ConvergX Cranbrook: Regional Leadership & Innovation Event
The City of Cranbrook is pleased to announce ConvergX Cranbrook, a two‑day regional leadership event bringing 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 City continues to work on diversifying the local economy with regional partners from Calgary and Spokane, thanks to grant funding from the CanExport Community Investments program, through Global Affairs Canada and Pacifican. This initiative aims to explore how Cranbrook can strengthen supply chains and foster innovation in the aerospace industry and its supporting sectors. It will involve strategic planning through a Business Case study and a Regional Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Strategy
The program brings together a lineup of world‑class experts delivering presentations across key sectors shaping the future of the region. Supply chain strategist Peter Sholtz will outline practical pathways for strengthening industrial readiness and economic opportunity. Kim Van Vliet will provide insight into the evolving landscape of aerospace and defence, highlighting how cross‑sector collaboration accelerates innovation. Tim Troxel, a leading specialist in electro‑optics, will explore advanced imaging and surveillance technologies driving global competitiveness. Rounding out the program, Sheldon Decosse will share perspectives from the Global Airborne Observatory, showcasing cutting‑edge environmental mapping and flight operations used around the world. Together, these sessions offer attendees access to internationally recognized expertise and actionable knowledge.
March 10, 2026 – Leadership Reception & Registration-Cranbrook City Hall
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
March 11, 2026 – Morning Strategic Roundtable (By Invitation)- College of the Rockies – President’s Boardroom
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
March 11, 2026 – Afternoon Leadership Sessions (Open) – Key City Theater
12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–1:45 PM — Peter Sholtz & Darren Brewer: Morning Debrief / Supply Chain & Business Case
1:45–2:15 PM — Tim Troxel, Infiniti Optics
2:15–2:45 PM — Sheldon Decosse, Asner Global Airborne Observatory
3:00–4:00 PM — Kim Van Vliet: ConvergX Xpand
To attend the March 11th Afternoon Leadership session please register :
ConvergX® Cranbrook