This is the annual Leadership Summit organized by IEDC.

To find out more information: 

For more information see www.rmaalberta.com.

Coming to the conference early?

Kick off your conference experience at our exclusive pre-conference mixer! Connect with new and familiar faces over drinks and delicious snacks.

In 2025, 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.

Dress: casual

EDA Xperience 2025 Leaders' Summit & Conference 

April 9-11  at the Pomeroy Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis.

This is our most popular annual event- it sells out every year!

EDA Members must be signed in with their EDA user email and password to access the exclusive EDA member discount.

When registering please ensure the email used matches the delegate who is attending - this is critical to avoid confusion. 

This annual event attracts over 400 local, national, and international experts in economic development, along with elected officials from across Alberta to discuss provincial developments, explore ways to advance the economy, and offer mutual support.

Delegates will gain insights into Alberta's sector opportunities, updates on economic trends, best practices, inspiring keynotes, and interactive networking opportunities.

Accommodation information is contained in the registration confirmation email.  See prices here

Inventures gathers innovators, startups and scale-ready enterprise partners, advisors and capital. It’s a one-stop opportunity to gauge fast-growing players through pitch competitions and discover investment gems across the entrepreneurial landscape.  Organized by our Partner Alberta Innovates.

Visit the IEDC website for more inforamtion. 

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is holding its Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan.

More information here.

SAVE THE DATE

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.

For more information see www.rmaalberta.com.

SAVE THE DATE

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.

SAVE THE DATE

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.