Finance and Risk Management Career Conference
PRMIA Edmonton is proud to bring you the 2019 Finance and Risk Management Career Conference. The conference seeks to link students with industry professionals and firms so that students can explore potential career opportunities and learn more about desired skills, challenges and opportunities.
Date:
October 15, 2019
Time:
12:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. MDT
Location:
University of Alberta - Stollery Center
5th Floor, Business Building
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2R6 Canada
One year after the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the focus of the event is on risks and opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. Terry Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Aurora Cannabis, will talk about his experience in leading one of the largest and fastest-growing cannabis companies worldwide. In addition, an expert panel will discuss the structure of the cannabis industry, career opportunities, its regulation, and its future.
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12:30pm - 1:15pm
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Keynote presentation
Terry Booth, CEO and co-founder, Aurora Cannabis |
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1:15pm - 1:45pm
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Coffee break
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1:45pm - 2:45pm
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Panel discussion
"Risks and Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry"
Marcie Kiziak, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Managing Director of Cannabis, Alcanna
Kyle Murray, Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing, School of Business, University of Alberta
Sasha Musij, Director of Agribusiness Market Development, ATB Financial
Jay Shukle, Director of Merchandising, AGLC (Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis) |
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1:15pm - 3:15pm |
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In parallel:
Employer kiosks and networking. Participating companies include AIMCo, ATB Financial, Canadian Western Bank, Freedom 55 Financial, Investors Group, and Sun Life Financial. |
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The minimum age to attend this event is 18 years. Consumption of cannabis in any form is not permitted at this event.
This event is FREE for members and non-members, although registration is required. Click "Register Myself" below to reserve your spot. Make sure to click "Continue" to proceed with your registration. (If this is your first time accessing the PRMIA website you will need to create a short user profile to register.) Support events like this by becoming a member.