BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Altitude Accelerator - ECPv6.6.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Altitude Accelerator X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Altitude Accelerator REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241015T145904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145904Z UID:137609-1728950400-1729209599@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:The MedTech Conference DESCRIPTION:The MedTech Conference in Toronto\, Canada\, October 15-17\, 2024\, will help you look ahead and create new possibilities. Featuring world-class speakers\, a cross-cutting educational program\, invaluable networking and next-level technology\, this forum for transformational ideas is a can’t-miss event for the industry’s prominent and most promising companies. \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/the-medtech-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/maxresdefault.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T143000 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241015T150220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T150220Z UID:137612-1729072800-1729089000@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Cleantech Growth & Impact Investing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive session with Hozefa Abbas\, Partner in Investments at EDC\, and Qhalisa Khan from Active Impact Investments. \nThe event will start with EDC’s session led by Hozefa Abbas\, followed by Qhalisa’s session from Active Impact Investments. We will have EDC coming in First to speak from 10:00-10:30am followed by Active Impact Investments from 10:30-11:00am. We will then have a combined Q&A. \nWe will explore how EDC supports early-stage cleantech companies and helps angel investors fuel their portfolios. Learn how EDCs can accelerate innovation in cleantech while managing risk\, enabling Canadian startups to scale globally. \nActive Impact Investments’ session will have a focus on on impact investing through a clean tech lens. The discussion will dive into impact investing and active impact. Active Impact Investments will discuss their mission in the climate-tech space and how these efforts are shaping the impact investment landscape \nRegister Here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/angel-investing-101-cleantech-growth-impact-investing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ANGEL-101-EVENTBRITE-GRAPHIC-SEPT-18-2024-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241018T173825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T173825Z UID:137625-1729728000-1729814399@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Responsible AI Ecosystem Summit DESCRIPTION:Altitude Accelerator is pleased to support the inaugural event\, Responsible AI Ecosystem Summit October 24\, 2024 in New York City\, brought to you by the Women in AI Ethics and the Consulate General Canada\, New York.  Thank you to Mia Shah-Dand\, Grace Avila and Safia Morsly-Fikai for your tireless support in bringing this event together! \nYou will hear from our experts Patricia Thaine from Private AI Jurgita Miseviciute from Proton when it comes to developing technology that protects our data. Julia B. from Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute and Karen Bennet from IEEE and The Linux Foundation bring to the forefront\, algorithmic impacts and their work on alignment to remedy this through standards and law; Saima Fancy of Ontario Health | Santé Ontario and Aakanksha . of Cohere tackle AI Safety and Security; Hessie Jones will sit down with Gayatri Sarkar of Advaita Capital and Giselle Melo of Matr (matter) Ventures to discuss the investing landscape for underrepresented tech founders and the potential as well as the concerns as artificial intelligence evolves! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/responsible-ai-ecosystem-summit-tickets-996644429317?discount=SPLOCT24 URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/responsible-ai-ecosystem-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/From-Data-Driven-to-Human-Centric-Hessie-Jones.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T120000 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241018T174747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T174747Z UID:137630-1729767600-1729771200@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Ask A Founder: Moatassem Moatez\, Founder and CEO of MYCourier Inc DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with Founder and CEO of MYCourier Inc.\, Moatassem Moatez whose entrepreneurial instincts and global corporate foundations have led the growth of MYCourier into an award-winning multi-solution logistics organization. \nMoatassem cut his corporate teeth leading marketing and sales teams at top multinationals like Unilever and Nestle\, before co-founding his first startup. With a proven formula for start-up success combined with a strong corporate track record\, under his leadership MYCourier has grown to 70+ drivers\, over 110 employees and established ongoing partnership with mega e-retailers. \nIn 2024 MYCourier received the Canadian SME National Business award and in 2022 he was the recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (OABE). A featured speaker on TEDxRIT\, Rise-up\, Dubai Chamber\, American University in Dubai\, Canadian University in Dubai\, and the Dubai SME Forum\, Moatassem currently serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce. \nRegister now and don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a successful entrepreneur! \nhttps://hubs.ly/Q02SdZZF0 URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/ask-a-founder-moatassem-moatez-founder-and-ceo-of-mycourier-inc/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ask-moatessem.