August is here, the sun is scorching - but the summer heat doesn’t mean Winnipeg’s tech founders are cooling down.
Deals are closing, local companies are getting national attention, and there are open roles all over the ecosystem.
Tech Thursday Events 🗓️
📊 August 13th
Topic - Future-Proofing the PM: Leading Tech Projects in 2026
Co-Hosted by - PMI Manitoba
Technology, AI, and cloud are advancing faster than traditional project lifecycles. Project leaders have to adapt quickly while keeping governance, risk, and delivery on track.
The panel will share practical takes on responding to rapid change, balancing innovation with accountability, and building the skills modern delivery demands.
Speakers:
Harmeet Gill, IT & Public Sector Project Leader, City of Winnipeg
Arindam Sarkar, Senior Project Manager, Capstone Ridge Group
Abilash Janakiraman, Director of Professional Development, PMI Manitoba
🌎 August 20th
Topic - Shaping the Future of Work: Tech Community + Latino Talent
In partnership with - Overseas Frontiers, Comunidad Latina en WPG, and RRC Polytech
The future of work is shaped not just by technology, but by the people and communities driving innovation forward. Hear real perspectives on Latino-focused community, representation, digital fluency, and cross-cultural collaboration in Manitoba’s workforce.
Speakers:
Teena Lee, Senior Manager, Community Development, New Media Manitoba
Danais Rojas, Information Systems Analyst and Consultant, Norima Consulting Inc.
Paul McCrea, Founder & Executive Director, Influence Pro Research and Influence Pro Communications
Dr. Josiane Kroll, Senior Lead, IT, Asper School of Business
Carmen Sanchez Zelaya (Moderator), CEO and Director of International Education Agency, Overseas Frontiers Inc.
🏗️ August 27th
Topic - How a 100,000 sq. ft. Retail Project Stayed on Track, and it Wasn’t by Accident
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how a major retail project stayed on track.
Mark Loewen will take us inside one of Winnipeg’s most hyped retail builds of 2026: the Princess Auto Megastore project. He will be sharing how he brought structure, alignment, and execution discipline to the project, and how he used the right execution system to turn a big plan into real progress.
Speakers:
Mark Loewen, Founder and Creator of the Debonair System, Debonair Edge
Cal Harrison, VP Sales and COO of ReThinkRadio, and CEO of Beyond Referrals
Fundraising & Acquisitions 🚀
Telpay acquired Notch, pairing Telpay’s accounts payable platform with Notch’s accounts receivable automation. With over 13,000 current customers booking over $28 billion in annual processing, Telpay has established itself as one of Canada’s fintech leaders. The Notch acquisition will only further establish that value for the Winnipeg firm’s clients.
Brought to you by:
Boast - Stop Leaving R&D Credits Behind
Generic accounting firms miss qualifying activities. Automated tools lack strategic optimization. Boast delivers both—cutting-edge technology plus decades of specialized expertise. The result? 3x higher average returns, 100% audit defense, and $675M+ secured for North American innovators. Your R&D investments deserve maximum returns. Start at boast.ai
Manitoba on the Map 🌍
Neralake landed in the Globe and Mail. The piece looks at how their AI-powered strategic planning tool gives non-profits a strategic boost.
VidDay is chasing a world record through Operation Gratitude, aiming for the largest online video album of people saying thank you to U.S. service members. The official campaign wrapped July 31, but submissions still count toward the record until the end of 2026, so there is still time to take part.
News from our Friends 🫶
North Forge is pulling together a publication to showcase the companies, founders, researchers, and organizations driving innovation across the province, in both print and digital. Organizations can reach out directly if they want their organization considered as part of the publication, which will be published in both print and digital later this year.
Job Opportunities 💼
Taiv: Senior QA and Automation Developer, plus other account executive and coordinator roles
Carbon Lock Tech: Facility Development Engineer
Tactica Interactive: React Developer; Business Development Manager
Skip: Senior Key Account Manger and Continuous Improvement Specialist
If you’re either hiring or seeking a new position, you have already seen how AI is disrupting the application process. That’s why Manitoba Innovates is launching a career catalyst program, encouraging more in-person connection as a way to make job-matching easier.
More information about the program will be released this fall. In the meantime, here is a snapshot of some of the companies hiring for tech roles right now. Reach out to Manitoba Innovates for the full current list of open positions.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Tech Thursday in Winnipeg is Superpowered by Manitoba Innovates.
A big thank you to all of our sponsors for making these events possible including Boast, Skip, Informanix, Lotlinx, Conquest Planning, The Exchange District BIZ, Norima Consulting, FeedFlo, Crestview Strategy, Motiv, Amiron Ventures, and Manitoba Innovates.
LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Thursday Live Podcast
Thanks for reading Winnipeg Tech Newsletter! Subscribe to never miss an event!