Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Medicine Hat

Reality Bytes Leadership Summit 2026

Real conversations with real leaders. A full day of practical insight on purpose, cybercrime, cyber insurance, search and AI that you can use to grow your business, plus a catered lunch and prizes.

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  • Chinook VillageTerrace Room · 2801 13 Avenue SE
  • Doors 10:00 a.m.Program until 4:00 p.m.
  • 5 talks + a panelLeaders from across Alberta
  • Win a ThinkPador Meta glasses
October 21 in Medicine Hat

One day. Two great events.

Connect with regional leaders at the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce Leadership Breakfast, then stay for a full day of actionable business, technology and leadership strategy at the Reality Bytes Leadership Summit.

Morning

Leadership Breakfast

Hosted by the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber events
10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Leadership Summit

Five talks, a catered lunch, a live Q&A panel and prize draws.

Tickets and details

Tickets can be bundled through the Chamber so you can stay for the whole day.

The lineup

Meet the speakers

Business coaching, cybercrime, insurance, search and AI. A wide range of very relevant topics, so whatever your role, you’ll leave with something of value.

Sarah Golby

Sarah Golby

Achievement Club · Business coach

Leadership

Why over What: The Power of Purpose in Your Organization

A raw, charismatic talk on purpose: why the reason behind your organization matters more than what it does, and how purpose shapes the people who work there.

10:45 a.m. · 45 min
Simon David Williams

Simon David Williams

Millenium Micro · Vice President and cybercrime expert

Cybercrime

Jedi Against Pirates: The Reality of Cybercrime and the Dark Web

Ever wanted to learn about hackers and the dark web? This is your lucky day: how cybercriminals really operate, and how to stay informed about the threats that matter.

11:30 a.m. · 60 min
Albert Lee

Albert Lee

BrokerLink

Cyber insurance

Cyber Insurance Unpacked: How to Protect Your Bottom Line

Going hand-in-hand with cybersecurity: what cyber insurance actually is, whether your business needs it, and how it protects your bottom line.

1:15 p.m. · 30 min
Anita Fitzgerald

Anita Fitzgerald

Reality Bytes · Reality Bytes marketing team

Search

Being Seen: Why SEO Matters for Business

The internet can feel like the Wild West. Anita shows how to make search engine optimization work for you, so your business comes out on top.

1:45 p.m. · 30 min
John Shoff

John Shoff

Reality Bytes · Founder and CEO

AI

Beyond the Buzzwords: Using AI to Get Real Work Done

AI is everywhere, but what does it mean for your business? A practical look at Microsoft Copilot and how today’s AI tools save time, boost productivity and free you for the work that matters most.

2:30 p.m. · 45 min
3:15 p.m.

Q&A with presenters and special guests

A fireside chat, without the fire (sorry). Candid answers to your burning questions, straight from the experts and business owners in your community.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The agenda

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  1. Summit begins

    Doors open at Chinook Village. Grab a coffee, find a seat and meet the room.

  2. Welcome and introductions

    A warm welcome, our thanks to the partners who make the day possible, and a look at what’s ahead.

  3. Why over What: The Power of Purpose in Your Organization

    Sarah Golby, Achievement Club · 45 min

  4. Jedi Against Pirates: The Reality of Cybercrime and the Dark Web

    Simon David Williams, Millenium Micro · 60 min

  5. Lunch break

    A catered lunch and time to connect with leaders from across the region.

  6. Cyber Insurance Unpacked: How to Protect Your Bottom Line

    Albert Lee, BrokerLink · 30 min

  7. Being Seen: Why SEO Matters for Business

    Anita Fitzgerald, Reality Bytes · 30 min

  8. Break

    Stretch, refill and swap notes.

  9. Beyond the Buzzwords: Using AI to Get Real Work Done

    John Shoff, Reality Bytes · 45 min

  10. Q&A with presenters and special guests

    A fireside chat, without the fire. Candid answers from experts and business owners in your community.

  11. Prize draws

    Every attendee is entered automatically. Win a Lenovo ThinkPad or Meta glasses!

Prize draws at 4:00 p.m.

Feeling lucky?

Every attendee is automatically entered in the draw. You could win a brand-new Lenovo ThinkPad or a pair of Meta glasses.

  • No extra steps: your ticket is your entry
  • Draws happen live at the end of the day
  • Business-grade Lenovo hardware, the same brand we trust for our clients
Feeling lucky? You could win a Lenovo ThinkPad or Meta glasses at the Leadership Summit 2026
Why we host it

Elevating our community

Our vision is rooted in elevating community through access to, efficient use, and understanding of technology. The summit is one of the ways we live it: a day for local leaders to learn from experts, from each other, and from the people who build and protect businesses in Southeast Alberta every day.

ELEVATE Business

Practical ideas on purpose, protection and visibility you can put to work the next morning.

ELEVATE Technology

Cybercrime, cyber insurance and AI explained in plain language, without the buzzwords.

ELEVATE Community

A room full of regional leaders, partners and neighbours, connecting over lunch and a live Q&A.

Getting there

Chinook Village, Terrace Room

2801 13 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3R1

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. The program runs until the prize draws at 4:00 p.m. and wraps up by 4:15 p.m.

Brought to you by Reality Bytes, the Chamber and our partners

Reality BytesSoutheast Alberta Chamber of CommerceBrokerLinkIG Wealth Management · Nunweiler GroupMiddlename CreativeChinook Village

Summit FAQs

When and where is the 2026 Leadership Summit?

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Chinook Village (Terrace Room), 2801 13 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the program runs until the prize draws at 4:00 p.m.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available through the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce event listing. Seating is limited, and you can bundle your ticket with the Chamber’s Leadership Breakfast earlier that morning.

Who are the speakers?

Business coach Sarah Golby of Achievement Club, cybercrime expert Simon David Williams of Millenium Micro, Albert Lee of BrokerLink, and Anita Fitzgerald and John Shoff of Reality Bytes, followed by a Q&A with the presenters and special guests.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A catered lunch is part of the day, with time to connect with other leaders from across the region.

How does the prize draw work?

Every attendee is automatically entered. The draws happen at 4:00 p.m., and prizes include a Lenovo ThinkPad and Meta glasses.

Who should attend?

Business owners, managers and leaders in Southeast Alberta who want practical, real-world insight into purpose-driven leadership, cybersecurity, cyber insurance, search visibility and AI.

Who organizes the summit?

The summit is brought to you by Reality Bytes and the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce, with our partners BrokerLink, IG Wealth Management and Middlename Creative.

Limited seating. Tickets go fast.

Join us on October 21 for a day that leaves your organization stronger, safer and better prepared for what’s next.