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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.kinsta.cloud 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, March 11 at 8:30 AM
2026 International Women’s Day Women + Wealth Gala
Saturday, March 7
Location: BMO Centre at Stampede Park
Address: 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for the 2026 International Women’s Day Women + Wealth Gala on March 7, a night dedicated to celebrating the strength, leadership, and connection of women across Alberta. This year’s inspiring evening features a keynote by Raia “Coach” Carey, a powerhouse speaker and confidence coach known for her uplifting message of resilience and empowerment. Opening the evening is Jessica Janzen, whose story will set the stage for an unforgettable night. Hosted once again by the incomparable Joelle, guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, a welcome reception, and the opportunity to connect with a community of ambitious, driven women. Celebrate growth, leadership, and possibility – because when women rise, we all rise.
Cost: Tier 1 ($295), Tier 2 ($245) and Tier 3 ($195)
VIP Tickets ($520)
Advancing Women Conference West 2026
Sunday, March 8
Location: Hyatt Regency
Address: 700 Centre St SE
Time: Mar 8 at 12 pm to Mar 10 at 4 pm MDT
At AWC, you can build powerful connections & foster personal growth. At The Notables, presented by AFSC, we celebrate women in ag.
Cost: From CA$160.65
AWC WEST 2026
Executive Function in Action: From Frustration to Understanding with SLPs
Wednesday, March 11
Location: Foothills Academy Society
Address: 745 37th St NW
Time: 6:00 PM
Join the Speech-Language Pathologists from Uncovering Potential for a 1.5-hour presentation that breaks down what executive functioning really is and how it affects your child’s day-to-day life. You’ll gain insight into key skills like attention, perception, verbal and nonverbal working memory, and inhibition.
We’ll share practical, everyday strategies to support your child’s development, and your family’s well-being. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your child’s challenges, concrete tools to try at home,and a sense of where to turn for more help if needed. Make the shift from frustration to confidence as you learn to recognize and support executive functioning needs in your child (and maybe even yourself!)
Event cost: $10/ ticket
Click here to learn more: https://www.foothillsacademy.org/community/comm-education/workshop/ef-in-action
Venus as a Potentially Habitable Planet
Tuesday, March 17
Location: Calgary Public Library (Central)
Address: Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall – 800 3 St SE
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Join Dr. Sara Seager, MIT, to discover how new lab findings are reshaping the case for habitability and opening possibilities for life and future exploration of Venus.
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Register here: https://science.ucalgary.ca/earth/about/earthx
CRESCENDO
Saturday, March 21
Location: Werklund Centre Jack Singer Concert Hall
Address: 205 8 Avenue SE
Time: 7:00 P.M.
CRESCENDO is a one-of-a-kind event produced by the John Cameron Experience that blends music and powerful storytelling, creating an evening sure to move and inspire you. On top of enjoying an unforgettable night out with friends, you’ll be supporting mental health resources and programming for children, youth and families in our community through the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Cost: $85-125
For more info contact Catherine Feenstra at cfeenstra@achf.com or 403-955-8818
Read Your Market Right in 2026: Alberta's Economic Outlook for CEOs
Wednesday, April 1
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary
Address: 700 Centre St S
Time: 7:30 A.M.
Join us in Calgary for an exclusive CEO & Executive Leadership Breakfast featuring leading economist Charles St-Arnaud. He will deliver a deep dive into Alberta’s 2026 economic outlook, covering: Energy and Real Estate, Interest Rates and Trade, and Labour Markets and Global pressures, This is not a lecture — it’s a working session for leaders who come prepared with questions and leave with sharper perspective.
Following the keynote, we’ll move into small executive roundtables to unpack key insights and explore what they mean for your business in 2026.
Who Should Attend: CEOs, Presidents, Founders, and Senior Executives across all industries.
When & Where: Wednesday, April 1 | Hyatt Regency Calgary Agenda 7:30 AM – Networking Breakfast 8:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks 8:15 AM – Alberta Economic Outlook with Charles St-Arnaud + Q&A 9:00 AM – Executive Roundtable Discussions 10:00 AM – Adjourn
Cost: Free
For more info contact Lexi Wright at lexiwright@tec-canada.com
Report to the Community
Wednesday, April 8
Location: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Address: 136 8 Ave SE
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Join us on April 8 at Report to the Community 2026, hosted by Calgary Economic Development and presented by WestJet and TELUS Business, to explore how trade, global partnerships and bold local leadership are positioning Calgary for its next era of growth. This year’s event shines a spotlight on Calgary’s expanding global reach and the critical role trade plays in driving long-term prosperity.
Through leadership insights, local stories and forward-looking perspectives, you will learn how the Blue Sky City is diversifying markets, strengthening key industries, attracting investment and talent, and building a resilient economy powered by trade.
Cost: $40 – $120
For more info please contact Alyssa Tan at atan@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com or at 403-767-1332