Ontario East Municipal Conference 2026 Wednesday, September 9 to Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
Join Ontario’s leading economic development event to connect with decision-makers, gain expert insights, and drive regional growth. OEMC is your opportunity to shape the future of Eastern Ontario’s economy. The 2026 OEMC will take place September 9-11, 2026 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.
Call for Speakers
Deadline Fast Approaching!
This is your chance to take the stage and inspire decision-makers, economic development professionals, and industry leaders! Deadline to submit: February 20, 2026.
Make the most of your Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) experience by staying at the attached hotel. We’ve secured a special group rate of $209-$239 per night to ensure you enjoy convenience and comfort while attending OEMC 2026.
OEMC offers unparalleled access to decision-makers involved in community and economic development. Position your brand as a leader in the industry while building valuable relationships with municipal representatives, business leaders, and policymakers. Exhibit space is limited and expected to sell out quickly.
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
TJ Flynn Receives Foreign Direct Investment Professional (FDIP) Certification at EDCO Conference
Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) is proud to announce that TJ Flynn, President of Ontario East, was presented with an honorary Foreign Direct Investment Professional (FDIP) award at the recent Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Conference.
Regional Marketing Committee Interviews - Ontario East Matters on YourTV Episode 2 - Northumberland County
We are pleased to share the second installment of "Ontario East Matters" that features members of the Ontario East Regional Marketing Committee (RMC) highlighting their communities assets and profile for attracting and supporting investment. The series is made possible through a partnership with YourTV on COGECO. The interviews are hosted by executive director Jay Amer who is a long time volunteer host on his local YourTV channel. Please visit the following link to see this week's show featuring Northumberland County's TJ Flynn, President, Ontario East Board of Directors.
Kingston Economic Development to Deliver Succession Ontario Program
Ontario’s first-ever business succession planning services hub to help entrepreneurs prepare for the critical process of smooth ownership transition will be delivered by an Ontario East member, the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO). Succession Ontario will deliver on the government’s plan to protect Ontario businesses and workers providing essential tools and guidance to sell or buy a business, protecting good-paying jobs and strengthening communities across the province. Succession Ontario is an online hub that provides tools and resources to help business owners understand the requirements for selling and exiting their business. To further support the planning process, Small Business Enterprise Centres (SBECs) located across the province will receive training and resources to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to deliver one-on-one advisory services in their local communities.
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network to Establish Regional Technology Development Site in Kingston
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), announced an investment to establish nine Regional Technology Development Sites (RTDS) to leverage Ontario’s regional strengths and expertise in automotive manufacturing, technology, and critical minerals, the RTDS provides a network for Ontario-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive the development, testing, and commercialization of automotive and smart mobility solutions across the province. The nine RTDS locations in Durham, Hamilton, Kingston, Northern Ontario, Ottawa, Simcoe, Waterloo, Windsor-Essex and York, are physical sites that connect post-secondary institutions, regional innovation centres, incubators and accelerators, industry partners, and municipal and regional resources to collaborate and accelerate made-in-Ontario solutions through homegrown companies. The Kingston RTDS will support the important automotive and smart mobility sector across the eastern Ontario region.
Recruitment for Ontario Pavilion at PLMA International
Event Details
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) will be returning to PLMA Amsterdam to host the Ontario Pavilion in the Netherlands from May 19–20, 2026. Take advantage of this opportunity today!
This international event offers a valuable platform for Ontario’s export-ready food and beverage manufacturers to showcase their products to key private label buyers from Europe and around the world. By participating in this signature trade show, Ontario businesses have the opportunity to diversify their markets and build meaningful global connections.
REGISTER NOW for EARLY BIRD limited time offer!
For a limited time, OMAFA is offering exhibitor booths at a reduced rate of CAD $3,500 for a 10x10 ft. single booth. Now also offering a double booth 10X20 for CAD $7,000 to exhibit with the Ontario Pavilion.
Take advantage of this special turnkey offer which includes the following features:
A single one-year membership to the PLMA ($1,500 USD value)
Excellent show floor location
A hard-wall booth, complete with shelves, table, two chairs, counter with your company logo, lighting and basic electrical
Single or double booth space options available
3 complimentary exhibitor badges
A preparatory webinar to provide you with key market information, show details and tips for a successful show
Promotion of your company in advance of and during the show in an Ontario show guide for buyers which includes your company information, contact and booth location at the show
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Face-to-face time with key International retailers!
There are up to 9 booth spaces available to Ontario export-ready manufacturers. Invest in your business today by putting your product directly in the hands of buyers who are looking for YOU!
Any drayage, greater than basic electrical, shipping and/or storage plus other company specific costs incurred will be the responsibility of the registered company to arrange with the pavilion constructor. All travel costs are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
Spaces are limited and are on a first come, first served basis, so don't delay!
For additional information regarding the Ontario Pavilion at PLMA Amsterdam 2026, please contact event lead, Carly Kucherenko, Marketing and Communications Advisor at carly.kucherenko@ontario.ca
Ontario East Member Seeking Information on EV Charging Stations
Ontario East member Ben Hagerman, Manager, Economic Development and Communications, Municipality of Brighton is seeking information from any communities with experience leasing public parking lot space to EV charging station providers. If you have had any experience with this in your community please contact Ben directly by email: BHagerman@brighton.ca or call (613) 475-0670 Ext. 207.
Ontario East Economic Development Commission, 4 Cataraqui Street, Suite 310, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1Z7, info@ontarioeast.ca, 613-634-8569
