Hosted by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
June 8 to 10, 2026
Accommodations
Matrix Hotel
A block of rooms at the Matrix Hotel has been set aside from Sunday, June 7 until Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The room rate can also be applied to a limited number of rooms from Thursday, June 4 until Saturday, June 6, 2026 if you are planning to go to FCM and would like to stay in the same hotel the entire time.
Rate: $175 + taxes for Deluxe King.
All reservations must be made and guaranteed by May 5, 2026 in order to qualify for the group rate.
Booking link: Canadian Capital Cities Organization – Reservations
Program in development
Draft program highlights below.
Please note that the program is subject to change is it develops
For more information, contact secretariat@ccco-occ.ca.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026
Travel: A staff member escorts delegates from Matrix to QEII Building
Boreal Forest Room
Visitors as City Builders: The Role of Tourism, Events and Partnerships in Shaping a Vibrant Capital City
Discover the importance of tourism, the impact of the visitor economy and learn how partnerships enhance tourism initiatives in capital cities. Featuring presentations from Explore Edmonton and Destination Greater Victoria.
- Presenters: Amanda Krumins, Executive Director, Communications and Marketing, Explore Edmonton and Paul Nursey, Chief Executive Officer, Destination Greater Victoria.
Jurisdictions share innovative approaches, best practices and lessons learned regarding local initiatives, public programming/events or policy development.
- Downtown Winnipeg, a City on the Rise: Growth, Investment and Opportunity, Councillor Cindy Gilroy, City of Winnipeg
- Edmonton at 2 Million, Councillor Michael Janz, City of Edmonton
Led by CCCO President, Councillor Krista Loughton.
Capital View Room, QEII Building
Delegates will be joined by Shannon Dean, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, and Assistant Clerk and Executive Director of Parliamentary Services, Dr. Philip Massolin.
Announcement regarding 2027 Annual Conference.
Walk to Legislature Building through indoor Pedway
Delegates assemble for the official Conference Photo.
Legislature Chamber
Citizen Engagement and Outreach
A dynamic discussion on effective engagement strategies, reaching unengaged citizens, balancing diverse perspectives, and building partnerships in outreach.
Panellists:
- Speaker Ric McIver
- Minister Searle Turton
- Rob Miyashiro, MLA
- Mayor Andrew Knack
- James Cumming, Former MP
Walk to Matrix Hotel
All delegates must be in the Matrix Lobby at 4:15 pm. Visitor Services staff will meet delegates for transport to the Edmonton Convention Centre at that time. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the evening site visits.
River Valley & Medicine Wheel Garden
- 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Travel: Taxi to Edmonton Convention Centre 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
A tour of the Medicine Wheel Garden and Tea Ceremony and a presentation on the Edmonton Convention Centre Beehive.- Presenters: Carrie Armstrong, Garden Planner, Edmonton Convention Centre and Patty Milligan, professional beekeeper, Lola Canola Honey.
Walk to Little Brick (Uber available for those who do not wish to walk)
Walking Presentation: Conservation & Tourism in the River Valley
The walk from the Edmonton Convention Centre to Little Brick Café will be led by representatives from the River Valley Alliance, including a presentation on balancing tourism development and environmental stewardship in Edmonton.
Presenters:
- Makennah Walker, Communications/Marketing Specialist
- Kristine Archibald, Executive Director
Little Brick, 10004 90 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 4P4
Uber pick up and return to Matrix Hotel
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Delegates walk to QEIIB and meet a staff member in lobby
Continental Breakfast in Boreal Forest Room
Boreal Forest Room
Grassland/Parkland Rooms
Option 1: Building Community the Edmonton Way with Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) Parkland Room, QEII Building | Discover how Edmonton's Community Leagues strengthen neighbourhoods by fostering connection, organizing inclusive programs and events, and advocating for local needs, creating vibrant, engaged communities that enhance quality of life for all residents. |
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Option 2: Increasing Vibrancy in Edmonton's Downtown Core Grassland Room, QEII Building | Explore the downtown economy, including the initiatives, challenges, and successes shaping vibrancy in Edmonton's core. This session will highlight the role of the ICE District in revitalization and its impact on urban tourism, local businesses, and community life. |
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Grassland/Parkland Rooms
Jurisdictions share innovative approaches, best practices and lessons learned regarding local initiatives, public programming, events or policy development.
- City of Gardens, Councillor Marg Gardiner, City of Victoria
- Connecting the Oldest City in North America, Councillor Sandy Hickman, City of St. John's
- The Bike Bus, Councillor Norman Beck, City of Charlottetown
Walk to Legislature Streetcar Stop
Presentation from Streetcar Interpreter during ride from Legislature to Strathcona-Whyte Avenue Stop.
MEAT in Old Strathcona
Walk to Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch
(8331 104 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E9)
Heritage is a Verb: Grassroots Action and Civic Memory
A dynamic presentation and moderated discussion featuring voices from volunteer-run organizations. This session will explore how communities actively preserve and engage with heritage through efforts like research, storytelling, programming, and advocacy, highlighting heritage as both protected and lived.
Presenters:
Kelsey Kendrick, President, Edmonton & District Historical Society | An introduction to the various community-led programs and an overview of the role heritage plays in community advocacy. |
Matthew Dance, Past-Chair, Edmonton Naming Committee | What would you name a place you'd just stolen? Power, policy, and intangible heritage in Edmonton. |
| Kyle Schole, Past Vice-Chair, Edmonton Historical Board | Heritage as a Living System: Three Edmonton Examples Exploring cultural heritage in Alberta's Capital City. |
| Moderator: Erin McDonald, CCCO Secretariat | Cultural Asset Strategist and Appraiser, Erin has served as Chair on both the Edmonton Naming Committee and Edmonton Historical Board. Erin is the current Vice-President of the Edmonton & District Historical Society |
Edmonton Public Library, Old Strathcona Branch
| Year-Round Festivals & Events in a Winter City | Festival/Event organizers discuss how Edmonton, known as "Festival City," and its festivals thrive year-round. |
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Travel: Option to Uber back to the Matrix Hotel
Delegates may dine on their own, or can stay in Old Strathcona to eat/explore. A Selection of Nearby Dining Options:
- Julio's Barrio Mexican Restaurant (10416 82 Avenue NW): Contemporary Mexican-inspired classics.
- The Next Act (8224 104 St NW): Comfortable, casual neighbourhood pub in the MEAT group of restaurants.
- Pip (10335 83 Ave NW): Chef-led, casual fine dining.
- Marlo Tacos (10403 83 Ave NW): Mexican-street food-inspired cantina.
- Spotlight Cabaret (8217 104 St NW): Rooftop patio, restaurant and bar with live stage shows.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Delegates walk to QEII Building
Boreal Forest Room
Walk indoors through the Pedway system.
School at the Legislature Classroom
| Engaging Youth Through Civic Education Programs: Inquiring Minds Network | Discover how site schools like School at the Legislature and City Hall School foster hands-on learning and inspire active citizenship among Alberta's youth. |
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Delegates tour and explore the Visitor Centre in the QEII Building, including the Pehonan Theatre, Democracy Discovery Centre, Borealis Gallery, and Capital Gifts Store.
Parkland/Grassland Room
Closing Remarks from CCCO President, Krista Loughton, and Conference Host, Erin Camponi