherWeRise #WomenTechMaker#WTM #IWD20 #GDGCloudEdmonton

This event is not just for women but open to all who support Women in Tech, Diversity and Inclusivity in our community.

Agenda

  • 18:00 - 18:25 pm Registration and Refreshments
  • 18:25 - 18:30 pm Welcome remarks (GDG Cloud Edmonton and CSGSA)
  • 18:30 - 19:15 pm Panel discussion: Eleni Stroulia, Martha White, Cleo Espiritu
  • 19:15 - 19:45 pm Q & A from the Audience
  • 19:45 - 20:00 pm Networking


Speakers:
Eleni Stroulia, Professor in Computing Science, UofA.
Martha White, Assistant Professor, UofA, Member of RLAI and PI of AMII.
Cleo Espiritu, Product Manager, Google Developer Expert.

Come join us! Snacks and light refreshments will be served. Want to be a speaker? Contact us!

Learn more by visiting here

Date And Time: Monday, March 23 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: University of Alberta


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Engaging Engineers


Come to gain skills in engineering through hands-on workshops while hearing from experienced engineers about your future career!
About this Event
Are you in grade 9-12, and looking to study engineering or computer science, but don't know what an engineer or programmer does?

Do you want to learn programming, engineering design, and other skills so you can turn your ideas into a real product?

Looking to learn more about the field of engineering, and its impact on the world?

If you answered yes, or you've read this far, we encourage you to come to Engaging Engineers! Engaging Engineers is a one-day conference dedicated to helping you learn about the field of engineering, gain real skills and discover your future!

You'll hear from experienced academics about the impact of their research projects, be able to ask questions about studying and working as a student engineer to our panel of high-achieving engineering students, learn and develop skills in programming, and discover your future. By the end of the conference, you'll have the skills to start your journey in engineering and technology now, while having an understanding of the field which you'll be joining!

We'll provide engaging presentations, workshops that allow you to learn, develop and apply skills in programming and engineering design, and most importantly, food!

Come to Engaging Engineers, find your future, and start your journey!

Engaging Engineers is supported by the Schulich School of Engineering.

Learn more by visiting here

Date And Time: Saturday, March 28 2020 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM MDT
Location: Schulich School of Engineering, 622 Collegiate Place Northwest, Calgary, AB T2N 4V8


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The Rise of Women in Tech Leadership

THE RISE OF WOMEN IN TECH LEADERSHIP PRESENTED BY GOOGLE CLOUD

Tech has a gender problem. For every four men working in tech, there’s just one woman. That disparity is even higher in executive roles, where women make up only 19 per cent of senior vice-presidents and 15 per cent of CEOs. This is a gap we simply can’t ignore – not just because gender diversity is the right thing to do, but because it has very real impact on employee engagement, talent acquisition, customer satisfaction, decision-making and even returns.

Here’s the good news: more creates more. More women in tech creates more benefits to organizations. Today’s women tech executives fight an uphill battle, but they also set an example and pave the way for the tomorrow’s tech leaders. That’s why it’s so important for us to come together to talk about our challenges, explore the impact we make and identify what we can do next to bridge those gaps.

If you’re an executive woman in tech looking to boost gender representation at your organization, this event is for you! Join us for a morning of an inspiring keynote, panel discussion and networking session sure to help you:

Learn how to guide your organization through change with courage, curiosity and confidence
Understand the hurdles your female employees are facing – and learn how to overcome them
Navigate (and change) processes and cultures that are exclusionary to women
Discover ways we can be better role models for future generations of talent
AGENDA:

  • 8:30-9:15 Breakfast, Registration, Networking
  • 9:15-9:20 Opening Remarks
  • 9:20-10:35 Panel Discussion
  • 10:35-10:50 Q&A
  • 10:50-11:10 Breakout Session
  • 11:10-11:35 Networking & Coffee Break
  • 11:35-12:05 Keynote
  • 12:05-12:15 Session Summary & Closing Remarks
  • 12:15-1:00pm Extended Networking

Learn more by visiting here

Date And Time: Tuesday, March 31 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Westin Calgary, 320 4th Avenue SW, Eau Claire Room, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6


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AI for Business: Translating AI into ROI


The Faculty of Science and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) invite you to connect with us on April 1st, 2020 for an informative session and networking opportunity: AI for Business: Translating AI into ROI
on finding resources and expertise to assist your organization in your journey to adopting AI into your organization and eventually creating ROI.

Our program will focus on how businesses can benefit from the variety of services provided by both Amii and the Faculty of Science, including examples of how we each support companies growing their AI capabilities in different ways. Eleni Stroulia, Professor Computing Science and Lead for the AI signature area at UAlberta will discuss opportunities across campus to engage with AI experts. The Amii team will explain how their services help companies move up the AI adoption spectrum from exploring and implementing to operationalizing and advancing AI.
This event will showcase the broad and deep pool of AI expertise at UAlberta and Amii that can be leveraged to support business goals, and bring together companies across industries who are adopting AI into their organizations.

Date And Time: Wednesday, April 1 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS), L1-140, Edmonton, AB T6J 0R5


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Transformations in Finance: Artificial Intelligence

How does artificial intelligence actually work? How will it impact my organization? Is it going to displace thousands of white collar workers, or empower them with analytical capabilities they never imagined? To answer these questions and more, CFA Society Calgary presents Transformations in Finance: Artificial Intelligence, an AI and fintech focused conference covering everything you need to know to effectively leverage AI in your business.

Taking place on April 2nd - 3rd, 2020 the conference will begin with a high level discussion of how AI algorithms actually work, followed by discussions on how these are being leveraged in the finance industry, along with what AI's current and potential pitfalls are.

Throughout the two days we will be covering the pros and cons of AI through presentations from international leading experts from various backgrounds. Formal breakout sessions will allow attendees to tailor their experience to better suit their needs and interests. In addition, we will be hosting a workshop on Python (the coding language that is predominantly used to build AI algorithms) with The Marquee Group. All of this will lead into a keynote panel, with Geoff Colvin (Fortune Magazine) moderating, which will feature our experts, Nicholas Thompson (WIRED Magazine), Brett King (Moven), Denise Shull (The ReThink Group & Market Mind Games), and Dee Smith ('World Bank on the Brink' series), discussing how AI will continue to transform the industry in the future. In addition to the schedule of formal sessions, there will be opportunities to network throughout the conference as well as during the evening reception on Thursday, April 2nd, at the National Music Centre.
Learn more by visiting here

Date And Time: Thursday, April 2 2020 8:00 AM - Friday, April 3 2020 5:00 PM
Location: Calgary Telus Convention Centre - Macleod Hall, 120 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P3


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