Calgary Economic Development

Big ideas. Big voices. Big things ahead. Meet the speakers taking the stage at Report to the Community 2025, presented by WestJet and TELUS Business. Check out our speakers below and get your tickets now ➤ https://rtc.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/.

On April 2, we’re bringing together some of the sharpest minds in Calgary to talk about what’s next for our city. Engage in the conversation with industry experts about the challenges and opportunities facing our city and why we’re optimistic about Calgary’s economic future, even in uncertain times.

Thanks to our sponsors: WestJet | TELUS Business | Aspen Properties | Calgary Hotel Association | Calgary Herald | University of Calgary | Calgary Arts Development | Calgary TELUS Convention Centre | Mount Royal University | Stone-Olafson

Want a bigger picture of where Calgary’s headed? Check out our economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/uplook/.

Jyoti Gondek | Brad Parry | Joe Lougheed, KC | Geraldine Anderson | Deana Haley | Chris Brown | Megan Zimmerman | Trevor McKay

Ben Graham | AdFarm | Kimberley Van Vliet | WāVv | ConvergX® | Kevin Krausert | Avatar Innovations | Hanif Joshaghani | Symend | Navin Arora | TELUS Business | John Weatherill | WestJet

Creatives can build a life and a career in Calgary’s inclusive arts, culture and fashion scene. We spoke to Stephanie Eagletail, a luxury Indigenous fashion designer and advocate about building her fashion label in Calgary with a unique blend of cultures. Read more about her story ➤ https://lifeincalgary.ca/stories/calgary-designer-honours-indigenous-culture-through-luxury-fashion/.

“There are many opportunities in Calgary for designers with unique styles — whether it's Western, high-end fashion or something else. Designers both with and without formal education have the opportunity to succeed here.” - Stephanie Eagletail, owner of Stephanie Eagletail Designs.

The Indigenous economy is resilient and foundational to the economic prosperity and growth of the Calgary and Treaty 7 region. Learn more ➤ https://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/new-study-benchmarks-indigenous-contributions-and-informs-action-towards-economic-reconciliation/ #:~:text=Jointly%20commissioned%20by%20Calgary%20Economic,cent%20of%20Calgary's%20total%20GDP.&_ga=2.184427618.554657986.1736271169-1135856160.1713281345.

It’s possible to build a career and life of your dreams in Calgary. Learn more about the vibrant and multicultural city ➤ www.lifeincalgary.ca.

Calgary Economic Development | Stephanie Eagletail

Less than one week to go until 2025 Economic Outlook, powered by ATB! Join us Oct. 8 at the BMO Centre for a deep dive into what’s ahead for Calgary, Canada and the global economy. Tickets ➤ https://economicoutlook.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/

Here's what to expect:

💡 Exclusive Insights: Hear from our esteemed keynote speakers Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, and Mark Parsons, Vice President and Chief Economist at ATB Financial.

📈 Expert Analysis: Gain critical insights into how the U.S. election might impact our local economy and discover the trends set to shape your business in the year ahead.

🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with C-suite executives, policymakers and fellow industry leaders in an engaging environment.

Don’t miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve in 2025!

Explore Calgary’s vision for a vibrant and prosperous future with our economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/uplook/

Thanks to our sponsors: ATB Financial | WSP | CAAT Pension Plan | Mount Royal University | PCL Construction | Calgary Herald | Postmedia | Rogers | Stone-Olafson | University of Calgary