SHONDELL SABAD, SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR AT AEG

Innovation is often highlighted in headlines and strategy documents, but for Alberta’s economy, the real work happens in adoption, productivity, and scale. That is where ideas turn into jobs, competitiveness, and long‑term prosperity.

That is why Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) is pleased to host an upcoming discussion – on Monday, January 26 – with Minister Nate Glubish, focused on innovation, AI infrastructure, and the broader policy environment shaping Alberta’s innovation future.

For Alberta’s small and medium‑sized enterprises, innovation is not an abstract concept. It is about deploying technology in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, health, and logistics. It is about navigating regulation that can either unlock opportunity or slow momentum. And it is about creating the conditions that allow Alberta companies to grow locally, scale globally, and remain rooted in the province.

This conversation matters because it goes beyond funding announcements. AEG members are keenly interested in how innovation policy translates into real‑world adoption, how procurement can help scale proven technologies without distorting markets, and how regulation can evolve to enable new solutions while maintaining public trust. Equally important, it is about measuring success honestly and ensuring public resources drive meaningful economic outcomes.

Alberta possesses real advantages: world‑class talent, deep industrial expertise, and a culture of problem‑solving. The question is how we turn those strengths into sustained productivity gains and globally competitive companies.

AEG values constructive, candid dialogue between business and government. The Innovation & Alberta’s Economic Future event with Minister Nate Glubish offers attendees a rare opportunity to engage directly on the issues that matter most to Alberta’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators.

We encourage members and partners to join us for what promises to be a timely and forward‑looking discussion.

🔗 Event details and registration HERE