Policymakers, business leaders and academics from the U.S. and Canada will gather in Bellevue, Washington, for PNWER's 34th Annual Summit from July 20-24 to discuss regional economic best practices and trade concerns. This year’s event is themed Building a Resilient Future: Sustainable Growth through Innovation. Throughout the summit, discussions will highlight groundbreaking innovations and explore how the region can harness emerging technologies to tackle key challenges and drive future growth. It will be an opportunity to engage with our region's key decision makers on both sides of the border. â
PNWER is recognized as the model for regional and bi-national cooperation, providing a platform for collaboration among public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders to work together as a region in pursuit of common goals. âThe PNWER Annual Summit is the leading forum where people in the policy world and the business world come together to explore solutions to regional challenges.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is holding its Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan.
Join IEDC in Detroit—a Comeback City—for our 2025 Annual Conference! Experience firsthand how this legendary city has transformed challenges into triumphs, and explore how YOU can lead the charge in revitalizing communities, making them not just places of recovery, but shining models for national and international economic success. more info...
EDA has partnered with Invest Alberta to continue the tradition of the Gerry Gabinet Golf Tournament under its new name, the EDA Invitational Golf Tournament.
This collaboration strengthens Team Alberta and honours Gerry’s legacy by supporting EDA initiatives such as mentorship and scholarships.
Join us on September 18 at the Broadmoor Golf Course in Sherwood Park, AB, for a fun-filled Texas Scramble tournament. With networking at the heart of the event, you'll also have the chance to win exciting prizes!
Shotgun start at 1 PM. Registration starts at 11:00 AM.
The EDA Invitational also offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your organization with sponsorship opportunities and a Silent Auction.
Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) Conferences bring together community leaders, economic development professionals and entrepreneurs from across the country. These professionals attend EDAC Conferences to participate in sessions, network and listen to speakers sharing their innovative ideas and solutions to national and local challenges.
EDAC 2025 will be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON from October 6 – 9, 2025. Monday is registration and Opening Reception, Tuesday-Thursday are sessions!
The purpose of the Annual EDA Ministry Dinner is to bring together EDA members and stakeholders with specific Ministers and senior staff from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, to network, share information about programs and explore potential partnerships.
The dynamic format of the dinner involves rotating table visitations to maximize networking during the meal. more info...
The RMA hosts two conventions per year, one in spring and one in fall, at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Each convention sees a variety of plenary addresses and workshops, as well as the ministerial forum and resolutions session. In addition to these events, the fall convention hosts the opposition party leader panel, as well as our RMA Board elections and partners program. The RMA and Canoe Tradeshow is held during the fall convention to better serve our members as they go through the budget process within their municipalities.
The RMA 2025 Fall Convention and Tradeshow is scheduled to take place November 17-20, at the Edmonton Convention Centre.
Kick off your conference experience at our exclusive pre-conference mixer! Connect with new and familiar faces over drinks and delicious snacks.
Our annual Kickstart in Kananaskis will be held at Woody's Pub & Patio at the conference site. To attend, you must register in advance, and conference registration is required before registering for this event.
Enjoy tasty snacks and a complimentary beverage (wine, beer, highball, or soft drinks) as you mingle.
EDA Xperience 2026 Leaders' Summit and Conference attracts more than 400 economic development experts and elected officials from across Alberta, Canada and around the world.
