Hear what your peers have to say:

" This conference has been a fantastic opportunity to network, share ideas and learn from other people. The speakers have been very relevant to the diverse audience. "
- Shelley Hirstwood, Economic Development Manager, Town of Gananoque

" It has been good to leave the daily routine to think about big-picture stuff again and be reminded about why we do what we do. It's refreshing to see what's happening in other places and get fresh perspectives on old issues. "
- Geoff Abma, Urban Designer, Town of Oakville

" The topics covered in the conference are extremely relevant to my day-to-day work in the office. "
- Francis Wu, Infrastructure Policy Advisor, City of Edmonton

" Great flow, great content and great speakers. "
- Mark Garner, BIA Executive Director, Downtown Kitchener

" Thought provoking examples of sustainable development. Good variation on examples. The international case studies were very good. I liked the input from elected officials and the development community. "
- Cynthia Beach, Community Sustainability & Growth, City of Kingston

" I keep coming back for the solid presentations and networking opportunities. The annual conference is helpful to gather ideas and determine potential solutions. "
- Kyle Toffan, Director, Grants Administration, Government of Saskatchewan

" Excellent international case studies that are applicable to municipalities of all sizes. "
- Stephen Turco, Planner, City of Sault St. Marie

" Excellent speakers and plenty of time for networking; Very good combination. "
- Ellen Dunham-Jones, Associate Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

" Excellent information; useful world lessons that could be used at the municipal level even in smaller communities. Lasting impact: practical experience by presenters who present thought provoking and useful ideas. A must attend for municipal politicians. "
- Miriam Matton, Councillor, Town of Cobourg

" All speakers have been stellar in terms of technical expertise but also in their ability to convey information to a non-expert participant. "
- Craig Ennis, Vice President, Policy & Communications, St. Johns Board of Trade

" Wasn't sure about what to expect but I'm happily surprised. Good information, Good case studies, Good speakers. "
- Denis Nadeau, Architect, Soucy-Ellis Architects

" The conference has offered great amounts of information and it is great to see various case studies from around the world and how they fit within a Canadian context. "
- Lynsie Alexander, Planner, City of Hamilton

" Very positive. Interesting insights on changing consumer and technology landscape. "
- Ori Mandowsky, Corporate Development Analyst, Gluskin Sheff + Associates

" Overall a good spectrum of insights. "
- Kerem Baser, Manager, Marketing, TD Bank

" Case studies are diverse and excellent. Your conference re-energized my thinking on downtown renewal. "
- Paul Shaker, Senior Policy Advisor, City of Hamilton

" Quite a diverse range of solutions and viewpoints; Thought provoking presentations. "
- Mel Gedruj, Director, V2PM Inc