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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.

  • Canadian Hydrogen Convention – April 2026

    Edmonton, April 21 to 22, 2026

    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 2026

    Edmonton, May 19 to 22, 2026

    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.

  • ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Canada – May 2026

    Edmonton, May 20 to 22, 2026

    The 2026 ITS Canada Conference & Trade Show in Edmonton will bring together industry leaders, innovators and government representatives shaping the future of intelligent transportation across Canada.

  • World Geothermal Congress – June 2026

    Calgary, June 8 to 11, 2026

    One of the world’s foremost geothermal energy conferences, to be hosted in Alberta for the first time and convening international leaders from across the sector.

  • Global Energy Show – June 2026

    Calgary, June 9 to 11, 2026

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

  • AfriCanada Expo – June 2026

    Calgary, June 10 to 12, 2026

    A global trade and investment platform that connects African and Canadian businesses, entrepreneurs, policymakers, creatives and investors to explore opportunities, build strategic partnerships and shape the future of Africa–Canada trade relations.

  • Calgary Stampede – July 2026

    Calgary, July 3 to 12, 2026

    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.

  • 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.

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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