Each year, Calgary Economic Development’s signature event, Economic Outlook, traditionally brings together over 1,000 business, government and community leaders from all of Calgary’s key industries to network and to hear about future economic trends and forecasts for our city, province and nation.
Check back often for more details on the next Economic Outlook event.
A recording of past events can be found below:
Vice President & Chief Economist, ATB
Todd Hirsch is the Vice President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial. He holds degrees in economics from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta. For over 20 years he’s worked as an economist at numerous organizations including the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada.
Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC
Pierre Cléroux leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, he helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation
Calgary-Elbow UCP candidate Doug Schweitzer is committed to restoring Alberta's competitive advantage for hard-working Alberta families. As a restructuring and insolvency lawyer, Doug has seen first-hand the staggering impacts of economic downturns and is determined to work with dedication and optimism to create opportunity for all Albertans by building and diversifying Alberta’s economy for the future.
Mayor of Calgary
Naheed Nenshi, A’paistootsiipsii, was sworn in as Calgary's 36th mayor on October 25, 2010 and was re-elected in 2013 and 2017.
President & CEO, Calgary Economic Development
Mary became President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development in 2015. Under her leadership there has been greater focus on Calgary’s competitiveness in the new economy; including the areas of talent development, innovation, placemaking, and the business environment.
President and CEO, ATB Financial
As ATB’s President and CEO, Curtis Stange could have a million priorities, but really he has just one: our customers. He knows that by instilling that same focus into all 5,500+ team members, ATB can use its expertise to change the lives of Albertans for the better.
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