IEEE Smart World Congress – Industry Day
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August 19, 2025
8:00 am—5:00 pm
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
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Taking place on August 19 in downtown Calgary, Industry Day will bring together a powerful mix of global experts, Canadian tech leaders, and local innovation champions. This is a must-attend event for startups, researchers, and organizations looking to stay at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, IoT, cybersecurity, and more. What to expect: 30+ featured speakers from across Canada’s tech and innovation sectors Cutting-edge insights from AWS, Dell, Google, and other leading organizations Local perspectives and ecosystem support from partners including Platform Calgary Interactive discussions on technologies shaping smart cities, healthcare, energy, and beyond In-person and virtual networking opportunities with researchers, startups, and industry pros Whether you’re scaling a startup, advancing applied research, or driving digital transformation, IEEE Industry Day offers the ideas, people, and partnerships to help you move forward. Let’s showcase Alberta’s innovation ecosystem on the world stage.
Taking place on August 19 in downtown Calgary, Industry Day will bring together a powerful mix of global experts, Canadian tech leaders, and local innovation champions. This is a must-attend event for startups, researchers, and organizations looking to stay at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, IoT, cybersecurity, and more.
What to expect:
30+ featured speakers from across Canada’s tech and innovation sectors
Cutting-edge insights from AWS, Dell, Google, and other leading organizations
Local perspectives and ecosystem support from partners including Platform Calgary
Interactive discussions on technologies shaping smart cities, healthcare, energy, and beyond
In-person and virtual networking opportunities with researchers, startups, and industry pros
Whether you’re scaling a startup, advancing applied research, or driving digital transformation, IEEE Industry Day offers the ideas, people, and partnerships to help you move forward.
Let’s showcase Alberta’s innovation ecosystem on the world stage.
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