Growing the North Conference

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16th Annual Growing the North Conference

For the first time, you have the option to join for Day One for sessions focused on innovation, industry trends and practical strategies for growth.

Day Two, engage in discussions about economic policy, regional development and collaboration opportunities.

REGISTER HERE

Evergreen Park – Grande Prairie

Tuesday, Feb 18 - pre-event networking mixer at 5pm

Wednesday, February 19 & Thursday, February 20 Keynotes start at 9am. Doors are open at 8:30am for networking.

Coordinated by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and community partners including:

City of Grande Prairie

County of Grande Prairie

Municipal District of Greenview

Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region

GP Regional Tourism Association

Farm Credit Canada

GP Regional Innovation Network

Northwestern Polytechnic

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre

Find out more about this year's Guest Speakers and get registered to attend at GrowingTheNorth.com

SPEAKERS

Jackie Forrest - Executive Director of ARC Energy Research Institute

Waneek Horn-Miller - Olympian and an incredible storyteller. First Mohawk Woman to compete in the Olympics.

Shawn Kanungo - Globally recognized innovation strategist, high energy keynote speaker listed as the Top 40 Under 40' by Forbes in 2021. Best-selling book author of  'The Bold Ones'.

Mark Parsons - Vice President and Chief Economist at ATB Financial. Two decades in senior economic positions including notable roles at the Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.

David Usher - Multi-platinum, 4 time Juno award-winning musician as the lead singer of Moist. Founder of the creative studio called Reimagine AI. Co-creator of the Climate Clock.