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Intentional Discussions with Entrepreneurs from across Alberta Series

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

Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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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

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