2026 WorkFirst Alberta Summit - Employer Breakfast
Thursday, September 24
8:00 AM - 10:00AM
Edmonton Expo Centre, Breakout Stage
Space is limited. Requests are reviewed before confirmation.
An Exclusive Morning
for Employer Leaders
Hosted by Thrive, this invite-only employer breakfast brings together business leaders, workforce development professionals, and technology innovators for an exclusive conversation on how digital tools are transforming recruitment and workforce planning - including a first look at our latest enhancements to the Talent Exchange suite of tools connecting employers and talent.
Attendees will see a brief walkthrough of the Talent Exchange's new candidate-matching engine directly from Jeffrey Doucet, CEO of Thrive Career Wellness, and gain insight into emerging technologies helping employers connect with talent more effectively, improve candidate matching, and navigate an increasingly complex labour market.
Join fellow peers and employer leaders on Thursday, September 24th at 8:00 AM at the Edmonton Expo Centre's Breakout Stage, as part of the 2026 WorkFirst Alberta Summit. Seating is limited, and by invitation only.
Arrival, Registration, Networking begins at 8:00 AM
Breakfast and remarks begins at 8:30 AM
Employer breakfast concludes and guests transition to WorkFirst Alberta Summit programming at 10:00 AM
About the WorkFirst
Alberta Summit
The 2026 WorkFirst Alberta Summit is a two-day, province-wide gathering that brings together employers, workforce professionals, service providers, government representatives, and community leaders to explore practical solutions to Alberta’s evolving workforce needs.
Taking place September 23–24 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, the Summit will feature employer and industry perspectives, keynote speakers, case studies, interactive discussions, and opportunities to build meaningful connections across Alberta’s workforce ecosystem.
Employers will gain practical insight into workforce trends, hiring and retention strategies, employment programs, and supports available to Alberta businesses. The Summit is also an opportunity to share workforce challenges, connect with government and service providers, and build partnerships that can strengthen recruitment, retention, and future workforce planning.
Whether your organization is actively hiring, preparing for growth, or looking for new ways to support and retain employees, the Summit offers valuable connections and practical information to help move your workforce goals forward.
You don't need to register separately for the Summit. Requesting to attend the Employer Breakfast will also register you for the WorkFirst Alberta Summit, which you are welcome to attend, even if you don't receive a confirmed invitation to the breakfast itself.
Request to Attend the Employer Breakfast
Designed for employers, HR leaders, and workforce development professionals looking to modernize how they hire. If strengthening your talent pipeline is on your radar, this conversation is for you.