2026 VCAA Ski Conference - Save the date
Feb
24
to Feb 26

2026 VCAA Ski Conference - Save the date

  • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Poised to be one of the year’s most impactful gatherings, the conference will bring together leading venture capitalists, limited partners, strategic investors, tech industry executives, and sponsors from across Canada and the United States. Registration is by invitation only, offering a unique opportunity to connect and engage in high-value sessions and presentations.

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Street Smart: Real World Self-Defense
May
1
2:00 PM14:00

Street Smart: Real World Self-Defense

A huge thank you to Team Impact for equipping us with the confidence and skills to face any challenge head-on. If there’s one thing we learned from this event, we’re far more dangerous in spreadsheets than on the streets.

We truly appreciate everyone who showed up and gave it their all. If you're feeling a bit sore, consider it part of the conditioning to better defend ourselves.

A special thank you to our event sponsor, MNP, for supporting this fun and engaging experience. Let’s be honest, it was definitely a workout! For those who may not know, MNP provides valuable support to early-stage start-ups through fractional CFO services, controllers, and bookkeeping solutions. You don’t need to be a large organization to work with them. They’re active investors themselves actually. (The more you know!)

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2025 VCAA Ski Conference
Mar
3
to Mar 5

2025 VCAA Ski Conference

Anticipating another sold-out event, the conference will unite prominent venture capitalists, limited partners, strategic investors, tech industry leaders, and sponsors from both Canada and the United States. Registration is an exclusive opportunity byinvitation-only, allowing you to connect and engage in invaluable sessions and presentations

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Governance Lunch & Learn Case-Study-based lunch workshop
Feb
7
10:30 AM10:30

Governance Lunch & Learn Case-Study-based lunch workshop

What a fantastic open-dialogue Governance Workshop at Osler's Calgary Office!

Huge thanks to Michael Grantmyre and Shawn Abbott for leading such a thought-provoking session at our first in-person lunch and learn.

A big thank you to our sponsors; Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), Inovia Capital, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for their support in making this happen.

We surfaced key topics that deserve deeper discussion, and we’ll be creating more opportunities to do this in the future.

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VCAA Horseback Riding + BBQ
Sep
20
1:30 PM13:30

VCAA Horseback Riding + BBQ

  • Anchor D Guiding & Outfitting Ltd. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It was an unforgettable Friday at the VCAA Horseback Riding Event at Anchor D Ranch in Turner Valley!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), for making this event possible, and to the amazing wranglers who ensured everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience. 🐎

And thank you to everyone who joined us – your presence made it even more memorable! We’re looking forward to continuing to create these special moments and strengthening connections within our VC community.

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B2B Digital Health Metrics led by Meryeme Lahmami, Pender Ventures
May
16
4:00 PM16:00

B2B Digital Health Metrics led by Meryeme Lahmami, Pender Ventures

In this session, you'll discover:

✅ Essential metrics for assessing B2B digital health solutions

✅ Strategies for benchmarking against industry standards and competitors

✅ Tips for optimizing digital health offerings based on data-driven insights

✅ Real-world case studies showcasing successful metric-driven optimization

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2024 VCAA Ski Conference - SOLD OUT - Please join waitlist
Feb
27
to Feb 29

2024 VCAA Ski Conference - SOLD OUT - Please join waitlist

Anticipating another sold-out event, the conference will unite prominent venture capitalists, limited partners, strategic investors, tech industry leaders, and sponsors from both Canada and the United States. Registration is an exclusive opportunity by invitation-only, allowing you to connect and engage in invaluable sessions and presentations

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ABF4 Founder Summit
Jan
17
8:00 AM08:00

ABF4 Founder Summit

On January 17th, Alberta Female Founders, Funders, and Fortifiers (ABF4) is hosting a Founders Summit at Platform Calgary. This founder-focused event plans to give tactile advice for founders building their businesses through a keynote speech by the51 and a panel of experts sharing insights on what to anticipate in 2024. Afterward, founders will attend 4 immersive breakout sessions, led by experts with a collective experience of over 120 years at successful Calgary startups, where they will delve into topics such as People Leadership, Sales Expansion, Scaling Operations, Product, Finance, Marketing Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence.

Please register with the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/abf4-founder-summit-tickets-759826791387?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Giving Back with CUPS & VCAA
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00

Giving Back with CUPS & VCAA

Giving Back with CUPS & VCAA

A heartfelt thanks to CEO Carlene Donnelly and the CUPS Calgary AB team for hosting us this week. Wrapping gifts for children in need was not only fulfilling but also an eye-opening experience. Witnessing the impact CUPS makes on over 10,000 Calgarians annually was truly inspiring. Grateful for this opportunity to give back and looking forward to future collaborations!

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VCAA Horse Polo Game
Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00

VCAA Horse Polo Game

The VCAA Horse Polo event in the Rocky Foothills of Alberta was pure magic! Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wonderful company, it was an unforgettable experience. From the skilled Argentinian polo players to the camaraderie among attendees, every moment was a treasure. Here's to more memorable gatherings like this! 🐎🍁

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Attabotics Tour
Jun
22
5:00 PM17:00

Attabotics Tour

  • 7944 10 Street Northeast Calgary, AB, T2E 8X2 Canada (map)
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Join us for an exclusive tour of Attabotics, a successful Calgary-based robotics company specializing in inventory management systems. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest in robotics technology, meet the team, ask questions, and get a deeper understanding of what makes Attabotics unique. This exclusive event offers an opportunity to connect with VCAA members, appetizers and drinks will also be available.

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2023 VCAA Ski Conference
Feb
28
to Mar 2

2023 VCAA Ski Conference

The event will bring together top technology investors (VC, Strategic, and Angel) tech industry luminaries, with peers from across Canada and the US, for discussion and networking. Registration is an exclusive by invitation only opportunity to network and experience high value sessions and speakers. The event is kicked off on Day 1 with a full day of guided skiing or snowboarding.

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Jan
12
to Jan 26
Investor Education, Online

VC 101 for Aspiring Tech Founders & VCs

VC 101 SERIES REGISTRATION

Whether you aspire to become an entrepreneur, an investor, or simply work in the startup ecosystem, learning the fundamentals of venture capital will accelerate your journey.

In partnership with Alberta post-secondary institutions, the Venture Capital Association of Alberta is offering educational VC workshops in January 2023. The format will be three (weekly) 1-hour Zoom sessions led by some of the top investors in Canada. The topics are as follows:

These are incredible speakers, and the VCAA aims to make the sessions available to students across the province. Please register below. Should you have any questions, please email Omi Velasco and Evan Lyseng at hello@vcaa.ca.


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Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

🎄VCAA Ugly Sweater Holiday Party

Please join us for a late afternoon filled with fun and knowledge about the venture market outlook in Alberta presented by David Edmonds.

Don't have an ugly sweater? 🧶 Well...it's about time!

Take a look at Etsy, Amazon, Retrofestive (there will be a competition, of course 😉)

Please note that this is an invitation-only event, you are welcome to bring one guest that is involved or interested in venture capital. If you have any questions please email Omi Velasco at hello@vcaa.ca


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Oct
4
5:00 PM17:00

Welcoming New Members @ Shawn Abbott's Hangar

What a fantastic event last night! 🎉 A big thank you to our board member, Shawn Abbott & Inovia Capital for hosting us at his hangar to welcome the new VCAA members.

Join us for an afternoon to welcome the new VCAA members!

Please note that this is an invite-only event, a calendar invite with the address will be shared afterwards.

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