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.
The Edmonton Chamber is proud to have partnered with AI Edge and Google to offer our members exclusive access to AI training programs.
Not a member with us yet? That’s okay! You can still sign up for one of the training courses.
Don't Miss Our Upcoming AI Programming
Self-Directed Google AI Training
We’ve partnered with Google to offer 500 scholarships to a Google AI Essential Program. This self-directed program gives you access to Google’s AI Essential program through Coursera. The best thing about this training is that it allows you to go at your own pace, ensuring you get the most out of the training on your own time.
Looking for other ways to claim your scholarship? Join us at an AI Edge 101 session or a 12-Week AI Intensive through the link below, and you'll receive a Google Scholarship following attendance of the session.
Attend an AI Edge 101 Session
These one-hour sessions are meant to give attendees a strong foundation of AI expertise to feel comfortable using the technology. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or you work in a larger organization, the information in this course is useful to anyone. This course focuses on the basics and is completely free to anyone who signs up.
Sessions are held every Thursday. To sign up, follow the link below and select a day that works best for you.
12-Week AI Intensive
Dive deeper into how you can leverage AI to grow, simplify, or streamline your operations. This program is designed to help businesses understand the full capacity of AI to augment business processes.
These sessions are split into two streams. The first 8 weeks will focus on optimizing AI For your role. Workflow design applied to your tasks, building your personal AI assistant, and understanding how to properly prompt AI as a transferable skill.
The following 4 weeks tailor to your organization and how you can utilize AI to lead more effectively, support colleagues in building their own capability, and sustain AI adoption.
Each week you'll join a live facilitated session with your cohort and move through the various programs offered.
Edmonton Chamber members receive a $500 discount! Log into your Member Portal and click on 'AI Programming' in the left menu to access your discount code.
If you are an Edmonton Chamber member but are unsure of your portal login or do not have a portal login, please reach out to events@edmontonchamber.com to receive your discount code.
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 June 16th in Edmonton. Details to come.
Chamber members: $50 | Non-members: $100
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 on July 28th, 2026 at the World Trade Centre Edmonton.
Chamber members: $50 | Non-members: $100