Career Catalyst with MegaTech Association

You are invited to attend Career Catalyst - an evening dedicated to energizing your career path in tech, hosted by the MegaTech Association, of which CivicTechYYC is proudly a part. This isn’t just any event - it’s part of Platform Calgary's Innovation Week and is packed with insider tips, actionable workshops, and chances to connect with some of Calgary’s brightest minds.

Secure your spot, and see you there!
🎟️ Ticket: $6.10 (Includes snacks and beverages)
https://www.showpass.com/megatech-career-catalyst/
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Event Highlights:

KPMG Stage

• CITI Panel: Securing Your Dream Role in Tech
  🕔 6:05 PM – 7:00 PM
  Panelists: Zachary Novak, Mai Khalil, Minaoar Tanzil, and Pascal Theriault
  Gain insights from a panel of industry leaders on achieving success in today’s tech landscape.
• Skills for the Future
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM
  Speaker: Kris Read, Neo Financial Co-Founder
  Explore the skill sets poised to shape the future of the tech industry.

East Annex

• Recruitment: Days of Future Past - An Open Letter on Recruitment from the 1980s to Now
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM
  Speaker: Adam Delgado, Director of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition at Alexi
  A candid look at how recruitment has transformed - and what it means for today’s job seekers.
• Using Agile Principles in Your Job Search and Career
  🕗 8:10 PM – 9:00 PM
  Speaker: Angela Henders
  Apply Agile methodologies to enhance your job search and career strategies.

Multipurpose Room

• Reverse Pitch Competition
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:00 PM
  Organized by CITI
  A unique twist where companies pitch themselves to potential candidates - don’t miss it!
• Train to Become a UX Designer
  🕗 8:10 PM – 9:00 PM
  Speaker: Robert Andruchow, Chair of the Department of Design at MacEwan University
  Discover the path to becoming a UX designer from an academic and industry expert.

Classroom 1

• Roast My LinkedIn Workshop
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM
  Speakers: Emilie Mazurek and Ana Lokotkova
  Get real-time feedback on your LinkedIn profile to ensure it truly shines.

Classroom 2

• Roast My Resume Workshop
  🕖 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM
  Speaker: Caileigh Sanderson
  Receive expert advice on your resume to stand out in the competitive tech job market.

If you’re serious about leveling up in tech, seeking modern recruitment insights, or wanting to connect with others on a similar journey, Career Catalyst is where you’ll find it all. This isn’t about fluff - it’s about real, impactful insights that can make a difference in your path forward.

📅 Date: November 18, 2024
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Platform Calgary

Can’t wait to see you there!