ASC Connect 2026
Alberta's capital market: where do we go from here?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Alberta's market participants, business leaders and policy experts gather to discuss what comes next for Alberta, our capital market and the Canadian economy.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
120 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Why attend
A decade of bringing the market together. For 10 years, ASC Connect has facilitated important conversations about the critical issues and evolving trends affecting Alberta’s capital market. The event offers a unique opportunity to discuss challenges, explore opportunities and foster a shared understanding of how we move forward, together.
A timely conversation. This year’s agenda will explore how Alberta companies can raise capital, embrace innovation, grow their businesses and stay competitive.
A shared goal. Whether you are a business leader, entrepreneur, registrant, professional advisor, or policy maker, ASC Connect is an opportunity to come together to discuss how we strengthen our capital market.
Featured Speakers
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The Honourable Jason Nixon
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance
The Honourable Jason Kenney
Former federal Cabinet Minister, and former Alberta Premier
Stan Magidson
Chair & CEO, ASC & Chair, CSA
Claire Brownell
Reporter, The Logic
Dr. Ryan Clements
Director, Advanced Research & Knowledge Management, ASC
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Robert (“RJ”) Johnston
Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy, University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy
Louise Lee
Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais
John McKenzie
CEO, TMX Group
Katrina Prokopy
General Counsel, ASC
Eric Richmond
Country Director and CEO of Coinbase Canada
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Samir Sabharwal
Executive Director, ASC
Lynn Tsutsumi
Director, Market Regulation, ASC
Denise Weeres
Director, Corporate Finance, ASC
Deborah Yedlin
President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Mark Zelmer
Fellow-in-Residence, C.D. Howe Institute
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The Honourable Jason Nixon
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance
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The Honourable Jason Kenney
Former federal Cabinet Minister, and former Alberta Premier
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Stan Magidson
Chair & CEO, ASC & Chair, CSA
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Claire Brownell
Reporter, The Logic
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Dr. Ryan Clements
Director, Advanced Research & Knowledge Management, ASC
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Robert (“RJ”) Johnston
Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy, University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy
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Louise Lee
Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais
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John McKenzie
CEO, TMX Group
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Katrina Prokopy
General Counsel, ASC
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Eric Richmond
Country Director and CEO of Coinbase Canada
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Samir Sabharwal
Executive Director, ASC
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Lynn Tsutsumi
Director, Market Regulation, ASC
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Denise Weeres
Director, Corporate Finance, ASC
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Deborah Yedlin
President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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Mark Zelmer
Fellow-in-Residence, C.D. Howe Institute
Pricing
Early bird pricing will be available until 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Standard ticket:
- Early bird: $125
- Regular price: $175
Student ticket:
- Price: $50
ASC Connect Venue
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
120 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3
For all information on parking, transit, and more visit: https://calgary-convention.com/attend/
Accommodation
If you are traveling to Calgary, we've held a discounted room block at The Delta Calgary Downtown, which is within walking distance to the venue. Rates are available until September 29 on a first come, first served basis. Book a room.