The global pandemic has undoubtedly changed our lives and economic landscape, but the time has finally come for group hugs and virtual high fives and to celebrate Ontario’s resilience.

Every year, the EDCO Conference and Showcase is the highlight of the professional calendar for the economic developer community.  We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the Marriott Downton at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, April 5-7, 2022.  Whether you join us in-person or virtually, let’s get together and explore the pivotal role economic developers will play in reimagining Ontario’s economy.  Make sure that you and your community lend a voice to shape the future as we Move ON to new opportunities ahead of us.  The #EDCO2022 experience will include everything that you’ve come to expect that makes the conference the premier thought-leadership event.

Whatever role you play within your organization, #EDCO2022 will give you space to imagine, create and collaborate with some of the most innovative and strategic minds in the profession.  From start to finish, you’ll be exposed to transformative ideas from industry leaders while engaging with fellow learners.  Aside from the knowledge gained, the conference is the place to develop new partnerships with other economic development enthusiasts.

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As Ontario prepares to move beyond the pandemic, how might we chart a new path forward to rebuild the province’s tourism industry to reach new levels of economic success and long-term sustainability? This session will explore what’s ahead for Ontario tourism by looking at how operators, sectors, and regional tourism organizations (RTOs) pivoted and adapted during the pandemic to create opportunities for upwards trajectory, growth, and future investment. Hear from Kevin Eshkawkogan, CEO of Indigenous Tourism Ontario; Agatha Podgorski, Director of Marketing for the Culinary Tourism Alliance; and David MacLachlan, Executive Director of Destination Northern Ontario. This panel session will be moderated by Chris Bloore, President & CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.