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September 18, 2026

The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) invites you to our 2026 conference! As Alberta’s network of globally engaged organizations, ACGC’s conference is the event to connect and learn with fellow international cooperation actors from across the province.

Event Details

Please register via the link below. In-person spaces are limited so register early!

Register: ACGC 2026 Conference

Theme & Objectives

For decades, Alberta’s international cooperation sector operated within a relatively stable framework centred on government partnerships and traditional donor-funded programming. Today, that framework is changing.

Amidst changing government priorities and increasing pressure on international cooperation actors across Alberta, this year’s theme, Beyond the Usual Suspects: New Partnerships for Innovative International Cooperation, invites us to look beyond traditional assumptions about who drives development and explore how new partnerships, new sources of capital, and new forms of influence can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

At this year’s conference, expect to:

ACGC will share the full schedule and speaker lineup in the coming weeks—keep an eye out for updates.

To note, ACGC will hold our Annual General Meeting at lunchtime. The AGM will be open to members and non-members alike.

Who Should Attend

Everyone interested in Alberta’s international cooperation efforts is welcome to attend.

The conference sessions will be geared towards civil society organizations working internationally. However, global-minded changemakers (be they prospective young leaders, engaged members of the public, sustainability and newcomer organizations, businesses, or investors) will also find value in the sessions and contribute to shaping a cross-sectoral vision for the future of Albertan international cooperation.

ACGC invites Indigenous thought leaders and diaspora-led organizations across Alberta to attend and share insights and wisdom as we continue advancing towards a more just and equal world for all.

This conference is made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Thank you for supporting international cooperation in Alberta.