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SUMMARY:Alberta Economic Budget Forum & GRIT Awards
DESCRIPTION:Monday, November 16, 2026 | Edmonton Convention Centre\nAlberta Economic Budget Forum\nJoin industry leaders, elected officials, and policymakers for a day of advocacy, economic discussion, and industry celebration focused on the future of Alberta’s visitor economy.\n12:00 p.m. – Economic Budget Forum\nPresentations and discussions exploring Alberta’s economic outlook, tourism growth, and key advocacy priorities shaping the industry heading into Budget 2027–28.\n5:00 p.m. – Alberta-Made MLA Cocktail Reception\nAlberta-made beverages and chef-driven canapés paired with networking opportunities between MLAs and tourism industry leaders.\n6:30 p.m. – GRIT Awards & Dinner\nA chef-inspired dinner featuring Alberta-sourced ingredients alongside the presentation of the 2026 GRIT Awards recognizing Growth, Resilience, and Inspiration within Alberta’s tourism industry. Invited government and industry leaders will share remarks and participate in discussions focused on the future growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of Alberta’s tourism economy.\nThe GRIT Awards celebrate the organizations and individuals helping drive Alberta’s tourism industry forward through innovation, leadership, resilience, and community impact. Nominations are now open across three award categories recognizing outstanding contributions to Alberta’s visitor economy.\nSUBMIT A GRIT NOMINATION HERE! ( https://tiaalberta.awardify.io/how-to-enter&prevauth=ZYV8d3RcPuGENrhuQzl0TGxyYmlHS1JNOHJmR2o3U3VkclJPNUZIMDl2ZmF0WFo4NkRUb2ViRT0=Yb3J8gTaD9XcNPcf ) (Submission deadline Sept 1)\n
URL:https://cwsaa.org/events/alberta-economic-budget-forum-grit-awards/
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