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SUMMARY:RBC Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us Mar.1 in Lethbridge (UofL Science Commons Atrium) or Virtually from 8:30am-3:45pm (meals included for in person)\n\nUncover the secrets of digital business transformation. Explore how local businesses are unleashing the power of data\, machine\, learning and AI to make savvy business decisions and boost their sustainability.\n\n 	Morning Keynote – TBA\n 	Local panel #1: Improving business decisions through data\, machine learning and AI\n 	Local panel #2: Enhancing sustainability and measuring progress using data\, machine learning and AI\n 	Closing Keynote – Shawn Kanungo\, globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author\n\n\n 	Closing Keynote – Shawn Kanungo\, globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author\n\nShawn Kanungo\nA globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author\, Shawn works at the intersection of creativity\, business\, and technology. He spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to help them better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. His bestselling debut book\, The Bold Ones\, is a playbook for individuals to become bolder and push their careers and organizations forward. It has been touted as one of McKinsey’s top decision-making books for leaders. Kanungo’s work has also been featured in the Globe and Mail\, The Guardian\, CBC\, and CTV. He’s been recognized by Edify magazine as one of their “Top 40 Under 40” and was called the “best virtual keynote speaker I’ve ever seen” by Forbes in 2021.\n\nMore details and free registration courtesy of the RBC Foundation at https://rbcsummit.ca/
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/560/
LOCATION:University of Lethbridge\, 440 University Drive W\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1J 4R3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:High Level Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:High Level Innovation is very excited to be sharing the launch and announcements for the upcoming High Level Innovation Conference in Lethbridge\, Alberta happening on May 3 & 4\, 2024.\n\nThe Conference will be held at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Agrifood Hub (www.agrifoodhub.ca) and we have partnered with the Lethbridge School Division to add even more fun into the room as highschoolers from all over the province compete at the Alberta Esports Championship (www.aec2024.ca).\n\nAbout the High Level Innovation Conference:\n\nThese 2 days in the first weekend of May will mark an opportunity for stakeholders from across Southern Alberta\, the province\, and beyond to experience and connect with innovative topics\, job opportunities\, workshops & takeaways\, and support information for their career outlooks or entrepreneurial endeavours.  Let’s get innovative!\n\nHigh Level Innovation Conference is a family-friendly event and will have exhibits and sessions and interactive fun including spectating the tournament and an AR Mobile Game that will help guide attendees through some fun touring of the space.  You may know someone who is looking for career options\, is a new grad or new Canadian\, or even a business owner or business professional that can benefit – community members will certainly find lots to do at our accessible and innovation-oriented event!\n\nPasses are currently available here – www.bit.ly/highlevelinnovation2024 \n\nThey are FREE for under 18 years of age and are just $30 dollars for a Multi-day Pass.\n\nAnyone who registers between February 1\, 2024\, and April 1\, 2024\, will be given a door prize ticket at the Conference check-in for the $200.00 EB Games/GameStop voucher which can be won by attendees in the draw as a door prize.\n\nDiscover the High Level Innovation Conference – A Sneak Peek:\n\n 	Exhibition Zones including Innovation in Tourism\, Gaming\, Digital\, Entrepreneurship\, BIPOC Business\, Trades\, and Agri-Food/AgTech.\n 	Special Activations including 3D printers\, simulators\, innovative robotics and more.\n 	Collisions with Job Opportunities & Employers through the Hiring Hangar from 12pm to 4pm each day.\n 	Speed Advising / Information via RINSA for Startups & Entrepreneurs\n 	General Play Stream & Spectating the Alberta Esports Championship (register competitive teams and read eligibility – aec2024.ca)\n 	15 + Speaker Sessions including Interactive Keynotes\, Panel Sessions\, and Workshops on these topics through the lens of innovation:\n\n 	Alberta’s Outlook for Innovation beyond 2024\n 	Female-led Game Development\n 	Design Thinking\n 	Quantum Computing\n 	Digital Storytelling with AI\n 	Music Innovation\n 	Career Journey’s\n 	Entrepreneurial Skills\n 	Supply Chain and Logistics\n 	Optimizing Your Tourism Business\n 	Cybersecurity\n 	Sustainable Agrifood & AgTech\n 	Energy Projects\n 	A Beatmaking Workshop & more…\n\n\n\n \n\nYou can also enjoy Geek Fest on May the 4th by donation which will be just down the hall and great for board games\, cosplay\, kids\, and everything great about Geeky & Nerdy hobbies and outlooks!