Fostering a Stronger Software
Development Community in Edmonton.
We are made up of people who believe that an impactful, diverse, and collaborative developer community enriches us all. We realize this vision by sharing knowledge and ideas, understanding the community and its needs, promoting events and initiatives, and supporting technology meetups and organizations.
What We Do
Support Meetups & Events
From online streaming tools, equipment and training, to event support, organizer training, and venues we're here to help developers run awesome events about the tools they love; without having to start from scratch on their own.
Connect Community
Through our active Slack, mailing list, events, and online outreach we provide many ways for the Edmonton technology community to come together.
Provide A Platform
About Our Slack
Welcome Friend!
We have a Slack workspace to connect people who are involved with the Edmonton tech scene. The people here range from being developers, designers, PM's, students, hobbyists and more who love to talk about code. We also do events and network across Alberta.
There are several channels that you can check out on the card. They range from being about a specific meetup, tech news, tech help, finding new opportunities, casual chatting and more. We have 80+ other channels! If there's any channels we're missing all members are free to create any they want. If they're inactive for a few months, then they'll be deleted. Connect with other members of the community by joining the workspace.
By joining the Slack you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct. Looking forward to chatting!
Get Involved
As a Developer
There so many ways to get involved in the Edmonton developer community!
Get started by joining our Slack and make sure to say hello in our #introductions channel where one of our friendly community members will help you find your way.
If you are interested in becoming more involved (like borrowing our equipment or voting on community decisions) then find more information about becoming a member here. You do not need to be a member to come to events or participate in the slack!
As an Event Organizer
Whether it's sharing best practices, streaming and recording resources, fundraising, or just lending a friendly ear we want to share the lessons we've learned and let you focus on running successful and engaging events!
As A Business
Supporting and growing the Edmonton tech community takes many shapes, from simple financial donations to direct engagement by providing speakers, venues, resources and donations of employee time. We want to help your business grow and find a community of technologists passionate about the tools you need to succeed!
Local Meetups
LeetNight: Code, Collaborate, Conquer!
LeetNight is a free, welcoming meetup designed for coders eager to enhance their problem-solving skills. Whether you’re gearing up for technical interviews or just enjoy tackling algorithm challenges, this event offers a collaborative environment to learn and grow. It’s also a fantastic way to connect with fellow developers, share insights, and build skills together. Ready to level up? See you at Leetcode Night!
Bsides Edmonton
BSides Edmonton is an annual Cyber Security Conference in the City of Edmonton.Security BSides is a community-driven Cyber Security Conference by cybersecurity community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration.
Edmonton Data Science Community
The Edmonton Data Community aims to build a safe space for folks in the data space to connect, share knowledge and grow together. Whether you want to talk about Python for Data Analytics or how to transform business requirements into data science products, this will be the place for you.
Demo Camp
Started back in 2008, DemoCamp is an event that brings together developers, creatives, entrepreneurs and investors to share what they've been working on and to find others in the community interested in similar topics. The rules for DemoCamp are simple: ten minutes to demo real, working products, followed by a few minutes for questions, and no slides allowed. Democamp is a community-run event by a team of volunteers.
Edmonton Linux Users Group
The Edmonton Linux User Group (ELUG) is a group of enthusiasts interested in sharing knowledge of Linux and GNU/Linux-based operating systems, experiences (and beer?), and enjoy the freedom and adventure of using free and open source software. Everybody is welcome. They virtually meet every 4th Thursday of the month.
Resources
Mentoring from ERIN
Any business, whether a freshly-launched start-up or a midsize firm scaling up its offerings, depends on the wisdom and counsel of peers to reach the next level, including high-quality business coaches and mentors.
Startup Edmonton
FYI, Startup Edmonton has become Edmonton Unlimited and has a new space!. Check out Edmonton Unlimited under resources for more information.
Technology Alberta
Technology Alberta exists to nurture a dedicated community of people and organizations whose coordinated and collaborative efforts help to make Alberta's entrepreneurial advanced technology companies the global vendors of choice. We achieve our goal through entrepreneur led and community driven events, programs, and initiatives.
ComIT
ComIT is an organization that helps people overcome employment barriers by connecting them with companies seeking IT professionals. There programs focus on essential technical and soft skills needed by local employers.
ISAIC
ISAIC provides local high-performance computing infrastructure that is affordable, tailorable and scalable. Their data sandboxes allow you to experiment and collaborate easily and securely. Through their partnerships and supports, ISAIC connects you to applied knowledge and resources to help move your AI journey forward. ISAIC is enabling experimentation, scale, and powering the A.I.mbition of Western Canadian businesses pursuing AI/ML adoption.