Discover Alberta's Innovation Advantage

Are you developing an aerospace, defence, or dual-use technology and wondering how to take it to the next level?

Join us for a virtual panel featuring Chioma Onyedikachi Okoro (Senior Program Manager, Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Materials, Alberta Innovates), Kathryn Ambler (Executive Director, Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence), and Tracy Stroud from APEX Regional Innovation Network. Together, they will explore how Alberta companies can access the growing opportunities emerging across aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, autonomy, cybersecurity, and dual-use innovation ecosystems.

• Are you building technology with commercial and defence applications?
• Do you want to better understand procurement, partnerships, or market pathways in the sector?
• Are you looking for funding, testing, commercialization, or scale-up support?
• Do you want to connect with Alberta's aerospace and defence innovation ecosystem?
• Are you exploring how your technology could support sovereignty, security, or resilient supply chains?

If you answered yes to any of these, this Get to Know Day is designed for you!

During this session, you will:

• Learn about Alberta's growing aerospace, defence, and dual-use innovation landscape.
• Discover funding, commercialization, and ecosystem support opportunities available to innovators and startups.
• Gain practical insights from sector leaders helping companies navigate partnerships, growth, and market readiness.

You'll also hear from Alberta's Regional Innovation Networks that help catalyze collaboration and innovation, along with updates on key programs and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs and technology companies.

There will be time to network before and after the panel.

Agenda:

11:15 AM - Registration and Networking
11:30 AM - Welcome Remarks and Announcements from Alberta's Regional Innovation Networks
11:40 AM - Session Welcome
11:45 AM - Aerospace and Defence Innovation in Alberta, featuring presentations from Chioma Onyedikachi Okoro (Alberta Innovates) and Kathryn Ambler (Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence)
12:25 PM - Resources, Networks and Opportunities
12:40 PM - Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
12:55 PM - Closing Remarks
1:00 PM - Networking Reception
1:30 PM - Event Concludes