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AgTech is rapidly becoming one of Alberta's most exciting innovation sectors.

From AI-powered crop monitoring and automation to advanced manufacturing and supply chain technology, innovation is transforming how we grow, produce, and move food.

As Alberta's agriculture and food industries evolve, so do the career opportunities.

Join us on June 9 for the AgTech Career Showcase, where we'll explore how technology is reshaping one of Canada's largest industries — and what that means for professionals looking to build careers at the intersection of tech, operations, sustainability, and innovation.

Whether you're a student, job seeker, tech professional, or simply curious about where the future of work is headed, this session will provide valuable insight into a sector that is increasingly driving growth across Alberta's economy.

We'll explore:
🌾 How technology is transforming agriculture and food manufacturing
🤖 The growing role of AI, automation, and digital systems
📈 Emerging career pathways across ag-tech and supply chain innovation
💡 The skills and capabilities employers are looking for today and tomorrow
🚜 Why agriculture is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for tech talent

Featured Speaker
🔹 Jennifer Wright, Executive Director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Jennifer will share insights into workforce trends shaping Canada's agriculture sector, the growing role of technology across the industry, and where future opportunities are emerging for professionals looking to build careers in this evolving space.

🎟 Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04jDzDf0

This week at Tech Talent Tuesdays, the conversation focused on a shift many organizations are already experiencing:
AI is changing how work gets done — and raising the bar for how value is created.

Together with Kelsey Hahn from Monark and Jihoon (JJ) Jung from White Whale Analytics, we explored what AI adoption looks like in practice and how teams are adapting as technology becomes embedded into day-to-day workflows, decision-making, and operations.

A few themes stood out:
🔹 AI is increasing productivity, but also raising expectations for talent and performance
🔹 Work is shifting from task ex*****on to outcome ownership
🔹 Judgment, adaptability, communication, and continuous learning are becoming stronger differentiators
🔹 As technical ex*****on becomes more accessible, problem definition and critical thinking matter more than ever
🔹 Smaller teams can move faster with AI-enabled workflows, but leadership, culture, and systems remain essential

One idea surfaced throughout the discussion:
The advantage isn't simply knowing how to use AI. It's knowing how to apply it to solve the right problems and create meaningful outcomes.

Thank you to Kelsey and JJ for sharing practical insights from their work, and to everyone who joined us for another thoughtful conversation on the future of work in Calgary's innovation ecosystem.

🔜 Next up: June 9 — AgTech Career Showcase
Technology is transforming one of Alberta's most important industries.

From automation and AI to digital systems and supply chain innovation, agriculture and food production are evolving rapidly — creating new opportunities for talent across the sector.

Join us as we explore how technology is reshaping agriculture, the workforce trends driving change, and the skills employers are increasingly looking for.
We'll be joined by Jennifer Wright, Executive Director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, who will share insights into the future of work across Canada's agriculture and agtech sectors.

🎟 Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jnLJM0