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Reflecting on a Successful Year for Alberta’s Life Sciences

As we begin 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and thank you for being an essential part of our journey in enhancing the quality of life (sciences) for Canadians. Your continued support and collaboration inspire us to strive for excellence and carry the momentum we built for our life sciences sector, not just in Alberta but across Canada.

A Year of Innovation, Collaboration & Impact. API

Here are some of our milestones:

And so much more! Read our year-end blog to learn more about the exciting highlights and developments that made 2024 a remarkable year for our life sciences sector.

We look forward to working with you in 2025 and beyond! Here’s to a year filled with new opportunities, achievements, and continued success 🌟 

Yes–you read that right! We’re thrilled to announce that the annual Life Sciences Week in Alberta is back from September 22-26, 2025. Now in its third year, we’re excited to bring you another unforgettable and action-packed week of discovery, innovation, and collaboration!

LSW 2025 SaveTheDate

Building on our success in 2024, Life Sciences Week 2025 promises to be bigger and better, with even more groundbreaking announcements, unforgettable experiences, and new opportunities to learn, connect, and grow! 

Mark your calendars and be the first to know about exciting insights, event updates, and opportunities by signing up for our exclusive event newsletter 👇

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Events

On January 24Life Sciences BC’s 6th Annual Career Connect Day is bringing together industry professionals and top employers from across the sector to explore exciting career opportunities in the life sciences!

Life Sciences BC’s 6th Annual Career Connect Day 2025

If you’re in B.C, this event is a great opportunity to network with leading organizations, gain valuable insights into the industry, and connect with potential employers who are shaping the future of life sciences.

I’m interested!

Calling all Canadian biomedical engineering and technology students! The Canadian Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Conference (CUBEC) is hosting the 2025 CUBEC Annual Conference on January 25 to connect Canada’s brightest minds in biomedical engineering and technology!

Cubec poster

Happening across four host cities—Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary—this dynamic conference offers students opportunities to gain insights from industry experts, connect with leading biomedical and technology companies, and network with fellow students and like-minded peers.

We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s conference and look forward to engaging with students at the University of Calgary! Paramita Chaudhuri Basu, our Director of Academic Engagement & Delivery, will be speaking at the event, and we’ll also have a booth where you can connect with our team and learn more about exciting opportunities we offer for students! 

Don’t miss out on this exciting event—secure your spot now!

I’m going!

Dive into a world of innovation and connect with top Canadian life sciences companies at the OBIO® Investment Summit from February 5-7 in Toronto!

Obio Investment Summit

This is your chance to engage with industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners, all while exploring exciting partnerships and opportunities to collaborate! Be part of the action at the Early Technology Showcase and the Pharma & MedTech Business Development Forum to uncover the next big breakthrough in life sciences and health tech.

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From February 11-12, the Networks of Networks (N2) is hosting its 17th Annual Conference, the premier pan-Canadian event bringing together professionals in clinical research to foster collaboration across sectors within the community.

N2 Poster

This year’s theme, “The Next Chapter in Clinical Research: Tomorrow Starts Today,” will spotlight expert-led discussions on critical topics, from the latest updates on Clinical Trials and Regulatory Operations from Health Canada to emerging trends in AI shaping the future of clinical research.

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, make valuable connections, or explore new opportunities, the N2 Annual Conference is a great platform to engage with clinical research experts and collaborate with peers!

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Discover the future of sustainable health innovation at BioAlberta’s Prairie Bioeconomy Guild on February 12!

Prairie Bioeconomy Guild

Featuring Darren Bolding, Regional Director, Prairies at Natural Products Canada (NPC), this session dives into how NPC is empowering early-stage Canadian founders with access to guidance, funding, and vital connections to unlock their full commercial potential and drive cleaner, greener, and healthier solutions.

I’ll be there!

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