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2021 Forecast Event

In 2021, CFA Societies Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg joined forces to collaborate on A Conversation with Michael Lewis – Not Your Usual Forecast Dinner.

This virtual event took place on January 21, 2021 and brought bring Michael Lewis, Geoff Colvin, and Margaret Franklin, CFA, to attendees' screens for discussions on what we can expect to see in 2021 and beyond after the challenges brought by the events of 2020. Although the evening looked much different this year, we are thrilled with the overall success of the evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this rather unusual Forecast Dinner experience.

2022 Annual Forecast Dinner

The omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to be of great global concern and as a result, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our 45^th Annual Forecast Dinner.

Registration is currently suspended as we work through the changes, those who have already registered for the event have been contacted by email. The health and safety of our guests is our number one priority, and we are optimistic that a later date will allow us an opportunity to gather safely in-person. Updated details and information about the event will be shared at a later date, please stay tuned.

We thank you for your understanding.
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What does the future of finance look like? How will cryptocurrency and web 3.0 transform not just the finance industry but the whole world? How will the unpredictability and fragility of our systems (supply chains, food, transportation, water, conflict, etc.) play into the future of finance? Fintech is changing how we interact with banks and other financial services firms. How will decentralized finance change the face of trading? Cybersecurity is a fundamental concern as we continue to transition our lives to an online world. Join us at this year's 45th Annual Forecast Dinner to touch on these topics and more as we discuss the future of finance.

The Annual Forecast Dinner is back at Calgary at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre! In addition to a discussion on the future of finance and how technology is disrupting the industry with Brett King and Dee Smith, we will also be treated to the sounds of Dueling Piano Kings during our in-person reception.

We will be offering a virtual component for our guests who prefer to attend at a distance. Virtual attendees will have the chance to network and connect with one another virtually throughout the event.

Please note, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre participates in the Restriction Exemption Program and all registered attendees for the in-person event must provide proof of complete vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the event. For more information about the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre's safety measures, visit their website.

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Our 2022 Forecast Dinner Speakers

BRETT KING

Brett King is an International Bestselling Author, a world- renowned futurist and media personality. President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented. He has spoken in over 50 countries, given keynotes for TEDx, Wired, Techsauce, Singularity University, Web Summit, The Economist, IBM's World of Watson, CES, SIBOS and more. He has appeared on CNBC, BBC, ABC, Fox, and Bloomberg. He advised the Obama administration on Fintech.

King hosts the world's #1 Fintech Radio Show/Podcast called Breaking Banks (180 countries, 6.5 million listeners). He is the founder of Moven, a globally recognized mobile start-up, which has raised over US$40 million to date, and launched the first in-app mobile bank account offered anywhere in the world.

Banking Exchange named him the King of the Disruptors, he was nominated as American Banker's Innovator of the Year, voted the world's #1 Financial Services Influencer by The Financial Brand and listed by Bank Innovation as one of the top 10 "coolest brands in banking". King was shortlisted for the Advance Global Australian of the Year for being one of the most influential Australians offshore. His book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane, was a top-10 non-fiction book in North America. Bank 4.0 remained a global bestseller in banking more than 12 months after release. The Rise of Technosocialism, his 7th book will be released in 2021.

Read more about Mr. King.

DEE SMITH

Dee Smith is a CEO, producer, writer, and specialist in intelligence, foreign policy, and global change. He works professionally in the areas of transactional intelligence, geopolitical and change risk analysis, and media and cultural production. He has worked in over 90 countries and served as an advisor for more than US $100 billion in investment transactions. He is founder, principal, and CEO of the private intelligence agency Strategic Insight Group (SIG), where he manages its global intelligence services for a client base of investors, law firms, and industrial concerns. He is currently vice chair of the Advisory Board of LLILAS/Benson Latin American Studies and Collections at the University of Texas at Austin. Smith is creator, executive producer, and host of the television documentary series "A World On the Brink with Dee Smith", which premiered in October 2017 on Real Vision Television and, starting in 2018, has been broadcast on PBS in over 40 media markets around the U.S. He currently hosts an ongoing television interview series on topics related to global change and geopolitical risk. He has also worked as an international venture capitalist active in Latin America and Europe, and before that, was a founder and president of InterCultura, an international NGO.

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‭(Hidden)‬ Annual Forecast Dinner

The Annual Forecast Dinner has been a CFA Society Calgary tradition since 1977 and is the premier event hosted by the Society. The audience for this event is drawn primarily from both CFA Charterholders and the broader professional community in Calgary. Past attendance levels have been 1,000 to 1,400 people, including significant representatives from the elite in Calgary's finance and business communities. Calgary's Annual Forecast Dinner continues to be one of the most successful events of its kind, and is the largest Forecast Dinner in North America.

Members, associates, and leaders from the business and investment communities gather to hear prominent members from the financial world speak, and to honour the achievements of CFA Society Calgary members, including the Volunteer of the Year and Forecaster of the Year awards. The Society is committed to ensuring the Forecast Dinner remains a leading event Calgary's professional community.