Welcome to Day 2
9:00AM
An EDA Annual Conference highlight, Todd Hirsch Chief Economist at ATB Financial, will give his Economic Forecast.
10:00AM
The production of film and TV can be an incredibly lucrative industry, with definite economic benefits. When we understand this, and treat it as an industry, storytelling can generate a significant amount of financial benefits for a region.
11:00AM
In this presentation, attendees will learn how to look at career mentors in a completely different way. Rather than seeking a traditional mentor, look for career boosters in overlooked, undervalued or never thought of areas!
Hamlet of Lac La Biche Northeast Collaboration -- Take it to the Lake
"Take a look at the innovative projects Alberta economic developers have created in their communities!
Breakout Sessions 1:00PM - 2:00PM
This panel will speak to the current situation, projected trends and ways to share resources with your local business owners on how to engage and attract women into STEM fields whether that is as a new startup venture or career path.
This presentation will outline the needs of rural communities, invite them in to conversation and provide information on the new Business Link Rural Services Network and how rural communities can get involved.
This Workshop will introduce the Stronger Together approach and CEDI program best practices and tools, culminating in small-group dialogue.
This session is led by global thought leaders in Internet and data-driven economic development innovation.
A fourth agricultural revolution is underway, and Canada needs to seize it. The Internet of Farming, powered by advanced technologies like autonomous tractors and drone-mounted sensors, is already transforming the way we produce food.
This panel will speak to the current situation, projected trends and ways to share resources with your local business owners on how to engage and attract women into STEM fields whether that is as a new startup venture or career path.
This presentation will outline the needs of rural communities, invite them in to conversation and provide information on the new Business Link Rural Services Network and how rural communities can get involved.
This Workshop will introduce the Stronger Together approach and CEDI program best practices and tools, culminating in small-group dialogue.
This session is led by global thought leaders in Internet and data-driven economic development innovation.
A fourth agricultural revolution is underway, and Canada needs to seize it. The Internet of Farming, powered by advanced technologies like autonomous tractors and drone-mounted sensors, is already transforming the way we produce food.
Town of Taber Beautification Loan Program
"Take a look at the innovative projects Alberta economic developers have created in their communities!
Breakout Sessions 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Collaboration is essential for strong communities and to build a sustainable economy. According to a survey by Salesforce, 86% of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration and ineffective communication for workplace failures.
In this session, EDA CEO Leann Hackman Carty describes the important work Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is doing in the province and unpacks why economic development is a mystery to so many.
In this session, YouTube experts Auret Esselen & Jewel Tolentino will highlight some of the practical ways they are helping companies and organizations grow their social media presence through YouTube.
This panel discussion explores economic development in our communities through innovative techniques.
In 2007, the boards of three economic development agencies in southern Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to work together for mutual purpose to promote the alternative energy assets of the region
Collaboration is essential for strong communities and to build a sustainable economy. According to a survey by Salesforce, 86% of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration and ineffective communication for workplace failures.
In this session, EDA CEO Leann Hackman Carty describes the important work Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is doing in the province and unpacks why economic development is a mystery to so many.
In this session, YouTube experts Auret Esselen & Jewel Tolentino will highlight some of the practical ways they are helping companies and organizations grow their social media presence through YouTube.
This panel discussion explores economic development in our communities through innovative techniques.
In 2007, the boards of three economic development agencies in southern Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to work together for mutual purpose to promote the alternative energy assets of the region
Town of Morinville Non-Residential Tax Rebate Policy
"Take a look at the innovative projects Alberta economic developers have created in their communities!
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tourism is more than just an industry sector, How is your community or region harnessing the potential from this industry in enabling your community or region to become more welcoming, vibrant, diverse and sustainable?
The Alberta Film Industry: An Indigenous Film Maker Perspective
Tourism is more than just an industry sector, How is your community or region harnessing the potential from this industry in enabling your community or region to become more welcoming, vibrant, diverse and sustainable?
The Alberta Film Industry: An Indigenous Film Maker Perspective
4:30PM - 6:00PM
This is the annual EDA Minister's Dinner & Annual Awards Banquet where we celebrate excellence in economic development.
This is the annual EDA Minister's Dinner & Annual Awards Banquet where we celebrate excellence in economic development.
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