BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Brand Magazine - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Brand Magazine
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brandmagazine.ai
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brand Magazine
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T205123Z
CREATED:20260611T205028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T205123Z
UID:9931-1781715600-1781728200@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:Inspiring Business Leader Award
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the Hunter Family as the 2026 Inspiring Business Leader Award Recipient\nThe Haskayne School of Business and Calgary Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the Hunter family as the recipient of the 2026 Inspiring Business Leader Award. \nSelected for a legacy of entrepreneurial thinking that has shaped business\, philanthropy\, and innovation in Calgary\, the family’s humble-yet-fearless approach has stretched from early ventures in the oilpatch and early-stage tech to public service and community leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the founders of Bluesky Equities\, a privately held investment firm established in the early 2000s\, the Hunter family has become a driving force within the Western Canadian innovation ecosystem\, investing in more than 100 seed-stage businesses since 2012. \nThrough the Hunter Family Foundation\, the Hunters have generously supported numerous initiatives designed to tackle complex social challenges. Their transformative contributions in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking\, health and wellness and free markets have created lasting impact across communities and industries. \nLearn more about the Hunter family and their remarkable legacy. \nPurchase a Table and Support Student Scholarships\nProceeds from the Inspiring Business Leader Award gala support a scholarship endowment for Haskayne School of Business students along with student memberships with the Jim Dewald Emerging Leaders Scholarship offered through the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. \nJoin us on June 17\, 2026 to recognize the inspirational leadership of the Hunter family\, and to support the future generation of aspiring business leaders who shape our city. \nGet your tickets today and be part of the celebration!\nRegistration closes on June 9\, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGet your tickets
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/inspiring-business-leader-award/
LOCATION:Calgary TELUS Convention Centre\, 136 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 0K6\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HSB_InspiringAward_WebHeroImage_1920x768_0.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T161648Z
CREATED:20260605T161648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T161648Z
UID:9834-1781200800-1781211600@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:An Evening With Friends Of The Calgary Police Youth Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening of connection and celebration featuring a sneak peek of what is coming up in the next few months\, including Drive of Champions on August 8th.
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/an-evening-with-friends-of-the-calgary-police-youth-foundation/
LOCATION:MERCEDES-BENZ DOWNTOWN CALGARY\, 1333 9 AVE SW\, Calgary\, AB\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/An-Evening-With-Friends-Of-The-Calgary-Police-Youth-Foundation.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T223000
DTSTAMP:20260521T200821Z
CREATED:20260521T200821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T200821Z
UID:9709-1781110800-1781130600@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:ScaleUP Awards Gala | Calgary
DESCRIPTION:The ScaleUP Awards Gala is the signature celebration of ScaleUP Week\, recognizing the leaders and companies driving growth and innovation across Western Canada. \nHosted in the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Calgary\, this prestigious evening brings together founders\, executives\, advisors\, and ecosystem partners to honour companies that are successfully scaling their businesses and creating lasting economic impact. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: June 10\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM MDT\nLocation: Hyatt Regency Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada\nEvent Type: In-person awards gala\n\nAgenda\n\nFormal plated dinner\nCelebration of ScaleUP Award finalists\nRecognition across eight award categories\nAnnouncement of the 2026 ScaleUP Award winners\nNetworking with founders\, executives\, advisors\, and ecosystem partners\n\nRegister
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/scaleup-awards-gala-calgary/
LOCATION:Calgary | Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre St S\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calgary,Events,ScaleUP
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ScaleUP-Community-Event-Banners-18-46de3cad-758b-46a1-a306-3f74008eba5d-1776368621365.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T200308Z
CREATED:20260521T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T200308Z
UID:9705-1780999200-1781092800@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:ScaleUP Summit | Calgary
DESCRIPTION:Join ScaleUP Summit Calgary during ScaleUP Week 2026 for two days of insights\, networking\, keynotes\, panels\, masterclasses\, and peer roundtables designed for ambitious leaders scaling up. \nThe event brings together founders\, CEOs\, senior leaders\, and growth-focused companies to explore leadership\, execution\, AI adoption\, revenue growth\, strategic visibility\, and scalable business systems. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: June 9–10\, 2026\nStart Time: June 9\, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT\nLocation Day 1: The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\nLocation Day 2: Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre St S\, Calgary\, Alberta\nEvent Type: In-person summit\n\nAgenda Highlights\n\nJune 8: ScaleUP Week Kickoff Party\nJune 9: Full day of keynotes\, panels\, masterclasses\, and networking\nJune 10: Morning keynotes and peer roundtables\nOptional Add-on: ScaleUP Awards Gala on June 10 evening\n\nSample Summit Sessions\n\nDoors Open & Networking\nSummit Launch & Welcome\nBuilding World-Class Businesses: The Operating System for Scale and Execution\nFrom Potential to Performance: What Gets in the Way of Scaling?\nFrom 2x to 10x Growth: Becoming an AI-Enabled\, Change-Ready Organization\nFrom Possibility to Priority: Where AI Is Driving Real Impact\nBuilding the Growth Engine: From Founder-Led Sales to Scalable Revenue Systems\nBehaving Famously: Turning Strategic Visibility Into a Growth Engine\nFrom Visibility to Growth: Building a Brand That Scales\n\nRegister
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/scaleup-summit-calgary/
LOCATION:Calgary | The GRAND\, 608 1 St SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calgary,Events,ScaleUP
