ALBERTA SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

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If you would like more information please contact Jolaine at jkochisarli@asboalberta.ca

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The ASBOA Leadership Conference is THE must-attend event where those working across all school business areas come together to become better.

Whether you work in Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Transportation, Governance, Risk Management, Procurement, Facilities Management, Communications, or Engagement, you belong.

This is where we, as school business leaders CONNECT, LEARN TOGETHER, TO BECOME BETTER.

Better school business leaders, means better workplaces and even greater student experiences and success.

The program is packed with a range of sessions to hone vertical and horizontal leadership skills. Rising leaders, managers, and leadership luminaries dedicated to student success are welcome.

ASBOA Member Pricing

Early Bird until April 15: $1225
After April 15: $1275

Non-Member Pricing

Early Bird until April 15: $1275

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JUNE 8, 2026

Discounts

For divisions registering three (3) or more staff members, a reimbursement of 5% will be issued after the conclusion of the conference.

Conference Location

Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

1316 33 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6B6

Conveniently located 15 minutes from Calgary International Airport.
Airport shuttle available upon request for $5 fee.

Hotel reservations must be booked before May 24, 2026 for the guaranteed rate.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Pre-Conference Workshop

Business Transformation Using AI

June 15, 2026 1:00 - 4:30 pm

This 3-hour workshop is designed to provide focused, practical, real‑world application
of AI for school business officials.

What you’ll dive into

Key updates in generative AI and its impact on education and operations
Risks, benefits, and responsible use of AI
How Business & Operations teams across Canada are already leveraging AI
Techniques to sharpen and refine your prompt‑engineering skills
Collaborative exploration of AI‑enabled efficiencies and workflow improvements

Hands‑on practice

Calendar Forecasting: Automating daily tasks and meetings.
Financial Operations: Automating variance analysis, forecasting, and report formatting.
Governance & Compliance: Summarizing legislation, drafting policy updates, or preparing compliance checklists.
Stakeholder Communication: Generating newsletters, board updates, or public notices with polished clarity.
Strategic Planning: Visualizing enrollment projections, staffing models, or capital project timelines.
Professional Learning: Using AI to create quizzes, training modules, or interactive learning resources for staff.

Participants can come prepped with possible ideas and pathways to explore - this session is built for immediate, actionable takeaways. What you can do is only limited by your imagination!

Instructor: Dean Shareski, Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) Read more Cost: $345 +GST

Networking Reception with Vendors

CASINO FUN! Back by popular demand!

June 15

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for a fun-money casino at this year's networking reception where the more you interact with exhibitors, the more chances you have to win prizes. This will be a fun, engaging, and interactive evening for delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors to network.

Reception includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, fun money, and good times!

Toonie Bar will be available along with free soft drinks.

Cost: Included in registration

You are welcome to wear your favourite Soccer Jersey!