BECCS Leadership Summit
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Welcome to the inaugural BECCS Leadership Summit. Co-hosted by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and Alberta Innovates, this targeted, invite-only event brings together over 100 leaders and decision-makers to discuss how to address barriers and accelerate the adoption of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technology in Canada.
Canada has the potential to become a global leader in BECCS. Not only do we have robust forestry and agricultural sectors, we also hold the greatest volume of biomass per capita in the world, as well as on-shore and off-shore geology that is well-suited for carbon sequestration.
JOIN US October 16-18 in Banff, Alberta as we bring together over 100 leaders and decision makers, including bioenergy and forest product producers, carbon capture and sequestration experts and practitioners, prospective CDR credit purchasers, investors, governments, and First Nations representatives to discuss how to address technology barriers and accelerate adoption of BECCS in Alberta and Canada.
Full program details are expected to be announced in June 2024.
This is an invite-only event.
To inquire, please contact karen.sharp@albertainnovates.ca.

RemTech
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, Alberta, T1L1J4, Canada
The Remediation Technologies Symposium 2024 (RemTech™ 2024) is the premier remediation technology transfer event for environmental professionals, encompassing the latest innovations in soil and groundwater remediation.
RemTech 2024 will feature outstanding presentations, interesting keynote speakers, and numerous networking opportunities. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Considerable work is conducted in the field of contamination remediation and industrial pollutant treatments. RemTech™ 2024 provides a forum for industry experts to present these leading edge technologies. Co-sponsors and participating organizations include government, academic institutions, and private sector organizations active in site remediation, research and application.

GHGT-17
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-24 | Alberta
The 17th Greenhouse Gas Control Technology Conference (GHGT-17), is the premier international conference on greenhouse gas reduction technologies, with a specific focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The GHGT conference series is at the forefront of advancing low-carbon solutions to combat climate change.

GHGT-17 will be hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in October 2024. This event will bring together researchers, industry leaders, government officials, and business partners from around the world to explore cutting-edge technology, innovation, and greenhouse gas mitigation strategies.

All presenters (oral and E-poster) will be required to register before the conference if their work has been selected.
To get the latest conference updates and more from the IEAGHG by email, you can sign up here :http://eepurl.com/du7fkH

Banff Venture Forum
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-24 | Banff Venture Forum, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, Alberta, T1L1H5, Canada
The Banff Venture Forum is a platform to showcase outstanding early and growth-stage ventures in the Tech space and engage a North American audience of thought leaders and experts from private equity firms, corporate strategics, foreign trade and development agencies, among others.
The Company Showcase provides a highly focused networking opportunity for emerging companies to showcase their innovations to strategic players that can provide meaningful business development opportunities. Limited live pitch spots are available, once the live pitch spots have been filled, the remaining companies selected will be eligible to showcase on the event app powered by Swapcard.
Check out the event here: www.banffventureforum.com

Age-Well Annual Conference
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-24 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre, 10231 103 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0Y8, Canada
Join us for the 2024 AGE-WELL Annual Conference taking place on October 23 and 24 in Edmonton, Alberta. The theme of this year’s AGE-WELL conference is Shared Visions, Shared Futures: Transforming Aging Together, featuring the latest research along with inspiring discussions on current issues by global and Canadian thought leaders.
Hosted by AGE-WELL, Canada’s technology and aging network, the AGE-WELL Annual Conference showcases a multi-disciplinary program of research and innovation from across the country and provides a forum for networking and collaboration among AGE-WELL partners (in industry, government, academia and the community), researchers, stakeholders and members of the public. Presentations, discussions and networking sessions are designed to maximize knowledge sharing.
In addition, the envisAGE 2nd Annual Forum will be held on October 23, 2024, co-located in Edmonton alongside the AGE-WELL Conference. Co-hosted byMEDTEQ+ and AGE-WELL, the envisAGE Forum is dedicated to the commercialization and integration of AgeTech solutions. Don’t miss this unique chance to see how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups are driving innovation in the AgeTech sector!
This event is proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.

Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC) Innovation Forum 2024
2024-10-24 | Virtual Event
This virtual event is hosted by the Centre for Healthy Communities, School of Public Health, and proudly sponsored by Alberta Innovates.
Water Reuse and Climate Resiliency in Municipalities: An Engaged Event to Share Insights and Experiences, Generate Ideas for Action, and Network.
Let’s connect passionate people with bright ideas!
We believe that connecting passionate people with bright ideas will help to advance sustainable actions for water reuse in communities. Water reuse, as one strategy for climate resiliency, is of increasing interest to municipalities throughout Alberta and Canada. It is a timely opportunity for us to come together from across sectors to share insights and experiences, generate ideas, and take action to collectively advance water reuse initiatives in response to the impacts of climate change.
Learn more about why there is a need to focus on water reuse and climate resiliency.
The Forum is an opportunity to gain connections and relationships that can enhance your work.
You will:

create connections to help bridge knowledge and resource gaps;
develop relationships to support the development of actionable steps in your work;
share knowledge and experiences with different stakeholders;
be inspired by, learn about, and understand the unique needs and diverse contexts of others working on similar issues;
develop novel and synergistic approaches to define, achieve, and sustain a healthy community; and
foster new opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Let’s bring our ideas and work together

By coming together, we are catalysts to fostering healthy, sustainable, and flourishing communities. On October 24, 2024, you will connect with practitioners, decision-makers, policy professionals, industry professionals, students, researchers, and members of the general public interested in this topic. At the Innovation Forum, you will engage in visionary conversations that will spark insights, ideas, and actions about water reuse and climate resiliency – a critical topic facing communities across Alberta and Canada.
Let’s make relationships that last

You can expect to connect with a variety of people working in the area of water reuse and climate resiliency. The network we will create together will allow you to build relationships that last with:

engineering, architecture and design, transportation, planning, and environment professionals;
health, education, recreation, and social services professionals;
developers;
government officials;
private and not-for-profit organizations employees and volunteers;
researchers and academics;
corporate leaders, industry professionals, and developers; and
citizens and communities interested in the topic

Additional event information and registration details will be available in August 2024.

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Pitch Deck Perfection: Raising Your First $500K FFA
2024-10-31 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Life Sciences Innovation Hub, 3655 36 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L1Y8, Canada
Part of the Founders Lunch collection

Learn how to craft the perfect pitch to raise your first $500K from Friends, Family, and Angel (FFA) investors at our upcoming workshop!

XR Open House
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Room ICT 517 (5th floor), 856 Campus Place NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N4V8, Canada
Join us at the XR Open House to explore cutting-edge innovation and tech in XR! Demos, networking, and interactive sessions await!

Innovation Week YYC
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-21 | Platform Innovation Centre, Platform Innovation Centre 407 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2K7, Canada
Calgary’s tech sector is thriving and growing. From robots, drones, and augmented reality to advances in agriculture, energy, and digital media, local companies are developing cool things with technology. These companies—and the people who power them—are tackling global challenges, contributing to our city’s economy and building a collaborative tech community.
Innovation Week showcases and celebrates the people, startups, scaleups and technologies defining Calgary’s future.
With the Platform Innovation Centre as the home-base, and events covering sector tracks including CleanTech, Digital Media, Emerging Technology and more; and content tracks like Discover, Social Innovation and Work in Tech, there’s something for everyone at Innovation Week!

The New Makers: Building Software with No-Code and Generative AI
2024-11-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Life Sciences Innovation Hub, 3655 36 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L1Y8, Canada
Discover how no-code and AI tools can help you build software, automate tasks, and bring your ideas to life—no coding required!
About this event
No-code development tools have been gradually democratizing software creation for years, with adoption surging during the pandemic. Now, the emergence of generative AI and AI coding assistants has transformed this evolution into a revolution. In this workshop, you’ll discover how combining no-code platforms with the new generation of AI tools powered by Large Language Models creates a powerful toolkit for building real-world solutions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business professional, or creative thinker, you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into functional software, automate workflows, and create user-friendly applications. We’ll explore practical examples, demonstrate the latest tools, and show you how to leverage this technological convergence to build, test, and launch your ideas faster than ever before.

