Calgary's tech sector is on fire! With a staggering 78% growth since 2018,
our city is outpacing global hubs—creating more tech jobs in the past
five years than even New York City.

 

Join us March 19 at the historic Ranchmen’s Club for an exclusive luncheon.
Hear directly from two top industry leaders as they discuss the driving forces
behind this explosive growth and share insights on what’s next for
Calgary’s booming tech ecosystem.

 

Seats are limited—don’t miss out on this must-attend event!

Dr. Terry Rock

Irfhan Rawji

Dr. Terry Rock is a champion of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem and the President & CEO of Platform Calgary, uniting tech companies under a vision of inclusive, innovation-driven prosperity. Platform Calgary connects entrepreneurs with 150+ partners, supporting them from ideation to scale.

Terry’s diverse career spans tech, business, arts, and academia. He was the Executive Director of the Alberta Small Brewers Association, founding CEO of Calgary Arts Development, and held leadership roles with the City of Calgary and University of Calgary. His expertise drives business growth and innovation across industries.

Terry’s diverse career spans tech, business, arts, and academia. He was the Executive Director of the Alberta Small Brewers Association, founding CEO of Calgary Arts Development, and held leadership roles with the City of Calgary and University of Calgary. His expertise drives business growth and innovation across industries.

 

Irfhan Rawji is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind MobSquad, a groundbreaking Canadian start-up dedicated to bringing top-tier global tech talent to Canada—helping them build thriving careers and meaningful lives.

With an MBA from Harvard Business School (High Honors) and prestigious recognitions, including The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals, Irfhan’s impact extends beyond entrepreneurship.

He is also a Managing Partner at Realize Capital Partners and Relay Ventures, a powerhouse early-stage venture capital firm managing over US$700MM in tech-focused assets.