News Release
Capital market experts to discuss growth, opportunity, sustainability and more at ASC Connect 2023
Oct 12, 2023
CALGARY – October 12, 2023 – Today, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is hosting its seventh annual ASC Connect conference, where industry and market leaders and numerous experts will examine pressing topics influencing Alberta’s capital market.
“ASC Connect is a unique event that brings hundreds of market participants together to discuss timely topics that are important to our province’s capital market,” said Stan Magidson, Chair and CEO of the ASC. “Emerging technology and data, climate-related disclosure, and opportunities for our energy industry are all important conversations to have. During ASC Connect, we’ll examine these topics, and more, as part of our shared desire for a strong capital market in Alberta that fosters innovation while maintaining investor protection.”
The theme of ASC Connect 2023 is Growth, innovation and intelligent regulation. The event marks a return to an in-person experience with a full day of informative panel sessions and networking opportunities. Featured speakers include the Honourable Nate Horner, President of the Alberta Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Deborah Yedlin, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, and esteemed experts and leaders from the TMX Group, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board, the Pathways Alliance, Alberta Innovates, and much more.
For more information, including speaker biographies, visit asc.ca/asc-connect-2023.
Media interested in attending at no cost should contact media@asc.ca.
The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.
For further information please contact:
For Media Inquiries:
Tanja McMorris
Alberta Securities Commission
media@asc.ca