2026 Economic Outlook Conference
Join us for the Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA)’s annual in-person conference. This event will explore Alberta’s 2026 economic climate, including topics related to municipal, provincial, national, and international macroeconomic outlooks, the impacts of tariff uncertainty on Canadian businesses, and other emerging issues. More details to come.
Schedule:
8:00-8:30 - Hot breakfast
8:30-10:30 - Macro Outlook
8:30-8:35 Intro
8:35-9:05 Felicia Mutheardy - City of Edmonton
9:05-9:35 Kathleen Macaspac - Alberta Treasury Board and Finance
9:35-10:05 Charles St. Arnaud - Alberta Central
10:05-10:25 Q&A
10:25-10:30 Break
10:30-12:30 - Impacts of Tariff Uncertainty on Canadian Businesses
10:30-10:35 Intro
10:35-11:05 Adam Mallon, Managing Director, BDO Canada
11:05-11:35 Kevin Garner, Procurement Manager, Emco Corporation
11:35-12:05 Bijon Brown, Sr. Policy Analyst, Alberta Canola
12:05-12:25 Q&A
12:25-12:30 Break
12:30-1:30 - ESNA Annual General Meeting and Lunch
1:30-2:30 - Keynote: Trevor Tombe
1:30-1:35 Intro
1:35-2:25 Keynote and Q&A
2:25-2:30 Break
2:30-4:30 - ACLMR / IPE
2:30-2:35 Intro
2:35-3:00 Kyle Duperron, Sr. Economist, Government of Alberta
3:00-3:25 Kyle Phong, Analyst, Statistics Canada
3:25-3:55 Patrick Ndlovu, Concordia University of Edmonton (Minimum wages)
3:55-4:25 Andrew Leach, University of Alberta (The market for Alberta's oil)
4:25-4:45 Q&A
4:45 - 5:30 - President's Reception
All conference ticket sales include a hot breakfast, lunch, and a 2026 ESNA membership. Membership includes reduced rates for ESNA events in 2026.
Sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Sponsorship - Full ($850 + Eventbrite ticket fee): includes two tickets, two 2026 ESNA memberships, virtual logo display, and verbal sponsor recognition during conference.
- Sponsorship - Partial ($450 + Eventbrite ticket fee): includes one ticket, one 2026 ESNA membership, virtual corporate logo display, and verbal sponsor recognition during conference.