37th ASTech Awards Opening Ceremony: Finalists, Showcase, and Networking

See the newest research and technology - coming from Alberta's innovators across the sectors of: Agriculture, Defence & Dual Use, Healthcare, Energy, AI/Quantum, Social Innovation, and more.

📅 Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

📍 Location: Calgary

🎟 Tickets: Early Bird pricing now available.

Join us for the 37th ASTech Awards Opening Ceremony. An exciting evening dedicated to showcasing Alberta’s top innovators, connecting industry leaders, and celebrating the province’s thriving tech and science ecosystem.

This interactive networking and showcase event is your first opportunity to meet the 2026 ASTech Award Finalists, explore groundbreaking innovations, and engage in meaningful conversations with Alberta’s leading entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry professionals.

What to Expect:

✅ Meet the 2026 ASTech Award Finalists – Learn about their cutting-edge work.
✅ Innovation Showcase – Explore Alberta’s top tech companies, funders, and programs.
✅ Networking with Industry Leaders – Connect with ASTech Awards Alumni, Entrepreneurs, funders, and decision-makers.
✅ Sector-Specific Conversations – Engage in thought-provoking discussions on Alberta’s key innovation sectors: Sector-Specific Panel Conversations: Life Sciences, Construction, Youth Engagement/Social Innovation, Cleantech/Energy, AI/Digital, Ag-Tech
✅ Cocktail-style Reception – Enjoy food and refreshments while making valuable connections.

Be part of Alberta’s innovation community. Join us for an evening of collaboration, inspiration, and connection!

Dress code: Business Cocktail

For More Information Contact: [email protected]

Come and join us to celebrate the exceptional companies and individuals within Alberta's innovation community.

Attention Community Champions: If you are interested in speaking or facilitating our Sector-Specific Panel Conversations in Health, Construction, Youth Engagement and Social Innovation, Cleantech/Energy, AI/Digital, or AG-Tech, we invite you to join us in inspiring innovation and driving impactful discussions. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.

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What’s the difference?

• The ASTech Awards Opening Ceremony (Sept 18, Calgary) is a cocktail reception, networking and showcase event where you can meet finalists, explore the companies, researchers, and program feature galleries, hear spotlight sessions on Alberta's innovation ecosystem, and engage in curated roundtable discussions.
• The 37th ASTech Awards Gala (Nov 6, Edmonton) is a formal awards ceremony connecting industry, government, academia, entrepreneurs, students with the finalists - where winners will be announced, and celebrated with the entire community over a seated dinner.

🎟 Tickets for the Gala will be sold separately. This Opening Ceremony does not include access to the Gala.

📢 Be part of Alberta’s innovation community. Join us for an evening of collaboration, inspiration, and connection!

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