CSFN Calgary 2026 | Oct 15-16, 2026 | Calgary, AB

Canadian Renewal: Energy, Enterprise, and Western Leadership

Step into a high-impact forum where Canada’s boldest thinkers, builders, and decision-makers confront the barriers holding our country back — and chart a clearer path forward. Discover why Western leadership is indispensable to unlocking Canada’s energy potential, driving entrepreneurial growth, and delivering real prosperity for the entire nation. In a time of economic uncertainty, the West’s resource strength, business culture, and proven capacity to build are not regional advantages — they are national necessities for restoring confidence and securing a stronger, more sovereign future.

Help shape the ideas and alliances that will define Canada’s next chapter.

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Location

BMO Centre (Stampede Grounds)

Located in the heart of Calgary’s vibrant Culture + Entertainment District and at the center of the Calgary Stampede, the BMO Centre has been a leading destination for consumer shows, trade shows, special events, meetings, and conventions for decades.

Address:
1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

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Speakers

Hon. Danielle Smith

Hon. Danielle Smith

Premier of Alberta

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Jason Kenney

Jason Kenney

Former Premier of Alberta

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Preston Manning

Preston Manning

Founder, Canada Strong and Free Network

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Hon. Pierre Poilievre

Hon. Pierre Poilievre

Leader of the Official Opposition

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Rick Bell

Rick Bell

Journalist

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Chad Bowie

Chad Bowie

Founder, The Bowie Group

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Andrea Brocklebank

Andrea Brocklebank

CEO, Canadian Cattle Association

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Jeff English

Jeff English

Vice President, Public Affairs, Pulse Canada

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Schedule

BEST PRACTICES

8:00AM – 3:30PM
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Check In
9:00AM – 9:05AM
Welcome
9:05AM – 10:00AM
Training Session: The Real Nature of Politics and Elections Matt Hurtt, Leadership Institute
10:00AM – 10:45AM
Training Session: Storytelling and narrative development in conservative advocacy (part 1) Chad Bowie, Founder, The Bowie Group
10:45AM – 11:15AM
Networking Break
11:15AM – 12:00PM
Training Session: Storytelling and narrative development in conservative advocacy (part 2) Chad Bowie, Founder, The Bowie Group

NETWORKING LUNCH

12:00PM – 1:00PM
1:00PM – 1:30PM
Training Session: "Just Be Normal" – How to Campaign to Women Lindsay Wilson and Kristy Koehler, Political Strategists, Link Strategies
1:30PM – 2:00PM
Training Session: AI for Advocacy Matt Hurtt, Leadership Institute
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Networking Break
2:30PM – 3:00PM
Training Session: Actionable Items for Effective Advocacy Matt Hurtt, Leadership Institute
3:00PM – 3:30PM
Training Session: "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" – Best Practices for Door Knocking Lindsay Wilson and Kristy Koehler, Political Strategists, Link Strategies
3:30PM
Closing Remarks Adam Bolek, President, Canada Strong and Free Network