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 2024 Fall Convention and Tradeshow will take place November 4 – 7, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. We look forward to welcoming our members as we gear up for an action-packed agenda.
Registration for the 2024 Fall Convention is now open. Registration closes October 21, 2024 – don’t miss out and register today!
While we are still finalizing the details, you can see our latest draft of the convention agenda here.
Join the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, meet RMA members, and share how your organization will benefit their municipalities. This year’s show will have 170 booths, with bulk display space available. Learn more about the booth pricing and sizes here. Register by clicking the button below.
For more information, please contact Carolyn Caldwell by email at carolyn@canoeprocurement.ca or by phone at 780.863.7174.
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. Read the Fall 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus to get an idea of the opportunities available.
To see our most recent convention sponsors, visit our Sponsorship page.
The RMA is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive and harassment free environment for all persons attending events hosted by the association, including conventions, tradeshows, meetings, and networking events. The Event Code of Conduct sets the tone and direction of conduct and ethical behavior that could be perceived as damaging to the trust and confidence of members, suppliers, members of government and, the general public. The RMA expects all attendees to behave in a professional and respectful manner.
For every upcoming convention there are room blocks that we recommend for those attending. Please visit our Accommodations page for all the important information for booking your stay.
During the fall convention, we present two awards as well as honour those who have passed away during the year. The awards are:
