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Digital Journal is proud to be the official media partner for ScaleUP Week 2025. Hosted in Calgary and online from June 2–5, this national platform will put the spotlight on the leaders, companies, and conditions that help turn early success into sustained growth. “Canada has everything it needs to become a global leader in scale,” says Dr. Simon Raby, Ph.D., professor at Mount Royal University and founder of ScaleUP Week. “We’re seeing more momentum than ever behind the idea that scaling matters — and ScaleUP Week brings together the people, insights, and tools needed to turn potential into performance.” Each day of the four-day event focuses on a different piece of the scaleup puzzle: ▪️ The state of Canadian scaleup ecosystems, with regional working sessions across the West. ▪️ Hands-on masterclasses for leaders of growing companies. ▪️ A marketplace for high-growth firms to connect with advisors and investors. ▪️ A national gala celebrating Canada’s top scaleup stories. As media partner, Digital Journal will feature interviews, research insights, and founder perspectives in the lead-up to ScaleUP Week 2025, and on-site coverage throughout the event. Read the full story by David Potter on Digital Journal: https://lnkd.in/gW5er2cR -- 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

Big things happen when we work together — and through the first quarter of this year, our Team Calgary program got even stronger. Learn more about Team Calgary ➤ https://lnkd.in/gBwTg9mu. Please join us in welcoming five new partners to the team powering Calgary’s economic future: 🔹Digital Journal  🔹mesh conference  🔹Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary & Area 🔹Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) 🔹Bird Construction From technology and innovation to construction, legal expertise and community building — these organizations reflect the incredible diversity and strength of Calgary’s economy. Together, we’re growing the Blue Sky City.  Team Calgary partners are vital contributors to Calgary’s economic action plan, Uplook — a shared vision for long-term prosperity through innovation, investment and inclusive growth ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Megan Zimmerman | Ethan Green | Kysha Moradel-Takaguchi #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether 

What kind of mindset shows up in your decision-making room — abundance or scarcity? In her latest Insight Forum column for Digital Journal, Roselle M. Gonsalves, PhD challenges leaders to pay attention to how we respond to new ideas — especially when they’re unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or untested. In one instance, Gonsalves describes a team presenting a well-researched equity initiative, only to have leadership respond with skepticism instead of curiosity or dialogue. “It wasn’t the pushback that stung — scrutiny is part of the process — but the lack of imagination,” she writes. “The inability to see possibility and the way the conversation immediately narrowed.” From inclusion to innovation, Roselle argues that mindset isn’t abstract, it's operational. Scarcity closes doors under the guise of rigour, she says. Abundance opens them with curiosity, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gGZQpZjc -- Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

What happens when AI stops waiting for instructions? According to a new KPMG Canada survey, Canadian execs are already putting agentic AI to work. Among the 252 leaders polled, 27% said their organization has already deployed it. "Agentic AI is a nascent technology, but it's the most transformative AI we've ever seen in human history to date," says Stephanie Terrill, Canadian managing partner for digital and transformation at KPMG in Canada. The business case is clear: 63% expect a profit boost, 58% expect lower operating costs — and 82% say it will help reduce headcount. But as KPMG’s AI lead Gary Filan points out, the bigger question is how leaders restructure around the tech. “There are ways to strategically reorganize the workforce around AI to optimize headcount and create a flexible, technology-enabled workforce for the future,” Filan says. From issuing refunds to coordinating workflows across entire functions, these AI agents have moved beyond answering questions and are taking action. Read the full story by Jennifer Friesen on Digital Journal: https://lnkd.in/gv9EzPKk -- Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

The CIO Association of Canada and Digital Journal are teaming up to spotlight the country’s top technology leaders — starting with the 2025 CIO Peer Forum in Ottawa. As Canada’s premier event for CIOs and technology executives, the Forum brings together leaders shaping digital strategy, security, and innovation. Through this partnership, we’re amplifying their voices on a national stage. Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gf-RVSAq Sponsors helping bring this event to life include Calian Group, ManageEngine, Converge Technology Solutions Corp., Data Elephant, QRX Technology Group, RSM, Lenovo, SPICE Technology Group, Inc., Thrive, Affinity, Infolaser, and Orangutech. 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE #CIOCAN #CIOPeerForum #TeachLeadership

When disruption clears the ground, most leaders focus on what to plant next. But what if the real problem is the soil itself? At the mesh conference (April 29-30, 2025 in Calgary), Margo Purcell will challenge leaders to stop chasing five-step solutions and start asking harder questions about their teams, their culture, and the hidden conditions shaping innovation. “Training is what you do with animals,” says Purcell who is the CEO of InceptionU Ltd. “We’ve been conditioned to turn off our curiosity and follow instructions. But when the world shifts, that model breaks.” Her session won’t offer neat answers. It will offer a lens to examine what your organization actually needs — and you'll get a readiness assessment to take back with you to your company. 🔴 Read more about what Margo will share at mesh here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHHX7PS8 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

