DAMA Edmonton 12th Annual Conference

12th Annual DAMA Edmonton Conference Powering Digital Health and AI through Trusted Data.

Join us for our 12th Annual Conference, a focused event tailored for leaders and professionals in the AI, Data Governance, Data Management, Machine Learning and Business Analytics spaces.

Sponsors: To sponsor the conference - please view your sponsorship options below the schedule.

To view the information on speakers- see the links below and the conference speakers and workshops.

The major trends for the coming year are:

• Generative AI & AI Agents 

• AI Agent Security and Oversight

• Digital Sovereignty Strategies, Governance & Leadership 

• Modern Data Architecture & Engineering

• Monetizing GPS and Graphical Data

​Schedule (See details below)

Nov 4: 9am - 4.00pm 1/2 day workshops (AM & PM)

3 Workshops

Nov 5: 7.45am - 6.30pm: Speaker Presentations

Keynote: Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology & Innovation (Alberta)

Attendees Reception:5.30pm -6.30pm

Vendor Booths: 8.00am - 6.30pm

Nov 6: 7.45am - 4.00pm: Speaker Presentations

Vendor Booths: 8.00am - 3.00pm

Door and Vendor Prizes 4.30pm-5.00pm

Nov 7: 9am-6pm: 1/2 day and full day workshops (AM & PM)

Certifications Workshop: All Day (Data Management, Data Governance, AI, BI, IS Certifications) and Exams

3 Workshops

Sponsors (Sponsorship Levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Booth, Coffee)

Speakers & Workshop Hosts Confirmed

Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology & Innovation, Government of Alberta (Keynote)

Shelagh Maloney CEO, Digital Health Canada (Speaker)

Donald Farmer - Research Fellow TDWI , Futurist Tranquilla AI - Seattle, WA (Speaker & Workshop)

Russ Greiner - Founding Chair Research Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), UofA (Speaker)

Kevin Petrie - VP Research BARC, Head DM Practices Greater Boston, MA (Speaker & Workshop)

Mark Madsen - Head of Applied Research Cognisee Seattle, WA (Speaker & Workshop)

Stephane Contre Principal, Storm Analytics Corp (Speaker)

Trevor Strome Winnipeg Airports Authority (Speaker)

Bruce Matichuk CTO Co-Founder, MedWatch Technologies (Workshop)

Kewal Dhariwal ICCP Executive Director (Workshop)

Heather Hallett MBA RN Executive Advisor, Head of Healthcare Advanced Analytics and AI (Speaker)

Avi Sheshachalam, PhD Senior Business Development Officer and AI expert, MacEwan University (Workshop)

Jason Suriano Director of AI & Data Services, Tantus Solutions Group (Speaker)

Ahmad Jawad Founder Startup Company, DoCEO.ai (Speaker)

Caitlin Crowley, MA, Partner, Enterprise Transformation, MNP (Speaker)

Schedule (as of Oct 1, 2026) and is subject to change

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

Platinum Sponsorship

($7,500)

1. Sponsor’s logo, 100 word description, and links prominently displayed on all conference web pages.

2. Sponsor’s logo prominently displayed and mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.

3. Two full pages of sponsor’s ad in conference program.

4. One half-hour keynote speaking slot is provided during the conference.  The keynote will be carried live across Canada

5. Corporate banner and marketing collateral at the registration desk.

6. Best placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.

7. Sponsor’s promotional and marketing material in delegates’ bags.

8. Sponsor is acknowledged at the opening and closing of the conference.

9. Three free conference registrations.

10. Two free booth space (or one large one) for the exhibition of sponsor’s products and services.

11. Opportunity to co-sponsor lunch and to speak during lunch.

Gold Sponsor

($5,000)

1. Sponsor’s logo, 50 word company word description and links conspicuously displayed on all conference web pages.

2. Sponsor is mentioned in all convention promotional material and media.

3. One full page of sponsor’s ad in the conference program.

4. Excellent placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.

5. Sponsor’s promotional and marketing material in delegates’ bags.

6. Sponsor is acknowledged during the opening and closing of the conference.

7. Two free conference registrations.

8. One free booth space for the exhibition of sponsor’s products and services.

9. Opportunity to co-sponsor lunch.

Silver Sponsor

($3,500)

1. Sponsor’s logo and links displayed on all convention web pages.

2. Sponsor is mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.

3. Half page of sponsor’s ad in the conference program.

4. Excellent placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.

5. Sponsor’s promotional and marketing material in delegates’ bags.

6. Sponsor is acknowledged during the opening and closing of the conference.

7. One free convention registration.

8. One free booth space for the exhibition of sponsor’s products and services.

9. Opportunity to co-sponsor breakfast.

Bronze Sponsor

($2,500)

1. Sponsor’s logo and links displayed on all conference web pages.

2. Sponsor is mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.

3. One-quarter page of sponsor’s ad in the conference program.

4. Good placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.

5. Sponsor’s company leaflet in delegates’ bags.

6. Fifty percent discount on booth space.

7. Opportunity to co-sponsor coffee.

Sponsor Coffee/Lunch

$1,500

1. Sponsor’s logo and links displayed on all conference web pages.

2. Sponsor is mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.

3. Sponsor's logo on each table during Coffee/Lunch

4. 50% discount on Booth Space

   
   

Conference Floor Exhibition Booth

($750)

1. Opportunity to visit one-on-one with conference attendees during the conference.

2. Educate conference attendees about exhibitor’s products and services.

3. Opportunity to network and cultivate with conference sponsors, fellow exhibitors, and conference attendees.