2025 Gathering Day 2 Program
May 9 | Ross Glen Hall, Mount Royal University | 4825 Mount Royal Gate Southwest Calgary
May 9 Program
We are still adding details, so this program is subject to change.
Optional social activity - Free Yoga Class
Start your day with a refreshing and gentle morning yoga class, designed to awaken your body and mind. This beginner-friendly session will help you build flexibility, strength, and calmness to carry into your day. All yoga materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Sign up and payment required. See 'add-ons' under 'Get Tickets' on the Eventbrite page to reserve your spot!
Reserve your spot today!7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
Doors open, breakfast served
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Program starts, opening comments
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Keynote Speaker - Alkarim Devani
CEO & Co-Founder, mddl
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Harnessing AI for a Sustainable Future: Local Innovations and Case Studies
Breakout session. Solway AI, Community Energy Association, Intelligent Futures, Applied Energy Consulting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Advancing Natural Infrastructure in Alberta: Lessons and Next Steps
Breakout session. Josée Méthot (International Institute for Sustainable Development), Amy Berlando (Cows and Fish), Jinny Toffelmire (Town of Okotoks).
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mobilizing Alberta: Bridging Information, Community and Climate Action
Breakout session. Rachelle Haddock (University of Calgary), Maria Granados (Silver Spur Strategies)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Otipemisiwak Métis Government session
Breakout session. Details coming soon.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scaling Climate Solutions: Insights from Funders at Every Stage
Breakout session. Speaker details coming soon.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scaling Innovation: Blatchford - An Urban Development Case Study
Plenary session. Christian Felske, Director - Renewable Energy Systems, City of Edmonton.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Hands-On Workshop
Breakout session. Jennifer Janzen (Alberta Tomorrow), Kelsey Spicer-Rawe (Cows and Fish).
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Futures Thinking: Exploring AI’s Role in Shaping Environmental Futures
Breakout session. Solway AI, Community Energy Association, Intelligent Futures.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Empowering the Next Generation
Breakout session. Speaker details coming soon.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Supporting Indigenous Climate Action
Breakout session. Speaker details coming soon
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
City of Calgary session
Breakout session. Details coming soon.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Final plenary, closing remarks and conference end
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
See the rest of the conference programming!
Check out what's happening on the other two days of this event.
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