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RMA Conventions
The RMA hosts two conventions per year, one in spring and one in fall, at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Each convention sees a variety of plenary addresses and workshops, as well as the ministerial forum and resolutions session. In addition to these events, the fall convention hosts the opposition party leader panel, as well as our RMA Board elections and partners program. Starting in Fall 2021, the RMA and Canoe Tradeshow is held during the fall convention to better serve our members as they go through the budget process within their municipalities.
The RMA’s 2022 Spring Convention kicked off with a western feel as the RMA Board of Directors took the stage. With President Paul McLauchlin channeling the popular series Yellowstone, each board member was assigned their Dutton family alter-ego. Read the rest of the highlights from our recent convention!
The RMA & Canoe Tradeshow will now be hosted in conjunction with the fall convention to better serve our members as they go through the budget process within their municipalities. It’s an excellent opportunity for vendors and delegates to connect and share how their organizations can benefit members’ municipalities. If you would like to join a mailing list for tradeshow information, please complete the form below:
During the fall convention, we present two awards as well as honour those who have passed away during the year. The awards are:
All conventions will be at the Edmonton Convention Centre unless otherwise stated.
| Spring Convention | Fall Convention | |
| 2022 | March 14-16 | November 7-10 |
| 2023 | March 20-22 | November 6-9 |
| 2024 | March 18-20 | November 4-7 |
| 2025 | March 17-19 | November 24-27 |
A wide range of partnership opportunities are available at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels at both our spring and fall events. Customized sponsorship benefit packages can also be developed in consultation with the RMA convention coordinator to meet your organization’s unique requirements. Our 2022 Fall Convention opportunities are now available.
To see our 2022 Spring Convention sponsors, visit our Sponsorship page.
For every upcoming convention there are room blocks that we recommend for those attending. Accommodations for Fall 2022 are now posted online . Please visit our Accommodations page for all the important information for booking your stay.
For more information, please contact Cindy Carstairs, Administrative and Convention Coordinator, at 780.955.4095.