Upcoming events
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Tech Thursdays
Understanding ESOPs
This panel is co-hosted by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta and brings together ESOP experts. The panel features Michael Grantmyre, Partner at Osler, Ron Lo, General Counsel at Symend, Omi Velasco, Executive Director at VCAA, and Jeff Adamson.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
The Kickstart Show
The KICKSTART Show is a motorcycle event celebrating builders who have built, fabricated, restored or modified their motorcycles with their own two hands! The event showcases builders from all levels with all styles of bikes, vintage or modern. ou don’t have to own or ride a bike to attend, this is family friendly and we are always looking for ways to add new and exciting content to an already successful show. The Pioneer will be the hosting the show again this round and like always, we are looking to make it a good one! The Pioneer space embodies the industrial, artistic and historic vibe we love so much and with more space and a central location, we know this will be a hell of a party for motorcycle lovers and community members.
Friday June 14 - Pre-Event Bash 6PM - 10PM
Saturday June 15 - Show 12PM - 8PM
Sunday June 16 - Show 11AM - 4PM
Get your tickets here
Buckaroos
Buckaroos is an annual Stampede experience, promising nothing but the good stuff. We’re dedicated to delivering that warm Western experience, right in the heart of Calgary’s downtown.
We can’t wait to bring the Buckaroos experience back for Stampede 2024. If you’re curious about our offerings or want to pre-book your Stampede party for next year, please fill out the booking inquiry below.
Stay tuned for a full schedule of 2024 Buckaroos programming, including live music, local partners and an incredible menu. Learn more at YAHOOBUCKAROOS.COM
The Moth & Moon Fae Ball
Welcome to The Moth and Moon Fae Ball!
Follow the call of the Harp Fairy and step into the realm of your dreams. Bring your friends, your lovers, and your soul connections and dance to the magical tones of our Fae String Trio, the lilting notes of our Pianist Queen, and the deep beats of our DJ Enchantress.
Wander from the glimmering halls of the High Fae into the seductive grips of the Underworld where our Bardic Seer will show you what the Fates have in store. Dare you taste the fruits of the forbidden?
Carefully curated cocktails, delicious canapés, and decadent desserts await amidst an array of spellbinding performances, mystical backdrops, and incredible people.
Tech Thursdays
Innovations in Legal: The Future of Legal Work
This panel brings together people innovating in LegalTech. The panel features Courtney Burton, Founding Partner at Blue Rock Law, Colleen Pound, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Proxure, Alex Remondinin, Corporate Counsel at Neo Financial, Joshua Weinberger, COO & GC at Goodlawyer, and Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursdays
Lifecycle Marketing Like a Pro
This panel brings together Lifecycle Marketing professionals in Calgary to talk about best practices in the space. The panel features Garth Biggins, Director, Loyalty & Rewards at Neo Financial, Karin Borgersen, Director, Customer Product Solutions & Marketing at Enmax, Tyler Chisholm, CEO at Clearmotive Marketing Group, and Nicole McLaws, Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Experience at Hopewell Residential.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursdays
Leverage Data to Build Enterprise LLM's
This panel will focus on how to leverage your organizations data to build entreprise LLM's. Panelists are Clark Lai, Chief Executive Officer at Motiv. Other speakers are TBA.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Hit My Line with Joash Charles & special guest: ADUBZ
The Hit My Line party is a monthly event with a focus on playing new R&B, neo-soul, indie, and feel good classics. Come get down on the dance floor or sing your heart out to all your favourite tracks that you never get to hear on a night out.
Our special guest this month is ADUBZ, an open format DJ from Toronto. They are most known for their creative mixing, signature blends and their eccentric party rocking ability.
Check out our Hit My Line playlist here.
There will be a bar available catered by our friends at Sugar Water.
Doors at 10PM, Music til late.
