ConvergX Cranbrook: Regional Leadership & Innovation Event
A 1.5‑day regional leadership and innovation event convening industry leaders, manufacturers, policymakers, and innovators to explore Canada–U.S. supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and regional economic growth.
ConvergX Cranbrook brings together decision‑makers, industry partners, innovators, and community leaders to explore collaborative opportunities that support economic resilience, technological advancement, and long‑term regional growth. The program, supported by CanExport Community Investments funding, examines how Cranbrook can strengthen supply chains and foster innovation in aerospace and its supporting sectors through a Business Case study and a Regional FDI Attraction Strategy.
The agenda includes a March 10 leadership reception and registration at Cranbrook City Hall (5:00–7:00 PM). On March 11, an invitation‑only morning strategic roundtable is held at the College of the Rockies President’s Boardroom (9:00–11:30 AM), followed by open afternoon leadership sessions at Key City Theatre: lunch (12:00–1:00 PM); Peter Sholtz & Darren Brewer on supply chain and business case (1:00–1:45 PM); Tim Troxel, Infiniti Optics, on advanced electro‑optics (1:45–2:15 PM); Sheldon Decosse on Global Airborne Observatory environmental mapping (2:15–2:45 PM); and Kim Van Vliet presenting ConvergX Xpand (3:00–4:00 PM). The event is hosted/complimentary and focuses on cross‑sector collaboration across aerospace, defence, supply chains, and regional innovation.