Programs Designed to Move You Forward.
From AI skills to career acceleration to federal contracts, the Chamber is opening doors this spring. Three programs. Real opportunity. All for Edmonton.
Here's What We've Built for You.
We believe Edmonton's next chapter is written by the people in this city who are ready to show up, scale up, and step forward. This spring, we're launching three initiatives that put opportunity directly in your hands, with events running from May onwards.
AI Essentials for Business Events & Scholarships
The future of work is powered by AI, and we're making sure Edmonton is ready for it.
Attend the Edmonton Chamber AI Program Launch Party on May 19th from 3–5pm.
You won't want to miss our upcoming press event where you'll have the chance to hear from AI experts while they step out of the UpperBound conference to highlight the AI advantage in business.
You can expect a press conference, followed by a brief panel, with a business mixer and networking opportunity.
Don't Miss Our Upcoming AI Programming
Self-Directed Google AI Training
We’ve partnered with Google to offer scholarships to a Google AI Essential Program. Join us at the AI Launch Party to learn more and be the first to hear about this exciting opportunity.
Attend a Copper Teams AI 101 Session
The Edmonton Chamber is partnering with Copper Teams to host complimentary one-hour AI sessions to equip attendees with what they needcut through the hype, understand what AI can actually do, and walk away with real, actionable ideas for their organization. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop about the first session and upcoming details.
Copper Teams 12-Week AI Program
Dive deeper into how you can leverage AI to grow, simplify, or streamline your operations. Copper Teams specializes in helping businesses understand the full capacity of AI to augment business processes. Your Edmonton Chamber membership grants you member-exclusive discounts to this program. Sign up details will be available soon.
Emerging Professionals Accelerator
In Partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI)
Breaking into your career shouldn't feel like breaking down a wall. The Emerging Professionals Accelerator is a full-day career development event built specifically for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in Edmonton — and it's designed to give you results you can use the very next day.
What's included: Hands-on workshops, expert panels, real networking — all in one power-packed day
Who it's for: New professionals, students, recent graduates, and anyone in the early stages of their career
This event is proudly delivered in partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) — a global network that has empowered young leaders in over 100 countries for more than a century.
What You'll Walk Away With:
- Resume and interview skills you can put to work immediately
- A clearer understanding of your strengths and career direction
- Genuine connections with Edmonton's emerging professional community
Full-day event takes place June 12, 2026 in Edmonton.
Chamber members: $50 | Non-members: $100
Defence Procurement Summit
Canada is increasing defence spending at a pace not seen in decades, and Edmonton businesses are positioned to compete. But knowing the opportunity exists and knowing how to access it are two very different things.
The Defence Procurement Summit, delivered in direct partnership with the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), is a first-of-its-kind event that gives Edmonton businesses the knowledge, connections, and tools they need to win federal contracts.
Who it's for: Business owners, executives, and business development professionals who want to grow through government procurement — especially those in construction, maintenance, and professional services.
Why this summit is different: DND/CAF isn't just attending. They're co-delivering the program. This is direct access to the people who make purchasing decisions — not a lecture about how procurement works.
Why Attend the Summit
- Direct access to DND/CAF procurement officers through Meet-the-Buyer sessions
- Hands-on training on the Tender Management Application (TMA) — the federal system that gets you in front of opportunities faster
- Programming from Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) on vendor readiness and pathways to larger contracts
- Presentations from Material Acquisition & Support Officers, Real Property Operations personnel, and Base and Wing procurement officers
Summit takes place in June in Edmonton. Details to come.
Chamber members: $50 | Non-members: $100