Partners: Innovate Canada 2024

https://www.visitcalgary.com/meetings

Tourism Calgary competes on a global stage to host major international conferences in our city. Working with local thought leaders and stakeholder partners to better align our conference solicitation strategy, we actively seek out and bid on programs that help us showcase to the world our existing and emerging hubs of excellence in different economic sectors. These events generate positive legacy outcomes as well as tremendous economic benefits to our city and country. As "ultimate hosts", our team at Tourism Calgary works with convention planners to share our networks and our resources to prepare successful bids and to ease the process of hosting memorable events.

https://edmontonglobal.ca/

The purpose of Edmonton Global is to radically transform and grow the economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. We are a not-for-profit corporation founded by 14 municipalities that make up the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Our focus is attracting foreign investment, helping regional businesses export with the world, enhancing our region’s global competitiveness, and bringing our region together with a unified voice to attract the attention and interest of investors the world over.

https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/

Discover Saskatoon, originating in 1977, is a membership-based, non-profit, visitor and convention bureau that markets Saskatoon and the region as a destination of choice for leisure, sport, and business travel. We represent nearly 400 members related to the tourism industry and work with them to attract visitors to Saskatoon. Our services include convention, sport, and major event attraction, media relations, and membership & visitor services and advocacy; and we are one of only a handful of internationally accredited destination marketing organizations in Canada.

https://www.meetingswinnipeg.com/

The Winnipeg Advantage

Winnipeg is a city at he geographical centre of Canada, its heartbeat that’s made from what’s real: world-class attractions, a rave-worthy culinary scene, a legendary arts community and a wide-ranging economy all set within a city celebrated for its authenticity. At the centre of it all: Located near the middle of North America, Winnipeg offers short flight times from either coast, with direct flights to major Canadian cities and U.S and South American destinations. World-class attractions that are incredible offsite venues: If you’re looking for awe-inspiring experiences, look no further. Be wowed by polar bears swimming overhead in a stunning exhibit, explore an immersive beacon of human rights, tour celebrated galleries bridging the Arctic to the city and literally feel butterflies within balmy biomes. Abundant accommodations: Take your pick of more than 7,200 hotel rooms throughout the city. The majority of downtown’s 1,900 rooms are connected by indoor skywalks to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Book well-known chains, stylish boutique properties that are unique to the city and historic hotels. Collaborative spirit: Team Winnipeg is here to make your business event a complete success. Our cooperative partnership creates a city-wide network of local suppliers ready to provide all the resources that you need before, during and after your event. We collaborate with our educational institutions, leading organizations and head offices in Winnipeg, to ensure great local ambassadors are always available for your conference.

www.fallsmeetings.com

Niagara Falls Tourism is the official Destination Marketing Organization for the City of Niagara Falls, Canada, an unforgettable four-season meeting, event and convention destination with awe-inspiring natural wonders, world-class accommodation, unique venues, state-of-the-art sustainable event spaces, thrilling entertainment, memorable team-building options, Canada’s premier wine region and an awarding-winning culinary scene. #MeetInNiagaraFalls Discover all of our member properties for meetings and events right here in Niagara Falls!

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda. Vineland is situated on treaty lands. These lands are steeped in the rich history of the First Nations including the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people from across Turtle Island live and work in Niagara today. Vineland stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live. As treaty people, residents and caretakers, we are committed to continuous learning and a deep respect for Indigenous people, culture and history. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

https://meetings.quebec-cite.com/

Québec City Business Destination is the official meeting and convention bureau where planners can get all the information they need to organize any type of business event in Québec City. Our team of sales representatives, experts on Québec City as a host city, will support you during each phase of the event planning process. Our hotel, retail and food and beverage partners work together so that your event can achieve outstanding success. You will have access to meeting services and promotional tools to facilitate planning your event. Québec City, a destination like no other.

https://www.quebecinternational.ca/en

Québec International (QI) is an economic development agency based in Québec City. Its mission is to support the economic growth of the Québec City region by attracting foreign investments, fostering innovation, and promoting international trade. Key Activities and Impact:

Foreign Investment: In 2022, QI facilitated $553.1 million in foreign direct investments.
International Recruitment: The agency helped recruit 2,975 skilled workers and 1,085 international students, resulting in a total of 7,900 new arrivals including families.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: LE CAMP, QI’s tech incubator, generated $194.5 million in economic impact, supporting 1,285 jobs.
Economic Impact: Overall, QI’s activities in 2022 resulted in $1.15 billion in economic benefits for the region. QI conducts various international missions and initiatives to attract talent and investments, ensuring the region’s economic vitality and growth.

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Kelowna, British Columbia

Calgary, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Québec City, Québec

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island