How Do We Build Consumer and Investor Trust in Innovation? A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates
2025-01-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Bell Tower, Edmonton, 10104, 103 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0H8, Canada
Not everyone has confidence that innovation will only have a positive impact. Many end-users don’t trust innovators with their data. So how do we get them to start? The answer: the ability to demonstrate a commitment to ethics by design.
In the Ethics for Innovators workshop, you’ll learn six key principles of digital data ethics. You’ll build a code of ethics that you can use to guide your current organization and to demonstrate commitment to corporate social responsibility. By integrating ethics awareness in the design and implementation of innovation, you’ll be trained in principles of ethics design that can minimize potential consumer backlash and demonstrate to investors that you have properly analyzed ethics risks.
Upon completion, attendees will receive a certificate from Alberta Innovates and can display their certification on resumes, CVs, and websites.
About the instructor:
This workshop is lead by Dr. Peter Andes, Senior Business Partner managing the Ethics of Innovation Consortium (EoIC) program. Prior to joining Alberta Innovates, Dr. Andes served as the editor of the International Review of Information Ethics, overseeing the publication of a special issue of case studies in artificial intelligence ethics (https://informationethics.ca/index.php/irie/issue/view/34), and taught healthcare ethics for six years at the University of Alberta.
Join us on January 16th, 2025, and don’t miss out on this free opportunity to earn your certificate in digital data ethics.

AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups
2025-01-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Social Innovation Hub, Unit #290, 3553 31 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 2K7, Canada
We’re kicking off the new year with an exciting Founders Lunch session, brought to you in partnership with The YYC Data Society!
Join us for an engaging session on AI-Powered Automation: Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Startups, where we’ll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups operate. Discover how to leverage cutting-edge automation tools to optimize processes, reduce operational costs, and unlock new levels of efficiency.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or part of a growing team, this event will provide actionable insights to help you harness AI for smarter decision-making and scalable growth.
Key Takeaways:

Understand how AI-powered automation can streamline workflows and reduce overhead costs.
Explore real-world examples of startups achieving operational efficiency through AI.
Learn practical steps to implement AI solutions, even with limited resources.
Gain insights into selecting the right AI tools for your specific business needs.

Panel:

Josh Rainbow, Director, YYC DataCon – moderator
Drew Gillson, Co-Founder, Gravity Foundation
Wish Bakshi, Founder, Quant AiQ
Akbar Nurlybayev, Co-Founder, CentML

Friendly Fridays – Advanced Technology Centre, Edmonton
2025-02-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Advanced Technology Centre, 9650 20 Ave NW Unit 211, Emonton, Alberta, T6N 1G1
Co-hosted monthly by Technology Alberta and partners at the Edmonton Research Park. Connect with over 50 community members at this free event. Register

Attendees have Included entrepreneurs and supporters from Clinisys, Bio-Stream, Abinsi, Agile Systems, API, Innotech, Alberta Innovates, ERP, NRC-IRAP, AWE, NABI, and NAIT
Information on the ASTech Awards, TechBOOST, FIRST Jobs, and other programs
refreshments, and more.

The Productivity Crisis in Canada
2025-02-13 16:30 - 19:00 | The Pioneer, 117 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1B4, Canada
We are thrilled to host this conversation on the Productivity Crisis in Canada.  In March 2024, the Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, sounded the alarm on the productivity crisis in Canada.
“Back in 1984, the Canadian economy was producing 88% of the value generated by the US economy per hour. That’s not great. But by 2022, Canadian productivity had fallen to just 71% of that of the United States. Over this same period of time, Canada also fell behind our G7 peers, with only Italy seeing a larger decline in productivity relative to the United States.” – Carolyn Rogers
Our speakers are:
Jeff Adamson, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Neo Financial
Janak Alford, Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation at the Government of Alberta
Michael Mahon, CEO at Alberta Innovates
Ruhee Ismail-Teja, VP of Policy and External Affairs at Calgary Chamber of Commerce
This event series happens every week at the Pioneer. Doors open at 4:30pm, the panel starts at 5pm.

Innovate Inclusion
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-21 | Wave Tech Centre (Andrew Davidson Building), 133 6 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G4Z1, Canada
Innovation Inclusion
Calling all BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), post-secondary students! Join us for the Innovate Inclusion, a transformative experience focused on creating inclusive and equitable futures. This interactive, multi-day event brings together diverse perspectives to solve real-world challenges using design thinking, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will gain valuable skills, network with professionals, and explore innovative solutions to pressing issues in their communities.
Students can sign up as a team or individually and we will pair them together with other students.
Event Highlights

Cash prizes for the top teams
Workshops & keynote speaker
Free registration & free meals
Networking with Black business owners & industry

Date
In Person: February 18th & 21st
Online: February 19th & 20th
Location
Wave Tech Centre (Andrew Davison Building)
133 6 Avenue S.E | Calgary, Alberta | T2G 4Z1
Registration is required to attend – come together with us and help shape meaningful change!
Contact edi@brainstemalliance.com if you have any questions about the event.

Ethics for Innovators Workshop - A Certificate in Digital Data Ethics from Alberta Innovates
2025-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Alberta Innovates – Calgary Research Park, 3608 33 Street Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 2A6, Canada
Innovation should empower us – but can we trust it?
Not everyone believes that innovation will have a positive impact. In fact, many end-users are skeptical about how their data is being used. So, how can innovators build trust and help investors and consumers to embrace the possibilities?
In the our monthly Ethics for Innovators Workshop series, you’ll learn six core principles of digital data ethics and how to build a solid code of ethics for your organization.
This means you will be able to:

Demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Minimize consumer backlash through ethical innovation.
Show investors you’ve properly analyzed ethics risks.

This workshop includes a certificate from Alberta Innovates, which you can display on your resume, CV, and website.
Join us on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 in Calgary for this opportunity to receive training in ethics design and ensure your business respects the privacy and trust of your users and investors.
Click the link below to register now and secure your spot.

ASTech Awards Regional Innovation Spotlight in Grande Prairie
2025-02-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, 9301 112 Avenue, Wembley, Alberta, T0H 3S0, Canada
Join us for the ASTech Awards Regional Innovation Spotlight in Grande Prairie – during the 16th Annual Growing the North conference (Feb 18-20, 2025)
Celebrate innovation and community at the 1st ASTech Awards Regional Innovation Spotlight on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, hosted at the iconic Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley, Alberta.
For over 35 Years, the ASTech Awards has brought together industry, government, academia, and entrepreneurship – in the continuous circle of innovation, for societal and economic benefit. And it is through this collaboration that the ASTech Awards is being brought to each region – this time working in partnership with the Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network (GPRIN) during the ever-popular 16th Annual Growing the North conference (Feb 18-20, 2025)

Friendly Fridays – BIS Safety Software (Sherwood Park)
2025-02-28 14:30 - 16:30 | BIS Safety Software Inc., 261 Seneca Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 4G6, Canada
Technology Alberta, in partnership with Edmonton Global, is taking Friendly Fridays regional! On Feb 28, we’re excited to be hosted by BIS Safety Software in Sherwood Park—a leader in compliance and learning management software for EHS professionals. Join us for a tour of their new offices. Register

Innovation in Aging Symposium
2025-03-03 15:00 - 17:15 | Platform Innovation Centre, Platform Innovation Centre 407 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2K7, Canada
Save the date for our Innovation in Aging Symposium! Join us on March 3, 2025 at Platform Calgary for an afternoon filled with groundbreaking discussion and networking opportunities focused on innovation in aging.

We are proud to introduce our expert speakers and panelists who are at the forefront of this important conversation, including:
Dr. Samir K. Sinha – Keynote Speaker and Panelist
Geriatrician and Clinician Scientist
Sinai Health and the University Health Network

Tim Murphy – Presenter and Panelist
Vice President, Health
Alberta Innovates

Patty Wickson – Panelist
Executive Director, Innovation, Evidence, Evaluation, and Impact
Alberta Health Services

Dr. Dilpriya K. Mangat – Panelist
Associate Clinic Professor, University of Calgary
Internal and Geriatric Medicine, Alberta Health Services

Catherine Laing – Panel Moderator
Vice President, Dr. Barrie Strafford Centre for Learning, Innovation & Quality
The Brenda Strafford Foundation

Alberta Innovation Network - Get to Know Day
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Get to Know Day: Connecting Alberta’s Entrepreneurs to Resources & Growth Opportunities
Are you a startup looking for the right resources to scale, a business owner seeking fresh strategies, or an entrepreneur eager to explore new growth opportunities? Get to Know Day is for you!
The Alberta Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) are coming together to provide an exclusive event for scaling and growing companies to network, access key resources, and prepare for the next stage of their business journey. This interactive event will feature presentations from leading innovation organizations, a panel discussion on Alberta’s Scale-Up Gap, and networking opportunities with industry experts.

