Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA)’s 2027 Economic Outlook
About this Event
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Join the Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA) for its annual in-person conference, bringing together economists, policy professionals, business leaders, students, and others interested in economic and public policy issues.
This event will explore Alberta’s 2027 economic outlook, including macroeconomic trends, Canada's defence sector, labour market developments, and other emerging issues. More details and agenda to come.
Registration and a hot breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m., with the conference starting at 8:30 a.m. Lunch is included, and attendees are invited to enjoy refreshments at the President’s Reception from 4:45–5:30 p.m. Take advantage of early bird rates until November 6th. Tickets are available until November 30th.
All conference ticket sales include a hot breakfast, lunch, and a 2027 ESNA membership. Membership includes reduced rates for ESNA events in 2027.
Sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Sponsorship - Full ($850 + Eventbrite ticket fees): includes two tickets, two 2027 ESNA memberships, virtual logo display, and verbal sponsor recognition during conference.
- Sponsorship - Partial ($450 + Eventbrite ticket fees): includes one ticket, one 2027 ESNA membership, virtual corporate logo display, and verbal sponsor recognition during conference.
Agenda
Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA)'s 2027 Outlook Conference Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Hot breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Macro-economic Outlook
Info: Speakers are Felicia Mutheardy (City of Edmonton), a representative from Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, and Charles St. Arnaud (Servus Credit Union).
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:25 PM
Canada's Defence Sector Outlook
Info: Speakers are Dominic Ross (Prairies Economic Development Canada), Tom Jones (Jones Microwave Inc.), and JD Roth (Guardian Chemicals Inc.)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
ESNA Annual General Meeting and Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:25 PM
Keynote Speech
Info: Speakers are Jared Wesley (University of Alberta) and Feodor Snagovsky (University of Alberta)
🕑: 02:30 AM - 04:25 PM
Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research / Institute for Public Economics
Info: Speakers are Brendon Andrews (University of Alberta), Patrick Ndlovu (Concordia University), and Joseph Marchand (University of Alberta)
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
President's Reception
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 81.41 to CAD 908.19


















