Explore Edmonton for Business Events

Discover why Edmonton is the ultimate destination for your delegates. EDMONTON IS GLOBALLY CONNECTED As the northernmost metropolis in North America, Edmonton is also Canada’s WHY EDMONTON?

THE EDMONTON ADVANTAGE Edmonton has: • The second youngest population in Canada • Eight post-secondary institutions with more

EDMONTON IS HOME TO TWO AMAZING CONFERENCE VENUES Managed by Explore Edmonton using a one-team approach, our award-winning venues offer limitless possibilities for authentic experiences and memorable meetings as part of Edmonton’s best-in-class events industry team.

The fastest growing

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minutes from downtown, Edmonton is among Canada’s other globally connected hubs including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Edmonton International

more than double the

EDMONTON IS SECTOR FOCUSED

the United States, and international destinations. YEG continues to grow direct air service into Edmonton.

• No provincial sales tax.

Explore Edmonton works closely with Edmonton Global and other key stakeholders to improve our networks within the city and help connect you with our home grown and Edmonton-by-choice experts. If you need someone with expertise in the following areas, Edmonton is the perfect place to find it.

EDMONTON IS FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY

• Technology & Innovation • Energy & Sustainability • Health & Life Sciences • Agribusiness • Advanced Manufacturing • Education • Indigenous & Religious

Edmonton is the most tax e cient province in Canada for conferences. The largest urban parkland in North America

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The City of Edmonton is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral community by 2050. Explore Edmonton aligns with this commitment through our Regenerative Tourism Strategy, while making sustainability an important part of Business Events. Explore Edmonton aligns with the city's commitments and makes sustainability part of every event planning conversation. Their Carbon Neutral Events Program and sustainability team make delivering sustainable events simple.

– the river valley is 22 times the size of New York's Central Park.

EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE

The Edmonton Convention Centre is one of downtown’s most iconic buildings and offers more than The Edmonton Convention Centre is one of downtown’s most iconic buildings and offers more than , ft 2 of flexible and creative space. creative space.

EDMONTON CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU

interest you? How about a modern boutique inn, or jazz-age hotel within a living history museum? Edmonton’s got that and everything in between to suit all budgets. 50 partner hotels

THEY CALL US THE FESTIVAL CITY FOR A REASON

EDMONTON HAS A BOOMING CULINARY SCENE

EDMONTON IS AN INCREDIBLE HUB FOR SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

From Flying Canoes to Folk Festivals, Edmonton is a place that wants you to join in, not sit on the sidelines.

Take your taste buds on a journey to some of the best craft beer taprooms, hyper-local bistros and indie bakeries. Restaurants like Duchess Bake Shop (one of Buzzfeed’s top bakeries in the world) and Pei Pei Chei Ow (founded by local, Indigenous chef, Scott

EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE The Edmonton EXPO Centre is the largest exhibition space in Western The Edmonton EXPO Centre is one of the largest exhibition spaces in Western Canada spread creatively activated. Additionally, there is , , ft 2 of outdoor space that can be creatively activated. over , ft 2 ,hosting more than events and . million visitors a year.

Head to the ICE District downtown and conquer awe-inspiring acres that include local restaurants, nightlife, a state-of the-art casino, luxury accommodations, and of course, Rogers Place. This architectural and technological marvel hosts the biggest names in music and is home to the Edmonton Oilers and Oil Kings hockey teams.

there’s no shortage of excitement to fill your stay.

recognition—pack your stretchy pants!