The Rodeo

The Greatest Indoor Show on Earth

The youth deserve to be seen. To be heard.
So we’re taking over The Engineered Air Theatre to host Calgary’s boldest youth showcase:

• Live demos on stage — where passion projects come alive
• Interactive booths to explore creations across tech, art, science, and storytelling
• Sponsors and partners powering the next wave of Calgary’s innovators

And yes, free dinner from a UCalgary Mac Hall staple (hint: your favorite Vietnamese spot 👀)

🎟️ Tickets: Available through the Arts Commons website or at the door day-of.
🔔 Notifications: Join us on Luma
🌐 More about Ascend: ascendcalgary.ca

What is Ascend?

Ascend is Calgary’s fastest-growing youth builder + creatpr hub — a community of ambitious and curious students, grads, and creatives who gather weekly to work on passion projects.

From crocheting a sweater for your mom, to writing music for your best friend, to building the next big startup — Ascend is where youth find a home in each other and the courage to share their work.

We meet every Saturday at House 831 for co-working, demos, and storytelling. In just seven months, Ascend has been featured on Calgary.tech, partnered with Shopify and Cansbridge Scholars, and become a launchpad for founders, artists, and researchers pushing Calgary forward.

The Agenda
This is more than a showcase — it’s a celebration.

5:00–6:00 PM – Arrive, grab food (catered dinner!), and explore booths early
6:30–7:20 PM – First round of live demos
7:20–7:40 PM – Break + booth time
7:40–9:00 PM – More live demos
9:00–10:00 PM – Booths open across the venue

What You’ll See
This isn’t a hackathon or pitch night — it’s an open house for hidden gems across Calgary’s youth.

Expect

• DJing, beekeeping, stormchasing, MMA fighting platform...
• Booths featuring projects, sponsor activations, and interactive experiences
• A crowd of makers, founders, and friends all in one space

Sponsors
The Rodeo is powered by our community and made possible by our partners.
✨ Sponsor reveal coming soon 👀

The Host Mindset
At The Rodeo, you’re not just an attendee — you’re part of the show.
We expect everyone to:

• Make people feel welcome
• Ask questions that open up stories
• Share the joy of discovery
• Leave the space better than you found it

✨ And if you see someone standing alone in a corner — go be their friend!

🎉 See you September 6 at Ascend: The Rodeo.