Alberta Innovates

Pitch Your Business with Craig Elias | January Week #1
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:15 (America/Edmonton) | Virtual Event
Week #1 | Jan 11th – Five Ways to Attract Investors and Mentors
Want to know how to capitalize on the five things savvy investors and mentors care about the most?
Then join us for this informative session where Craig Elias shares how to help potential investors/mentors understand that your idea/business has what it takes, and for them to be more interested in your business.

Pitch Your Business with Craig Elias | January Week #2
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:15 | Virtual Event
Week #2 | Jan 18th – Perfecting Your Five-minute Pitch
Want to craft a two to five-minute pitch that captures and keeps your audience’s attention and makes them want to learn more about you and your business?
Then join us for this fast-paced session where Craig Elias shares the critical components of a successful pitch, different pitch formats, how to differentiate yourself from the competition and how to avoid the two mistakes that can kill the interest you create.

Pitch your Business with Craig Elias | January Week #3
2024-01-25 18:00 - 20:15 | Virtual Event
Week #3 | Jan 25th – Creating A Compelling Elevator Pitch
Want to know how to create interest in your product or service in the shortest amount of time possible?
Then join us for the final session in the series, where you’ll learn the power of seven-word elevator pitches and how not telling people what you sell right away can be the secret to getting customers, mentors, investors and employees.

Alberta's Water Resources in A Hydrogen Economy
2024-01-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
About this session
An overview of the hydrogen sector in Alberta and examples of efforts underway to understand and manage potential impacts, including the potential for new development to be affected by inadequate current or future water supply.
Speakers
David Van Den Assem – Director, Hydrogen Centre of Excellence at Alberta Innovates
David Is the Director of the Alberta Hydrogen Centre of Excellence which supports Alberta’s Hydrogen Roadmap to integrate hydrogen into Alberta’s energy system and for export. Alberta Innovates and the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence are open to Innovative next-generation technologies along the hydrogen and CCUS value chains.
David Is also the theme lead for the Clean Resources Innovation Network’s (CRIN’s) Carbon Capture and Value Add Products (CCVAP) focus area, which includes CCUS, hydrogen, critical minerals, carbon fibre and nanomaterials, partial upgrading and alternative energy.
Steve Herman, M.Eng., P.Eng. – Director of Engineering at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd.
Steve is a Professional Engineer who holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering from Queen’s University and the University of Calgary. As the Director of Engineering at WaterSMART Solutions, Steve uses his expertise in water management, regulations, and technologies to help clients make the best use of this precious resource through a range of services related to water access, sustainable water management strategies, and water risk management.

January Tech Night
2024-01-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Medicine Hat College, 299 College Drive Southeast, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3Y6, Canada
Tech Nights are a fun, relaxed networking event connecting the STEM community in Southeast Alberta. The event hosts a Tech Talk from a founder/entrepreneur, researcher or expert in the field.
Everyone is welcome. It’s a great opportunity for students and industry to engage. And the innovation and startup-curious.
January’s Tech Talk speaker is Melissa Hozack.
Melissa is the co-founder of TruMe Whole Health. She’s a serial entrepreneur and a pharmacist. Melissa will share her startup story and her passion for helping people.

Pitch your Business with Craig Elias | February Week #1
2024-02-03 09:00 - 11:15 | Virtual Event
Week #1 | Feb 3rd – Five Ways to Attract Investors and Mentors
Want to know how to capitalize on the five things savvy investors and mentors care about the most?
Then join us for this informative session where Craig Elias shares how to help potential investors/mentors understand that your idea/business has what it takes, and for them to be more interested in your business.
About the sessions
Each week’s session will feature fresh content and the opportunity to practice your pitch and get feedback from the facilitator and the other participants.
This is a multi-session event. Please choose the sessions you would like to register for. Session run Feb 3, 10 and 24.
These sessions are brought to you by Alberta Innovates and Alberta’s six rural Regional Innovation Networks.
Facilitated by Craig Elias, winner of a $1,000,000 prize in a global Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Competition, who helped one startup win two different $100,000 pitch competitions in less than 24 hours and was twice chosen as Canada’s #1 sales expert (#15 in the world) by LinkedIn.

