Events

On April 1, AIOC’s VP of Investments, Scott Alanen, will be a featured speaker at The Indigenous-led Economy: 2025 Economic Reconciliation Summit, hosted by Canada 2020.

This annual gathering brings together industry leaders, Indigenous innovators, and policymakers to explore best practices in trade, security, and economic development—key pillars of advancing economic reconciliation.

Scott will share insights on AIOC’s role in supporting Indigenous participation in major projects and fostering long-term economic growth.

AIOC is thrilled to be a platinum sponsor for the upcoming 8th Annual FNMPC Conference, Valuing Reconciliation in Global Markets. Join us alongside government, industry, and Indigenous leaders to discover how leading global businesses are achieving commercial success and sustainability through integration of Indigenous principles, values and perspectives in business practices.

AIOC CEO, Chana Martineau, will speak on Day 2, April 29, with a keynote presentation on loan guarantees and how Indigenous capital, industry, and government can collaborate to unlock transformational opportunities.

Chana will highlight how strategic partnerships, loan guarantees, and collaboration support Indigenous communities to take a lead role in major investments. This session will showcase how AIOC serves as a model for economic reconciliation—bringing together industry partners, Indigenous leaders, and investors to build a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Now is the time for Canada to work together—and Indigenous leadership is at the forefront.

AIOC’s Chief Investment Officer, Steven Kroeker, will be speaking at the 2025 AESO Legal Excellence Conference, offering key insights into how AIOC facilitates Indigenous participation in major projects. His session, "Understanding the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation: Facilitating Indigenous Participation in Major Projects," will give attendees a deeper understanding of AIOC’s mandate and the broader economic impact of Indigenous partnerships in Alberta’s natural resource and infrastructure sectors.

AIOC’s Mario Auger, Manager, Indigenous Engagement, will be speaking at Forward Summit West, the premier event dedicated to advancing Indigenous economic prosperity.

On May 14, Mario will join the panel "Cultural Journeys: Exploring Indigenous Tourism, Healing, and Sustainability," highlighting how Indigenous tourism initiatives preserve heritage while driving economic growth. The discussion will also explore the impact of climate change on tourism and the resilience of Indigenous communities navigating these challenges.