The PHI Forum
Thursday April 6 2006 at 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM

The PHI Forum is a dynamic event where emerging entrepreneurial leaders engage in open discussion around their ‘real challenges’ – where key issues and concerns are thrashed out, solutions explored and decisions made. It is the one forum where participants can share ideas, learn from others’ experiences, and work to identify new approaches and strategies. Sessions are highly interactive, with the forum facilitator concentrating on specific issues and processes in the areas of entrepreneurial growth and sustainability.

A Celebration of Canadian Art and Music
Thursday April 13 2006 at 6:30 PM until 8:45 PM

Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, entertainment by members of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and a guided tour of VARIATIONS:Holgate, Group of Seven and Contemporaries, with Curator, Monique Westra. Deadline for reservations: 6p.m. April 11th

Machinist Technician Night
Tuesday April 18 2006 at 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM

Please join the Manufacturing and Automation department Tuesday, April 18 (4:30pm-7:30pm) to congratulate the 2006 Graduating Class of the Machinist Technician program. Employers will find this event to be an excellent recruitment opportunity. To register for this free event, please call (403)284-8641 or email ma.events . For more information on the Machinist Technician prgram please visit www.sait.ca/manufacturing.

Dean's Reception
Wednesday April 19 2006 at 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM

You are cordially invited to attend the Manufacturing and Automation Department Dean's Reception at 4:30pm, Wednesday, April 19. This is an excellent opportunity to explore the scope of student training for the manufacturing and automation sectors, review student projects and meet this year's graduates and student award winners. Employers will also find the Dean's Reception to be an excellent recruitment opportunity. Tickets for this event are $50 per person and all money raised will support the Manufacturing and Automation Student Bursary Fund. For more information or to purchase tickets please call (403)284-8641 or email ma.events

Book Publishing 101
Saturday April 22 2006 at 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM

Is there a book in you? If you’ve ever wanted to write the Great Canadian Novel or market your business through books, don’t miss this workshop. Writing a book is perhaps the best way to tell your story, inspire others or show your expertise. Books offer perceived credibility and expertise in your field. However, book publishing takes a great deal of time and money. It is not for the faint of heart. The odds of an author inking a traditional publishing contract are slim and none. As an example, Self-Counsel Press, who published "Self-Publishing 101," will receive 2500 pitches annually but will only commit to 30 titles. For larger firms that produce 100 to 200 titles, the odds are they will receive close to 10,000 pitches. That means there is a large population of authors that are not being heard. They may choose to self-publish, and many of these books still get into bookstores, while others are generously sold through various venues. This workshop will alleviate some of the myths of book publishing and help you with the tools you need to oversee the process from start to finish. You will learn to: 1. Develop ideas on types of books that might help elevate your perceived credibility and area of expertise as an industry professional 2. Get started on your manuscript and how to organize it into manageable pieces and sections for paragraph and chapter development 3. How to get the best-researched printing quotes based on price and quality 4. What you need to get a book into a bookstore 5. How to find creative way to sell and promote your book Freelance Communications provides full publishing support to independent and self-publishers who want to get their message across in books. Debbie Elicksen has a strong communications and marketing background that stems over 17 years, which includes professional writing, broadcasting, media relations, public relations, and public speaking. She has authored, edited, ghosted, and project managed over 34 books. Besides editorial writing, she worked as a copywriter and has covered the National Hockey League and other professional sports as a reporter for over 12 years. The books she has worked on for other authors and publishers include fiction, motivation, sales, celebrities, business leadership, and other non-fiction. She also produces a monthly e-newsletter, Inside Publishing.

CERI 2006 Oil Conference
Sunday April 23 2006 at 5:30 PM
until Tuesday April 25 2006 at 5:00 PM

CERI's 26th Annual Oil Conference features energy experts addressing how long the world oil market supply chain will remain as tight as it has since early 2004 - Tight as a Drum

CERI 2006 Oil Conference - Tifgt as a Drum
Sunday April 23 2006 at 5:30 PM
until Tuesday April 25 2006 at 5:00 PM

Ceri's 26th Annul Oil Conference features energy experts addressing how long the world oil market supply chain will remain as it has since early 2004 - Tight as a Drum.

PIPA Conference 2006
Wednesday April 26 2006 at 8:00 AM
until Thursday April 27 2006 at 5:00 PM

The Information & Privacy Commissioners of Alberta and British Columbia are proud to announce their inaugural conference on the Personal Information Protection Act. Customers, Employees, & Privacy: An Educational Forum for Businesses PIPA Conference 2006 April 26, 27/2006, The Calgary Westin "Customers, Employees, and Privacy: An Educational Forum for Businesses" is a two-day event during which some of North America's leading privacy experts will share their insights in plenary and breakout sessions. The focus is on practical, real-world problems and solutions. Delegates will be able to choose breakout sessions geared towards customers, employees and compliance in their areas of interest. This forum offers an excellent opportunity to hear from the regulators and from stakeholders about challenges they have faced and solutions they have created. We invite you and the members of your organization to join us for what we believe will be a highly informative, practical and engaging educational experience. The forum is priced to offer great value, at less than $500.00, including refreshment breaks, lunches and conference materials. For more information go to www.pipa2006.ca or call 866.814.8317

Calgary International Spoken Word Festival
Thursday April 27 2006 at 1:00 AM
until Sunday April 30 2006 at 12:00 AM

Now entering its third year, the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival lights downtown Calgary ablaze with scorching wordplay, rhythms and beats. Join local and international Spoken Word artists for dazzling displays of interdisciplinary performance.