YYC Data Society

🚨 In just 3 days, we are diving deep into event-native applications and fintech innovation with CreditApp and Kurrent (formerly Event Store). On Thursday, April 17, at Platform Calgary, we are meeting for a collaborative meetup focused on what it really means to build event-native applications and how that architecture is powering real-world fintech at scale. This event is perfect for developers, architects, data engineers, and tech leaders exploring: ⚡ Event-driven architectures ⚡ Real-time data streaming ⚡ Scalable fintech applications 🎤 What you’ll hear: ✅ How CreditApp built and scaled a modern fintech platform using KurrentDB ✅ Lessons from adopting event-sourcing: the good, the hard, and the “we pivoted in days” stories ✅ How KurrentDB unlocks rich event context for analytics, AI, and downstream systems 🧠 Speakers: • Andrew Ovens, Principal Developer @ CreditApp • Tony Young, Principal Solutions Architect @ Kurrent (formerly Event Store) 🔥 Want more? Book a 1:1 session with Kat Southam and the KurrentDB team before the event to explore how an event-native architecture can solve your real-time data challenges. 🍻 After the talks, we are keeping the energy going with post-event drinks at ONE18 EMPIRE - join Kurrent (formerly Event Store) for the conversation and community. 📩 RSVP now, tag a teammate, and we will see you Thursday: https://lnkd.in/geGHyPpS #YYCData #EventNative #FinTech #EventSourcing #KurrentDB #CreditApp #SoftwareArchitecture #RealTimeData #CalgaryTech #Meetup

We're thrilled to partner with our friends at Tech Thursday on April 17th for an engaging panel on #RealTimeData and tapping into the potential of high velocity #data! You'll hear from panelists from rockstar companies like Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology and Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) - Jesse Meade-Clift and Zachary Tchir, P.Eng., respectively. Special thanks this week to the Gold Sponsor Boast for supporting technology in the prairies! https://lnkd.in/gXFVr3cn

Grateful to have served as the Speaker Coordinator for today’s YYC Data Meetup at the RBC Innovation Lab! This event focused on healthcare data, huge thanks to both speakers Paul Gordon and Viktoriia Shcherbachuk for bringing their expertise and to the YYC Data community for showing up with curiosity and great questions. Huge thanks also to the YYC Data Meetup team. Andy Guevara, Mirna D., and Tamara Marie-Awwad. Love seeing how Calgary’s data scene continues to grow with events like this! #YYCData #HealthcareData #DataScience #MachineLearning #CalgaryTech #Community

Want to learn directly from Turing Award winner Richard Sutton and other pioneering minds in Artificial Intelligence? Apply now for the Deep Learning + Reinforcement Learning (DLRL) Summer School coming to Alberta! Join us for 12 Days of Immersive Learning, Networking & AI Innovation in Edmonton, Alberta! Presented by Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) and CIFAR collaboration with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute and the Vector Institute this premier program is designed for graduate students, post‑docs, and professionals ready to elevate their AI expertise. What’s in store? 🎓 Expert Lineup: Learn cutting‑edge theory and practice from Richard Sutton and leading AI researchers from academia and industry 🔬 Hands‑On Focus: Brand‑new week dedicated entirely to applied, daily hands‑on sessions. Deep‑dive tutorials, interactive workshops, and lightning talks 🤝 Network: at social events, career fair, and evening mixers 💼 All‑Inclusive Registration ($500 CAD): Covers lunch, refreshments, social events, Career Fair access, lectures & workshops       Scholarships Available CIFAR’s Inclusive AI Scholarship Program offers up to $3,750 CAD in funding for self‑identified Black and Indigenous students to cover full participation costs. 🗓️ Apply by April 15, 2025 🔗 Learn more & register: link in the comments (in 2 hours from posting) Don’t miss this chance to collaborate with the brightest minds and be at the forefront of AI research. See you in Edmonton! David Chan, Russ Erickson YYC Data Society, Edmonton Data Science Community #AI #DeepLearning #ReinforcementLearning #MachineLearning #Edmonton

Our friends at Dataiku are hosting an Executive Keynote and Hands-On workshop in Calgary focused on #AI-empowered #data pipelines and next-gen #businessintelligence running April 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT. Their Chief Data Officer will be in town so this is a great opportunity to share best practices in a hands-on environment! Register here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gGeRtSXh Thanks to Tom Cheshareck for organizing!

Healthcare Data in Action: Tools, Tech & Transformation 🎤 YYC Data Meetup – April 8, 2025 Join us at the RBC Calgary Innovation Lab for an evening of real-world healthcare data applications — featuring two experts working at the intersection of technology and patient care. 🧬 Paul Gordon Phd Talk: Tamor: A Workflow for Precision Oncology Learn how Snakemake powers a genomics workflow that transforms raw DNA into personalized cancer mutation reports. Built at the University of Calgary, “Tamor” is used on hundreds of cases as part of the Terry Fox Research Institute’s Marathon of Hope Care Care Network. 📊 Viktoriia Shcherbachuk Talk: REDCap in Action: Paperless Secure Data Collection Tool for the Healthcare Sector — Prostate Cancer Centre Case Discover how REDCap is enabling secure, flexible data collection for clinical and research use. Viktoriia shares lessons from her work at Prostate Cancer Centre and the power of digital tools in healthcare. 📍 Location: RBC Innovation Lab — 335 8th Ave SW, 4th Floor 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, April 8 🕔 Time: 5:00–7:30 PM (Doors lock at 6:00 PM!) 🍕 Food + drinks provided ➡️ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gqZdAKSN #YYCData #CalgaryEvents #HealthData #Genomics #REDCap #TechInHealthcare #YYCTech

This is a fabulous opportunity to nerd out and do good! Thanks Data for Good YYC and Converge Mental Health Coalition for organizing such a powerful initiative!

Calling all bioinformatics people! Do you have a passion for living systems AND data? Check out the 2025 BioNet industry mixer! Happening Thursday, May 8 https://lnkd.in/gqX6nKz6

Looking to meet more like minds in Data Science? We're proud to see and support Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council taking action to help create meaningful networking opportunities here in Calgary! Don't miss out!

🚨 Reminder: Sign up for the National Mental Health Datathon 2025! Are you a data scientist, analyst, or tech enthusiast eager to make a real impact? Join us in tackling pressing mental health challenges using data science, AI, and machine learning. 📅 April 5–26, 2025 📍 Hybrid Event – Join in-person or virtually! (Location to be announced soon. Stay Tuned!) 🔗 Sign Up Now: https://lnkd.in/gWWJpXWM 🔍 Kickoff Event – April 5 🕘 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kickoff & Introductions 🕧 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Team Formation & Work-sessions Why join? ✅ Work with real-world mental health datasets ✅ Collaborate with experts in data and healthcare ✅ Help uncover insights that can drive systemic change Be part of the movement—turn data into action for mental health solutions! Register today! #MentalHealth #Datathon #DataForGood #AIForImpact #TechForGood #Healthcare #SystemChange