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Open Calgary

@OpenCalgary

The Future Is Open || Geoff Zakaib - Executive Director

 Calgary
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Joined January 2015
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Please join us for our upcoming Data event! Register @ meetup.com/data-for-good-cal… #meetups Topic: Callysto: Computational Thinking in the K-12 Classroom Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 Time: 7:00pm -8:30pm Venue: Platform Calgary
Callysto: Computational Thinking in the K-12 Classroom, Thu, May 23, 2024, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Callysto: Computational Thinking in the K-12 Classroom, Thu, May 23, 2024, 7:00 PM | Meetup

We invite you to join us at our next in-person Meetup. We have exciting speakers Eric Lee and Byron Chu from Callysto Education Initiative who will be presenting on an impo

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Volunteer your skills & pitch a project at the Data for Good Micro Projects Kickoff! Thursday, April 25th, 7:00 PM MT | Meetup RSVP: link: meetup.com/data-for-good-cal… ➡️ Short data for good initiatives ➡️ Volunteer your data expertise ➡️ Pitch your own project idea!
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This April 9th at 7pm on Zoom for CivicTechYYC we are discussing and showcasing the amazing work being done in the #VR (#VirtualReality) and #AR (#AugmentedReality) space right here in Calgary. meetup.com/civictechyyc-tech… #Tech4Good #yyctech #smartcities #urbandesign #startups
Promo Image with the event description text over a view from a VR/AR Headset with overlays on the city landscape as a concept art piece. The art is AI Generated. CivicTechYYC Logo is in the top left corner.

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Check out the Centre's webinar this Thursday! We'll be discussing social change efforts, what makes them successful, the challenges of fundraising, and the common roadblocks to social innovation movements buff.ly/496J8OG
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The Centre is holding a webinar on the 28th where we invite you to learn about social good and ways that social change efforts can be set up for success. Learn where you can avoid common mistakes, where efforts can backfire, and what strategies work buff.ly/496J8OG
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The next Data for Good YYC meetup on the Challenging World of Data Privacy and Risk Management will be on Thurs Mar 28 at 7pm MT (online) - RSVP meetup.com/data-for-good-cal…
Challenging World of Data Privacy and Risk Management, Thu, Mar 28, 2024, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Challenging World of Data Privacy and Risk Management, Thu, Mar 28, 2024, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Join us as Awad Loubani presents perspectives on the “Challenging World of Data Privacy and Risk Management”. In many jurisdictions, privacy is considered a fundamental hu

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The Centre's February Newsletter is out today, this is where you can check out what Calgary has to offer in terms of events, resources, and updates relating to tech and social innovation Be sure to subscribe for future issues! buff.ly/49xQcVC
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It isn't too late to sign up for the Centre's webinar, Enhancing Data in Nonprofits, which is coming up tomorrow! If you're interested in social innovation, digital transformations, and everything tech related this is the webinar for you buff.ly/49yf0ML
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Is your non-profit interested in enhancing its use of data? On Wed. Feb. 28 at noon MT, @SocImpTecCTR is hosting a webinar where @PolicyWise’s Jody Wolfe will be part of a discussion about data's collaborative potential for the non-profit sector. bit.ly/3UW4xqw
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The Digital Equity Strategy is a Calgary community project focused on identifying and reducing boundaries that contribute to the digital divide. The goal is to implement accessibility, affordability, digital literacy, and sustainability buff.ly/3RxEfc9
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How can #nonprofits thrive in today's data-driven world? Take the digital leap with CCNDR! Thanks to the collective action of @ImagineCanada, @DGC_CGN, @SETSICoalition, @NTENorg and @Tamarack_Inst, nonprofits can access the tools and resources they need: ccndr.ca/
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Coming up this week is the Centre's webinar: Unleashing the Power of Open Data. Come and delve into a conversation centred around what 'open data' is, its merits, and what role it could play for Calgary's tech ecosystem buff.ly/3OJTCeG
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Thanks everyone for joining our Datathon Recap with Jumpstart Talent! If you missed it, here is the recording. youtu.be/LSvRJkVEZHk?si=MFmN… – at Calgary, Alberta
Datathon Debrief - Jumpstart Refugee Talent

Datathon Debrief - Jumpstart Refugee Talent

Jumpstart Refugee Talent (JRT) provides their feedback on the analy...

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Hey! Our September newsletter has just been released, come and explore the best of tech events and resources that Calgary has to offer! buff.ly/3rEixst
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We're inviting Calgary to join our upcoming webinar: "Unleashing the Power of Open Data", where we discuss the revolutionary potential and risks behind 'open data' and how it can be used towards community and social impact in Calgary buff.ly/3OJTCeG
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✅to break down some barriers and generate a long-lasting impact in society through stories. ✅values that align with incorporating human design across all sectors. ✅to put people first and technology second.
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🌟 Embracing Values, Creating Impact! At IncluCity, our values are the heart and soul of everything we do. They guide us in our mission to create a more inclusive and equitable city ✨ #IncluCityValues #CreatingImpact #yyc #digitalequity #calgaryux #yyctech #yyctechnology
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ALT People holding signs: diversity, equity, inclusion

As Calgary's first and only inclusive usability testing initiative, we are united in our mission to plan, design and organize testing sessions with an inclusive and representative group of Calgarians

ALT As Calgary's first and only inclusive usability testing initiative, we are united in our mission to plan, design and organize testing sessions with an inclusive and representative group of Calgarians

We strive to improve the usability of technology-based services and solutions for the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors

ALT We strive to improve the usability of technology-based services and solutions for the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors

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⚡ Are you passionate about creating positive social impact in Calgary? Join us for an inspiring webinar tomorrow where we'll discuss the potential impact of the Community Information Exchange (CIE). buff.ly/3WNfgCn #Socialtech #SocialImpact #YYCtech #YYCInnovation
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You've heard us talk about our testing projects, but have you been curious about what it would be like to be part of one? Two IncluCity members share their experience on how a usability test works, and why usability is important! Link to the blog: inclucitycalgary.ca/post/wha…
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Join our team at IncluCity as a Volunteer & Community Coordinator! Help us make a difference by supporting volunteers and creating an inclusive environment. Apply by June 24, 2023. Learn more: inclucitycalgary.ca/voluntee…
We're Hiring! To learn more and submit an application, see the link in the description.

ALT We're Hiring! To learn more and submit an application, see the link in the description.

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