Join us at Create & Connect, AI Night: watch live AI pitches, meet Calgary's top founders & investors, and see who wins a $500 grant. Whether you're building something, investing in what's next, or simply curious about where AI is heading — this is the room to be in. Join Aurrin Ventures’ Create & Connect: AI Industry Night, where five founders pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of experienced judges and a live audience. One team walks away with a $500 microgrant. Everyone walks away with new connections. This isn't a conference. There are no slide decks to sit through and no panels that run long. Just founders with bold ideas, judges who've built real companies, and a community of Calgary's most curious and ambitious professionals in one room. Whether you're launching a venture, looking to grow your business, exploring new opportunities, or hoping to meet early stage founders, this event is designed to create meaningful connections while showcasing new ideas in the industry. 🎤 AI Pitch Competition Six founders will pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. Each founder will have three minutes to present their idea, followed by two questions: one from the judges and one from the audience. Want to pitch your idea? Sign Up By Clicking Here! 💸 $500 Microgrant At the end of the competition, judges will award $500 in non dilutive funding to the top team to help move their project forward. This $500 microgrant is funded by the community, your ticket directly funds the $500 microgrant awarded on the night. When you buy a ticket, you're not just attending, you're backing Calgary's next wave of builders. 🤝 Networking with the AI Community Meet founders launching new ventures, operators improving industry processes, investors looking for early stage opportunities, and professionals across the AI ecosystem. This event is a great place to: Discover early stage ventures Meet potential collaborators or clients Grow your professional network in Calgary’s AI sector Find career opportunities or your first role in the industry 👩‍⚖️ Judges Panel Pitches will be evaluated by a panel of experienced operators and founders with real world experience in the AI ecosystem. Will Zhang, Founder of OpenHouse.AI, one of Canada's leading AI-powered real estate platforms. Will has built and scaled a venture that is changing how Canadians buy and sell homes. Keith Daser, Founder of Deliver Digital, Keith helps organizations navigate digital transformation and has worked with companies across North America on technology strategy and execution. Christopher Ballem, Senior Manager at EY, Christopher brings deep expertise in enterprise AI adoption, working with some of Canada's largest organizations on technology and innovation. Event Details 📍 Location: Heliopolis YYC, 817 1 St SW, Calgary 📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM 🎟 Tickets: All ticket proceeds go directly toward funding a new project. 🤝 Who Should Come This event is built for the full AI community — not just people on stage. Founders & Builders — sign up to pitch your idea or come to meet collaborators, early customers, and investors Investors & Angels — discover early-stage AI ventures before anyone else does Operators & Professionals — see what's being built and find opportunities to get involved Students & Career Seekers — meet the people building Calgary's AI future and find your way in Job Seekers — Calgary AI Night is one of the best rooms in the city to make a career-defining connection. Meet founders who are hiring, investors who are plugged into the ecosystem, and operators who are always looking for great people. Come with your story ready. The Curious — you don't need to be in tech to find this exciting. Come and see what's coming. 🏢 Who's Been in the Room Calgary AI Night has attracted professionals and leaders from some of Calgary's most respected organizations, and beyond. Past judges and attendees have included representatives from BDC, RBC, CDL Rockies, Bow Valley College, Haskayne School of Business, and Prospera Energy, among others. Whether you're looking to raise, hire, get hired, or simply grow your network, the people in this room can open doors. Important Notes The venue is 18+. Pitches are limited to 3 minutes. No slides, Q&A, or follow-up is included. The microgrant will be awarded by e-transfer. Winners are required to attend a following event to provide an update. Aurrin Ventures make no guarantees regarding funding amounts, business outcomes, or future opportunities. By attending, you agree that photos or videos may be taken and used by Aurrin Ventures for promotional purposes (social media, website, and future events). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let us know when you arrive. By attending this event, you acknowledge that Aurrin Ventures is not responsible or liable for any personal injury, loss, damage, or theft that may occur. All event programming, judging decisions, and microgrant allocations are final and at the sole discretion of Aurrin Ventures. About Aurrin Ventures Aurrin Ventures backs early-stage founders and connects them with the capital and community they need to grow. Calgary AI Night is part of our ongoing commitment to building a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem right here in Alberta.