MegaTech: Career Catalyst

​Join us for Career Catalyst*, an event designed to accelerate your career growth in the tech industry. Hosted by the MegaTech Association during #InnovationWeek, this is your opportunity to connect with a thriving community, hear from industry experts, and gain practical insights to navigate your employment journey.

Whether you're early in your career, exploring new opportunities, or looking to advance your professional skills, Career Catalyst offers something for everyone. Dive into sessions covering personal branding, modern recruitment practices, negotiation strategies, and more - all crafted to equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to reach new career heights.

​📅 Date: November 18, 2024
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Platform Calgary

Please note: limited tickets are available for Career Catalyst, and session seating is first-come, first-serve. Ticket price includes light refreshments and coffee.


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Event Highlights:

    KPMG Stage

• CITI Panel: Securing Your Dream Role in Tech
  
  🕔 6:05 PM – 7:00 PM
  Zachary Novak (CITI), Mai Khalil (Deloitte Digital), Minaoar Tanzil (Krux Analytics), and Pascal Theriault
  Gain insights from a panel of industry leaders on achieving success in today’s tech landscape.
  
  
• How to Negotiate an Offer
  
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM
  Kris Read, Neo Financial Co-Founder
  Learn how companies approach compensation offers, including the decision-making process around salaries, bonuses, equity, and other benefits.
  
  

  PathwayPro by Reskill - Tech for Creatives
  
  🕖 8:10PM to 9:00PM
  Alisha Olandesca (Simpl.AR), Jeff Clemens (Centre for Entertainment Arts at Bow Valley College), Samuel Obadero (Motif Photography), Wunmi Adekanmbi (ReSkill and Immigrant Techies)
  
  

    East Annex

• Recruitment: Days of Future Past - An Open Letter on Recruitment from the 1980s to Now
  
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM
  Adam Delgado, Director of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition at Alexi
  A candid look at how recruitment has transformed - and what it means for today’s job seekers.
  
  
• Using Agile Principles in Your Job Search and Career
  
  🕗 8:10 PM – 9:00 PM
  Angela Henders, Senior Developer at Untangle Money
  Apply Agile methodologies to enhance your job search and career strategies.

    Multipurpose Room

• Reverse Pitch (pitch your speech and win a prize!)
  
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM
  Zachary Novak (CITI), Mai Khalil (Deloitte Digital), Minaoar Tanzil (Krux Analytics), and Pascal Theriault
  Showcase your brand and get feedback.
  
  
• Train to Become a UX Designer
  
  🕗 8:10 PM – 9:00 PM
  Robert Andruchow, Chair of the Department of Design at MacEwan University
  Discover the path to becoming a UX designer from an academic and industry expert.

    Classroom 1

• Roast My LinkedIn Workshop
  
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM
  Emilie Mazurek, Senior Product Designer at Max Retail, and Ana Lokotkova, Startup Portfolio Lead and Program Facilitator at Platform Calgary
  Get real-time feedback on your LinkedIn profile to ensure it truly shines.

    Classroom 2

• Roast My Resume Workshop
  
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM
  Caileigh Sanderson, Corporate Recruiter at Helcim
  Receive expert advice on your resume to stand out in the competitive tech job market.

    Meeting Room 2

• Get Your Professional Headshot!
  
  🕖 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  Valeria Vichy, Digital Designer & Photographer

Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry leaders throughout the evening in our Kitchen networking space, open for casual discussions and meaningful connections.


If you’re serious about leveling up in tech, seeking modern recruitment insights, or wanting to connect with others on a similar journey, Career Catalyst is where you’ll find it all. This isn’t about fluff - it’s about real, impactful insights that can make a difference in your path forward.



Hosted by MegaTech Association, which brings together communities like Calgary UX, The Test Tribe Calgary, Tech Connect Alberta, OSGeo Alberta, Friends of Figma Calgary, Service Design YYC, in partnership with YYC DataSociety.