Upcoming Events

JA Ignite at Concordia University of Edmonton

September 13th 2025

Edmonton, Alberta 

Get ready to spark your entrepreneurial spirit at JA Ignite 2025—our high‑energy launch event for the new Company Program year!

Join hundreds of ambitious students at Concordia University for a day that feels like your very first business conference—complete with real stories from local entrepreneurs, inspiring alumni panels, and hands‑on sessions designed to fuel your big ideas. You’ll hear from Dr. Sherif Elbarrad, Dean of Management at Concordia, and connect with mentors and business leaders ready to help you turn your vision into action.

💡 Why Attend?
Hear real stories from entrepreneurs—their wins, challenges, and lessons learned.
Step into the energy of a business conference—network, ask questions, and learn from the pros.
Walk away motivated, connected, and ready to lead your JA team to success.

Don’t miss your chance to kick off the year with energy, inspiration, and the tools to succeed.
Let’s Ignite your future—together!

JA Alberta Business Hall of Fame Northern Alberta

June 2025

Edmonton, Alberta 

Each year, senior business leaders from across Northern Alberta gather to celebrate business in our region. The Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame honours our most esteemed business leaders for their life achievements and service to the economy, community and our future. It is the premier annual gathering of business and community leaders from within every sector. The annual Alberta Business Hall of Fame is our signature fundraising event in support of JA Northern Alberta.