# Calgary Innovation Week (CIW) 2026

> Calgary Innovation Week is Alberta’s premier tech event, showcasing the founders, startups, scaleups, and investors defining the region's innovation ecosystem. Powered by Platform Calgary.

## Core Events
- Calgary Innovation Week: November 2–5, 2026 across Calgary, AB.
- Launch Party 2026: The flagship closing event celebrating Calgary's top 10 most promising early-stage startups on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Platform Innovation Centre.

## Key Information
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://calgaryinnovationweek.com/sponsorship): Corporate sponsorship tiers, activation opportunities, and partner benefits for 2026.
- [Event Schedule](https://calgaryinnovationweek.com/schedule): Daily calendar of 70+ ecosystem-led workshops, panel discussions, keynotes, and networking events.
- [Top 10 Startups](https://calgaryinnovationweek.com/launch-party): Nominations, criteria, and showcases for the 2026 Launch Party startup cohort.
- [About Platform Calgary](https://platformcalgary.com): The central hub connecting Calgary’s tech community and organizing body behind CIW.

## Target Audience
Founders, venture capital & angel investors, tech talent, corporate innovators, government leaders, and ecosystem supporters.