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MovEd targets inefficient public services with hackathon
Mykola Holovetskyi, a Ukrainian newcomer to Edmonton, was surprised by the lack of modern payment options on the city's transit system when he couldn't pay for his fare with his credit card. This experience led him to organize a govtech hackathon in March aimed at addressing outdated public services and improving technological adoption across Alberta's government sectors. The event seeks to engage the local tech community and look for innovative solutions, inviting participants, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers. Holovetskyi believes improvements in Edmonton could potentially benefit other regions in Canada as well.
From barstools to big ideas: 100 weeks of Edmonton Tech Wednesdays
The article discusses the significance of Tech Wednesdays, a weekly meetup in Edmonton, founded in March 2023 by Paul Bakhmut and now run by Mykola Holovetskyi. This inclusive event attracts a diverse group of attendees, ranging from tech newcomers to industry professionals, fostering meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Celebrating its 100th event, Tech Wednesdays plays a vital role in shaping Edmonton's tech ecosystem, complementing initiatives like Startup TNT. Holovetskyi emphasizes that the event will remain free as part of their commitment to community building and innovation.
Agentic Government — Enabling Public Service with AI
The event 'Agentic Government - Enabling Public Service with AI' hosted by Mykola Holovetskyi will take place on June 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM. It features the Government of Alberta showcasing operational AI technologies that enhance public service delivery and policy development. Attendees will gain insights on implementing scalable AI infrastructure through demonstrations of three key systems: SuperBinder for collaborative document management, LogicStudio.ai for designing agent workflows, and an AI Starter Template for rapid application deployment. Key speakers include Janak Alford, Deputy Minister, and AI Architect Mykola Holovetskyi. The session is part of #NYTechWeek, aimed at connecting the tech ecosystem.
Alberta unleashes hackers on Ottawa to make the case for AI
The Alberta government turned 1,100 tech enthusiasts loose on a massive set of public federal data in Ottawa, tasking them with uncovering signs of fraud and government waste to show how AI can improve accountability. Mykola Holovetskyi helped bring the province's govtech hackathon model to Parliament Hill.
Government of Alberta uses Claude to find and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities across government systems
Anthropic case study on how the Government of Alberta used Claude Code with Opus and Sonnet to scan 466 million lines of code in 20 hours, remediate security gaps across government systems, and build new tooling to keep them safer.
Edmonton Tech Wednesdays — the crowd that built the scene
A weekly gathering that turned into Edmonton's default tech living room — founders, engineers, students, and skeptics on the same patio.
Guest lecture at the University of Alberta
Speaking to students at the University of Alberta on building products, going from idea to shipped, and the reality of entrepreneurship.
Open Mic Pitches at eHUB
Hosting Open Mic Pitches at eHUB, the University of Alberta's student entrepreneurship hub — helping first-time founders take the stage.
Speaking at Platform Calgary
On stage at Platform Calgary — Alberta's largest innovation hub — talking AI, government, and the shape of what's next.
Available for keynotes and panels on:
Government AI delivery, agentic systems, public-sector innovation, community building, and the real-world economics of AI startups.
Recent stages:
Platform Calgary, NY Tech Week, Edmonton Tech Wednesdays, Agency 2025/2026, and international workshops with BEST in Nürnberg and Košice.