2026 GRIT Awards & Premiers Dinner

Reception • Dinner • GRIT Awards • Premier's Q&A

This high-impact evening brings together Alberta's tourism and business leaders to celebrate the people and ideas shaping our province's visitor economy. Through meaningful dialogue and recognition, the event highlights the individuals and organizations driving community impact, strengthening businesses, and advancing policy conversations that position tourism as a powerful engine for sustainable development and job creation.

ALBERTA-MADE MLA COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Begin the evening with a curated selection of Alberta-made beverages and chef-driven canapés, set within a dynamic networking environment. This reception offers a unique opportunity for direct engagement between Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and industry leaders—where every sip and bite reflects the strength of Alberta's rural producers, entrepreneurs, and communities that power our visitor economy.

GRIT AWARDS & DINNER

Enjoy a chef-inspired dinner featuring locally sourced Alberta ingredients—connecting field to table and tourism to trade. During dinner, the Alberta Tourism GRIT Awards will recognize three outstanding operators whose achievements in Growth, Resilience, and Inspiration demonstrate the powerful intersection of entrepreneurial leadership and forward-thinking policy. These leaders are helping to create jobs, elevate experiences, and unlock the full potential of their communities.

PREMIER & MINISTER REMARKS + Q&A

Hear directly from provincial leadership in a focused conversation on the policy decisions and investment strategies required to sustain Alberta's record-setting tourism growth—and accelerate progress toward a $25 billion visitor economy.