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Trade events

Major international trade-related events across Alberta that spotlight our diverse industries and global market opportunities to the world.

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Overview

Alberta hosts many industry and trade-related events across the province. The events offer valuable opportunities for international visitors to:

  • discover what our province offers the world
  • explore innovative products and technologies
  • engage directly with Alberta companies and government

Featured events

Below are major upcoming events where the Government of Alberta welcomes and engages with international delegations, facilitates connections between global buyers and Alberta suppliers and promotes the province’s strengths in key sectors.

  • Carbon Capture Canada – September 2026

    Edmonton, September 15 to 17, 2026

    Canada’s leading carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) event showcasing cutting-edge technologies and large-scale decarbonization solutions.

  • Life Sciences Week – September 2026

    Edmonton, September 21 to 26, 2026

    Alberta’s free, community-led event that connects industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators and students to ignite collaboration and spotlight cutting-edge breakthroughs.

  • ConvergX – September 2026

    Calgary, September 22 to 24, 2026

    The world’s premier annual cross-sector industrial technology event that unites leaders from energy, defence, aerospace and technology to accelerate collaboration and growth.

  • International Pipeline Conference & Expo – September 2026

    Calgary, September 21 to 25, 2026

    International Pipeline Conference and Expo is the premier gathering for pipeline professionals, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe.

  • qConnect – October 2026

    Calgary, October 21 to 22, 2026

    qConnect 2026 is the premier industry event for quantum technology, convening businesses, technology leaders, startups, government and investors to turn ideas into real-world impact.

  • Canadian Hydrogen Convention – April 2027

    Edmonton, April 20 to 22, 2027

    Canada’s largest hydrogen-focused event, spotlighting advancements in production, storage and distribution. It connects energy leaders, innovators and investors exploring hydrogen’s role in the global energy transition and Alberta’s clean tech future.

  • Upper Bound – May 2027

    Edmonton, May 18 to 21, 2027

    Canada’s leading artificial intelligence conference brings together global AI experts, researchers and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge applications, investment opportunities and Alberta’s role in shaping the future of AI.

  • Global Energy Show – June 2027

    Calgary, June 8 to 10, 2027

    North America’s premier energy event and the largest business-to-business (B2B) exhibition and conference in the energy industry.

  • Calgary Stampede – July 2027

    Calgary, July 9 to 18, 2027

    The World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo attracts millions of visitors each year. Investors come to experience the event, meet with industry, and explore potential investment and trade opportunities.

Contact

International delegations and exporting Alberta companies

Learn about opportunities to connect with the Government of Alberta at these events.
Email: [email protected]

General event information

For details about individual events, such as programming, registration and logistics, contact the event organizers directly through their official websites.

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