Pitch your Business with Craig Elias | February Week #2
2024-02-10 09:00 - 11:15 | Virtual Event
Week #2 | Feb 10th – Perfecting Your Five-minute Pitch
Want to craft a two to five-minute pitch that captures and keeps your audience’s attention and makes them want to learn more about you and your business?
Then join us for this fast-paced session where Craig Elias shares the critical components of a successful pitch, different pitch formats, how to differentiate yourself from the competition and how to avoid the two mistakes that can kill the interest you create.
About the sessions
Each week’s session will feature fresh content and the opportunity to practice your pitch and get feedback from the facilitator and the other participants.
This is a multi-session event. Please choose the sessions you would like to register for. Session run Feb 3, 10 and 24.
These sessions are brought to you by Alberta Innovates and Alberta’s six rural Regional Innovation Networks.
Facilitated by Craig Elias, winner of a $1,000,000 prize in a global Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Competition, who helped one startup win two different $100,000 pitch competitions in less than 24 hours and was twice chosen as Canada’s #1 sales expert (#15 in the world) by LinkedIn.

Rural Investor Education Series | Four-part Series, Feb 12–15
2024-02-12 19:00 - 2024-02-15 21:00 | Virtual Event
The Rural Investor Education Series is an 8-hour course, broken down into four 2-hour segments. This series runs from February 12–15, 2024 at 7–9pm MST.
Learn how to invest in early-stage, rural Alberta-based companies you believe in. This course is free for eligible people based in Alberta.
Taught by someone who’s done it! Before raising $32 million for her first venture capital fund, Brooke Harley was an angel investor targeting purpose-driven companies she believed in. She is a former VC fund manager, Lululemon executive and M&A Attorney. She’s from the prairies too – Winnipeg, Manitoba!
Do you want to invest in an innovative businesses in your community – but you’re not quite sure how?
The goal of this education series, provided through the Alberta Innovation Network partnering with ClassRebel, is to introduce you to angel investing and to get you so well-versed and comfortable with the language and mechanics of angel investing, that you can confidently approach any early stage founder whose company you really believe in, and secure yourself an investment that could change your life and your community, no matter how small your cheque.
After the Rural Investor Education Series, you’ll be able to:

Develop an industry-specific investment thesis
Understand how Convertible Notes and SAFEs work
Understand how the Priced Round works (Convertible Preferred Shares)
Understand how equity in a Company’s option plan works
Persuade a founder to let you invest in their early-stage company

Inclusive Leadership: Women Breaking Glass Ceilings in STEM
2024-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Moving into the future, every occupation will require STEM skills, and women continue to face challenges in the male-dominated STEM industry.
If we want gender equity, we must address the barriers that prevent women from entering and progressing in STEM professions, including workplace cultures, lack of role models and mentorship opportunities, current branding of the industry, gender-based stereotypes and stigmas.
The panel is a group of women who have succeeded in a STEM career despite all odds and have “broken the glass ceiling.” We will explore success factors and barriers at the individual, organizational and societal levels through recent research.

Growth Catalyst Lunch & Learn
2024-02-15 11:45 - 13:00 | Medicine Hat College, 299 College Drive Southeast, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3Y6, Canada
Ignite your business growth. Join us for an exciting and informative lunch and learn in the Courtyard Room at Medicine Hat College.
The Growth Catalyst Lunch & Learn is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals looking to scale their ventures.
Growth Catalyst prepares businesses across all industries to achieve exponential growth and thrive in today’s marketplace.
We support dynamic cohorts of ambitious leadership teams with an evidence-based, practical approach to creating a strategic growth plan. Leaders leave equipped with the insights and the support network necessary to successfully scaleup their operations.

