Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the Shaw Conference Centre overlooks the beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley, the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. Shaw is the premier Edmonton Conference venue, with a location that provides access to over 2,000 downtown hotel rooms plus shopping, entertainment, dining, and transportation.

Whether you are planning a meeting for 6, a wedding reception for 60, a Christmas party for 1,000, or a convention for 6,000 the Shaw Conference Centre is the perfect venue.  Planners are able to access the services of all our in-house suppliers through one easy contact, and guests will experience the award-winning cuisine and first-class service of Shaw Conference Centre staff.

The Shaw Conference Centre hosts approximately 650 Edmonton events each year, attracting over half a million visitors.

Shaw Conference Centre is a partner in FRESH, an innovative program that supports conference and meeting planners in creating unique Edmonton experiences that are environmentally, socially and economically responsible.

About the Shaw Conference Centre

Opened in 1983, and managed by Edmonton Economic Development Corporation since 1993, the Shaw Conference Centre (SCC) has established itself as one of Canada’s premier meeting, entertainment, and convention venues. The SCC has won recognition for its architecture, cuisine, and environmental stewardship.
Iconic Venue in Edmonton

Built into the side of the riverbank in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the SCC provides access to over 2,000 downtown hotel rooms plus shopping, entertainment, dining, and North America’s largest urban park system.

The SCC hosts approximately 650 events and attracts over half a million attendees per year.

An Economic Driver in Edmonton
The SCC hosts hundreds of events each year and has seen more than 10 million visitors throughout its history. The SCC is mandated to bring new spending into the regional economy by making Edmonton the destination of choice for conferences and major events. In 2010 alone, the Shaw Conference Centre’s economic impact on Greater Edmonton was $48.6 million.

The Shaw Conference Centre has reached capacity, and is building a strategy to accommodate the increased demand from the convention market. On February 9, 2011 EEDC presented to the Executive Committee of City Council the results of studies on Edmonton's long-term convention market.

Reducing Environmental Impact
SCC is a partner in FRESH, an innovative program that supports conference and meeting planners in creating unique Edmonton experiences that are environmentally, socially and economically responsible. Clients can plan and evaluate events with the FRESH program allowing meeting organizers to reduce their environmental impact.

The SCC received the Recycling Council of Alberta’s 2010 Corporate Leadership Award in recognition of its environmental initiatives.

In 2010, the SCC received the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) BESt level two certification.

The Palce to Party

The Shaw conference centre is the place to through an amazing wedding party or wedding celebration!  Capable of hosting everything from live bands, amazing performers, and DJs; your favourite music will be played!  Party and spend the night at a local hotel, its the ultimate party package for, say....New Years Eve!  Don't wait! Book a party with the SHAW and get the full VIP treatment!