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EMC Canada

Alberta

As Manufacturing Consortium Manager for Alberta, I look forward to working with both EMC members and manufacturers across Alberta to align strategic interest groups, expand workforce development initiatives, and strengthen partnerships that help Canadian manufacturers scale, automate, and compete globally.

I look forward to being here to not only support you, but also to connect you with the many EMC programs, resources, services, and benefits that are there to help you attain success.

Contact David Today!

Contact Information

David Rist
Manufacturing Consortium Manager
drist@emccanada.org

Upcoming Events

Supplyflow - An Onboarding Session

VirtualMay 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Join EMC for an introductory onboarding session for Supplyflow, a new digital platform designed to connect manufacturers, showcase capabilities, and unlock new business opportunities.

As part of the platform launch, EMC is inviting Alberta manufacturers to become early users and participate in testing the system. Your participation will help ensure the platform is built to truly serve industry needs.

Kolbe A Index Assessment

VirtualMay 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM

As part of EMC’s HerJourney program, participants are invited to complete the Kolbe A Index assessment, delivered in partnership with The Company You, with support from our team during this guided workshop.

Defence Discussion for Manufacturers

VirtualMay 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Join us on May 12 for an important virtual leaders event focused on how Alberta manufacturers can begin exploring opportunities in the defence sector. This session will introduce EMC’s new Defence Initiative in Alberta, supported through the Government of Alberta, and open the conversation on what it takes to innovate for this growing and strategic market. Attendees will also hear from the Cyber/AI lead from the CARDD-TECH program at the University of Alberta as we discuss local resources, innovation pathways, and practical first steps for companies looking to better understand the needs and opportunities tied to Canadian defence.

 

Defence and Aerospace Discussion

Metro EdmontonMay 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Join us with our partners (Sturgeon County) at Villeneuve Airport on May 14 for a practical and timely round table focused on how Alberta manufacturers can begin exploring opportunities in defence and aerospace. This event will bring together industry voices, regional partners, and manufacturers for a grounded discussion on where companies can start, what challenges they may face, and how to position their capabilities for future growth.

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