Set against the stunning backdrop of Kananaskis, Elevate 2025 marked a powerful milestone—ten years of progress and achievement in Alberta’s CPA profession. This year’s event was more than a gathering; it was a celebration of how far we’ve come and a launchpad for where we’re headed. From thought-provoking sessions and meaningful networking to moments of reflection and celebration, this year’s Elevate had something for every CPA.
Thank you to all who joined us to mark this special anniversary. Your energy, insight, and commitment continue to shape the future of the profession—and we’re just getting started.
Highlights from Elevate 2025 included:
- Recognizing long-standing dedication at the Chair’s Long Service Awards
- Making a difference through community volunteer initiatives
- Celebrating excellence and leadership at the Elevate Awards Gala, featuring the 2025 Achievement Award recipients
- A networking reception for the profession’s most distinguished members, Fellows of the Chartered Professional Accountants
As well, the Elevate Your Mind Conference delivered a powerful and enriching experience, inspiring attendees to challenge conventional thinking and lead with purpose and resilience. Whether in-person or via livestream, participants heard from dynamic speakers who sparked deep reflection and action:
- Jamie Clarke encouraged embracing setbacks as learning moments and reconnecting with personal purpose
- Leizel Pistorius warned of increasingly complex, borderless white-collar fraud and stressed proactive prevention
- Steven Langer championed self-care and work-life coherence over traditional notions of balance
- Angus Watt discussed Alberta’s natural gas as a global energy solution
- A panel on generative AI explored how technologies like prompt engineering and voice interfaces are shaping the future of accounting
- Randy Nicholls emphasized the enduring importance of ethics and trust
- Dr. Ivan Joseph closed with an inspiring call to disrupt patterns, pursue purpose, and lead through social cohesion
Continue to Elevate Your Mind with Post Conference Workshops happening from June 4 to 18.
Relive the best moments—visit our gallery for photos and highlights from an unforgettable week.
Of course, we could not have done it without our generous sponsors: Amplify Advisors, ARTA Benefit Plans, Cidel Asset Management, CPA Assist, CPA Education Foundation, CPHR Alberta, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer, SysGen; and The University of Toronto, Master of Forensic Accounting.
We look forward to seeing you at Elevate 2026!
