SDG 8.9 – By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.

We encourage sustainable tourism practices to enhance economic, social, cultural, and ecological outcomes for local communities.

• Collaborate with Explore Edmonton, the local Destination Marketing Organization, to host Innovate Canada 2024 – Agribusiness and foster long term economic resiliency and prosperity with the client opportunities brought forward by the event
• Host Attendees at a reputable hotel in a safe neighbourhood (JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District)
• Prioritize vendors implementing sustainable practices
• Highlight vendors implementing sustainable initiatives through pre-event email communications, an attendee journey roadmap, daily newsletters throughout the event, and a post-event impact report
• Encourage Attendees to choose souvenirs made by local artisans and vendors