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summit-Calgary-5be79147-3ec8-4e7a-b761-f41631812145-1776268758499.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T195741Z
CREATED:20260521T195041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T195741Z
UID:9687-1780938000-1780947000@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:ScaleUP Week Kickoff Party | Calgary
DESCRIPTION:The ScaleUP Week Kickoff Party launches ScaleUP Week 2026 with an evening of connection\, conversation\, and celebration with Western Canada’s scaleup community. \nHosted at Rooftop YYC\, this opening reception will bring together founders\, executives\, advisors\, sponsors\, and ecosystem partners who are helping ambitious companies scale across the region. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: June 8\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM MDT\nLocation: Rooftop YYC\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada\nEvent Type: In-person networking event\n\nAgenda\n\nNetworking and community connection\nMeet founders\, executives\, advisors\, sponsors\, and ecosystem partners\nConnect with ScaleUP Award finalist companies\nKick off ScaleUP Week ahead of the Summit and Awards Gala\n\nRegister
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/scaleup-week-kickoff-party-calgary/
LOCATION:Calgary | Rooftop YYC\, Rooftop YYC\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calgary,Events,ScaleUP
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Party-fbfbf87d-7a6c-4b16-aeee-690a17424c57-1776268880989.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T221903Z
CREATED:20260501T220800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T221903Z
UID:9599-1778950800-1778965200@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:Guiding Lights Gala
DESCRIPTION:Illuminating Futures & Inspiring Generations\nFairmont Hotel Macdonald\, Empire Ballroom\nMay 16\, 2026 \nThe MaKami College Education Foundation invites you to celebrate the lasting impact of transforming lives through education at the Guiding Lights Gala on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. \nJoin other visionary leaders\, changemakers and community partners with a shared belief in the power of education in our first annual Guiding Lights Gala. \nYour presence will help illuminate pathways for MaKami College students who are overcoming extraordinary barriers to pursue their academic career goals. \nMany of our students are newcomers\, single parents\, career transitioners\, and individuals rebuilding their lives. With access to education and the right supports\, they can rise\, creating ripple effects that strengthen communities and will shape Alberta’s future. \nOur foundation is dedicated to breaking down barriers to education. Through your generosity\, we will open more doors to opportunity and affirm that every student deserves a chance to thrive. \nWhat to Expect\n\n5:00 PM VIP Reception\n5:30 PM Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction\n6:00 PM Dinner\, Donor Awards & Live Auction\n8:30 PM Dance with Live Entertainment\n\nWhere Purpose Meets Possibility\nYour support fuels transformational impact by opening doors for deserving learners through scholarships\, providing academic and wellness support that empowers students to thrive\, and offering child care assistance\, emergency financial aid\, ESL\, and job skills training that equip them with the tools and services they need to succeed. \nThis is philanthropy that reaches far beyond the classroom.\nThis is how futures are illuminated. \nBy joining the Guiding Lights Gala\, you can help us get one step closer to transforming lives for students who dream of pursuing post-secondary education but don’t have the financial means to do so. \n“When I came to Canada as a young mother\, every door felt closed. The MaKami College Education Foundation opened one that changed everything. Today I am working in a career I love\, supporting my children\, and building a life filled with possibility. Your support made that future possible.” – MaKami College Graduate – Avelina Reyes \nTicket Options\nTicket sales are sold by tables or on an individual basis. \nGet Tickets \nIf you can’t make the event\, you can still be part of the movement. Make an online donation. 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting student education. \nInterested in being a sponsor at the Guiding Lights Gala? \nWe have some incredible opportunities for your organization to stand out and show your support! For more information\, download our Donor & Sponsorship Package\, or contact Laura Smart at lsmart@makamicollege.com. \nDownload the Donor & Sponsorship Package \nEvent Sponsors
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/guiding-lights-gala/
LOCATION:Fairmont Hotel Macdonald\, 10065 100 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 0N6\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MF-GLG-Event.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="The MaKami College Education Foundation":MAILTO:lsmart@makamicollege.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T201025Z
CREATED:20260501T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T201025Z
UID:9583-1778515200-1778522400@brandmagazine.ai
SUMMARY:Power Panel: Champions for Change
DESCRIPTION:What Does Real Allyship Actually Look Like? Join us for a candid\, high-impact conversation on what meaningful allyship for women in business truly looks like – not in theory\, but in practice. This is not a panel of polished answers. This is a real leadership conversation. \n\nExpect honest insights\, lived experiences\, and practical examples of how leaders are stepping up\, and where there is still work to do. \nWhat We’ll Explore \nWhat drives leaders to champion women in business\nThe difference between support and true allyship \nReal decisions: hiring\, promotion\, advocacy\, and sponsorship\nHow to navigate skepticism and “woke” narratives\nWhat it means to use influence — and take a stand\nWhat meaningful allyship needs to look like going forward \n\nFeaturing: \n\nKevin Crowe\, COO of Long View Systems and Founder of Give a Mile\nJason Hatcher\, Managing Partner at Navigator and Chair of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce\nDanijel Slisko\, Founder of Cerco Creative Marketing\nBrian Lanier\, President of The Leaders Circle\n\nFrom hiring and advocacy to influence and accountability\, this conversation will challenge perspectives and push the dialogue forward. \nIf you are committed to advancing women in business and ready to engage in meaningful conversation\, this is a room you want to be in. \nMay 11 – 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the aspiHer Women’s Business Club 139 17 Ave SW\, Calgary \nBuy Ticket Here
URL:https://brandmagazine.ai/event/champions-of-change-power-panel-meaningful-allyship-for-women-in-business/
LOCATION:aspiHer Women’s Business Club\, 139 17 AVE SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2S0A1\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://brandmagazine.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AspiHER-Champions-for-Change-Event-Social-Post-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="aspiHer":MAILTO:info@aspiher.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR