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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, October 14 at 8:30 AM
Strategic Networking Series: Optimizing LinkedIn
Tuesday, October 13
Location: Bow Vally College – North Campus
Address: Bharwani Hall (Room N231) 345 – 6 Avenue SE
Time: 5:00 P.M.
Join two of Calgary’s most prolific networkers and connectors as they share how you can optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract more opportunities in your career. Based on their decades of experience building businesses, coaching professionals and leading executive searches, Catherine Brownlee and Stan Peake will show you new ways to use the world’s largest professional networking platform. Whether you are a business leader, student, entrepreneur, job seeker, or someone looking to better serve their community, you will leave this session with actionable insights and practical tools to help you achieve your goals faster and with fewer headaches. Don’t miss out, thanks to our sponsors this session is free, but limited to the first 200 registrations.
Cost: Free for first 200 registrations
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-career-boost-2026-tickets-1992599193828?aff=oddtdtcreator
EARTHx: Nature Positive - A Global Goal to Restore Stability to the Earth System
Tuesday, October 13
Location: Lobby, EEEL Building, University of Calgary
Address: 750 Campus Drive NW
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Student Research Showcase + Harvey Locke: Nature Positive. Come early and explore. Stay to imagine a Nature Positive future. Free and open to the public. 6:00 p.m. Student Research Posters 7:30 p.m. Presentation and Livestream Begin.
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Register here: https://science.ucalgary.ca/earth/about/earthx
Embracing Change: Supporting ADHD & LD Across Life Transitions
Saturday, October 17
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Airport Conference Centre
Address: 2500 48 Ave NE
Time: All day starting at 8 am.
The Embracing Change Conference
Change is all around us and while we can’t anticipate everything that might come at us, there are transitions from one stage of life to another that we all recognize as foundational milestones across our lifespan. In those spaces, we grow into new roles and responsibilities, explore our talents and passions, and seek new understanding and connection.
When ADHD and LD are part of that evolution, the timelines and supports might be different, but the transitions, passions and hopes are the same. Let’s make it easier for ourselves and the ones we care about by looking ahead to what we can anticipate, prepare for and even dream about!
Join us for a full day of engaging expert speakers focusing on insights, best practices and real empowerment for adults and partners, parents and caregivers, educators, colleagues and anyone interested in the LD and ADHD world.
Register today for ADHD & LD insights, reframing and embracing change confidently!
Cost: $30
2026 Annual Conference
SPP Speaker Series: A Marvellous Merger
Monday, October 19
Location: The Baron
Address: 4216A 12 St NE
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
“There are so many charities doing the same thing. Why don’t they just merge?” It’s a fair question, but it’s rarely that simple.
Join Bespoke Social Profit Solutions for A Marvellous Merger, a candid conversation going behind the scenes of the amalgamation that created Trellis Society. Hear from leaders who experienced and supported the merger as they explore what it takes to bring two established organizations together, from governance and leadership to culture, funding and organizational change.
Featuring Jeff Dyer, Karen Macdonald, James Stauch and Karleen Batty, with Meaghon Reid facilitating the conversation.
Connect with leaders from across Calgary’s public, private, philanthropic and social profit sectors, with appetizers and refreshments provided.
Cost: $45
Click here to buy tickets.
Building Alberta’s Future with Premier Danielle Smith
Wednesday, October 21
Location: The Glencoe Club
Address: 636 29 Avenue SW
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join the Alberta Business Alliance for Building Alberta’s Future with Premier Danielle Smith, an afternoon bringing together Alberta’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry representatives.
Premier Smith will share her vision for Alberta over the next 20 years, followed by a fireside chat exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the province’s economic future.
The program will be followed by a networking reception, providing guests with an opportunity to connect with business and community leaders from across Alberta.
ABA members currently have priority access to tickets. Non-member tickets go on sale September 23, 2026. Space is limited.
Cost: $150 – Plus Eventbrite fees and applicable tax
Event details and tickets:
https://albertabusinessalliance.com/event/building-albertas-future-with-premier-danielle-smith/
Contact:
Paul Marcuk
info@albertabusinessalliance.com