In-person Technology & Innovation Business

Friendly Fridays: New Year, New Opportunities

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
2:30pm to 4:30pm

Edmonton Research Park
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
More Information
Organized by: Technology Alberta
Jan.
9

Start the year by engaging with innovators, founders, and partners who are shaping the province's future.

Friendly Friday returns in January with a focus on building community and strengthening connections across Alberta's tech ecosystem. Start the year by engaging with innovators, founders, and partners who are shaping the province's future. This session offers a welcoming space for meaningful conversations, new relationships, and shared momentum for the year ahead.

What to expect:
• Networking with entrepreneurs, industry members, and community partners
• Opportunities to share updates and discover new initiatives across Alberta
• Casual conversations that spark collaboration and support
• A relaxed environment to reconnect and expand your professional community

• Service Providers (government, not-for-profits, and for-profits)

Co-hosted in partnership with the Edmonton Research Park, ERIN, and the ASTech Awards.

Host:

Hosted at: Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Edmonton Research Park - 9650-20 Ave NW Edmonton (free parking)


Edmonton Research Park

Advanced Technology Centre

9650 20 Avenue NW
Edmotnon, AB, T6N 1G1


Related events

Loading...

Loading events...

SMARTstart Program Information Sessions
Jan. 27

SMARTstart Program Information Sessions

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Starts at 6:00pm

Spruce Grove Community Social Development

The City of Spruce Grove and the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce are hosting in-person information sessions about the SMARTstart Program ...

#OwnersWanted

#OwnersWanted

Jan. 28 to Jan. 29

Online

Buying a small business could be your route to success! It’s more accessible than you may think — and #OwnersWanted can help you!

Navigating the Future of AI and Emerging Trends in Life Sciences
Jan. 28

Navigating the Future of AI and Emerging Trends in Life Sciences

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Starts at 3:00pm

10180 101 Street NW

Join BioAlberta, Chubb, and Marsh for an in-person panel discussion and cocktail hour designed for directors, officers, and senior leaders in the life ...

Edmonton Tech Wednesdays
Jan. 28

Edmonton Tech Wednesdays

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Starts at 5:30pm

GRETA Bar YEG

Tech Wednesdays is a casual weekly meetup where people in Edmonton’s tech scene show up, talk about what they’re building, meet others doing the same, ...

Nourishing Human Connections
Jan. 29

Nourishing Human Connections

Thursday, Jan. 29

Starts at 4:30pm

Heritage Park Pavilion

A community workshop centered on the science of human connection to foster belonging and well-being.

ERIN x EBA Mixer: Kick Off 2026
Jan. 29

ERIN x EBA Mixer: Kick Off 2026

Thursday, Jan. 29

Starts at 5:00pm

Silent Ice Centre

Start 2026 by expanding your network at the first joint networking event of the year hosted by the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network (ERIN) and the ...

More events