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WHY EDMONTON?

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

Discover why Edmonton is the ultimate destination for your delegates. EDMONTON IS GLOBALLY CONNECTED

institutions with more than 130,000 students The fastest growing region in Canada, with more than double the national average in export growth, generating$100 billion in GDP. Edmonton is the most tax efficient province in Canada for conferences. The largest urban parkland in North America

As the northernmost metropolis in North America, Edmonton is also Canada’s fifth largest city of over a million citizens. With an international hub airport just 35 minutes from downtown, Edmonton is among Canada’s other globally connected hubs including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Edmonton International Airport (YEG) offers non-stop flights from more than 50 major cities in Canada, the United States, and international destinations. YEG continues to grow direct air service into Edmonton.

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EDMONTON IS SECTOR FOCUSED

• No provincial sales tax.

Explore Edmonton works closely with Edmonton Global and other key stakeholders across the region 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.

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

EDMONTON IS FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY

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The City of Edmonton is committed to being carbon neutral by 2025 and starting in 2024, we'll be producing 100% renewable energy. Explore Edmonton aligns with the city's commitments and makes sustainability part of every event planning conversation. Th eir Carbon Neutral Events Program and sustainability team make delivering sustainable events in Edmonton 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 150,000 ft2 of flexible and creative space.

EDMONTON CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU

Does staying in a 100-year-old castle 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.

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. With over 50 festivals annually, there’s no shortage of excitement to fill your stay.

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 Iserhoff) are gaining international recognition—pack your stretchy pants!

EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE The Edmonton EXPO Centre is the largest exhibition space in Western Canada spread over 522,000 ft2, hosting more than 40 events and 1.3 million visitors a year. Additionally, there is 1,000,000 ft2 of outdoor space that can be creatively activated.

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.