Ag-Tech Days #3: AI in Agriculture
2025-03-26 08:30 - 13:00 | University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming agriculture by improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. Its applications include pest identification, soil health monitoring, and autonomous equipment optimizing resource use. AI-driven irrigation systems track soil moisture and weather forecasts to optimize water use, saving water and boosting crop yields. Similarly, AI precision feeding systems analyze animal needs to enhance nutrition, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. These advancements highlight AI’s role in promoting sustainable practices and resource efficiency in modern agriculture.
Adopting new technologies, especially AI, presents challenges such as a shortage of skilled professionals, high initial investments, and concerns about data security, privacy, and ethics. The upcoming session will address these issues by featuring pioneers in the field.

Building and Managing Data Rooms for Founders
2025-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Life Sciences Innovation Hub, 3655 36 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L1Y8, Canada
Join Founders Lunch as we dive into Data Rooms—learn how to organize, manage, and optimize your data room for fundraising and partnerships!
For founders raising capital or securing strategic partnerships, a well-organized data room is essential. This workshop will guide you through setting up a secure and investor-ready data room, covering key documents, best practices for structuring information, and how to streamline due diligence. Whether you’re fundraising or negotiating partnerships, this session will equip you with the tools to enhance transparency, speed up decision-making, and build investor confidence.

EDA Xperience 2025
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-11 | Alberta
This annual event attracts over 400 local, national, and international experts in economic development, along with elected officials from across Alberta to discuss provincial developments, explore ways to advance the economy, and offer mutual support.
Delegates will gain insights into Alberta’s sector opportunities, updates on economic trends, best practices, inspiring keynotes, and interactive networking opportunities.
Accommodation information is contained in the registration confirmation email. See prices here
Please note, the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge the site of our Conference is also sold out however, an excellent option is the Stony Nakoda Resort and Casino; just a 20 minute drive from the Conference site.
You must call the Stony directly to book your accommodation at 403-881-2853

Canadian Hydrogen Convention 2025
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-24 | Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N9, Canada
With billions of dollars being invested into the development of an at-scale, clean hydrogen economy, Canada has all the resources it needs to position itself as a global hydrogen superpower. As hydrogen’s future as a key fuel in the global energy system continues to expand, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention will once again take place on April 22 – 24, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta.
The time to tap into hydrogen’s potential is now – but for that to happen, hydrogen will need to be made scalable in transport, buildings, and electricity production – with the capacity to have 30% of the end-use energy being delivered by 2050. If Canada is to develop a competitive and sustainable hydrogen economy, then it will need to focus on promoting hydrogen as a zero-carbon solution with the lowest possible environmental impact.
As the largest event in Canada showcasing hydrogen as a key enabler to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the only annual meeting place for energy executives, government officials and Indigenous leaders to convene to build Canada’s low-carbon energy future. This must-attend show will offer a unique perspective for the entire Canadian supply chain to discuss innovations and solutions for low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, utilization, and hydrogen’s future as a key fuel.
Join 100+ exhibiting companies, 200+ expert speakers, 2,500+ conference delegates and over 8,000+ engaged attendees who are pioneering the development of hydrogen products and solutions to diversify Canada’s energy policies and infrastructure.
Alberta Innovates is a proud sponsor of the Canadian Hydrogen Convention 2025.

New technology for well remediation and decommissioning
2025-05-06 09:00 - 10:45 | Virtual Event
You’re invited to attend an upcoming public webinar exploring emerging approaches to a critical issue in oil and gas operations: long-term wellbore sealing.
Cement has long been the go-to material for sealing wellbores. But in complex situations—especially remediation and permanent plugging—its limitations are increasingly clear. With environmental risks and financial liabilities tied to leaking wells, the demand for alternatives is on the rise.
Jonathan Heseltine
Join our host Jonathan Heseltine from InnoTech Alberta as he explores promising new technologies that aim to improve sealing performance, reduce emissions, and enhance long-term well integrity.

Joining Jonathan are the following experts:

Oleg Ishkov – CEO, Rockit

Craig Brown – Owner, Underground Vision Technologies

Lennox Leotaud – Technical Marketing Supervisor, Well Armour Inc.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from innovators at the forefront of well sealing solutions and to learn how novel barrier technologies are being deployed in real-world applications.
If you are a field operator, regulator, or a potential technology vendor working in this space, InnoTech Alberta should be their first call for consultation and testing. Contact Doug.Podmore@innotechalberta.ca for more information.

