BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Altitude Accelerator - ECPv6.6.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241118T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T170000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 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:20241113T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T113000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 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:20241024T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T120000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 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;VALUE=DATE:20241024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 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:20241016T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T143000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 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:20241015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 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=America/Halifax:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240807T140000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 CREATED:20240715T182456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T190659Z UID:137211-1723024800-1723039200@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Startup Bootcamp - Powered by Altitude Accelerator & IDEA Mississauga DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 7th from 10-2 at the IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub for an engaging Startup Bootcamp\, hosted by Altitude Accelerator in collaboration with IDEA Mississauga. This event is designed to equip growth stage and scale up stage entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and tools to drive their ventures forward. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain practical insights from industry experts.\nNetwork with fellow entrepreneurs and industry professionals.\nLearn actionable strategies to avoid common startup mistakes.\nGet inspired by successful founders who have navigated the startup journey.\n\nClick on this link to register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/startup-bootcamp-powered-by-altitude-accelerator-idea-mississauga-tickets-939499848337?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/startup-bootcamp-powered-by-altitude-accelerator-idea-mississauga/ LOCATION:IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub\, 100 City Centre Dr\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L5B 2C9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JPGEVENTBRITE-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Altitude Accelerator":MAILTO:info@altitudeaccelerator.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240731T120000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 CREATED:20240704T141243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T145350Z UID:137077-1722423600-1722427200@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Ask a Founder – Aman Sahota\, Founder of Factors DESCRIPTION:Our amazing “Ask a Founder” series will be returning for its third edition on Wednesday\, July 31st! The Altitude Accelerator team will be hosting Aman Sahota\, an experienced entrepreneur who is working towards revolutionizing the education sector using modern AI technologies and advanced data analytics. Aman is the co-founder of Factors\, which uses AI to analyze data through the perspective of diversity\, equity and inclusion\, and supports educators in creating personalized learning experiences and promoting inclusivity in the classroom. \nUnder Aman Sahota’s leadership\, Factors has achieved notable recognition\, being named the Canadian EdTech Startup of the Year in 2021 and securing a spot in the Top 21 of 2021 for Learning & Technology. His dedication to utilizing AI tools for efficient data processing has established Factors as a prominent player in the EdTech sector. \nClick on the link below to register for our virtual Ask a Founder session with a seasoned entrepreneur on Wednesday\, July 31st\, from 11 to 12! \nAsk a Founder: Aman Sahota URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/test-event/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ask-A-Founder-Video-Thumbnail-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Altitude Accelerator":MAILTO:info@altitudeaccelerator.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240725T180000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 CREATED:20240715T190619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T190619Z UID:137217-1721908800-1721930400@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:From Pitch to Funding: Angel Investment for Healthcare Startups with Brampton Angels at Brampton Venture Expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion on ‘From Pitch to Funding: Angel Investment for Healthcare Startups’ with the Brampton Angels on July 25th at the Brampton Venture Expo! \nOur esteemed panel members include:\n💼 Brad Schmidt – CEO and Co-founder of Panaxium\n💼 Nick Kuryluk – Founder and President\, CoSality™ Executive Partners Inc.\n💼 Andrew Opala – Angel and Board Member\, Brampton Angels; Founder and Managing Partner\, Preference Capital Inc.\n💼: Rishad Usmani\, MD – Founder HealthTech Investors \nThe event is now sold out\, but this is your last chance to join the waitlist and potentially secure a ticket to 2024 BVX! Join the waitlist here – https://lnkd.in/eSiFwFrA URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/from-pitch-to-funding-angel-investment-for-healthcare-startups-with-brampton-angels-at-brampton-venture-expo/ LOCATION:Rose Theatre\, 1 Theatre Lane\, Brampton\, Ontario\, L6V 0A3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Artboard-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brampton Venture Zone by TMU":MAILTO:bramptonzone@torontomu.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240627T120000 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 CREATED:20240704T145733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T145815Z UID:137086-1719486000-1719489600@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:Ask a Founder - Hamid Alemohammad\, COO and Co-Founder of Brickeye DESCRIPTION:We’re back with the second session of our incredible “Ask a Founder” series on June 27th! You will meet Hamid Alemohammad\, co-founder and COO of Brickeye\, an innovative and award-winning company that bridges data analytics and IoT on construction sites. \nHamid’s entrepreneurial vision was instrumental in bringing Brickeye to life and propelling the company to gain recognition from The Globe and Mail’s 2023 Report on Business as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. \nClick on the link below to register for our virtual Ask a Founder session with a seasoned entrepreneur on Thursday\, June 27th\, from 11 to 12! \nAsk a Founder: Hamid Alemohammad URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/hamid-alemohammad/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ask-A-Founder-Series-_-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Altitude Accelerator":MAILTO:info@altitudeaccelerator.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 CREATED:20240704T150554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T150554Z UID:137089-1713312000-1713484799@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:OCI DiscoveryX 2024 DESCRIPTION:DiscoveryX is the premier innovation event in Canada\, hosted by Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). Bringing together entrepreneurs\, investors\, researchers\, government\, and industry leaders across Ontario. In its 15th year\, DiscoveryX looks forward to bring together innovators\, thought leaders\, and visionaries to explore the latest breakthroughs\, share game-changing ideas\, and build partnerships that propel innovation to new heights. \nAltitude Accelerator reps will also be in attendance! \nDate: Wednesday\, April 17 – Thursday\, April 18\, 2024 \nLearn more here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/oci-discoveryx-2024/ LOCATION:Enercare Centre\, 100 Princes’ Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 3C3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TECH-Uncensored-Newsletter-Banners-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Centre of Innovation":MAILTO:apereira@oc-innovation.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTSTAMP:20241128T013848 CREATED:20240704T151252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T151252Z UID:137096-1711411200-1711583999@altitudeaccelerator.ca SUMMARY:CIX Summit 2024 - Powered by Elevate DESCRIPTION:Hosted in downtown Toronto\, CIX\, powered by Elevate\, is an annual curation program and conference which showcases Canada’s most promising early-stage and scaling startups. \nThe event will feature presentations from 70+ Canadian\, award-winning startups\, targeted networking sessions\, VIP sessions\, impromptu connect sessions\, panel discussions with leaders in tech\, meeting exchanges and an award showcase! \nAltitude Accelerator is excited to be a Community Partner for CIX Summit 2024 and you can grab a 10% discount for yourself by using promo code “CIXALTITUDE ” at checkout. Our reps will also be in attendance! \nDate: Tuesday\, March 26 – Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 \nLearn more here URL:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/event/cix-summit-2024-powered-by-elevate/ LOCATION:Design Exchange\, 234 Bay St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5K 1B2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://altitudeaccelerator.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Community-Partners-FB-LI-TW.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR