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ScaleUP Awards Gala | Calgary

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Start: 2026-06-10T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-11T04:30:00.000Z
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary

# Awards

# ScaleUP Week 2026

# Calgary

The ScaleUP Awards Gala is the signature celebration of ScaleUP Week, recognizing the leaders and companies driving growth and innovation across Western Canada.

Hosted in the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, this prestigious evening brings together 300+ founders, executives, advisors, and ecosystem partners to honour the achievements of companies that are successfully scaling their businesses and creating lasting economic impact.

Guests will enjoy a formal plated dinner as we celebrate this year’s ScaleUP Award finalists across eight categories, culminating in the announcement of the 2026 award winners. It’s an evening of recognition, connection, and inspiration—bringing together the community that supports and celebrates Western Canada’s most ambitious growth companies. ✨

Speakers

Dr. Simon Raby

Founder @ ScaleUP

Jennifer Delconte

Community Engagement Lead @ ScaleUP

Jamie Comstock

Vice President and Head, Commercial Banking, Alberta @ National Bank

Kelly Williams-Whitt

Dean, Faculty of Business and Communication Studies @ Mount Royal University

Maria Nathanail

Partner & Practice Group Leader, Business Law Group @ McLeod Law LLP

Lisa Sim

Partner @ Miller Thomson

Mavin Gill

Partner @ MNP

Marc Nzojibwami

M&A Advisor and Graduate of Entrepreneurship & Innovation @ Mount Royal University

Pat Ottman

Publisher @ Business in Calgary & Edmonton

Mark Livingston

Regional VP, Western Canada @ Export Development Canada

Brad Williamson

Founder & Lead Strategist @ Catch Digital

Peter Fenwick

Executive Director @ Growth Catalyst

Lezli Giguere

SVP, Digital Solutions & Delivery Strategy @ VistaVu Solutions

Agenda

Track View

4:45 PM

5:00 PM

MDT

VIP Reception Area

Break

VIP Reception

Invite-only reception and welcome champagne in the VIP networking lounge.

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5:00 PM

6:00 PM+1

MDT

Hyatt Ballroom

Break

General Reception

6:00 PM +1

6:45 PM+1

MDT

Hyatt Ballroom

Presentation

Welcome & Awards Presentation

Awards Presentation of the Rising Star ScaleUP of the Year; Emerging ScaleUP of the Year and Women-Led ScaleUP of the Year.

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6:45 PM +1

7:15 PM+1

MDT

Hyatt Ballroom

Break

Networking Break

7:15 PM +1

8:00 PM+1

MDT

Hyatt Ballroom

Presentation

Awards Presentation

Awards Presentation of the Inclusive ScaleUP of the Year; Social Impact ScaleUP of the Year; Sustainable ScaleUP of the Year; and International ScaleUP of the Year

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