AI Salon Calgary
AI Salon Calgary — Chapter Launch
AI Salon is a global community of 40+ chapters bringing together AI founders, builders, researchers, investors, and operators.
We’re excited to officially launch the Calgary chapter.
Calgary’s AI ecosystem is growing quickly — but many companies don’t know what other companies are building here. Researchers don’t always connect with founders. Builders don’t always meet investors.
AI Salon exists to change that.
This first event is intentionally community-driven.
No long panels. No heavy programming.
We’re introducing the global AI Salon network, showcasing local builders, and shaping what this chapter becomes — together.
🗓 Agenda (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
4:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking
Drinks, pizza, and early connections.
5:00 PM – Welcome & What is AI Salon?
Drew Lindsay & Marc Fortin share the vision for Calgary and how we connect into the global AI Salon network.
5:15 PM – Lightning Demos
3–4 local AI startups
~5 minutes each + brief Q&A
👉 Want to demo? Apply here:
https://bit.ly/ai-salon-calgary-demo
5:50 PM – Open Mic (Community Shoutouts)
10–20 seconds each.
Hiring? Raising? Building something interesting? Looking for collaborators?
6:10 PM – Community Input Session
What should AI Salon Calgary look like?
Topics. Formats. Speakers. Cadence.
We’re building this with you.
6:30 PM – Open Networking
Stay, connect, collaborate.
7:30 PM – Wrap
Who Should Attend?
AI founders & startup teams
Engineers & ML practitioners
Investors & ecosystem builders
Researchers & students
Corporate innovation leaders
If you’re building, funding, researching, or deploying AI in Alberta — this room is for you.
This is the beginning of a recurring AI gathering in Calgary and Edmonton — and part of a global AI Salon network spanning 40+ cities worldwide.
Join us.
Let’s build it together.
Founding Chapter Leads: Drew Lindsay & Marc Fortin (GuruLink)
Community Partner: Startup TNT
Venue Partner: Plug and Play