Destination Canada's International Convention Attraction Fund supports high-value association win for Ottawa. Ottawa Tourism has announced that Canada's capital has been selected to host the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) 2029 Annual Conference, further strengthening the city's position as a leading destination for international association meetings with meaningful economic, professional and community impact. Taking place from 20-23 May 2029, the con

Ottawa Tourism is celebrating the launch of Air Transat’s new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Ottawa, further strengthening access between Europe and Canada’s capital for association, corporate and incentive event organisers. The seasonal route will operate three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays until 23 October 2026. It adds a third transatlantic connection from Ottawa International Airport, building on Air France’s non-stop service between Paris-

The 2026 conference on Environmental Peacebuilding opens at the University of Ottawa following the 2024 edition in The Hague, reflecting the value of the H2O partnership between the two capital destinations Ottawa is welcoming delegates to the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, which opens today at the University of Ottawa and runs until 19 June 2026. Convened by the Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the University of Ottawa, the confere

Ottawa Tourism, The Hague Convention Bureau and Rogers Centre Ottawa celebrated the continued success of the H2O partnership this week, bringing together nearly 30 association buyers for the annual H2O breakfast at IMEX Frankfurt. The breakfast, which has become a valued fixture during IMEX, provided an informal and highly focused opportunity for international association planners to connect with representatives from both destinations and their convention centres. The event h

Ottawa Tourism and the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) are celebrating the successful completion of the 31st Triennial World Conference, which brought ACWW members from around the world to Canada’s capital following an eight-year relationship between the two organisations. The partnership began in 2018, when Nick Newland of ACWW first met the Ottawa Tourism team at a networking event. What started as an initial conversation about shared values, international co

Ottawa Tourism has concluded a successful trade mission to London, reinforcing Ottawa’s position as a strategic destination for international business events, investment and collaboration across cybersecurity, defence and advanced technology sectors. A key moment in the mission was “Unlocking Unlimited Opportunities in Ottawa,” a reception held at Canada House in London with partners Invest Ottawa and the Rogers Centre Ottawa, bringing together leaders from the technology,

Ottawa Tourism and Invest Ottawa are highlighting their growing partnership to attract and secure high-value international conferences and events for Ottawa, supported by the Think Ottawa program and key national resources, including Destination Canada’s International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF). Powered by the combined strengths of Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa and Rogers Centre Ottawa, Think Ottawa is on a mission to boost leadership, support the local economy and bui

Annual gala celebrates sector champions behind major life science, homegrown, sport and STEM events, and the legacies they create Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa and the Rogers Centre Ottawa celebrated this year’s Think Ottawa Leader Award recipients at the 2026 Think Ottawa Gala on February 12, 2026, at the Rogers Centre Ottawa. The invitation-only gala recognised 11 Ottawa-based sector Leaders who helped secure and host impactful conferences and events in Ottawa throughou

Ottawa Tourism, in collaboration with partners across the National Capital Region, has revealed that INCYBER Forum Canada has selected Ottawa to host its 2026 edition, taking place 1-3 December, 2026, at Rogers Centre Ottawa, with pre-events in Gatineau. A premier international and pan-Canadian conference focused on cybersecurity and AI safety, INCYBER Forum Canada is expected to welcome approximately 4,000 delegates from Canada, North America, and abroad. The event is fore

Angela Jefferies to lead international sales, Orest Gawdyda to grow key Canadian and national segments Ottawa Tourism is expanding its Business Events team with the appointment of Angela Jefferies and Orest Gawdyda, both as Managers, Business Events. Their respective efforts will deepen Ottawa’s reach in priority markets, strengthen partner relationships, and accelerate growth in the city’s meetings and convention economy. Angela joins Ottawa Tourism with nine years of ex

Ottawa Tourism will host ASAE’s 2026 Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) in Canada’s capital from June 28 to 30, 2026. The programme will bring together approximately 100 to 150 association CEOs and senior executives, primarily from the United States with select Canadian leaders, at The Westin Ottawa in the heart of the city’s walkable downtown. Under the 2026 theme “Leading with Audacity,” the Executive Leadership Forum will provide a high-level environment for association lead

Organisers choose Canada’s capital for proximity to decision makers, regulators and world class technology Ottawa is reporting strong progress in the IEEE and wider engineering sector, with multiple competitive bid wins and a growing pipeline of technical congresses. Organisers consistently highlight Ottawa’s position as Canada’s capital, access to national policy makers and the strength of its technology industry as key reasons to choose the city. A major highlight for t

Ottawa and The Hague spotlight ISI World Statistics Congress collaboration at IMEX buyers breakfast Ottawa Tourism and The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau welcomed a group of leading buyers to a morning gathering during IMEX America, using the event to celebrate shared delivery for the International Statistical Institute (ISI) and to maintain their ongoing success at delivering association congresses as international partners. The two convention bureaux first formalise

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