The Little-Known Cochrane Startup Story: From Garage to Garmin Canada
Schedule
Thu Oct 23 2025 at 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Pioneer | Calgary, AB

About this Event
In 1998, Jim Rooney started Dynastream Innovations out of a garage in Cochrane, Alberta. Famously, Dynastream developed the ANT wireless protocol. Then, in 2006, Garmin acquired Dynastream Innovations. Along with the acquisition, Garmin Canada established it's headoffice in Cochrane.
We're thrilled to host this conversation about the little-know story of Jim Rooney and Garmin Canada. What started in a garage, and became Garmin Canada. Join:
- Jim Rooney, Managing Director of Garmin Canada
- Philippe Burns, Co-Founder of Tech Thursday
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Happy Hour
Where is it happening?
The Pioneer, 117 8 Ave SW, Calgary, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00
