Ontario East Spring Quarterly Meeting & Networking Event Friday, May 29, 2026, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Best Western Inn & Conference Centre 1 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6W5 Canada
Speaker topics will include defense, nuclear energy, tourism, and more.
Registration will open in early Spring!
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.
Room Block Now Open!
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.
Regional Marketing Committee Interviews - Ontario East Matters on YourTV Episode 3 - Peterborough County
We are pleased to share the third installment of “Ontario East Matters,” featuring members of the Ontario East Regional Marketing Committee (RMC) highlighting their communities' assets and profiles for attracting and supporting investment. The series is made possible through a partnership with YourTV on COGECO. Executive Director Jay Amer, a long-time volunteer host on his local YourTV channel, hosts the interviews. Please visit the following link to see this week’s show featuring Rhonda Keenan, General Manager of Economic Development for Peterborough County.
Eastern Ontario Economic Developers Can Now Offer a Free Program to Regional Technology Companies
LevelUP Validate is a 4-week hybrid business acceleration program designed to move Eastern Ontario-based technology founders from Problem–Solution Fit toward early Product–Market Fit.The program is free for all Ontario East Economic Development organization clients.
Ontario East Economic Development Commission featured in the latest edition of "Stuff Made and Built in Eastern Ontario"
The Ontario East Economic Development Commission is featured in the latest edition of "Stuff Made and Built in Eastern Ontario," along with many of our member communities. The articles features opportunities for eastern Ontario in the nuclear energy industry with the announcement of plans for a major electricity production facility in Wesleyville (Port Hope). This edition also includes a B2B Buyers Guide for sourcing local products in eight sectors.
Ontario East to Host a Panel Discussion at The Manufacturing Conference in Cobourg
The Northumberland Manufacturing Association (NMA), an Ontario East member, is hosting the popular "The Manufacturing Conference" on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Cobourg. The conference will include a panel on the recently released report, supported by NGen Canada, titled "Ontario East Regional Framework: Developing New Economic Development Strategies Adapting to New Realities for Manufacturers and Trade."
Eastern Region Professional Development Event Hosted By United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
May 27 - 28, 2026
Join us for an engaging event of learning and networking. We will kick things off with a pre-conference tour and networking event. Then get ready for engaging sessions with focus on Community Improvement Plans, Regional Incentive Programs, Cross-Border Partnerships and Joint Ventures, Cross-Business Promotion, and much more.
5th Annual Kingston Syracuse Pathway (KSP) Conference Advancing Health and Economic Development through Research and Innovation March 25–26, 2026 | Kingston, Ontario
The Kingston Syracuse Pathway Conference returns for its fifth year, bringing together leaders from Canada and the United States to advance cross-border collaboration in health innovation and life sciences.
Taking place March 25 at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre and March 26 at Providence Care Hospital, this two-day event will convene researchers, healthcare leaders, industry innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore the future of health and economic development.