Alberta Innovates and Digital Journal are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at showcasing the dynamic growth and innovation within Alberta’s tech ecosystem. This collaboration kicks off today and will be integrated into Inventures 2025, taking place May 21-23, 2025 at the BMO Centre in Calgary. The partnership will continue after the event and throughout the year to highlight transformative stories from across Alberta. As an official media partner for Inventures, Digital Journal will provide comprehensive on-site coverage, including live interviews from the Digital Journal broadcast studio, strategically located at the heart of the conference. And companies leaders will be given a chance to pitch to be featured in live interviews. Over the course of the three-day event, the studio will feature in-depth conversations with leaders from startups, scale-ups, established enterprises, research institutions, investment firms, and government agencies. 🔴 Read more on Digital Journal here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggUU8gax 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE #Inventures2025 #AreYouIn #Innovation

Today the mesh conference, a national innovation event and meetup series exploring the intersection of technology, society, and business, announced it is deepening its partnership with Digital Journal for the third consecutive year. As the official media partner for #meshcon, Digital Journal will bring the event’s most timely and thought-provoking conversations to audiences across Canada and around the world. This collaboration begins with mesh 2025, scheduled for April 29–30, 2025 in Calgary and will continue after the event with ongoing editorial features and interviews that reflect the evolution of Canada’s innovation landscape. Have a peek inside this year's event agenda and what to expect, and get your tickets to hear from Margo Purcell, Julie Baron, Raj Kuchibhatla, Kate Carter, ✨Joella A., Tina Mathas, Gabriela Gonzalez, Jess Sinclair, Anne-Marie Enns, Art P., Terry Rock, Katie Calhoun, Daniel Hengeveld, Doug Robertson, Keith Daser, Dave Smith, Denyelle Fraser, Shaun Guthrie, Tammy Arseneau, Christian Ortiz ✊🏽, Meghan Donohoe, Alicia Wight, Chris Hogg, David Potter, Sarah Coleman and more. 🔴 Read the announcement on Digital Journal here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmAEm-y7 🔴 Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

“Jargon-free” might sound good on a workshop flyer — but what if it’s holding you back? In her latest Insight Forum piece, Rose Genele, CEO & principal consultant at The Opening Door, makes a compelling case: learning the technical language of AI isn’t gatekeeping — it’s how you stay relevant. As AI tools become more embedded in business, knowing what terms like “algorithmic bias” or “model drift” actually mean can be the difference between being an end user and being a strategic leader. Her article unpacks why: ▪️ Avoiding technical terminology can leave professionals underprepared ▪️ Learning a few foundational terms can dramatically shift your role from end user to informed leader ▪️ Real AI literacy includes understanding how the systems work — not just which buttons to press Vocabulary doesn’t need to be a barrier. It’s the bridge to better questions, smarter decisions, and long-term career resilience. And if you've ever sat through a jargon-free AI workshop and left more confident but less capable, this one’s for you. Read the full story on Digital Journal here: https://lnkd.in/gMSgJwQ8 -- Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE

Most cities are flying through fog right now — trying to navigate economic uncertainty without a clear view of what’s ahead. But on April 2, Calgary Economic Development’s Report to the Community brought together leaders from across sectors — public, private, and everything in between — to share a message that was as clear as it was coordinated: "We’re not waiting for clarity. We’re building anyway." It wasn’t just talk. It was a strategy session disguised as a civic event. Mayor Jyoti Gondek laid out the city's infrastructure play, tying Prairie Economic Gateway to Canada’s digital future. Brad Parry launched Calgary’s new community innovation strategy — a roadmap to turn momentum into measurable growth. Outgoing CED board chair Joe Lougheed, KC reminded the audience that “success is a team sport.” John Weatherill, Navin Arora, and Terry Rock connected the dots between global reach, infrastructure, and capital. And the founders — Kimberley Van Vliet, Kevin Krausert, Ben Graham, and Hanif Joshaghani — brought it home with real-world examples of what innovation actually looks like in Calgary’s aerospace, energy, agri-tech, and fintech sectors. Everyone in the room knew the stakes, and the conversation kept going. We captured the quotes, the context, and the bigger picture. Read the full story by Jennifer Friesen on Digital Journal here: https://lnkd.in/g7bQCfj3 -- Want more innovation news in your inbox? Subscribe to the Digital Journal newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gT-y69vE