Economic Developers Alberta
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is the premiere professional association for economic developers in the province. 

EDA is dedicated to advancing the economic development profession by providing innovative resources, networking opportunities, and professional development solutions. As a non-profit organization, we are governed by a volunteer board of directors, representing diverse member interests. Established in 1974, our 300+ members include professionals representing sectors such as: municipalities; towns; regions; tourism groups; financial institutions; Crown Corporations; businesses; Regional Economic Development Authorities; Community Futures Development Corporations; federal, provincial, regional, and municipal government agencies; students and NGO’s.
 
EDA's Partner Program enables organizations to profile their commitment to sustainable economic prosperity in Alberta. EDA Partners realize numerous benefits throughout the year, including access to our membership through various communications tools such as: e-blasts, social media pages, our regular newsletter, website, and Invest in Alberta / Xperience Alberta publication to name a few.  In addition, Partners are able to profile their organization at EDA’s signature event- EDA Xperience 2026 Leaders’ Summit & Conference.

EDA Xperience 2026 Leaders’ Summit & Conference is being held April 15-17, 2026 at the Pomeroy Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis. This beautiful conference venue offers a stunning backdrop to showcase your organization to economic developers and elected officials from Alberta’s communities and regions. For those unable to travel to Kananaskis, we will once again incorporate a virtual component into the event. 

EDA Xperience 2026 will attract over 400 local, national, and international experts in the field of economic development, and elected officials from across the province both in person and online. It will bring together Alberta’s economic development leaders to talk about what is happening in our province, identify practical ways to move our economy forward, and support each other. Delegates will be provided with information about Alberta’s current and emerging sector opportunities, updates on economic development issues and trends, best practices, inspiring keynote addresses, and interactive in-person and virtual networking opportunities.

Each Partner level has various benefits associated with it, depending on the level of commitment selected. 

We encourage you to become an EDA Partner today. Don't miss EDA Xperience 2026.

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