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Host your event at the Innovation Centre

Located in the heart of Calgary’s East Village neighbourhood the Platform Innovation Centre offers unique and versatile spaces to host your next meeting or event.

This year, the Platform Innovation Centre hosted:
1,410
meetings and events of all sizes – from workshops and hackathons to showcases and much more!
40,000+
people attended an event and raved about their event experience.

A Welcoming Place for Innovators

The Platform Innovation Centre offers 50,000 square feet of versatile space perfect for showcases, conferences, meetings, team-building activities, and more.

This unique space sparks creativity and offers all the amenities you’ll need to make hosting your next event a breeze.

  • Centrally located with a variety of space options
  • Flexible furniture configurations
  • Immersive audio-visual setup
  • On-site coordination and event
    planning support
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Available Spaces

KPMG Pitch Stage

The KPMG Pitch Stage & West Hall is a unique space to host your next pitch event, panel discussion, seminar, or cocktail reception. With a seated capacity on the stage for 80 people, and overflow seated/standing room for up to 250 people, this flexible space can accommodate events of all sizes.

Multi Purpose Space

Located on the second floor, the multi purpose space is a 3,000 sq foot that you can transform into the event of your dreams. From conference events, to sit-down dinners, trade-shows, and workshops, this space can be crafted to suit your needs. With a standing capacity of up to 500 people, and a recommended seating capacity of up to 300 people, this large event space can host your next big event.

National Bank Investor Hub

The Investor Lounge is a private boardroom located conveniently at the top of the Pitch Stage. This private space is perfect for board meetings, group sessions, seminars, and pitches. This space can accommodate up to 30 chairs.

Classrooms

Classrooms are private, with a classroom-style set up that can easily be converted to suit your needs. Fully equipped with immersive an audio-visual setup - including microphones and large TVs - hybrid events are a breeze. Each of our two classrooms can accommodate up to 50 people, seated. This space is perfect for programs and workshops, information sessions, panels, or seminars.

Boardrooms

Need a quite but roomy space to work with your team? Eech our our four boardrooms come quipped with an immersive audio-visual set up making hybrid meetings quick and easy. Boardrooms can accommodate between 12 and 16 people, and are perfect for group brainstorming session, planning meetings, workshops and more.

Meeting Rooms

Need a smaller space to meet and get some work done? Plug into one of our meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 5 or less people. These spaces are perfect for meetings, interviews, zoom calls, and coworking.

Testimonials

"The Platform Innovation Centre was an exceptional venue. The space itself exudes creativity and innovation, creating the perfect atmosphere for our events."

April Hicke

Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Toast

“Immense gratitude is extended to Platform Calgary and its skilled team for their pivotal role in the success of our recent event. The coordination and professionalism displayed by the event staff was nothing short of remarkable, contributing to the seamless execution of the event. The venue perfectly echoed the themes we aimed to showcase.

Cindy Hui

Digital & App Innovation Specialist, Microsoft

The Platform Innovation Centre is the ideal choice for your next tech event. Their facilities and dedicated team ensure a fantastic experience and we look forward to hosting more events with them in the future.”

Natoya Abiola

Program Director for the Black Business Ventures Association

“Working with the events team is easy and efficient every time...Being able to host a tech industry event at this centrally located venue makes my job super easy!”

Nkechi Seale

Freelance Event Project Manager

Events Hosted at the Platform Innovation Centre

Contact Us

We have a team of event professionals that will work with you to ensure your event is a success.

Complete the booking inquiry form to learn more about the following:

  • Available spaces and rates
  • Furniture, equipment and accessibility
  • Preferred event vendors
  • Hotel partner discount
  • + more!
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