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BUSINESS IN CALGARY
Leaders Awards Gala
Thursday, October 24th
Location: BMO Event Centre
Address: 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
For more info contact Brittany Fouquette at brittany@businessincalgary.com or 587-774-7624
Many events may be listed free of charge. Charges may apply on occasion to certain listings and will guarantee placement. A Business in Calgary representative will contact you with further details if this is the case.
All events for the next weekly email must be submitted by Wednesday, November 19 at 8:30 AM
Materials that Matter: Sustainable Construction in Alberta
Wednesday, November 26
Location: Platform Innovation Centre
Address: 407 9 Ave SE
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Materials that Matter, co-hosted by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA), is a one-day event and evening celebration designed to drive sustainability in Alberta’s built environment. Through a series of panels and conversations with SSRIA members, ERA-funded projects, and industry reps, we’ll bring together builders, researchers, and innovators to share practical, on-the-ground lessons in the following topics: • Finding and adopting greener materials • Overcoming cost and performance barriers • Embedding circular economy and low-carbon materials into infrastructure Don’t miss this opportunity to network, discover new tactics, and learn how to position your company at the forefront of sustainable construction in Alberta.
Cost: $75
For more information contact Sophie Ashworth at sashworth@eralberta.ca or 705-717-9785
Beyond Mood and Motivation: Helping youth with ADHD and Depression Thrive
Wednesday, December 3
Location: Foothills Academy Society
Address: 745 – 37 Street NW
Time: 12:00
Growing up and moving into adulthood are times of rapid change — but when difficulties with focus, motivation, or mood go beyond the typical ups and downs, it can leave young people and those around them feeling confused and concerned. Is it ADHD, depression, or both? And most importantly, what can be done to help?
This session will provide parents, educators, and young people with: Practical tools to better understand ADHD and depression. We will explore how these conditions present, especially during the teen and young adult years How to distinguish overlapping symptoms What it means when they occur together. By combining clinical expertise with real-world case examples, this session offers insight, clarity, and hope for anyone supporting — or living with — ADHD and depression, especially during the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Target Audience: 13 yrs+
Cost: $10
For more info contact Bani Puri at bpuri@foothillsacademy.org or 403-270-9400
Nuclear in Alberta’s Energy Future with MLA Chantelle de Jonge
Monday, December 8
Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
Address: 319 5 Ave SW
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Powering Alberta’s future! Join MLA Chantelle de Jonge for an energizing discussion on the province’s path toward nuclear innovation. As Alberta explores new ways to meet growing energy demands, nuclear power is re-emerging as a serious contender in the province’s energy mix. This session will unpack the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping nuclear development – from small modular reactors to regulatory readiness – and how these advancements could support affordability, sustainability, and long-term energy security for Albertans. Come ready to learn, and be part of the conversation on how Alberta can power its next chapter.
Cost: Starting at $75
AEG Reception with Premier Smith: Members-Only Session & Public Keynote
Wednesday, December 17
Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
Address: 319 5 Ave SW
Time: 2:30 P.M.
Join the Alberta Enterprise Group for a special holiday event featuring Premier Danielle Smith! The evening begins with an exclusive AEG Members-Only session, including remarks from the Premier and a fireside chat. At 3:30 p.m., future members and guests are welcome to join for Premier Smith’s holiday address, open to all attendees. Following the keynote, the Premier will depart, and guests are invited to stay and enjoy a festive holiday reception and networking, connecting with AEG members and Alberta’s business community. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with provincial leadership, gain insight into Alberta’s direction, and celebrate the season with industry peers.
Cost: Starting at $149