Pitch your Business with Craig Elias | February Week #3
2024-02-24 09:00 - 11:15 | Virtual Event
Week #3 | Feb 24th – Creating A Compelling Elevator Pitch
Want to know how to create interest in your product or service in the shortest amount of time possible?
Then join us for the final session in the series, where you’ll learn the power of seven-word elevator pitches and how not telling people what you sell right away can be the secret to getting customers, mentors, investors and employees.
About the sessions
Each week’s session will feature fresh content and the opportunity to practice your pitch and get feedback from the facilitator and the other participants.
This is a multi-session event. Please choose the sessions you would like to register for. Session run Feb 3, 10 and 24.
These sessions are brought to you by Alberta Innovates and Alberta’s six rural Regional Innovation Networks.
Facilitated by Craig Elias, winner of a $1,000,000 prize in a global Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Competition, who helped one startup win two different $100,000 pitch competitions in less than 24 hours and was twice chosen as Canada’s #1 sales expert (#15 in the world) by LinkedIn.

Plug and Play AI in Energy Innovation Challenge
2024-03-11 - 2024-05-31 | Hyatt Regency Calgary – Imperial Ballroom, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G5P6, Canada
The Challenge
With the world’s population projected to hit 10 billion by 2050, the demand for energy will surge, intensifying the need for sustainable energy solutions. This surge comes amid a transformative era in the energy sector, driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence, demanding a re-evaluation of how we use and manage energy resources.
Alberta, Canada, renowned for its abundance of natural resources and commitment to driving technology and innovation, is at the epicentre of this evolution. The intersection of AI and energy presents an unprecedented opportunity to not only boost the provincial economy but also champion global initiatives toward a sustainable future.
In partnership with Alberta Innovates, Plug and Play is launching an Innovation Challenge focused on AI in the energy sector. This challenge seeks to source top technology startups worldwide, inviting them to showcase their cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions that are poised to address critical challenges in the energy sector.

Use-Cases of AI in Energy

Energy Asset Utilization Software
Risk Forecasting
Digital Twins and AI Copilots
R&D Acceleration
Compliance Automation
Wastewater Treatment
Waste Identification and Sorting
Modeling New Molecules
Material and Mineral Traceability
Data Cleanup and Centralization

Selection Criteria

Open to startups ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A fundraising stages
Startups must present novel technology that is directly applicable to the energy industry
Technology must leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation
Startups must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) demonstrating the core functionality of their technology
Startups should be prepared for pilot projects or commercial agreements, demonstrating readiness to deploy and scale their technology

Challenge Timeline

Portal Launch Date: Mar 25, 2024
Applications Close: Apr 20, 2024
Top 20 Solutions Shortlisted: Apr 29, 2024
Top 10 Solutions Shortlisted: May 6, 2024
Top 5 Invited to Pitch at Inventures: May 13, 2024
Pitch Day: May 30, 2024

Prizes

$10,000 Cash prize
Opportunity to present to the Plug and Play Ventures team and be considered for a Plug and Play investment of up to $500,000
1:1 meeting with Plug and Play CEO, Saeed Amidi, a seasoned investor and executive with 30 years experience in founding, operating, and growing successful companies
Two exclusive tickets to the Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit in November 2024
A guaranteed spot in the Plug and Play Sustainability Accelerator Program in Fall 2024
Personalized 1:1 mentorship sessions with world-class mentors from the Plug and Play network

Benefits

Startup pitch opportunity at Inventures 2024 to an audience of corporations, investors, and government.
Marketing and promotional exposure across Plug and Play’s influential social media platforms.
Access to Plug and Play’s upcoming events, expanding your network and potential partnerships.
1:1 pitch polishing session led by the Plug and Play Ventures Team ahead of Inventures 2024.

Applications are now closed.
Join us at Inventures 2024 as our exciting finalists pitch for top prize!

Innovating our way through the Alberta drought
2024-03-21 12:00 | Virtual Event
Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, which includes researchers and subject matter experts across the province, knows it will take more than just taking shorter showers and not watering our lawns to address this issue. This discussion features leaders in water management from across the province on how research, technology and best practices are helping to address the most pressing water issues and plan for a better future.
Speakers include:

Mark Summers, Associate Vice President, Agriculture and Environment, Alberta Innovates
Pamela Duncan, team lead, Environment Strategy, City of Calgary
Margo Jarvis Redelback, executive director, Alberta Irrigation Districts Association

RIN Pitch-Up: Rural Pitch Competition - Scaleup Category
2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:45 | Virtual Event
Pitch-Up! offers Alberta-based entrepreneurs a provincial stage, a chance to be seen by the community, practice their pitch, and get in front of potential investors. Thank you to Alberta Innovates for making this event possible.
Schedule

