With the recent developments surrounding COVID-19 in Alberta and announcements by Canadian government and health agencies, APEGA has decided to postpone the 2020 Summit Awards and Professional Development Conference until further notice. Registration fees will be refunded within seven business days.

The actions Albertans take today will determine how this situation unfolds and we encourage everyone to prioritize their well-being and take the necessary steps to stay healthy. Stay up to date with what APEGA is doing during this time at www.apega.ca/covid-19.

Don't Miss APEGA's Biggest Event of the Year

APEGA Summit Awards

The APEGA Annual General Meeting and Conference is a leading gathering of professional engineers and professional geoscientists in Alberta. It brings together members, permit holders, government representatives, and other professionals for three featured events over two days: the Annual General Meeting, the Summit Awards, and the Professional Development Conference.

This year’s event will be held at the Edmonton Convention Centre.

What Happens at the AGM & Conference?

Professional Development

A huge selection of educational sessions, hand-picked to be engaging and relevant for professional engineers and professional geoscientists in Alberta. Earn up to 10 CPD hours while networking with your peers!

PD Schedule

Summit Awards

APEGA’s annual award show, recognizing excellence in professional engineering and geoscience, as well as the valuable contributions APEGA members make to their communities.

Summit Awards Details

Annual General Meeting

Take the opportunity to discuss issues important to engineering and geoscience in Alberta, vote on important matters, present motions, and meet the new President of APEGA.

AGM Details

2020 Conference Schedule

Staying current in one’s field and being aware of trends is a challenge for every professional. The 2020 APEGA Professional Development Conference offers you a choice of 20 educational sessions and 2 plenary presentations over a day and a half, featuring engaging and practical sessions for engineers and geoscientists.

Participating in this annual conference will help you learn and network with your peers while you earn up to 10 Continuing Professional Development hours. Your custom conference session selections support your own unique learning and development needs, and apply to professionals across disciplines and industries.

The first day of our conference is all about professional development. Start your morning with this year’s plenary from Dr. Wendy Okolo, Special Emphasis Programs Manager and Research Engineer at NASA.

After the plenary, there are 16 PD sessions to choose from. Choose wisely, you only have time for four sessions! The 2020 PD theme is Building Better with sessions ranging from four streams:

  • Technical Knowledge
  • Members
  • Careers
  • Business Knowledge

After all that learning, take a break and join us for a catered dinner and recognition of excellence in the professions at the APEGA Summit Awards.

These sessions fill fast so register early!
Presented by: Dr. Wendy Okolo, Special Emphasis Programs Manager and Research Engineer at NASA

After the kick-off plenary, everyone will break out into a series of sessions hand-picked for relevence and interest. This year’s professional development theme is Building Better with sessions ranging from four streams:

  • Technical Competence
  • Members
  • Careers
  • Business Knowledge

Get the full PD schedule

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to network and visit select exhibitor booths. Exhibitors will showcase all kinds of valuable tools, resources, programs, services, and information. Lunch hour and exhibitors will be located in Salons 10-12 on the Meeting Level of the Edmonton Convention Centre between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The trade show will be up and running throughout the day. Be sure to stop by and check out the exhibitors on session breaks!

Note that there will not be a luncheon speaker during the lunch hour.

Our first day of learning and networking ends with a bang. Join us for a catered dinner and celebration of excellence in engineering and geoscience in Alberta. The Summit Awards include up to 11 awards honouring individuals, teams, and projects that have changed their communities for the better.
Learn more about the Summit Awards

The second day of the APEGA Conference begins with a Plenary from Prof. Andrew Pelling, PhD, scientist, entrepreneur, and TED Senior Fellow.

After the plenary, there are 4 more PD sessions to choose from. Choose wisely, you only have time for one!

Be sure to join us for an engaging afternoon at the AGM Luncheon and the Annual General Meeting. The afternoon closes with the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends at the Post AGM Reception.

There is time for a couple more sessions to select from a pool of amazing options. The theme is Building Better and session topics are:

  • Technical Competence
  • Members
  • Careers
  • Business Knowledge

Get the full PD schedule

Keynote to be confirmed soon.

Discuss and vote on issues that are important to the Association and the professions, as well as witness the inauguration of the incoming President. The AGM will be broadcast via webinar – details to come.
Get the AGM Details and Agenda

Featured Speakers

Dr. Wendy Okolo, PhD

Dr. Wendy A. Okolo is an aerospace engineering researcher in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA’s Ames Research Cente

Professor Andrew E. Pelling, PhD

Scientist, professor, entrepreneur, and TED Senior Fellow, Andrew Pelling has built a career on unapologetic curiosity, creat
Meet all of the 2020 Speakers

Join Us for the 2020 APEGA AGM & Conference at the Edmonton Convention Centre!