HIT MY LINE is a safe place for all people. We will not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
Tickets can be found by visiting the link HERE
Tech Thursdays
React to React Native: Going from Web to Mobile Developer
This panel brings together folks have learned React then React Native in order to become a mobile developer. The panel features Sudeep Sidhu, Director of Software Development at Neo Financial, Gustavo Melo, React Native Tech Lead at SkipTheDishes, and Rafael Silva Magalhaes, Senior React Native Developer at SkipTheDishes.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursdays
Solving the Housing Crisis
This panel brings together folks who are helping solve the housing crisis in Canada. The panel features Chloe Smith, Co-founder & CEO at Mercator AI, Sean Clark, Associate Vice President at Avison Young, Brad Checknita, Director of Sales, Western Canada at Canada Guaranty, Tim Ward, Manager, Housing Service at the City of Calgary, and Alkarim Devani, Co-Founder at RNDSQR.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursdays
This panel will focus on how to effectively market your product. The panel will feature: Christine Gillies, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Blackline Safety, and Oluwamayowa George, Senior Manager, Growth and Product Marketing at Virtual Gurus.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Tech Thursdays
YYC Tech in 2024: Roundtable on What to Watch This Year
This panel will bring together some of the great minds in YYC Tech to discuss trends and companies to watch this year. The panel will feature: Kris Read, CTO at Neo Financial, and Danielle Gifford, and Christa Hill, Co-Founder at Tacit Edge.
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.
Register here: Tech Thursdays
Jam Session Tome
Join us for our last JAM SESSION of 2023.
Headlined by Juno Award winner and Jam Session 2022 Fest favorite TOME.
Featuring:
PERPIE
BETTA BOYZ
SLIM TYME & D
Ticket includes, African & Caribbean style Finger foods ( Hors D'oeuvres ) curated and Prepared by Executive Chef Marc-elie Lissade, will be served throughout the show.
Dress code: Elegant
Doors at 7.30pm
Tech Thursdays
Launch Party Pre-Celebration: Panel with Launch Party Alumni Come pre-game for Launch Party with us and hear a panel of Launch Party Alumni.
Tech Thursdays
Quantum Computing: Hype vs. Reality Join us for a panel on Quantum Computing. The panel will feature John Richardson, Neeraj Gupta, Dr. Daniel Oblak, and Dr. Erika Janitz.
Tech Thursdays
Panel with 2023 Innovation Week Companies We're bringing an Innovation Week sneak peak panel to you, co-hosted by Platform Calgary
Tech Thursdays
GenAI: AI for Business Growth and Innovation Join us for a panel on Go-to-Market strategy. The panel will feature David MacLean and Michael Gaudet.
TQLA VIDA LAUNCH PARTY
You are invited to join TQLA VIDA's party for the launch of their new beverage company hitting shelves across Alberta November, 2023. We have chosen to commemorate this occasion by celebrating, Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)!
Pleasure Principles - Fantasy World
FANTASY WORLD HALLOWEEN 2023
FRIDAY 10.27.23
DJ PUMP, BABYGIRL, DJ HANNAH, JADÉ
THE PIONEER (117 8 Ave SW)
10PM-LATE
Cocktail Club
Join The Club! Cocktail Club kicks off with a fun-filled evening exploring the world of mixology and cocktail curation.Cocktail Club is live! We’re so excited to host you for this one-of-a-kind event
Tech Thursdays
Go-To-Market Strategy: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Join us for a panel on Go-to-Market strategy. The panel will feature David MacLean and Michael Gaudet.
breadmaker - in the round
An evolution of our wildly popular songwriter rounds, In The Round x Breadmaker is a storytelling experience like no other in the city.
Tech Thursdays
Scaling People : Join us for a panel on scaling people within your organization. The panel will feature Kris Read and Mariya Besedina.
Tech Thursdays
AWS Meetup: Should you use containers in your infrastructure?: Join us for a debate on should you be using containers in your infrastructure.
Tech Thursdays
Carbon Neutral Oil Sands by 2050: Join us for a panel on Carbon Neutral Oil Sands by 2050. The panel will feature Patrick Elliott, and Heidi Christensen
Tech Thursdays
Advancing design in your organization: Join us for a panel on advancing design in your organization. The panel will feature Thomas Alvarez, other panelists TBA.
Raising Spirits
Raising Spirits is a fundraiser that supports Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to fund mental health initiatives and programs.
The evening will feature a silent auction, DJ, and an exciting food and drink menu.
breadmaker - in the round
An evolution of our wildly popular songwriter rounds, In The Round x Breadmaker is a storytelling experience like no other in the city.
Tech Thursdays
AWS Meet Up Group: Security from the Ground Up: How to Build your Infrastructure
Candlelight Concert
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Louis Armstrong at The Pioneer under the gentle glow of candlelight.