Join our Weekly Forums
We are hosting weekly ActiveCITY Forums. These forums are one-hour virtual gatherings with leaders from across our active economy. These forums will offer insights and a platform to discuss the role that the active economy can play in developing our Playbook 2030.
The forums will be held every Thursday from 3-4:30pm via Zoom and are open to the full community. To register for the weekly forum just click the button below. You will only need to register once.
ACTIVECITY FORUM LIBRARY
oct 1st (3-4:30 pm MDT)
First Nations and Indigenous in the Active Economy
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Tyler White, CEO, Siksika Health
Jeff Horvath, Principal, Tsuut’ina Nation High School
Sarah Brown, Professor, Mount Royal University
Tim Fox, VP, Indigenous Relations, Calgary Foundation
September 24th (3-4:30 pm MDT)
Esports: Opportunity or Threat to the Active Economy?
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Alyson Walker, SVP, Business at OverActive Media Group
Brad Clark, Professor, Mount Royal University
Maria Abila, Gaming Expert, Microsoft
Ryan Coutts, Business Development Specialist at Alberta Esports Association
September 17th (3-4:30 pm MDT)
The Challenge of Scale: A City of Active Entrepreneurs
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Jenn MacDonald, Innovation Program Specialist at UCalgary
Ray Depaul, MRU Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Terry Rock, Platform Calgary
Elliott Weinstein, TheBeachYYC
September 10th (3-4:30 pm MDT)
How the Active Economy Can Build Community
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Michael Holroyd, Calgary River Users Alliance
Jason Ribeiro, Calgary Economic Development
Candice Goudie, Calgary Flames Foundation
Marc Iturriaga, Bonobo Consulting
September 3rd (3-4:30 pm MDT)
Active Transportation: From Bikes to Walkable Communities and the Impact on our Active City
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Noel Keough, University of Calgary
Kimberly Fisher, Liveable Streets - Transportation Planning, Calgary
Garry Lohuis, Bike Calgary
Dale Calkins, Senior Policy and Planning Advisor
Druh Farrell, Ward 7 Councillor - City of Calgary
JULY 9TH (3-4 pm MDT)
Impact and Implementation Stories
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Simon Raby, Assistant Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University
Khalid Abdul Razak, Entrepreneur in Residence at Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
JUNE 25TH (3-4 PM MDT)
Talking to Albertans Experience Economy Research: A review of wave 1 results
Moderated by Dr. David Finch of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Matthew Stone, Co-Founder, Stone-Olafson
Kim Griffin, Project Director, Stone-Olafson
JUNE 18TH (3-4 pm MDT)
Changing Face of Calgary (and Region)
Moderated by Dr. David Finch of Mount Royal University
Guests:
George Chahal, City Councillor, Calgary Ward 5
Rilee ManyBears, Siksika Nation, IInomaahka (Running Buffalo), Spirit North Ambassador
Tyler White, Chief Executive Officer - Siksika Health Services
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO, Canadian Women and Sport
Justin Connelly, Member of Calgary Pioneers
JUNE 11TH (3-4 pm MDT)
The Future of Sport and Recreation Facilities
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Jenn Konopaki, Winsport
Tracey Martin, VIVO
Aimee Johnson, VIVO
Dr. Norm O'Reilly, University of Guelph
JUNE 4TH (3-4 pm MDT)
What We've Learned and the Path Forward
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Catriona Le May Doan, Sport Calgary
Erica Wiebe, Olympian
Dale Henwood, Canadian Sport Institute. Please click HERE for Dale’s slide deck.
Jason Ribeiro, Calgary Economic Development
May 28TH (3-4 pm MDT)
Active Tourism - and the Year of the Staycation
Moderated by Dr. David Finch of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Dr. Joe Pavelka, Professor, Mount Royal University
Jeff Daniels, Executive Director, Sport, Culture & Major Events, Tourism Calgary
Justin Ellis, Senior Associate, RC Strategies
May 21st (3-4 pm MDT)
Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging in a Time of COVID-19
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Andrea Carey, Founder & Chief Inclusion Officer, INclusion INcorporated
Marc Iturriaga, Founder, Bonobo Consulting
Duff Gibson, Founder & Coach, Dark Horse Athletic
Jason Ribeiro, Director of Strategy, Calgary Economic Development
Jyoti Gondek, City Councillor, Calgary Ward 3
George Chahal, City Councillor, Calgary Ward 5
The chat script from the May 21st FutureMaking Forum can be viewed HERE
May 14th (3:30-4:30pm)
Time to Pivot: Youth Sports During a Pandemic
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Susan Cress
Executive Director, Calgary Minor Soccer Association
Kyle Shewfelt
Chief High Fiver!, Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics
Jesse Fehr
Owner at Evolve Lacrosse Alberta
MAY 7th (3-4pm)
The Role of Funders in Sports & Recreation Recovery
Moderated by Dr. David Legg of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Candice Goudie, Executive Director, Calgary Flames Foundation
Marco Di Buono , Assistant Vice President, Program and Operations, Canadian Tire JumpStart Charities
Sheila Taylor, CEO, Parks Calgary Foundation
The chat script from the May 7th FutureMaking Forum can be viewed HERE
April 30th (3-4pm)
How Health-Tech Entrepreneurs in Calgary are Tackling COVID-19
Moderated by Dr. Christy Tomkins-Lane of Mount Royal University
Guests:
Hafiz Mitha, Founder & CEO, PlayCity. Please click HERE for Hafiz’s presentation.
John Ralston, Founder & CEO, PROTXX. Please click HERE for John’s presentation.
Dr. Sharon Barker, Chief Commercial Officer, GoGetFit. Please click HERE for Sharon’s presentation.
APRIL 23rd (3-4pm)
Understanding People. Making Smart Decisions During Pandemic Recovery Planning
Moderated by Dr. David J. Finch of Mount Royal University
Matt Stone, Co-Founder, Stone-Olafson. Please click HERE for Matt’s presentation.
Russell Reimer, President, Manifesto Sports Management
April 9th (3-4pm)
Jenn Johnson, Managing Director, Sponsorships & Community Initiatives, ATB Financial. Please click HERE for Jenn’s presentation.
Jeff Booke, Chief Executive Officer, Repsol Sport Centre. Please click HERE for Jeff’s presentation.