9:30 am – 10:00 am: Pitch competitors, sign in and get set up, networking on Remo
10:00 am – 11:30 AM: Pitchers present
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote Speaker
12:05 pm – 12:15 pm: Winners announced + Sponsor spotlight

About the Regional Innovation Networks
Pitch-UP! is powered by APEX, WBRIN, CARIN, RINSA, GPRIN and the East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Networks.
Regional Innovation Networks are entrepreneur-centric, community-based networks with the goal of providing programs and services to accelerate the growth of technology and knowledge-based businesses in those jurisdictions.

IQubed Conference
2024-04-18 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | Heritage Inn & Conference Centre, 1217 2 Street West, Brooks, Alberta, T1R1P7, Canada
Harnessing the exponential power of collaboration.
Inspiration, innovation and investments. Details are to be released soon. Save the date!

Inventures 2024
2024-05-29 - 2024-05-31 | Alberta
Inventures is a one-of-a-kind experience that challenges convention and inspires transformational thinking. It invites participants to explore new currents of thought, leading to unexpected insights and amazing possibilities. It showcases bold ideas and novel approaches to solving urgent local and global challenges.
Hosted by Alberta Innovates, Inventures brings together entrepreneurs, thought leaders, startups and investors to connect, foster new collaborations and spark deal-making opportunities. It’s the place to discover new technologies, talent, capital, customers and markets, from health tech and clean tech, to agtech, fintech and more.
Interested in getting involved?

Be a Speaker
Be a Sponsor
Suggest a Session
Pitch your Startup

AgSmart Educational Expo 2024
2024-07-30 - 2024-07-31 | Olds College Campus, 4500 50 St, Olds, Alberta, T4H1R6, Canada
AgSmart, proudly produced by Olds College, is a must-see educational expo focused on data and technology across the agriculture industry. Taking place July 30 & 31, 2024 at Olds College, where producers and industry gather to learn by seeing the latest innovations being demonstrated, hearing from industry experts and engaging with leading innovation focused exhibits.
The unique expo format brings the conference outdoors, showcasing why it makes sense to invest in equipment and technology to capture data and how to implement that data to increase productivity and profitability for farm operations.

Disclaimer: Events posted on this website are not associated with, sponsored by, or hosted by, Alberta Innovates unless expressly stated.

Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium (ERPBC) Summer BBQ
2024-08-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium, 9650 20 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6N1G1, Canada
Join the Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium (ERPBC) a summer BBQ, where you can enjoy food, refreshing drinks, and community!
Details

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 11:30 to 1:30 PM
Location: 9650 20 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton

Agenda

Welcome
ERP Bid update for International Association of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference 2026
Technology Alberta Announcements
Other Updates

Studentpreneur Showcase
2024-08-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
Edmonton Unlimited is an innovation agency that is focused on positioning Edmonton as an inclusive global innovation capital, supporting innovators as they create companies and solutions to solve the planet’s toughest challenges, including the climate emergency, public health, food security, digital inclusion, and Reconciliation.
​Come and support our founders as they pitch their ideas and see the creativity and dedication that have driven their success, firsthand. Let’s celebrate the future of innovation together!
​Join us as we conclude the Studentpreneur Summer Grant program with a showcase! This program was made possible with the support of Mitacs and Alberta Innovates.

Community Coffee Takeover: Growing Startup Teams
2024-08-28 07:30 - 11:00 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
​Many startups are often challenged with the transition from tech founders into leadership roles that create high-performing teams. In this Community Coffee session, we’ll bring together experienced founders and leaders who will share insights on scaling teams, fostering innovation, and building a strong company culture. Led by Ken Bautista of Flightpath Ventures and EIR at Edmonton Unlimited.
Edmonton Unlimited is an innovation agency that is focused on positioning Edmonton as an inclusive global innovation capital, supporting innovators as they create companies and solutions to solve the planet’s toughest challenges, including the climate emergency, public health, food security, digital inclusion, and Reconciliation.
​Thanks to Alberta Innovates, through the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network, for fueling our Community Coffee events!