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T113000 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241111T215052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T215052Z UID:137714-1731492000-1731497400@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Insights and Strategies for the Medtech Landscape DESCRIPTION:EVENT OVERVIEW \nThis session provides angel investors with a comprehensive overview of the medtech landscape\, covering key trends\, market opportunities\, and the unique challenges of investing in this sector. The presentation delves into essential components from innovation to commercialization\, including: \n\nTechnology & Clinical Validation\,\nRegulatory Pathways & Reimbursement Complexities\nMarket Access\n\nConcluding with actionable takeaways\, the session equips investors with the tools needed to evaluate and support medtech innovations effectively. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAngel Investing in MedTech: Insights and Strategies for Navigating the Biotech Landscape\, will be presented by Nick Kuryluk\, OBIO and Canadian Stem Cell Network medtech pitch assessor and commercialization trainer\, pitch panelist at Altitude Accelerator\, and member of the Brampton Angels. \n\n\n\n\nREQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRANTS \nNote: This is intended for angel members prospects\, rather than founders or entrepreneurs. Please confirm you meet the requirements of an accredited investor prior to reserving a ticket. Learn more here. \n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/angel-investing-101-insights-and-strategies-for-the-medtech-landscape/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ANGEL-101-EVENTBRITE-GRAPHIC-SEPT-18-2024-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241118T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T170000 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241118T144255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T144803Z UID:137725-1731916800-1732294800@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:ORIHI – Celebrate Research Week DESCRIPTION:Featuring Innovations in Health Research and Technology \n– Panel members: Phillip – Vivo Surgery\, Kim Rowe – Home Health Systems\, Saumik Biswas – Tenomix \nFull Agenda Here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/orihi-celebrate-research-week/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-841491239-1330245468353-1-original.20240904-153433.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T140000 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241023T202301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T202413Z UID:137639-1732786200-1732802400@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Startup Bootcamp - Powered by Altitude Accelerator & BEC DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging Startup Bootcamp\, hosted by Altitude Accelerator in collaboration with Brampton Entrepreneurship Centre. This event is designed to equip early stage companies with essential knowledge and tools to drive their ventures forward. \n\nThe Startup Bootcamp will consist of the following sessions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Get Your Venture’s Intellectual Property Strategy Underway \n\n\nStephen Beney (Principal) from Smart and Biggar LLP\, will guide you through the essential steps to protect your intellectual property and develop a robust IP strategy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddressing Early-Stage Issues and Avoiding Key Legal Mistakes \n\n\nPresented by Nataliia Wu\, Lawyer at Pallet Valo\, this session will highlight common legal pitfalls for startups and how to navigate them effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovating the Future \n\n\n\nA fireside chat with disruptive founders\, Deepinder Singh from Prudle Labs\, Aman Sahota from Factors Education and Elie Makhoul from AssetFlo . The session would highlight how each founder is driving transformation in their respective industries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinance Fundamentals – Booking Essentials \n\n\nDelivered by Tyril Froese\, Partner at MNP\, the Bookkeeping Essentials session will enable businesses to monitor cash flow effectively and make informed decisions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite! CLICK HERE URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/startup-bootcamp-powered-by-altitude-accelerator-bec/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AA-BEC-STARTUP-BOOTCAMP-BANNER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241202T170000 DTSTAMP:20241128T015429 CREATED:20241118T145409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T145409Z UID:137730-1733128200-1733158800@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:IP Summit - Hosted by IPON and IAC DESCRIPTION:2024 IP Summit: Driving Economic Prosperity with Intellectual Property\nJoin Canada’s intellectual property event of the year\, hosted by Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) & Innovation Asset Collective (IAC). \nRegister Here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/ip-summit-hosted-by-ipon-and-iac/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BA-AA-Blog-Post-Banners-39.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR