Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
Learn about new technologies, approaches and programs. Grow your network and connect to new ideas.

Techskillr Accelerator
Techskillr provides comprehensive acceleration programs designed to help businesses of all sizes adopt and leverage cutting-edge technologies.

EMPOWRISE Entrepreneur Training Program
Join EmpowRise, a fully funded program designed to empower Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and network needed to launch or grow their businesses.
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025

Founder Fridays
Join us on Founder Fridays, where we take a deep dive into key takeaways from authors. These fireside chats dive right into key concepts from the book, page numbers to reference back to, and a chance to get a copy of their book for free.

Perfecting Your Pitches with Brandy Old and Craig Elias
Learn how to attract investors & customers in these hands-on workshops with expert pitch coaches who have an amazing track record.

Best Defence Conference
The Best Defence Conference is a premier Canadian aerospace, defence and public safety conference addressing the air, land, naval, C4ISR, IT/IM and public safety capability domains.


Get your business ready for the economic revolution
Learn from BDC’s Chief Economist to understand the forces driving Canada’s economic transformation and what it means for your business.

AI for Business - Tools, Tactics, Transformation
Learn how AI can supercharge your business with the latest tools, tactics, and strategies for transformation at this in-person event at Olds College!

Charting Your Operational AI Path for Alberta Manufacturers
For many Alberta manufacturers, the question isn’t if AI can create value—it’s how to approach it. Artificial Intelligence is changing how businesses plan, operate and grow.

Leadership Summit
A day of insightful learning, amazing food, and fantastic guest speakers.

Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101 for Small Business Week
Many small business owners don't know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau.

Cypress County Connections Business Luncheon
A Small Business Week luncheon at Safety Buzz Campus featuring networking, campus tours, and a chance to connect with local businesses.

Women in Business EXPO
Women entrepreneurs can come together to promote their products, services, or programs to our community and connect with other women business owners!

Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025
Be sure to join the hundreds of Canadian and international aerospace industry companies, thought leaders, executives, academia, and government, for the world-renowned Canadian Aerospace Summit.

Business Growth Tradeshow
Business advice, workforce support, grant funding, and business accelerators all in one place.

Build with Validation
This 4-part series walks participants through the essential validation steps, providing practical frameworks and real-world testing methods to reduce risk and increase success.


The Road to Understanding Your Customer
Identify your target market, find early adopters, and understand your ideal customer to build a stronger food business foundation.

TEK DAY 2025
We’re bringing in experts from across North America to share their insights including AI, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and other challenges facing modern businesses.

Aerial Evolution Association of Canada Conference and Exhibition
The Aerial Evolution Association of Canada (AEAC) is thrilled to announce that Edmonton International Airport (YEG) will be the official Conference Sponsor for the 2025 Aerial Evolution Conference & Exhibition.

Field Notes: Solving Regional Problems for Producers
Exploring how we are advancing ag innovation.

Myth Busting Government Procurement
Did you know the Government of Canada purchases billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services every year? And it’s not just large corporations—many of these contracts are awarded to small businesses across the country.

Calgary Buyers Expo and Diverse Supplier Information Session
Connecting buyers, suppliers and support services to maximize businesses market success.

ASTech Awards Gala and Innovation Showcase
Alberta's Science and Technology Leadership (ASTech) Awards is an annual Academy Awards-style celebration of discovery and innovation.

Ag Connections
Keynote speakers, expert panels, and engaging sessions that cover the latest trends, tools, and technologies in modern farming and ranching.

Energy and the Quantum Advantage DEF2025
Attendees will meet with influential industry leaders and hear about the latest trends in energy markets, consumer demands, and business growth potential.

Introduction to Federal Procurement
Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada?

Using Innovation Tools to Grow your Business
Discover interactive, engaging tools to solve problems creatively and spark fresh ideas in this 2-hour online workshop.


Fundraising for Founders
If you’re thinking about raising capital — or deep in the weeds trying to teach yourself how venture financing actually works — we’ve got your back.

How the Government buys what you sell
Learn the steps to become a supplier depending on what you sell

RIN Pitch Up Rural Pitch Competition (Start Up Category)
Get ready for RIN Pitch Up! – Alberta’s virtual pitch competition spotlighting the next wave of rural innovation!

Angel Investing
The Alberta Venture Finance Education Series is offering a free, live online course this September that breaks down the fundamentals of angel investing — no experience required.
Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Sandbox 2026 - Deadline to register - DECEMBER 15, 2025
The Department of National Defence and partners are seeking CUAS solutions capable of detecting and/or defeating Micro and Mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into the broader military command and control systems.

Bidding on Opportunities
This webinar is designed for participants who are ready for a more detailed overview of the bidding process and provides key information to help you bid on opportunities.

Finding Opportunities and Registering as a Supplier
An overview and demonstration of the key search features and functions on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) on the CanadaBuys website

Supplying Professional Services
This session provides you with key information to help you find and bid on opportunities to sell professional services to the Government of Canada.


Defence, Security & Aerospace Exhibition of Western Canada
We are pleased to share that on March 24-26, 2026 DEFSEC West will take place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre.