We Launch Innovation in Edmonton—Now Let’s Lead with It.

Join us for a gathering of Edmonton’s tech leaders, founders, and educators to shape a stronger talent pipeline for our innovation economy. This event invites open dialogue on how we can retain emerging talent, align education with opportunity, and make Edmonton the best place in Canada to launch and grow in tech.

Hosted by:

Nicholas Rheubottom
Candidate for City Council, Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Founder, 4Sight Advisory | Innovation Policy Advocate | Champion for Economic Access & Growth

Why This Matters

Edmonton is bursting with innovation—but too often, our best ideas and brightest minds leave for other cities. We need to close the gap between education and opportunity, between talent and traction.

This event is a conversation about how Edmonton can build a seamless tech talent pipeline:

• From post-secondary to the private sector
• From startup to scale-up
• From emerging talent to long-term retention

Nicholas’s vision: a city that doesn’t just incubate talent—it leads with it.

What You Can Expect

• Panel / Fireside Chat:
  Industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and post-secondary innovators share what’s working—and what isn’t—in connecting talent to opportunity.
• Open Dialogue:
  Breakouts and open-floor time to explore what’s needed to build and retain Edmonton’s innovation workforce.
• Community Networking:
  Connect with other founders, funders, and educators committed to shaping Edmonton’s innovation economy.
• Light refreshments provided

Policy in Focus

This conversation ties directly to Nicholas’s economic platform:

• Aligning education with industry—through municipal-university partnerships and workforce pathways
  Investing in startup supports—including mentorship, microgrants, and co-working spaces
  Making Edmonton a magnet for talent—with smart housing, transit, and innovation hubs