Economic Developers Alberta

2025 EDA Annual Ministry Dinner

ANNUAL EDA MINISTRY DINNER

Since 2015, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has organized the annual Ministry Dinner 

The purpose of the event 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 with senior federal and provincial government representatives from key departments related to economic development. Back by popular demand: the Pre-Dinner Government Showcase featuring Government of Alberta and Government of Canada Programs. 

This event sells out every year so register early!

Date: October 30, 2025

Time: 5:00-9:00 PM

Location: Matrix Hotel, Edmonton

To download our Sponsor Package click here.


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EDA Members receive a discount on registration - sign in with your EDA user email and password.

For those traveling to Edmonton and requiring accommodation, we’ve arranged a group rate at the Matrix Hotel under the EDA block. The booking link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.


List of Government Representatives attending in 2025


  • Hon. Joseph Schow, Minister Jobs Economy Trade and Immigration (JETI)
  • Rick Christiaanse, Invest Alberta, CEO
  • Hon. Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability & Utilities
  • Michele Evans, PrairiesCan, ADM- Alberta Region
  • Grant Winton, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, Deputy Director- NW Regional Office
  • Christopher McPherson, Alberta Jobs Economy Trade and Immigration, DM
  • David James, Alberta Affordability & Utilities, DM
  • Stephanie Clarke, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, DM
  • Mark Kleefeld, Alberta Infrastructure, DM
  • Jason Hale, Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation, DM
  • Shannon Marchand, Alberta Advanced Education, DM
  • Lisa Ross-Rodriguez, Alberta Jobs Economy Trade and Immigration, Newcomer & Multicultural Supports, DM
  • Larry Kaumeyer, Alberta Energy & Minerals, DM
  • Kim Capstick, Alberta Arts, Culture & Status of Women, DM
  • Evan Romanow, Alberta Mental Health & Addiction, DM
  • Sylvia Lepki, Alberta Jobs Economy Trade and Immigration, Ec. Dev. & Business Supports, ADM
  • Jennifer Jabs, Alberta Jobs Economy Trade and Immigration, International Trade, ADM
  • David Williams, Alberta Assisted Living & Social Services, Housing Division, ADM
  • Paul Cataford, Business Link, Executive Director


To see the list of government organizations represented at the 2024 EDA Ministry Dinner, please click here. 



Thank You to our Event Partners:

Invest Alberta


Government of Alberta


County of Grande Prairie No. 1