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Early bird price (ends April 1 at 12:00pm PDT): $599
Regular price: $799
| Tuesday, May 13 – 10:00am | Meeting of the Vice Presidents, Academic |
| Tuesday, May 13 – 10:00am | Applied Research Working Group Meeting |
| Tuesday, May 13 – 1:00pm | Meeting of the Board of Directors |
| Tuesday, May 13 – 1:00pm | Government Relations Working Group Meeting |
Polytechnics Canada is pleased to invite delegates to join us for a reception on the evening of Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30pm to kick off our 2025 Polytechnic Showcase!
The reception will take place at Jane’s, only a 6-minute walk from the Fairmont Winnipeg.
Address: 504 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Attendance is restricted to delegates and invited guests.
Polytechnics Canada is pleased to offer Showcase delegates a preferred booking rate at the Fairmont Winnipeg, with rooms starting at $249 a night. Reservations must be made by April 10 to qualify for the preferred rate.
Shuttles will be provided between the Fairmont and RRC Polytech, making this a convenient accommodation choice for delegates.
To reserve your room, use the booking link below or call 204-985-6234 and identify that you are a part of the Polytechnics Canada 2025 Showcase. If you require assistance, please reach out to Emily Burgess at emily@evoque.ca or call 1-877-952-5507.
Dinner Reception Partner
Opening Keynote Partner
Networking Partner
LinkTree Partner
Interested in becoming a partner? Download our sponsorship prospectus and contact Vince Custode at vincent@polytechnicscanada.ca
Red River College Polytechnic is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options. Through hands-on and digital learning opportunities and state-of-the-art instruction, RRC Polytech prepares students to become leaders in their fields — while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth.
Known for its friendly and welcoming spirit, Winnipeg is a diverse multicultural city with a rich and varied history. An Indigenous trading centre prior to the arrival of the Europeans, Winnipeg was at the heart of the country’s fur trade and instrumental in developing Canada’s gateway to the west. Over the last decades, Winnipeg has developed into a cosmopolitan city complete with top-notch restaurants, swanky boutiques, exciting attractions and an arts and culture scene that bursts with talent and originality.
Top attractions:
- Tour an array of local shops and restaurants at The Forks. Located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, The Forks has been a historic meeting place for over 6,000 years.
- Visit the only museum entirely devoted to human rights for all – the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is an experience like no other.
- See the world’s largest collection of contemporary Inuit art at WAG-Qaumajuq, downtown’s awe-inspiring art gallery and cultural centre.
- Visit Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall as you pass underneath towering palms and plants within The Leaf, an impressive horticultural attraction featuring Mediterranean and Tropical biomes, a butterfly garden, colourful outdoor gardens, and Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar.
- Marvel at polar bears swimming over your head at Assiniboine Park Zoo, home to more than 150 species from around the globe.
To learn more about what Winnipeg has to offer, check out Winnipeg Tourism’s website – created specifically for Showcase delegates – which features other recommended activities.
If you have any questions about our Polytechnic Showcase please contact us at events@polytechnicscanada.ca