Water is fundamental to life, yet water scarcity driven by climate change, mis- and over-use, population growth, aging infrastructure, and pollution threatens the stability of our economies, ecosystems, and communities. Adding to these challenges, uncertainty in the United States risks undermining cross-border cooperation on vital issues like water management, highlighting the urgent need for Canada to strengthen its resilience and take independent steps to safeguard its water resources.  

The continued water ruptures in Calgary are reminders of how fragile our infrastructure is, as its cascading effects disrupt daily life and economic activity for thousands. This underscores the importance of proactive investment in water security – not only as an environmental responsibility but as a societal necessity.  

Join this interactive workshop to explore cutting-edge solutions tackling these challenges head-on, including advanced filtration, decentralized infrastructure and water reuse technologies, as paths to resilience. 

Discover actionable strategies and deployment approaches to fortify the water systems our communities, industries, and ecosystems rely on to thrive and secure one of Canada’s largest natural resources.

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Indigenous businesses demonstrate the transformative power of integrating traditional knowledge into modern practices, fostering resilience and innovation. Through community-centered decision-making, sustainable management, and long-term relationship building, these experts provide a blueprint for corporate Canada to embrace inclusive leadership, prioritize collective well-being, and establish partnerships grounded in mutual respect. These principles offer invaluable lessons in leadership and enterprise development for organizations seeking to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

This session will explore the significance of traditional cultural values and Indigenous knowledge systems, not just as acknowledgments of heritage, but as powerful tools to rethink decision-making, inspire innovative leadership, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Join us to learn how to integrate these transformative insights into your own organization’s practices.

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For many, driving innovation whilst ensuring daily operations and safety remain uncompromised is a constant balancing act. Success depends on navigating regulations, securing funding, and building trust with public sector partners. Public-private collaboration is key to fostering innovative solutions and ensuring the safe implementation of new technologies.  

Join this workshop-style session to identify transferable strategies the public sector uses to drive innovation, implement change and minimize risk. 

Explore approaches such as agile development, robust safety protocols, and strong partnerships with public sector entities to drive impactful and sustainable innovation.

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In today’s connected world, the ability to access and navigate digital tools is foundational for participation in the economy, education, and community life. Yet many Canadians especially those in underserved, rural, and remote area remain disconnected. This divide limits opportunities and widens existing social and economic inequalities. 

Join us for this chat on bridging Canada’s digital divide. Explore how Canada is driving innovation in infrastructure development and collaborating with local organizations to support Indigenous, immigrant, and underserved populations. Dive into the challenges Canada’s digital inclusion plan is facing and identify actionable ways for industry leaders to boost connectivity through investment, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.  

Discover how businesses can play a pivotal role in bridging Canada’s digital divide turning digital access and literacy into shared priorities for a more connected future.

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Healthcare systems are under immense pressure to adapt to growing populations and developing health concerns while prioritizing personalized patient care. With demand outpacing resources, innovative leadership and collaboration have become essential to overcome healthcare shortages. 

Join this fireside chat to explore how leveraging the untapped potential of all healthcare providers, from pharmacists to specialized teams, can drive meaningful change. 

Learn how leaders are reshaping their workforce, aligning with policy shifts, and addressing the gap between rising demands and healthcare capacity, all while ensuring patient well-being remains the heart of progress.

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Rising building costs, supply chain disruptions, and widespread uncertainty are demanding innovative solutions for growth and adaptability. In this time of rapid change, resilience hinges on the ability to embrace emerging technologies and creative problem-solving. Technology Access Centres (TACs) empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering access to cutting-edge tools, specialized expertise, and collaborative research opportunities. These resources enable lower-risk experimentation with advanced materials, energy-efficient strategies, and pioneering techniques such as 3D printing. 

Join us for this session to explore how collaboration between industry partners and TACs can spark creativity and drive progress both within the building industry and through multi-sector collaborations. 

Participants will discover how leveraging these partnerships and state-of-the-art technologies can help their business stay ahead of the curve, remain agile, overcome challenges, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

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Alberta is at a pivotal moment for innovation—and Alberta Innovates is rising to meet it. 

Join the Chair and CEO of Alberta Innovates for a candid conversation about the steps taken to position the organization, and the province, for long-term impact. 

Grounded in Alberta’s innovation priorities and shaped by extensive ecosystem engagement, Alberta Innovates is evolving—from how it invests and measures success to how it collaborates and delivers value. As we move from legacy to leadership, hear how Alberta Innovates is building the foundation for the next era of innovation—supporting transformative outcomes in health, energy, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and beyond. 

Discover how the organization is aligning with the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS), fostering new partnerships, and creating the conditions for the province’s innovators to thrive.

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Your organization is your employees. Employee well-being, including mental health, directly impacts the health and success of your organization. Fostering a resilient workforce where employees can thrive begins with prioritizing the mental health of leaders. By prioritizing their well-being, leaders model behaviours that set the tone for a thriving and cohesive team. 

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to unlock your team’s full potential by proactively recognizing and addressing your own mental health. Leave this session as a more empowered leader, equipped with strategies to prioritize mental wellbeing, creating a ripple effect of health and happiness from yourself to your team.

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In today’s shifting global trade landscape, Canada is looking to diversify its trade partnerships into high-growth and often overlooked markets across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Canada’s immigrant community offers a powerful, underutilized advantage, with their existing global networks, cultural fluency, and multilingual skills, uniquely positioning them to connect Canadian businesses with these markets. 

This session will outline strategies to unlock the potential to foster immigrant entrepreneurship through improved access to capital and mentorship, creating export policies that support immigrant-led businesses, and leveraging immigrant networks for trade missions and market entry. Attendees will gain practical tools to navigate foreign markets and future-proof Canada’s economy.

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In today’s rapidly evolving economic and social landscape, businesses have the power to create meaningful change while remaining financially sustainable. Forward-thinking economic models and investments are key to fostering equitable growth, addressing systemic disparities, and building long-term resilience. 

This interactive session will explore strategies for strengthening business resilience, retaining top talent, and boosting investor confidence, all while delivering measurable financial returns and tangible social impact. 

Gain insights from leaders who have successfully integrated profit and purpose and discover practical approaches to funding and scaling ventures that drive lasting change.

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