# Event Details - **Event Name**: ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join ICTC in Edmonton on November 18 2025 to explore strategies at the intersection of hiring talent, tech innovation, and business growth.About this Event? Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025? Location: Salon A&B, Chateau Lacombe, 10111 Bellamy Hill, Edmonton AB T5J 1N7⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM MT? Language: EnglishAlberta’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, valued at $49 billion in 2021 and projected to reach $68 billion by 2030. With strengths in artificial intelligence, clean technologies, and health innovation, Alberta is positioning itself as a national leader in digital transformation. But for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), growth depends on more than technology—it requires networks, talent, and resources to scale.At the same time, Alberta’s unemployment rate has risen above 8%, with youth unemployment at 17%. Many jobseekers, especially recent graduates, report a frustrating job market filled with long hiring processes and limited entry points. This gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity: SMEs urgently need skilled talent to grow, while many young Albertans are seeking pathways into meaningful, future-ready jobs.In this evolving landscape, how can Alberta’s SMEs leverage their agility, adopt AI-driven hiring tools, and turn their size into a competitive advantage in attracting top talent?Join the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) in Edmonton on November 18, 2025, ahead of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Development Symposium for an event alongside SMEs, innovators, and policymakers to explore strategies at the intersection of smart hiring, digital innovation, and SME growth.What to Expect:Through interactive discussions and networking, participants will:Learn how to access resources through ICTC's Digital Workforce Catalyst Alberta (DWCA) program, offered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, to help their businesses grow and sustain a strong talent pipeline.Explore tools and strategies for workforce recruitment and retention, ensuring SMEs can remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.Build networks with peers, government, and innovation leaders to strengthen Alberta's digital business ecosystem.Who should attend?Entrepreneurs and SME leaders looking to grow in Alberta's digital economy.HR and business leaders seeking effective strategies to attract and retain skilled talent.Policymakers, educators, and ecosystem partners supporting Alberta's innovation agenda.This event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate on building a resilient, future-ready economy in Alberta.Agenda:4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Registration, Refreshments, Networking5:30 PM -5:45 PM| Welcome and Opening Remarks5:45 PM – 6:15 PM | Keynote Presentation (to be announced)6:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Panel Discussion (to be announced)7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Closing Remarks, Refreshments and Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edmonton/ictc-alberta-digital-economy-summit-edmonton/100001762552755739 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, health-wellness, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Edmonton - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Chateau Lacombe Hotel - **lat**: 53.5391367 - **long**: -113.4939463 - **full address**: Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill Road Northwest, Edmonton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=ICTC+Alberta+Digital+Economy+Summit+-+Edmonton&date=Tue%2C+18+Nov%2C+2025+at+04%3A30+pm&bg=5 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton being held? - **A:** ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill Road Northwest, Edmonton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton? - **A:** ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton is organized by ICTC Events in Alberta. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ICTC Alberta Digital Economy Summit - Edmonton is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edmonton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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