Edmonton Data Society - Mapping the Need for Affordable Housing in Alberta

📊 Presentation: Mapping the Need for Affordable Housing in Alberta How many Albertans are struggling to afford a suitable home, who are they, and where do they live? Sultan Aitekenov, Senior Data Analyst with Alberta's Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services, uses 2021 Census and Canadian Housing Survey data to explore these questions. He'll compare the scale of need against the province's housing programs, then zoom into the map to show how need and supply line up across communities and Edmonton neighbourhoods. 🎤 Speaker: Sultan Aitekenov Sultan Aitekenov is a Senior Data Analyst with the Housing Division of Alberta's Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), where his work focuses on measuring and mapping housing need across the province. He builds analytical products including interactive housing-need maps, dashboards in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, and predictive models. His analysis supports ALSS and the housing providers it funds, such as Civida, Calgary Housing Company, in directing resources toward the communities and household types with the greatest need. 🙏 A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors NorQuest College: As Edmonton's community college, NorQuest is dedicated to accessible, applied education that prepares learners for meaningful careers. Their generous support, including hosting us at the Singhmar Centre for Learning, helps keep our events open and welcoming to everyone in the data community. KPMG: A global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, KPMG helps organizations turn data into trusted insight and better decisions. Their continued support empowers local professionals to learn, connect, and grow their skills. 🕔 Schedule Doors Open: 5:30 PM Organizer's Presentation: 6:00 PM - 6:05 PM Main Presentation: 6:05 PM - 6:45 PM Networking: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM 🚀 Don't Miss Out!Whether you work in public policy, love a good map, or just want to see real-world data making a difference, this is an evening you won't want to miss. 📌 Room Reminder: We're in Room 3-071, on the third floor of the Singhmar Centre for Learning (SCFL) at NorQuest College's downtown campus. Head up to the third floor and follow the signs!