Name: Life Sciences Week 2026: Official Kick-Off
Start: 2026-09-21T10:00:00.000-06:00
End: 2026-09-21T12:00:00.000-06:00
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building

Life Sciences Week is Alberta’s flagship event dedicated to celebrating and advancing the life sciences sector. Join us from September 21 to 25, 2026 at events throughout the province!

Life Sciences Week

, bringing together Alberta’s political, policy, industry, and academic leaders to spotlight the province’s growing role in health innovation.

We'll be joined by The Honourable Nate Glubish for Welcoming Remarks. Later on, we'll begin our Kick-Off featured panel 

Securing Health: The Growing Need for Canadian Medical Countermeasures and Dual Use Life Sciences Innovation

, where we'll discuss the growing importance of building a more sovereign and resilient Canadian life sciences sector. Special guests include :

As we navigate an evolving global landscape, expanding our infrastructure, manufacturing capabilities, and expertise is essential to securing Canada's supply of medical countermeasures. By investing in dual-use infrastructure, Canada can strengthen its sovereign capabilities while enabling homegrown research and innovation to scale, attract global investment and drive long-term economic growth. We'll also explore how Canadian innovations and technologies can support national defence and the country's broader health security objectives.