BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//360exp//Events//ES METHOD:PUBLISH TIMEZONE-ID:Canada/Mountain X-WR-TIMEZONE:Canada/Mountain BEGIN:VEVENT UID:03b5f17e-9ede-4c79-8952-a36735a5931d@360exp.net SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260911T031546 DTSTART;TZID=Canada/Mountain:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=Canada/Mountain:20261210T203000 SUMMARY:Community Connect 2026 LOCATION:Platform Calgary DESCRIPTION:ABOUT: Community Connect\nA monthly networking lunch hosted by  Platform Calgary — designed to bring together the people building Cal gary’s tech ecosystem. Originally created for Platform member companies to learn from one another\, it has grown into a space where founders\, pro gram alumni\, coaches\, and partners come together to share insights\, cel ebrate wins\, and support each other’s growth. Whether you're part of th e Calgary tech sector or just getting curious\, we invite a limited number of non-members to join us\, meet the community\, and experience the momen tum for yourself. \nCOMING UP NEXT \nEnd-of-Summer Founder BBQ\nSpend an afternoon with the Platform Calgary community as we celebrate the end of summer. Enjoy great food\, connect with fellow founders\, and hear a few c ommunity members share quick stories about recent wins\, lessons learned\, and what's next. It's the perfect chance to catch up\, make new connectio ns\, and kick off the fall together.\nIn partnership with the Centre of Ex cellence in Next Generation Networks\nValidate Your Technology in Real-Wor ld Environments for Commercial Scale Technology that performs well during development often performs differently at scale or once deployed in a real operating environment. CENGN helps Canadian startups and scaleups validat e their technology in real-world conditions with access to specialized inf rastructure\, expert support\, and project funding.\n\nWith a CENGN projec t\, you can:Validate hardware\, IoT\, robotics\, and connected technologie s in real-world testing environments through CENGN Living Labs.\nValidate software performance\, reliability\, scalability\, and security through CE NGN Performance Testing Services\, accessing the CENGN Datacentre remotely from anywhere in Canada.\nGain expert engineering and project management support throughout your project.\nReceive up to $250\,000 in project fundi ng. Explore CENGN's Performance Testing Services and Living Lab Initiative to see if yourproject is a fit.\n\nPlease book a meeting to discuss wheth er a CENGN project could be right for you: https://calendly.com/cengn/30mi n?month=2026-08\nPerformance Testing Services Living Lab Initiative\n---- \nNote: This event is designed for Platform Calgary Member Companies to co nnect\, network\, learn\, and celebrate wins to help startups drive impa ctful outcomes for their business. We’re offering limited registration f or the general public\, with a focus on fostering meaningful connections w ithin the vibrant startup community. \nPlease note that registration is mandatory for this event. We look forward to seeing you there!\nHave a te ch startup in Calgary? Become a Platform Calgary Member today!\n \n A fe w helpful tips to prepare for the event:\n\nThe main entrance to the Platf orm Innovation Centre (407 9 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB T2G 2K7) is via the rev olving doors on 9th avenue directly across the street from the Central Lib rary.\nThere is plenty of paid parking located at the Platform Innovation Centre parkade. \nPay stations can be found on the main floor of the East or West entrance. We recommend you park on the East side for easy access to the event.\nOr you can make a payment through the Calgary Parking Autho rity app.\nFor those biking\, bike racks can be found on the west side of the building.\nAccessibility: If you require accessibility assistance duri ng the event\, please notify security or event staff upon arrival. Our tea m will work to accommodate your needs\, including providing assistance wit h mobility\, seating\, or other support\n\n------------------------------- \nBy registering for this event\, you acknowledge that Platform Calgary (t he organization)\, as well as third-party organizations hosting activities in the shared public spaces of Platform Innovation Centre (the venue)\, m ay capture photos\, audio\, and video recordings. These materials may incl ude your image or likeness and may be used for promotional purposes\, incl uding marketing\, social media\, and other communications by the respectiv e organizations.\nSince the event is held in a public space with multiple users\, complete exclusion from photography or recording cannot be guarant eed.\nThe collection and use of personal information complies with Alberta ’s PIPA and Canada’s PIPEDA. For more details on how we handle pers onal information\, please see our Privacy Policy.\nIf you have any concer ns\, please feel free to reach out to the team at communications@platformc algary.com.\n-------------------------------\nAs a non-profit\, Platform C algary is dedicated to fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem. Proceeds genera ted through our programs and events directly support our mission\, enablin g us to enhance Calgary's standing as a premier destination for tech innov ation and entrepreneurship. We appreciate your continued support!\n \n\nB oletos: https://www.showpass.com/community-connect-2026/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://360exp.net/events/03b5f17e-9ede-4c79-8952-a36735a593 1d END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR