DiscoverTechYYC 2023

DiscoverTech YYC is your chance to engage with local tech companies from right here in Calgary.

See what’s new in AI. Explore robotics. Learn about the challenges data labs are tackling head-on. Connect with post-secondaries and skill-building organizations that are shaping the next generation of innovators and community builders. 

Throughout the day, you’ll get the chance to listen in on a series of panel discussions, where you’ll hear directly from folks who are working in tech. Engage with companies who are doing cool things and get inspired to start or grow your career in tech.

50+ companies and tech organizations. Thousands of conversations waiting to happen. We’ll see you there!

Thank you to our event sponsors.

 

Panels & Workshops:

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Panel: Breaking Into Tech: Getting Your First Job in Tech - Sponsored by Calgary Economic Development 

Participants: Zachary Novak, Founder - Careers in Technology and Innovation (CITI) | Margo Purcell, CEO and Co-Founder - InceptionU | Rebecca Lee, Director of People - Kudos | Moderator: AJ Robles, Merchant Experience Lead - Helcim

 

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Founder Friday presented by Bow Valley College: Fireside chat with Erik Severinghaus the author of Scale Your Everest. Erik will be joining us virtually.

 

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Workshop: Careers in Tech: Product

Participants: Renee Matsala & Christa Hill, Co-Founders - Tacit Edge

 

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Panel: Straight Talk from Recruiters: Getting Hired in Tech

Participants: Nadia Niazy, Manager, Talent Scouting & Employer Brand - StellarAlgo | Kate Rosen, Customer Onboarding Lead & Talent Advisor - Terminal | Dusty Turner | Luke Giblin, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Benevity | Moderator: Anette Ceraficki, Tech West Collective

 

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Workshop: Careers in Tech: Software Development - Sponsored by TEEMA 

Participants: Déborah Vancrunkelsven, TEEMA

 

There will be photo and video captured at DiscoverTechYYC. As an attendee, you may be recorded and/or photographed.