Brandish|RED partners with Alberta Innovates to expand global innovation conference, Inventures

Nearly 4,000 people gathered at Calgary’s Telus Convention Centre to hear notable guests, David Usher, Dr. Poppy Crum and Dr. Marcus Collins speak on innovation and technology. 

Winnipeg, MB — Brandish|RED Agency and Alberta Innovates are thrilled to announce the success of the 2024 Inventures Conference, where nearly 4,000 global technology leaders gathered at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre in late March 2024. Through a comprehensive marketing, content and event experience strategy, Brandish|RED played a pivotal role in expanding the brand and increasing attendance for the 2024 event, solidifying the conference’s position as a must-attend event for global tech leaders.

“The 2024 conference blew us away! With nearly 4,000 attendees at the conference, we witnessed the profound impact that Inventures has on both our local and national tech industry. We are excited to continue our relationship with Brandish|RED as we go above and beyond for our 2025 event,” said Marlenie Arana , Director, Events and Sponsorship at Alberta Innovates.

Since its inaugural conference in 2018, Inventures has attracted entrepreneurs, thought leaders, startups, and investors from across the globe to connect and facilitate economic growth in Alberta’s tech industries. The conference fosters collaboration across health tech, artificial intelligence, ag tech, fintech, and clean tech. Their 2024 conference featured notable speakers like Award-Winning Musician and Creative AI expert, David Usher , Futurist and Neuroscientist and Technologist, Dr. Poppy Crum , Professor, Dr. Marcus Collins and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

“Our partnership with Alberta Innovates on the Inventures Conference is special. Together, we’ve developed a brand that is more than just a concept—it’s an unforgettable annual experience for thousands. We couldn’t be more proud of the success of the 2024 Inventures Conference, and as the conference grows, we cannot wait to continue fostering the spirit of Inventures and introduce it to more markets,” said Lori Billey , Managing Director West at Brandish|RED.

Building on the success of the 2024 event, the Inventures conference proudly announced its expansion to the newly renovated BMO Centre for its 2025 event. This move is driven by the growing global interest in the event, necessitating a larger venue to accommodate the increasing demand. This move also increases their ability to host diverse sessions and more speakers. In anticipation of the next conference, Alberta Innovates has confirmed that NASA Astronaut, José M. Hernández will be the first keynote speaker of Inventures 2025, setting the stage for an out-of-this-world experience. 

Brandish|RED looks forward to continuing its partnership with Alberta Innovates’ Inventures conference. The partnership includes work related to expanding the conference's reach in regional, national, and international markets, and further improving and elevating the conference experience for attendees and speakers.

For more information about the Inventures conference, visit their website. Find conference content created by Brandish|RED here.

(Curious about 'Brandish|RED'? In case you missed it, Brandish merged with RED The Agency this past winter.)

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Cleo Curtis

Director Of Communications, Brandish

(204) 594-8314 Ext. 721

cleo.curtis@brandishagency.com

Brandish is a creative agency helping brands in their pursuit of relevance. Founded in 2016, Brandish is a remote-first agency with headquarters in Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

Alberta Innovates solves some of the province’s biggest challenges by seeing beyond the possible. We support research and the growth of business. We help the startup community build new technology and drive new ideas.