\n\nThis is a Spring event that you don’t want to miss!\n\nPeople from all over Alberta will be coming into Lethbridge and they can also explore great options for Itinerary Planning through our partners at Tourism Lethbridge: https://tourismlethbridge.com/plan\n\nThe High Level Innovation Conference Planning Committee would like to thank all of our current sponsors and partners including the Lethbridge School Division\, Tourism Lethbridge\, RINSA\, BIPOC Foundation\, Advancerite Technologies Inc.\, Lethbridge College\, University of Lethbridge\, Riipen\, MNP\, EarthMMO\, AESA\, Technology Alberta\, Digital Alberta\, Career Transitions\, Careers NextGen\, Leth’s Make It Happen\, and everyone who’s helped and contributed to bringing this event to the Southern Alberta community!\n\n***We have a few sponsorships remaining for Exhibition Zones\, Gold & Silver levels and lots of Community Sponsorships that can be requested.\n\nEyren Uggenti\n\nFounder & CEO\, High Level Events Corp.\n\nwww.highlevelinnovation.com\n\ninfo@highlevelevents.ca\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/high-level-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Lethbridge Agri-Food Conference Centre\, 3401 Parkside Drive S\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1J 4R3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Launch Point Pitch Competition 2024
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URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/launch-point-pitch-competition-2024/
LOCATION:Lethbridge College\, 3010 College Drive S\, Lethbridge\, Alberta\, T1K 8A2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Lethbridge Buyers Expo & Information Session
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URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/lethbridge-buyers-expo-information-session/
LOCATION:coast hotel lethbridge\, 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1K 0C4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Trailblazing - Have an Idea for a New Business?
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea for a new business? Have the drive to build something? Unsure where to start?\n\nIn the FREE “Trailblazing” course you will be guided by serial entrepreneur Dr. Luc Roberts\, while you turn your idea into a business and get started on your entrepreneurial journey.\n\nSessions are January 30th\, February 6th\, 13th\, 27th\, and March 5th and 12th 2024 from 6:00-9:00PM in the Agility Zone (SA6304).\n\nInformation and Registration: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/agility/trailblazing
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/trailblazing-have-an-idea-for-a-new-business/
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SUMMARY:WHO'S GOING TO BUY MY BUSINESS?
DESCRIPTION:Exploring various exit strategies (selling to family\, employees\, or the broader market.)\n 	Unveiling industry trends\n 	Practical advice for a successful exit\n\nThe session is designed to be an interactive experience\, where business owners can tap into Neil’s expertise. It will offer valuable insights and actionable strategies that align with business exit planning trends\, making it a valuable resource for business owners who want to sell but are unsure who will buy it. The best part? This session is free to attend!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlberta Business Sales/Commercial Ventures invites you to a free session entitled: “Who’s Going to Buy My Business?”\n\nIf this is a question you have been asking yourself\, this session will provide an in-depth discussion of the many available options.\n\nIf you have been considering selling your business but have wondered who will buy it\, the free interactive class is a must.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on January 23rd at 10:00 AM for an insightful one-hour virtual session hosted by the Alberta Business Sales and Commercial Ventures team. What to expect:\n\n·   Exploring various exit strategies (selling to family\, employees\, or the broader market.)\n\n·   Unveiling industry trends\n\n·   Practical advice for a successful exit.\n\nMeet our expert – Certified Exit Planner Neil Gerritsen boasts over 14 years of invaluable experience in business exit planning and brokerage. You can read more about Neil and the Alberta Business Sales/Commercial Ventures team here.\n\nThis is an interactive experience\, your participation is integral to the session’s success. Engage with us\, ask questions\, and gain insights from our seasoned experts and your fellow participants.\n\nRegister Here: https://forms.gle/1FkAG3QZzZpKEUm38\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/whos-going-to-buy-my-business/
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