ABCtech #67 30JUN16 Moonlight in the Meadows

ABCtech #67 30JUN16 Moonlight in the Meadows

Moonlight in the Meadows – 2016 will be forever remembered for the “lost dog and much rain!” But the banter of over 200 guests blew off the tent tops Tuesday, June 21st in the meadows of the river valley. So much to share starting with smiling greeters at reception – thank you MentorUP, with a splash of floral colour supplied by Hole’s.

Sponsor suites were packed with Canada Drones a stand out in the suite shared with Chandos, St. Albert and NABI. The other shared suite highlighted “management”: ProNet, CMC- Alberta, Mediashaker and the newcomer INC – the Alberta Innovation Collaborative. Dentons’ exclusive suite added a very professional/ personal touch and the coupling of the Fort Edmonton and WELCA site sponsors was a welcome/ unique pairing.

Additional photos HERE Courtesy Bryn Lipinski

At the AGM, members supported a resolution to phase in a new small business Membership category. Klaas Rodenburg highlighted ABCtech’s contribution to establishing an innovation exchange with Brainport in Holland, with more to come in Europe and Asia – maybe even the USA. Four new Directors were elected to the Board – welcome: Sharon MacLean, Peter Fenwick, Bob Fessenden and Haley Simons. Bob concluded the AGM sharing his insights on the GOA’s contributions to economic diversification, wrapping up with a sobering pause to reflect.

Nolan Crouse brought greetings from the Capital Region and acknowledged the Board’s commitment to economic collaboration.

Fort Edmonton’s shivering caterers served up 5 tasty delights and kept us well lubricated while Tim Mallandine and his Songkraft singers soothed our souls. And we were also treated to just how far the shared economy may go, with a presentation by Kian Parseyan about Scarf – mobilizing kitchen chefs for serving the neighbourhood. Also, “thank you”  Bud Norris and Edmonton Explorers – Nicholas Fu, for the creative draw prizes and Bryn Olson-Lipinski with his spontaneous photo-opps serving to keep us on our best behaviour. Stay-tuned for the photo postings 

A few dozen sustained the seemingly unstoppable conversation at an after-party held at bar of the Hotel Selkirk.

As a sum-up, we’ve launched the summer and urge you to Save-the-Date for our Convention “Creating the New Alberta – Vision & Leadership” in Red Deer on Saturday, November 26th featuring Kim Campbell and Donna Kennedy-Glans for keynotes and BIG IDEAS from 18 of Alberta’s industries and professions on growing Alberta’s economy.

Oh and by the way, annual Membership remains $100, $25 for Seniors/Students HERE