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Our 2021 Conference Registration Discounts end October 15 for individuals and groups(access for 8 people). Review the full program and register here.

2021 Conference Plenary Profile

We are excited to have Nikolas Badminton kick off our 2021 event. Nik is the Chief Futurist and Think Tank leader at Futurist.com, a Fellow of the RSA, and the futurist that the world's most impactful companies, A-list Hollywood, and international media turn to for big ideas, new thinking and opinion. Nikolas has advised NASA, Google, Microsoft, United Nations, United Way, Bank of Canada, Government of Canada, UK Home Office, Government of Cayman Islands, American Express, AT&T, Thales, Rolls Royce, Heineken, Procter & Gamble, IDEO, and many more.

Link to SEDA's Conference Program

Canada lags behind on indoor farming

Many industry experts say this vision of a thriving controlled environment agriculture sector, as it’s formally known, is not only a nice idea, but necessary, especially if climate catastrophes start to pose more and more challenges for field crops.

Can pulling water from the air be a solution to drought?

In Mendocino, California, where wells are running dry, one resident is pushing for an immediate way to address the water crisis: use machines that convert humidity in the air into potable water.

Technique to use when asked "what do you do?

The role of community & economic development professionals can oftentimes be challenging to convey. Use this technique to respond and engage your listener!

Community uses art to support local businesses

In this place making example, artistic locally-made rubber ducky statues were sponsored and placed outside a struggling downtown businesses, and helped shine a spotlight on that place and put a smile on residents’ and visitors’ faces.

Upcoming Member Events

September 21, 2021, AgWest Speaker Series with Dr. Jennifer Doudna

September 21 & 22, 2021 FHQ Developments Indigenous Agricultural Innovation Conference

September 27-29 Hospitality Saskatchewan Conference

October 1, 2021 NOMINATIONS DEADLINE Economic Development Awards of Excellence

November 24-25, 2021 REGISTRATION OPEN Saskatchewan Economic Development & Leadership Forum (Virtual)

May 18-19, 2022 SAVE THE DATE Join us live & in-person in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Economic Development & Leadership Forum "Community Innovation"

Members - submit your upcoming events to seda@seda.sk.ca

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