CFA Edmonton Forecast Dinner 2026
Join us on March 12, 2026 for the 48th Annual Dinner, an exclusive event designed specifically for finance professionals like you.
Prepare to be captivated by an evening filled with networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and thought-provoking presentations. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and be part of a truly remarkable experience.
The event will kick off with a delightful networking reception, where you can mingle with fellow attendees while enjoying a glass of Prosecco. As you take your seat for dinner, get ready to be inspired by our esteemed keynote speaker.
CFA Society Edmonton is excited to announce The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Forecast Dinner.
Event Details
- March 12th, 2026
- Hall D, Edmonton Convention Center – 9797 Jasper Avenue
- 4:30 pm Networking Reception
- 5:30 pm Program & Dinner
Ticket Pricing
Early Bird Deadline – January 15, 2026
- VIP Table of Ten – $2750
- Table of Ten – Early Bird
- Member Rate – $1750
- Non-Member Rate – $2100
- Individual Tickets – Early Bird
- Member Rate – $190
- Non-Member Rate – $225
Following the keynote, we have an exceptional panel discussion lined up, featuring distinguished experts.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event. Join us at the 48th Annual Dinner and be part of an unforgettable evening that will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take on the future of finance.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
A unique chance to position your organization at the forefront of this high-profile evening. Sponsorship ensures your brand is prominently represented, and provides early access to secure a table with priority seating.
Don’t miss the opportunity to align your organization with one of the most anticipated financial events of the year!
Thank You to Our 2026 Forecast Dinner Sponsors
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The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper
For nearly a decade, The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper led Canada through the world’s most complex geopolitical, economic and security challenges as the country’s 22nd Prime Minister. He created the modern Conservative Party of Canada, won three successive national elections, and was the longest serving Conservative Prime Minister since Canada’s founding Prime Minister in 1891.
Since leaving office in 2016, Mr. Harper founded and is Chairman and CEO of Harper & Associates, a global consulting and strategic advisory business, and is Chairman and a founding partner of Vision One, a fundamental value-oriented investment fund based in Miami, Florida.
He serves as Board Chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), Director of Colliers International Group Inc. and Alimentation CoucheTard Inc., and is President of the Advisory Committee of Awz Ventures, a technology focused Canadian-Israeli venture capital firm. Mr. Harper is also the author of Right Here, Right Now: Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption and a frequent speaker on geopolitical trends, populism, and business. His latest book, Flags of Canada, was published in February 2025 in association with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society commemorating the 60th anniversary of Canada’s national flag.
Mr. Harper serves as Chairman of the International Democracy Union and is a member of the Global Advisory Board of India’s Observer Research Foundation. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Calgary, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Tel Aviv University and received an honorary degree from the Jerusalem College of Technology. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada, a member of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, and is the recipient of the Alberta Order of Excellence plus numerous international recognitions including the Order of Liberty, Ukraine’s highest civilian honour.
Mr. Harper resides in Alberta, Canada with his wife Laureen; they have two adult children, Benjamin and Rachel.