Join us August 27 as EDA hosts the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) for a FREE interactive webinar focused on a new invest-focused website, tentatively called the Alberta Investment Data Hub.
This website will complement JETI’s existing tools, such as the Alberta Site Selector Tool, with data-based evidence to assist economic developers and investors in supporting or making a positive investment decision in the province by connecting them with the information they need to build their investment case.
The goals of this webinar:
Share the vision and purpose of the Alberta Investment Data Hub; and
Gather feedback on new tools we are looking to build to ensure the Investment Data Hub can effectively support your organization and Alberta’s investment ecosystem generally.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is holding its Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan.
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.
No golf experience is required! Dinner is included with your registration.
Invest Alberta’s Global Business Development team will be on-site. This is a unique opportunity to pitch your community’s investment opportunities and connect directly with the team that’s working to attract global investment into Alberta. You’ll even have a chance to connect with them ahead of the tournament!
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.
Join us for an insightful session featuring Colin Knoll; a strategy leader helping organizations grow and transform through strategic foresight, innovation, and execution.
In this webinar, Colin will explore the powerful intersection of technology, AI, and rural economic development.
He’ll share how reskilling the rural workforce in tech-related fields can materially reshape local labor markets—opening the door to new industries, attracting investment, and driving long-term growth in smaller communities.
With the rise of remote work and tech-enabled business models, rural regions are uniquely positioned to diversify beyond traditional industries and build a resilient, future-ready economy. This is a must-attend session for economic developers, policy makers, and community leaders looking to turn rural challenges into innovation opportunities.
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.
Performance measurement is crucial for economic development as it provides a systematic way to assess, manage, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies and initiatives. Quantifying progress and outcomes helps economic developers ensure that their strategies are on track and delivering the intended benefits to communities, businesses, and stakeholders.
This course aims to provide participants with a robust understanding of performance measurement in the context of economic development, preparing them to effectively evaluate and enhance the impact of economic development initiatives.
This is an optional Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP) course.
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.
