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2023 Economic Future Forum: U.S. & Non-Canadian Registration

2023 Economic Future Forum: U.S. & Non-Canadian Registration
Engage with your fellow colleagues as we explore Calgary’s current path to diversifying its robust economy. Consistently ranked as one of the best places in the world to live, Calgary boasts the highest GDP per capita of major Canadian cities, highest labor force participation, and highest average earnings. The city’s solid economic foundations are setting the stage for the creation of a community of lifelong learning and resilient people with skills needed to adapt to an ever-changing economy.  The theme for IEDC's 2023 Future Forum: Communities in Transition will focus on pursuing economic diversification and opportunity through the lens of economic transformation. Talent, Innovation, and Livability must work together and be interwoven with IDEA, collective action, and shared perspectives, to achieve long-term economic prosperity for all. 

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When
6/11/2023 - 6/13/2023
Where
Calgary, AB CANADA

Program

   

Saturday, 10 June 2023

Description
Canmore Tour
Venture into the great Canadian Rockies in Calgary's backyard. This walking tour allows guests to experience the authentic mountain town of Canmore. Starting with a 1.9 km hike to Grassi Lakes in the morning, a catered lunch at the Nordic Centre, and free time to explore the streets and avenues throughout Canmore's vibrant downtown.
Time
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
8:30 AM

Monday, 12 June 2023

Description
Downtown Calgary Walking Tour
The Downtown Calgary walking tour features a unique collection of innovative and distinctive spaces that are behind driving Calgary's economic growth. From the Platform Innovation Centre, the beautiful newly refurbished Ampersand building, Arts Commons, and the iconic skyscaper, The Bow, experience the transformation of Calgary's downtown.The Downtown Calgary walking tour will conclude at a local restaurant for a networking dinner with colleagues!
Time
2:45 PM - 6:00 PM
2:45 PM

New Economy Walking Tour
The New Economy walking tour showcases a mix of historical and contemporary venues that are the heart of Calgary's culture and arts community. Discover the iconic architecture of the Calgary Central Library and the Studio Bell National Music Centre, followed by Calgary's favorite downtown urban park and gathering space, Olympic Plaza. The New Economy walking tour will conclude at a local restaurant for a networking dinner with colleagues!
Time
2:45 PM - 6:00 PM
2:45 PM

Placemaking Walking Tour
The Placemaking tour offers the opportunity to experience Calgary's lively and welcoming downtown. Discover stunning urban murals and public art displays, experience Calgary's Chinatown, the fourth-largest Chinatown in Canada, followed by a walk to the iconic Peace Bridge.The Placemaking walking tour will conclude at a local restaurant for a networking dinner with colleagues!
Time
2:45 PM - 6:00 PM
2:45 PM

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Description
Economic Reconciliation Tour
Taza is an exceptional development undertaking, one of the most significant First Nation development projects in North America. It is located on 1,200 acres of Tsuut’ina land and consists of three individually unique but related development Villages — Taza Park, Taza Crossing, and Taza Exchange — integrated through a comprehensive framework of Tsuut’ina and Calgary infrastructure.  Each village expresses a distinct character, built around fundamental design principles and a shared guiding philosophy to create each development component — from textural elements and streetscapes to wayfinding, natural green spaces, and formal and informal public park areas. These developments will shape the future for Tsuut’ina, accumulating and building upon the Tsuut’ina people's legacy of determination and resiliency.
Time
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM