Taproot Edmonton Calendar BETA
Fill out our survey

Online Business Health & Wellness

Intentional Discussions with Entrepreneurs from across Alberta Series

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
More Information
Organized by: Technology Alberta
Nov.
12

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

  1. A General Topic - drawing upon entrepreneur perspective
  2. Questions from the audience to panel

Part 2: General Advice to Audience

  1. General Questions - Ecosystem Advice for Audience
  2. Any General Events and Announcements


Related events

Luncheon & General Meeting
Nov. 19

Luncheon & General Meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Starts at 11:30am

Festival Place

Speaker: Margeaux Maron, Director of Government & Corporate Relations, Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

CMHA-ER Housing Services
Nov. 19

CMHA-ER Housing Services

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Starts at 12:00pm

Canadian Mental Health Association-Edmonton Region will present CMHA-ER Housing Services.

Supportive Housing Visit
Nov. 19

Supportive Housing Visit

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Starts at 12:00pm

George Spady Supportive Housing (Holyrood)

George Spady Society will host a Supportive Housing visit at Holyrood.

The Future Won't Wait with Shawn Kanungo
Nov. 19

The Future Won't Wait with Shawn Kanungo

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Starts at 3:00pm

Art Gallery of Alberta

Disruption Meets Legacy: Strategic Choices for Family Businesses

National Housing Day 2025: Innovative Housing Solutions
Nov. 20

National Housing Day 2025: Innovative Housing Solutions

Thursday, Nov. 20

Starts at 8:30am

Join us for National Housing Day 2025 to discover bold, innovative solutions tackling housing challenges across all our communities!

Fall Board Meeting & Deputy Ministers Dinner 2025
Nov. 20

Fall Board Meeting & Deputy Ministers Dinner 2025

Thursday, Nov. 20

Starts at 8:30am

Chateau Lacombe Hotel

Insightful presentations designed to empower businesses and facilitate access to influential decision-makers for our diverse audience.

More events