Alberta AgTech Innovations: "Farm To Fork"
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Porch, 730 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2S 0B7, Canada
Join us for an exciting evening at the Alberta AgTech Innovations event, hosted by Alberta IoT and Moby Networks, on Thursday Aug 29th from 5pm to 7pm. This event builds on the themes explored in the Growing Up: Food Tech Farm to Fork program track at Inventures 2024, offering a deep dive into the intersection of agriculture, food production, and technological innovation.
The event will feature insightful presentations from three leading Alberta IoT members who are making waves in the AgTech sector:
Kreg Alde, Owner of Broken Tine Orchard and Friceys Ice Cream
Ryan Wright, Director and President of NuLeaf Farms
Terry Sydoryk, CEO of Cellar Insights

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and witness the future of agriculture and food technology firsthand. Mark your calendars for an evening of inspiration and innovation!

Edmonton Innovation Peer Forum
2024-09-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1W8, Canada
Attention Edmonton Innovators: It’s Time to Connect!
​Wondering why innovation often seems like an uphill battle in well-established organizations?
You’re not alone. In today’s fast-evolving markets, survival tends to take precedence over innovative developments. But imagine mastering both.
​This session is titled: Identifying your current state! Let’s turn the lens on our own organizations to figure out our starting point, and then we will find out where to go.
​Join us for light snacks, drinks and networking on June 5th at the Edmonton Innovation Peer Forum, hosted at the Edmonton Unlimited.
​Who should join?
If your organization aims to embrace innovation, or if you’re looking to boost your knowledge and network in this field, this event is for you.
Connect with top innovators, academics, and industry leaders throughout the city.
​Unbounded Thinking’s own Tristan Ham and Shannon Phillips, along with Mike Procee of the Calgary Peer Forum, will guide the discussions.
Seize the opportunity to play a significant role in shaping Edmonton’s future as a landmark city for innovation.

Aerospace Accelerator Program Online Info Session
2024-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Calling all aerospace engineers and innovators! Join us for an information session on the Aerospace Accelerator Program (AAP), presented in partnership with funders Calgary Economic Development’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and Prairies Economic Development Canada, and inaugural industry partners including WestJet, the Calgary Airport Authority, and Chapter AI Ventures.
Alberta plays a pivotal role in advancing Canadian aerospace, and we’re committed to supporting your journey to scale and grow. Alberta boasts proximity to key markets in the USA and Asia, low population density, and a rich talent pool. Access to resources from the University of Calgary, along with support from an international airport backed by partners like WestJet and the Calgary Airport Authority, makes Alberta a prime destination for aerospace innovation.
The AAP is a two-year program designed to equip participants with executive-level skills necessary to launch and scale start-ups in the aerospace sector. We are dedicated to fostering the next generation of founders, offering:

A funding package of $200,000 to fuel your aerospace innovation.
Access to state-of-the-art research space and labs at the Aerospace Innovation Hub.
Professional development training to sharpen your entrepreneurial acumen.

Review the application form and bring your questions to the info session. No recordings will be provided.
The submission deadline for the AAP is September 30th. There is funding for two startups in the first cohort.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your venture in the aerospace sector with financial support, expert guidance, and cutting-edge facilities. Join us on September 9th, from 12-1 pm and learn more about how AAP can accelerate your path to success.

Carbon Capture Canada
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12 | Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N9, Canada
Carbon Capture Canada is the only national, Pan-Canadian convention showcasing Canada’s potential for carbon capture and underground storage innovation, technology and global investment.
Position your organisation to take advantage of this dynamic market by being a part of Canada’s only dedicated Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage convention.
Meet key industry players over three days of the convention, with a two-day business conference, expanded tradeshow floor with all major players, followed by an unmissable opportunity to take a tour across CCUS projects and explore them in-person.
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

2024 Resource Futures Forum
2024-09-12 09:30 - 16:00 | SAIT, 1st Floor, 1301-16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
ACR and Dentons have come together to co-host the 2024 Resource Futures Forum. This event brings together key stakeholders, including the Government of Alberta, industry associations, industry executives, subject matter experts, post secondary students, and community members.
The morning will include panel discussions on regulator challenges and opportunities, the future of energy decarbonization and a cross boarder energy outlook. Lunch is provided for all attendees.
The afternoon will include remarks from Sandra Ellis, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing at CN discussing transportation and logistics challenges and innovation, and keynote remarks from the Honourable Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, discussing policy and the role of industry collaboration in achieving Alberta’s environmental goals.

