Business Technology Expo Comes to Calgary October 7!
Tuesday, October 7 2025
Big Four Roadhouse
Calgary, AB
40+ Top Technology Companies
Exclusive Tech Briefs from Industry Experts
BTEX West Calgary
Canada’s Premier Business Technology Event
Join us at CDW Canada’s Business Technology Expo (BTEX) Calgary! See the latest technology from more than 40 technology trailblazers; jot down new ideas during informative Tech Brief sessions, led by industry experts; network with your peers and learn from best practices shared across segments, verticals and different business sizes; and more importantly, leave with the information you need to deliver successful business outcomes for your organization – and the partner that will help get you there – today and into the future.
Networking
Whether you're looking to collaborate on new projects, gain industry insights or simply expand your professional circle, BTEX offers the ideal platform to engage with top IT professionals and industry leaders.
CDW Experts & Tech Vendors
Connect with CDW’s expert technical bench and 40+ tech vendors to gain knowledge and that will amplify your personal and professional development.
Professional Development
Join our exclusive Keynote presentation and tech brief sessions to learn about the latest cutting-edge products, tech trends and thought leadership on buzzing topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure and cloud.
Prizes & GIveaways
Attend sessions, engage with tech vendors and the CDW team to win exciting prizes and giveaways throughout the event!
Schedule
Tuesday October 7, 2025
1:30
1:30 p.m.
Doors Open
Join us as BTEX Calgary returns live at Big Four Roadhouse.
2:00
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Keynote with Intel
Details to follow.
2:30
2:30 p.m. 2:50 p.m.
Cybersecurity: The "New" Frontline: Defending OT in a Converged World
As IT and OT converge, attackers are exploiting the gaps. Fortinet has responded to some of the most disruptive OT threats worldwide, and the lessons are sobering: visibility, control and speed are no longer optional. This session will highlight where organizations are most exposed, and how Fortinet’s integrated defences protect critical operations. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to secure OT environments against today’s, and tomorrow’s, threats.
3:00
3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Digital Workspace: Innovation's Winning Formula: Microsoft Copilot for Every User and a Copilot Studio Agent for Every Process
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the latest advancements in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Discover how industry experts are using this platform to enhance workflows and drive innovation. This session will provide practical insights and real-world examples, demonstrating how to use Copilot Studio to create custom AI assistants that automate repetitive tasks, streamline processes and improve customer interactions.
3:30
3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Hybrid Infrastructure: Understanding your Choices: Selecting the Right Virtualization Platform
The hypervisor race is heating up with updates from industry leaders, the rise of KVM and cloud-native options muscling into the field. Should you double down on your current platform, hedge with diversity or make a bold pivot? CDW Canada has helped enterprises navigate these very choices, balancing cost, risk and innovation. In this session, we’ll cut through the vendor noise and share a clear framework for evaluating hypervisor strategies. You’ll leave knowing how to protect today’s workloads while positioning for tomorrow’s winners.
4:00
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
AI: Right-Sized Realities: Demystifying GenAI Workload Planning
Master the art of right-sizing for generative AI workloads. Attendees will learn to evaluate model requirements, performance metrics, and scalability factors, translating business needs into technical specifications. This session equips you with practical strategies and real-world examples to confidently design, build, and scale infrastructure for next-generation AI deployments.
4:45
4:45 p.m.
Closing Comments & Final Prize Draw
Attend for your chance to win technology prizes including: Laptops, gaming equipment, drones and more!
BTEX Calgary After Party to follow
