2026 Central Alberta Business Summit
The business world moves fast, and staying ahead means more than keeping up it means learning practical skills you can use right away.
The 2026 Business Summit is a must attend event for employees and managers looking for insights in IT and workplace innovation, leadership, HR and culture, and the latest tax updates. Through expert-led workshops and discussions, you’ll gain strategies to improve processes, boost employee engagement, and make a real impact in your role.
9:30 – 10:30 AM – Opening Keynote – From Band-Aid to Business Model: Reinventing the Food Bank - Mitch Thompson, Executive Director, Red Deer Food Bank
10:45 – 11:45 AM – Morning Workshops:
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AI in the Real World: Prompt Engineering & Automation for Red Deer Small Businesses - Jesse Tutt, Guru SEO and Web Design Services & Mike Szyszka, Reaction Digital
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10 Key Decisions for Your Business Life Cycle - Angela Gray, RBC Wealth Management
1:45 – 2:45 PM – Afternoon Workshops:
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Tax & Grants Updates – Alannah Young and Aly Herlein, RSM
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TBD Workshop
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Ditch the Drama, Reconnect with Reality – Emily Genereux, HR Outlook
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TBD Session
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Date and Time
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MDT
Location
iHotel & Conference Centre
6500 67 St, Red Deer, AB
Fees/Admission
$175/pp - member rate
$210/pp - non-member rate
Contact Information
Shelley Hanlan - Event Manager
403-347-4491
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