Design Your Innovation Week Experience.

With the Platform Innovation Centre as Innovation Week YYC headquarters, and additional events all across the city, you’ll find panels, workshops, pitch competitions and peer-to-peer meetups, bringing together thousands of people to learn, connect, and celebrate.

There’s something for everyone.

Innovation Week YYC has something for everyone - from aspiring founders to tech career-seekers or investors. Gain perspectives and insights from industry leaders, creatives, and innovators who are pushing boundaries and leave feeling inspired. Stay ahead of the curve with sessions that delve into emerging technologies and future trends that are reshaping industries globally.

Explore Innovation Week’s Four Program Tracks!

  • Discover #yycTech industries by diving into several growing sectors that bring the brightest minds together to solve the world’s biggest challenges.

    You'll have the chance to learn about: Cleantech + Agtech | Digital Media | Fintech | Emerging Technology | Aerospace & Transportation & Logistics | Life Sciences | Social Innovation

  • Explore #yycTech is designed to invigorate and inspire. Cultivate fresh perspectives, connect with like-minded professionals, expand your network and discover how technology and innovation is shaping our city.

  • Build #yycTech is for entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurially-curious, whether you’re just starting out with a business idea, or are looking for strategies to accelerate your company’s growth.

  • Work in #yycTech covers everything you need to know about working in tech, from both sides – from hiring, retention and building inclusive teams, to getting your first tech job, upskilling and more.

Cleantech + Agtech

Digital Media

Fintech

Emerging Technology

Aerospace & Transportation & Logistics

Life Sciences

Social Innovation

Cleantech + Agtech Digital Media Fintech Emerging Technology Aerospace & Transportation & Logistics Life Sciences Social Innovation

See How These Categories Unfold at HQ Throughout the Week!

  • [Explore] 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | Innovation Week Official Kickoff Celebration

    [Explore] 4:30 PM Alberta Catalyzer South Showcase

  • [Explore] 5:00 PM The Startup TNT Investment Summit.

    Presented by Startup TNT.

  • [Explore] ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC | More Festival! More Google! More Fun!

    Presented by Calgary's Google Developer Community.

  • [Explore] ᐳᐅ!DEVFESTYYC | More Festival! More Google! More Fun!

    Presented by Calgary's Google Developer Community.

  • [Discover] 9 AM to noon | Indigitech Presented by Indigitech Destiny

    [Build] 9 AM - 4 PM

    [Work In Tech] 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    [Startup Studio] 10 AM - 3 PM| Meet The Startups

    [Discover] 1 PM to 4 PM | Cleantech + Agtech Presented by Legal Sneakers

    [Discover] 5 PM - 9 PM | MegaTech Career Catalyst

  • [Discover] 9 AM to Noon

    [Build] 9 AM - 4:00 PM

    [Work in Tech] 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    [Startup Studio] 10 AM to 3 PM | Meet The Startups

    [Discover] 1 PM to 4 PM | Fintech Presented by Finnovate.IO

  • [Discover] 9 AM to noon | Emerging Technology

    [Work in Tech] 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    [Build] 9 AM - 4:00 PM

    [Startup Studio] 10 AM to 3 PM | Meet The Startups

    [Discover] 1 PM to 4 PM | Digital Media Presented by Bow Valley College

    [Discover] 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Calgary Game Developers Group ‘Gamer Night’ powered by Red Bull

  • [Discover] 10 AM - 11 AM | 'Be Remarkable' a Live Streaming Key Note by Guy Kawasaki Presented by Goodlawyer

    [Discover] 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Aerospace, Transportation & Logistics

    [Explore] Launch Party & Top 10 Celebrations at Big Four Roadhouse

Explore the full calendar!

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