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| |  | Regulating the Professions | Protecting the Public APEGA's annual general meeting (AGM) will be held virtually this Friday, April 25, at 2 p.m. Registration is free, open to registrants and the public, and closes at noon on April 24. Before the AGM, take some time to review APEGA's 2024 annual report, now available online. | |  | Thank You, Jay Nagendran P.Eng., FCAE, ICD.D, FEC, FGC (Hon.) | | For the past eight years, Registrar and CEO Jay Nagendran has guided APEGA through many challenges and opportunities, showing a commitment to regulatory excellence, public safety, and the principles of self-regulation. His innovative contributions have helped drive the engineering and geoscience professions forward and have built a strong foundation for the future. We wish you a fulfilling retirement! |
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| BRANCH EVENTS
| | Webinar | Same-Day Pipe Renovation—Is It Possible? 5/8/2025 12:00 p.m. This presentation will provide information on recent developments in fast cure and high build spray-in-place-pipe (SIPP) pressure pipe renovation products and trenchless application technologies. Brought to you by the Lethbridge Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Hydronic System Performance 5/13/2025 12:00 p.m. This presentation will examine the performance impact of improper valve sizing, unstable system pressures, and balancing device selection. Brought to you by the Edmonton Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Licensure Requirements for Engineers and Geoscientists in Alberta 5/15/2025 11:30 a.m. Join us for a talk by an APEGA representative who will answer any questions you may have about your engineering or geoscience designation. Brought to you by the APEGA Peace Region Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Can You Hear the Music of AI Engineering Thinking? 5/22/2025 6:00 p.m. Join us for an exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) as an emerging engineering practice domain, defining AI's unique capabilities and establishing the critical need for a specialized, regulated AI engineering profession. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. | | APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Environmental, Social, and Governance: What Oil Professionals Need to Know 4/29/2025 12:00 p.m. In this webinar, we will unpack what environmental, social, governance (ESG) means, how ESG ratings work, and the pros and cons of ESG from corporate and investing perspectives. Webinar | Navigating the Legal Landscape: Employment Law for Engineers and Geoscientists 4/30/2025 12:00 p.m. In this webinar, we will explore the essentials of Alberta employment and human rights law. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate employment law confidently, ensuring compliance while supporting the goals of your organization. | |  | APEGA Congratulates Former RCEO Jay Nagendran on Receiving one of Canada's Highest Honours | After a 40-year career working on engineering projects in Alberta and around the world—and eight years as APEGA's registrar and CEO—Jay Nagendran, P.Eng. has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his exceptional service to Alberta's engineering and geoscience professions. |
|  | Beyond a Title: How APEGA Helps Newcomers Continue Their Careers | When he was 17 years old, Enayat Aminzadah came to Canada from Afghanistan, where he and his family “had no security and no future.” His experience on the other side of the immigration process serves him well now, as APEGA's international qualifications officer, helping newcomers apply for engineering and geoscience accreditations. |
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|  | Virtual Professional Development Conference | June 4 & 5
Take advantage of early-bird rates and get 20% off your registration.
| New Sessions Added
| Presented by: Benjamin Chan, PMP, CMC, ASM |
| Presented by: Marie Gervais, PhD |
| Presented by: Steve Dalton, B.Sc., MB |
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| Nominate Alberta’s Innovation Leaders for the 2025 ASTech Awards – Technology Alberta and the ASTech awards are excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2025 ASTech Awards—and early-bird tickets are available for the ASTech opening ceremonies this September. Nominations close April 30 and the early-bird deadline is May 31. | | Why am I receiving this email? You have opted to receive non-regulatory email from APEGA. If you’d rather not receive these emails, you can unsubscribe. You will still receive regulatory email from APEGA. Please add [email protected] to your address book or safe-sender list to ensure our emails make it to your inbox. |
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