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 | |  | Experience APEGA Nexus On Demand Did you miss APEGA Nexus this year? You can still access the full conference on demand! Explore four thought-provoking keynotes and 18 expert-led sessions covering topics from artificial intelligence in cybersecurity to geothermal development. Designed to support professional growth and elevate your professional impact, these sessions can be streamed at your convenience throughout the full on-demand period. Keynote presentations are available for a limited time only.
Registration closes on August 11. | | BRANCH EVENTS
| | Webinar | Traffic Safety Culture Transformation Framework and School Travel Planning 7/7/2026 12:00 p.m. Join the Lethbridge Branch for a presentation on the recently concluded Road Safety Project and learn how the City of Lethbridge is advancing traffic safety through data‑driven and community‑focused initiatives. | | APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Canadian Standards Association Structural Design and Welding Requirements 7/23/2026 12:00 p.m. This presentation provides an overview of Canadian Standards Association welding certification requirements for design and structural projects, explains how Canadian Welding Bureau-administered programs align with Canadian building codes, and helps attendees identify certification compliance, risks, and deficiencies associated with non-certified welding organizations. Webinar | APEGA Continuing Professional Development Q&A Panel 7/23/2026 11:00 a.m. This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Q&A session is designed to address specific questions from licensed professionals about CPD requirements and professional obligations. Participants are expected to review the relevant APEGA publications in advance and come prepared with any outstanding questions for discussion. Webinar | Mass Timber: A Structural Engineer's Guide 7/30/2026 12:00 p.m. This session introduces the material science, structural sizing, and connection design principles needed to confidently integrate mass timber into engineering projects. | |  | Last Chance to Submit Feedback on Proposed Withdrawal of the Guideline for Contract Employees and Independent Contractors | There are only two weeks left to submit feedback on the proposed withdrawal of the Guideline for Contract Employees and Independent Contractors, which was last updated in 2007. This guideline addresses business and employment considerations related to contract employees and independent contractors.
APEGA invites registrants and the public to submit their comments on the proposed withdrawal before noon on June 30.
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| _3301557.png) | National Indigenous History Month | For National Indigenous History Month, APEGA acknowledges the achievements and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in Alberta and across the country. To continue to recognize, listen to, and learn from the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples, APEGA offers registrants free access to comprehensive and transformative learning from Reconciliation Education. |
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| Talented professionals want to work in Alberta—APEGA prioritizes timely reviews and approvals to help them continue their careers while still focusing on protecting Albertans from unsafe or unskilled practice.
In 2025, APEGA received 1,333 interprovincial mobility applications and 6,107 other applications. APEGA rendered decisions on 99.5% of applications within the six-month requirement of the Fair Registration Practices Act.
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|  | Tee Off with APEGA | Swap the office for the fairway! Every year, APEGA branch executives host local golf tournaments that bring together engineers and geoscientists for a day of fun, friendly competition and great networking. Registration is now open for multiple tournaments and golf lessons. Perfect your swing, meet new faces, and grow your connections all at once. Don’t miss out—grab your clubs and join us on the green!
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|  | New from Geologize: Mining Communication | Starting in 2026, APEGA registrants have free access to a brand-new course from Geologize. Mining Communication—which retails for US$650 online—helps geoscientists in all disciplines develop stronger, clearer, and more impactful messages about the profession's role in modern society. The acclaimed flagship course Practical Geocommunication is also still free for registrants. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your public engagement skills with globally recognized teachings—access expires in 2027.
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