Edmonton Convention Centre
Address : 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
The Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC, known as the Shaw Conference Centre from 1997 to 2018), is a meeting, entertainment, and convention venue located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Opened in 1983, it is managed by Explore Edmonton, the destination marketing organization of the city of Edmonton.
It is located on Jasper Avenue and built into a hill, emerging onto Grierson Hill Road and into the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. The riverside site allows for approximately 70 per cent of the building space to be located underground, burrowed into the cliff face, concealing the fact that the building is over 10 stories high.
Recognized as one of North America’s top five performing venues, the centre brings people together to learn, innovate, trade and celebrate. The Edmonton Convention Centre is committed to creating connections–to the community, to the land, to local culture and to others.
The sustainable venue is built into the foundation of downtown Edmonton’s river valley and is managed by an award-winning team that connects to the land through sustainable business practices and dedication to locally-sourced and inspired cuisine. As a community hub, the centre fosters a culture of giving back and connects with the community through social programs and a commitment to people.
Hosting nearly 650 events and half a million guests each year, their team of experts focuses on attracting meetings and conventions to downtown Edmonton within the vertical sectors of advanced manufacturing, education, health and life sciences, information technology and oil and gas. Planners can expect a remarkable experience as guests celebrate everything from intimate gatherings to private banquets, ethnic weddings, social galas, graduations, corporate parties and concerts.