Intentional Discussions with Entrepreneurs from across Alberta Series
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Join us for Technology Alberta’s IDEAS Session, where we spotlight Alberta’s trailblazing entrepreneurs who are transforming the province’s healthcare sectors.
Featured Speakers:
Entrepreneurs:
Dr Karen Benzies, ASTech Award-winning (2024)Entrepreneur/Researcher; Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Founder & CEO, Liminality Innovations Inc. Liminality Innovations Inc. develops evidence-based healthcare and quality management solutions that improve care for families and critically ill infants and children.
Cristian Scurtescu, ASTech Award-winning (2023) Founder/President & CEO, SmileSonica Inc. SmileSonica Inc. develops medical devices that enhance orthodontic treatment using Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) technology to support bone remodelling and tooth root health.
Entrepreneur 3 - Coming Soon - Stay Tuned!
Community Builders:
Karen Vavrek, Co-Manager, CARIN; Manager, Research Partnerships & Student Engagement, Division of Applied Research, Red Deer Polytechnic. Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN) supports entrepreneurship and innovation by helping Central Alberta companies grow from idea to export.
Hosts:
Debra Greig, Principal - Business & Professional Development Programs, Technology Alberta, Professional
Shaurya Chaturvedi, Business Engagement Analyst, Technology Alberta
Why Attend?
- Discover how Alberta entrepreneurs are driving innovation
- Learn about breakthrough technologies and sustainable business models
- Connect with fellow innovators, researchers, and industry leaders
- Be inspired by stories of resilience, creativity, and impact
Registration: Free to attend. Reserve your spot today!
Our format is to include:
Part 1: Intro to Technology Alberta - and Ecosystem Advice
- A General Topic - drawing upon entrepreneur perspective
- Questions from the audience to panel
Part 2: General Advice to Audience
- General Questions - Ecosystem Advice for Audience
- Any General Events and Announcements
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