Plug and Play Alberta Spring Expo

May 27, 2024

9:00AM - 6:00PM MST

Telus Spark | 102 Saint Georges Drive Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 8L6 Canada

Immerse yourself in a showcase of cutting-edge technologies as top innovators from our four industry-specific startup accelerator programs pitch to our global network of corporate partners, venture capitalists, and investors.

Join us at this event to celebrate our startups' success, featuring compelling pitches, enlightening conversations on the future of technology and entrepreneurship, and invaluable networking opportunities with industry peers.

We look forward to seeing you! 🚀

Important Notice to Attendees

By attending this event and live proceedings, you agree to be on video, photographed, and/or audio recorded by the producers of this event. Please be aware that by entering this venue, you consent to the use of your voice and likeness in film, photography, and/or sound recording of this event, and you agree to release Plug and Play Tech Center from any liability on account of such use.

What will you experience at Alberta Expo Spring 2024?

1
Day
4
Verticals
60+
Startups
400+
Attendees

Our Programs in Alberta

Sustainability 🍃
Bringing together game-changing ideas from different industries and countries onto one platform to solve some of the greatest environmental challenges that our society faces today.
Digital Health 💊
Leveraging artificial intelligence, sensors, data and new clinical techniques to build a digital health economy for the benefit of all Canadians.
Sector Agnostic (AI) 🤖
Powering the best startups from around the world to accelerate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology across multiple sectors.
Food & Beverage 🌾
Focusing on the technology behind farm-to-table processes and innovations, we’re connecting startups with some of the world's largest food and agricultural institutions to reach new heights in the industry.

Expo Agenda

Our startups have harnessed the power of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things, and other combinations of technologies to drive technological advancement within their respective industries, including:

Sustainability 🍃
Digital Health 💊
Sector Agnostic (AI) 🤖
Food & Beverage 🌾

Featured startups have spent the past 12 weeks working alongside our network of corporate partners, investors, and mentors to scale up their companies, cultivating an environment conducive to rapid growth and expansion.

About Plug and Play Alberta

Plug and Play Alberta is building a world-class innovation platform to attract top technology and investment to the region and support Albertan entrepreneurs to scale and grow, hire tech talent, and propel digital transformation across the province. Plug and Play is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program that is run by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates. The consortium, which also includes the Government of Alberta, Edmonton Unlimited, the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), allocated $35 million over three years to retain business accelerators. It’s part of the Alberta government’s goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.

About Alberta Innovates

Alberta Innovates manages nearly 1,300 projects in a portfolio valued at $1.33 billion. We work with innovators in all sectors of the economy and all corners of the province to drive entrepreneurship, applied research and industry development. With our impact-based funding programs and services, we are transforming energy systems for a net-zero world, promoting the responsible use of land and water, leveraging provincial strengths in agriculture, and contributing to improved health and well-being by harnessing digital tech and data. We are also advancing emerging technologies and strengthening entrepreneurship for a strong and diversified economy. We operate in 11 locations with more than one million sq. ft. of industrial testing and lab facilities, and 600 acres of farmland. We employ nearly 600 highly skilled scientists, business and technical professionals. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine!

Watch a video to see what entrepreneurs say about our coaching and support.

Learn how Alberta Innovates.

About Edmonton Unlimited

Headquartered in Alberta’s capital city, Edmonton Unlimited leverages, unites and promotes home-grown innovation as a gateway to solving the world’s most pressing problems. We provide programs, tools, and support for Edmonton innovators, and harness the power of the public and private sectors, ground-breaking academic research and purpose-driven investment to build a shared prosperity and open international markets. From sustainable climate solutions to public health and digital education, Edmonton is a leading global centre for inspiration, ingenuity and inclusion. Learn more about Edmonton Unlimited.

About Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund

Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary in 2018 to support catalytic investments within the city to help diversify and transform the economy. The fund is administered by Calgary Economic Development and has a volunteer Board of Directors. For more information, visit our website.