Province of Alberta

07/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/19/2024 11:51

Promoting Alberta in Silicon Valley

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Minister Glubish will be meeting with executives from Apple, Varian, Nvidia and Google to explore ways to advance Alberta's adoption of technology and innovation to deliver better, faster and smarter services for Albertans, and collaboration opportunities for Alberta in alignment with the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy.

Alberta introduced its Technology and Innovation Strategy in 2022, laying out the government's plan to grow the technology and innovation space in the province to $5 billion and 20,000 jobs by 2030. Over the past five years, venture capital investment has grown by almost 50 per cent more than triple the average growth rate for the rest of Canada, and Calgary is making international lists as a market to watch.

"Technology is the future of every industry, and Alberta has put itself on the map as a tech sector leader. I look forward to meeting with these world-renowned experts and sharing how Alberta is an outstanding investment destination."

Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation

By meeting with top international tech companies, Alberta's government is solidifying relationships and opportunities that will help further grow the province's technology and innovation sectors. The province's life sciences and artificial intelligence industries are booming, and meeting with these organizations ensures Alberta remains at the forefront internationally when it comes to technology and innovation.

Minister Glubish will be accompanied by three members of staff. They will leave July 21 and return July 24. Expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for Minister Glubish*

July 21

  • Travel to Silicon Valley

July 22

  • Apple meeting

July 23

  • Varian meeting
  • Nvidia meeting

July 24

  • Google meeting
  • Depart for Edmonton

*Subject to change