Here's a message from our sponsor, Life Sciences Week:
Recognized by Alberta Health and held from Sept. 22 to 26, Life Sciences Week is a free, community-led celebration that convenes industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and students. Explore tours, demos, panels, and networking across the province. The week opens in Edmonton with the Official Kick-Off, setting the tone for five days of collaboration and deal-making.
On Tuesday, Sept. 23 the focus shifts to Calgary, anchored by the main-stage Calgary Life Sciences Spotlight and a slate of founder- and investor-focused sessions at Platform Calgary. Hear scale-up stories, network over lunch, learn about Alberta's most active investors, and tour Innovate Calgary's Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
On Wednesday, Sept. 24 the spotlight returns to Edmonton for the Edmonton Life Sciences Spotlight at Edmonton Unlimited and ecosystem sessions highlighting commercialization, clinical innovation, and talent. Don't miss a keynote with Matt Anderson-Baron of Future Fields, a special edition of the ERINnovation Meetup, femtech YEG, and a conversation about why Edmonton is emerging as a special place to invest.
There are special events throughout the week. Genome Alberta marks a milestone with Generating Impact: 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton on Sept. 23. The 2025 Life Sciences Summit Finale takes place at Amii on Sept. 24, where pre-seed and seed-stage startups pitch live with angels and VCs in the room. BioAlberta hosts the Health & Life Sciences Showcase & Awards Dinner at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald on Sept. 25.
Cap the week with Science Unframed: the Official Wrap-Up Party at the Art Gallery of Alberta — a 300-plus-person celebration blending networking, rapid-fire "elevator pitch" fun, and a pop-up science-art showcase.
Explore and register for sessions (most are free) via the calendar.