Inventures 2025
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | BMO Centre, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2W1, Canada
Inventures 2025. Are you in?
Inventures brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and thought leaders from around the globe to engage in a transformative three-day experience in Calgary.
Get ready to reimagine what’s possible. Alberta Innovates’ signature annual event is back with a fresh look, bold new approach, visionary partners, and a new venue to elevate Alberta’s innovation ecosystem.
Inventures 2025 is a global innovation experience that assembles the world’s brightest minds, angel investors, venture capitalists and industry leaders. Launched in 2018, Inventures is the place to discover new technologies, talent, capital, customers, and markets.
Experience firsthand the fusion of technology and humanity that will shape the future.
We believe in the power of collaboration to spark revolutionary ideas — big ideas that have the power to change the world. At Inventures 2025 you’ll experience:

Expert insights

Global collaboration

Industry connections

Business transactions

Tangible impact

Investor opportunities

Join the movement. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and innovate with pioneering industry leaders at Inventures 2025.
Register here!

IEEE Smart World Congress – Industry Day
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6
Real-World Tech Innovations. Global Thought Leaders. Local Impact.
Alberta Innovates is proud to support the upcoming IEEE Smart World Congress Emerging Technology Industry Day—a dynamic one-day event dedicated to showcasing how emerging technologies are transforming industries and accelerating innovation.
Taking place on August 19 in downtown Calgary, Industry Day will bring together a powerful mix of global experts, Canadian tech leaders, and local innovation champions. This is a must-attend event for startups, researchers, and organizations looking to stay at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, IoT, cybersecurity, and more.
What to expect:

30+ featured speakers from across Canada’s tech and innovation sectors
Cutting-edge insights from AWS, Dell, Google, and other leading organizations
Local perspectives and ecosystem support from partners including Platform Calgary
Interactive discussions on technologies shaping smart cities, healthcare, energy, and beyond
In-person and virtual networking opportunities with researchers, startups, and industry pros

Whether you’re scaling a startup, advancing applied research, or driving digital transformation, IEEE Industry Day offers the ideas, people, and partnerships to help you move forward.
Let’s showcase Alberta’s innovation ecosystem on the world stage.

Resource Futures Forum 2025
2025-09-18 09:00 - 16:00 | The Bond, 364 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P3E4, Canada
Navigating Canada’s Trade Future Together
Presented by the Alberta Chamber of Resources in collaboration with Dentons
Canada’s place in the global marketplace is shifting. New trade negotiations, evolving sustainability expectations, and infrastructure challenges are reshaping how our resource industries connect to the world.
The 2025 Resource Futures Forum will bring together leaders from industry, government, Indigenous communities, and law to explore how Canada can remain competitive amid these new global trade realities.
This one-day event, hosted in Calgary’s vibrant downtown, is a unique opportunity to connect with decision-makers, examine the trade-offs shaping policy, and chart the pathways to ensure Canada’s resources reach new and growing markets.

Life Sciences Week
2025-09-22 08:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00 | Alberta
Connecting minds, shaping futures
Celebrating and advancing Alberta’s life sciences.
Recognized by Alberta Health and held annually on the last week of September, Life Sciences Week is a free, community-led event that connects industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and students to ignite collaboration and spotlight cutting-edge breakthroughs.
Life Sciences Week is back for its third year, running September 22–26. With more than 50 community-led events across Edmonton and Calgary — from pitch competitions to lab tours and networking forums — the week has become a focal point and celebration for Alberta’s health and life sciences community.

PTAC Energy Table Speaker Series – Alberta Innovates
2025-10-21 07:45 - 09:30 | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0L5, Canada
Devonian Room, Calgary Petroleum Club | Breakfast Included!
PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada is excited to announce the launch of a new event this fall 2025: the PTAC Energy Table Speaker Series. Their inaugural session, with special guest Alberta Innovates, will occur on October 21 from 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM at the Calgary Petroleum Club.
This event will feature a candid fireside chat with Mike Mahon, CEO of Alberta Innovates, and Bryan Helfenbaum, VP of Clean Energy, with PTAC’s President and CEO, Lauren Savoie, as the moderator. Registration is now open for this engaging conversation.
By attending, you will gain exclusive insights from Mike and Bryan about Alberta Innovates, including our new business and operational plan and structure.
The conversation aims to unpack Alberta Innovates’ new strategic direction– and what it means for our sector.
Why be there: real insights, direct Q&A, and a room full of decision-makers.
Don’t miss out, register today.
