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Book your Hotel

Conference Location

Westin Calgary

320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6

Hotel Room Booking

A special conference rate of $239/night has been secured at the Westin Downtown from October 21 to November 1, 2025.
The booking deadline is October 11, or until rooms sell out—whichever comes first.
Click here to book your room.

Air Travel

We have partnered with AirCanada who have given a 10% discount on all AirCanada travel to and from the conference. You will receive a discount code once you register for the conference. 

Parking

Self-parking is available at the Westin for $14.00/day.

Session Selection

You’ll receive an email in September 2025 with a link to select your sessions, workshops, and tours.

Online Platform Access

While the conference is not live-streamed, recordings will be available post-event through our virtual platform, PheedLoop.
Access will be provided, and you can view sessions and earn CPD credits until December 31, 2025.

Please use PheedLoop to select your sessions in advance so we can ensure space availability for all breakout sessions.

Covid Considerations

All current Alberta Protocols will be followed. If you are not feeling well or showing any symptoms of a cold, flu, or Ministry of Health documented COVID-19 symptoms before the event, please contact us at events@pemac.org where a refund, less the online registration fee, will be returned. 

We are a mask and pre-testing friendly conference. Wearing a mask and/or testing is a personal choice. Attendees acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event.

Transportation

Between Westin Downtown Calgary and Calgary International Airport
Car: About 20 minutes
Uber: Costs approximately $35, one way.

Weather in October

For the week of October 27th - 29th (during the conference) the average daily high is 12°C with a low of 0°C.

Family Fun

You are welcome to bring a companion or your entire family with you to the conference. Be sure to select that you are bringing a companion when you book your hotel.