In-person Business Technology & Innovation

Friendly Fridays April Edition: Talent, Learning, Community & Collaboration

Friday, April 24, 2026
2:30pm to 4:30pm

Edmonton Research Park
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Organized by: Technology Alberta
April
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A session with the U of A Law Clinic, MacEwan, and Concordia highlighting opportunities to build stronger partnerships between post-secondary institutions and Alberta's innovation community.

Post-secondaries join Friendly Friday: UofA Law Clinic, MacEwan, Concordia. Focus on talent, learning, community, and collaboration.

Join us for April's Friendly Friday, bringing together Alberta's post-secondary community and industry leaders for an afternoon focused on talent, learning, community, and collaboration.

We are pleased to welcome representatives from:

This session will highlight opportunities to build stronger partnerships between post-secondary institutions and Alberta's innovation community.

Agenda:

  • 2:30-3:00 PM: Networking
  • 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Speaker Program
  • 4:00-4:30 PM: Networking
  • 4:30 PM Event ends

What to expect:

  • Informal networking with founders, researchers, and community leaders
  • Insights from post-secondary partners on talent and collaboration opportunities
  • Conversations on strengthening Alberta's innovation ecosystem
  • A welcoming, community-driven atmosphere

Who should attend:

  • Tech companies and entrepreneurs
  • Students and job seekers
  • Researchers and academic partners
  • Community and ecosystem builders

Come connect, share, and explore how we can continue building Alberta's tech community together.


Edmonton Research Park

Advanced Technology Centre

9650 20 Avenue NW
Edmotnon, AB, T6N 1G1


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