Tuesday, October 1

Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
9:45 am
Mark Perna
Generational Expert and Bestselling Author
Driving Inclusive Growth: Innovative Strategies and Best Practices Learned from EDO Leadership
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
11:00 am
Danielle Casey
Secretary/Treasurer, IEDC
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
11:35 am
Chris Steele
President & CEO, EBP-US
Mastering the Art of Economic Development Marketing: Shine a digital spotlight on your community! 
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
12:20 pm
Lee Anderson
Vice President of Customer Success, LocalIntel
Breakout – Innovation Ecosystems: Cultivating Collaboration & Fueling Community Growth
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
2:00 pm
Vito Grammatico
Senior Economic Development Officer, City of Windsor
Adam Castle
Director of Venture Services & Partnerships, WETech Alliance
Derek Armstrong
Director of Opportunity, Calgary Investment Fund at Calgary Economic Development
Tom Viinikka
CEO, Edmonton Unlimited
Breakout – CRM Management and Reporting Case Study
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
2:00 pm
Jordan Tidey
Director of Economic Development, County of Grande Prairie
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
3:00 pm
Brock Dickinson, Ec.D. (F)
Director, Economic Development Program, University of Waterloo
Using AI in Economic Development: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Tips
Tue, Oct 1
Time of Session
4:05 pm
Sasha Bogdanovic
Chief Executive Officer, CityViz

Wednesday, October 2

Canada to the Nth: Seeking Pathways to Yes in our Productivity Crisis
Wed, Oct 2
Time of Session
9:00 am
Chris Fields
Speaker, Writer, Principal at Rynic
Reducing Emissions and Achieving Net-Zero at the Municipal Level
Wed, Oct 2
Time of Session
9:45 am
Mayor Alanna Hnatiw
Mayor, Sturgeon County and Chair, Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
Brad Armstrong
VP, Community Development, Qualico Communities
Reviving the Dream: How Smaller Communities Can Offer Hope to Urban Dwellers
Wed, Oct 2
Time of Session
11:15 am
Luke Panek
Director, YOLO Nomads
How Economic Development Became a Six-Legged Stool
Wed, Oct 2
Time of Session
12:00 pm
Robert Bell
Co-Founder, Intelligent Community Forum
The Power of Authentic Place Branding in Economic Development
Wed, Oct 2
Time of Session
1:05 pm
Chris Lane
President and CEO, Economic Development Regina
Erin Lawson
CEO, SREDA
Kent Morrison
CTV News, Edmonton
Leveraging the Trade Commissioner Service for FDI
Wed, Oct 2
Time of Session
1:45 pm
Detlef Engler
Trade Commissioner and Senior Investment Counsellor, Embassy of Canada, Germany
Gillianne Beaulieu
Deputy Director, Investment Promotion, Global Affairs Canada

Thursday, October 3

Site Selector Panel
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
9:00 am
Amy Gerber
Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Practice
Wade Williams
Director, Corporate Site Selection Services, Montrose Group
Ann Wu
Managing Director, Government Grants for Ryan ULC
Breakout – Shop Talk: Analyzing the Psychology and Trends of How We Spend Our Money and Time
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
10:00 am
Heather Thomson
VP of Strategy, Research and Engagement, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Breakout: Harold’s Economic Development Touchstones in 10 Quotes
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
10:00 am
Harold Wilson
Economic Developer
How Consumer Spending Trends Could Impact Regional Economic Development Plans in Canada
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
11:30 am
Sean McCormick
Director of Business Development, Moneris
Accelerating FDI-Leveraging Key Global Corporate and Business Investment Trends and Data for Informed Strategies
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
12:15 pm
Chris Knight
Managing Director, fDi Specialist Portfolio, Financial Times
Addressing Mental Wellness & Economic Development
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
1:25 pm
Leann Hackman-Carty
CEO, Economic Developers Alberta
Angela Groeneveld
Senior Manager, Economic Stability and Investment, Town of Strathmore
Munira Mohamed
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Recovery Manager (Alberta), Canadian Red Cross
The Keynote Comedian
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
2:00 pm
Steve Patterson
Host of CBC's The Debaters & Award-Winning Comedian
Bridging the Gap: Elevating Productivity and Community Impact through Digital Adoption
Thu, Oct 3
Time of Session
3:15 pm
Darryl Julott
Managing Lead, Digital Main Street
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