Techstars Startup Weekend Calgary
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22 | Alberta
Techstars Startup Weekend is like a hackathon for people excited about tech! Over a fun-filled 54 hours, participants pitch ideas, team up, and bring a startup idea to life. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and turning ideas into action! You’ll make new connections, find mentors, or maybe even meet your future business partner. It’s like a crash course where you learn by doing, with seasoned pros showing you the ropes.
SCHEDULE
Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Day 1 is all about welcoming participants to the event, making sure that everyone knows what will happen throughout the weekend, pitching ideas, and facilitating team formation.

Saturday: 8:45 AM – 11:00 PM

Day 2 is all about getting things done. Participants will attend workshop or receive mentorship from local industry and startup experts and coaches.

Sunday: 8:45 AM – 9:00 PM

Day 3 is for completing work, final pitch presentations, networking and celebrations!

Life Sciences Week 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-27 | Alberta
Alberta is changing the world for the better
Life Sciences Week brings together the entire life sciences ecosystem in Alberta, while also attracting supporters and collaborators from across Canada, drawing global attention.
The life sciences sector has deep, wide-ranging impact. Knowledge and tools developed by our industry are relevant, valuable, and widely used in agriculture, resource management, health and wellness, technology, business – you name it, we contribute to it.
Increasing economic diversification and resilience is a top priority for Alberta. The life sciences sector – steadily growing, and already one of Alberta’s leading industries – is essential to our province’s continued prosperity and quality of life.
Life Sciences Week 2024 will be held from September 23 to 27.
There is opportunity to participate, engage, or host events of your own. Take a look at what’s to come below and save the date, or submit your event to have it added to the agenda!
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

ASTech Grande Opening Ceremonies
2024-09-27 17:00 - 22:00 | University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
The ASTech Awards are an annual celebration of science, technology and innovation in Alberta, honouring our vibrant province’s talented and most innovative people and organisations.
The 2024 ASTech Awards Grande Opening ceremony will showcase and bring together remarkable people that are collectively championing Alberta’s dynamic Science and Technology Community, and celebrate our 35th anniversary. Come meet the 2024 finalists and celebrate their accomplishments through this unique gathering leading up to our Awards Gala in Edmonton on November 1st.

GridFWD 2024
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Grid Forward invites market makers, participants and solution providers to a unique event tailored specifically to explore innovations in market models for states, regulators, TSOs and DSOs to build and operate the modern grid.
View the preliminary Grid Forward 2024 agenda here.
Innovative grid policies, technology and practices to modernize markets
At GridFWD 2024, we’ll paint the whole picture: from increasing market integration to community engagement, from technological drivers of resiliency and reliability to new ways to harness data for forecasting and planning.
Join us as we explore Evolved energy markets for the modern grid with a variety of sessions, panels and discussions around topic areas like these (preliminary list):

Culture of business transformation
Lessons from the past & why now
Establishing the value proposition
Community engagement, empowered consumers and new behavior
Drivers for market development (resilience, reliability, resources adequacy, and more)
Policy and regulatory alignment
Role of resources at the edge
Getting data right and promise of AI

We also plan to again host our Tech Jam Case Studies: 30-minute presentations on real projects co-hosted by a solution provider and a utility.
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

2024 Economic Developers Alberta (EDAC) Annual Conference
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-03 | JW Marriot ICE District, 10344 102nd Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0K9, Canada
EDAC’s Annual Conference brings together community leaders, economic development professional and entrepreneurs from across the country.
This year’s annual conference is being held in-person in Edmonton, AB from September 30 – October 3, 2024 – Monday Registration and Opening Reception, Tuesday-Thursday sessions, with our celebratory President’s Dinner Thursday evening!
Early bird rates until August 15.
Don’t forget to book your stay at the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District.
