We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our clients and delegates when we host meetings, events and conferences. Especially now, with a spotlight on Canada to host more international conferences, we know we are a venue that can lead the way in delivering world class events.”
Kurby Court, President and CEO of the CTCC
The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) is excited to announce they are a recipient of Smart Meeting’s 2025 Smart Stars award for Best Conference/Convention Center. This prestigious international award, voted on by professional event planners across the world, recognizes the CTCC’s unwavering commitment to excellence in hosting meetings, conference and business events.
“We are honoured to be the recipient of a 2025 Smart Star,” says Kurby Court, President and CEO of the CTCC. “We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care to our clients and delegates when we host meetings, events and conferences. Especially now, with a spotlight on Canada to host more international conferences, we know we are a venue that can lead the way in delivering world class events.”
As Canada’s first purpose-built convention centre delivering both economic and socio-economic impact to Calgary for over 50 years this award speaks to the employees of the CTCC who constantly go above and beyond building community through the power of events.
“I have worked with the CTCC for nearly a decade, and the care and attention they dedicate to our event, the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement, truly reflects their commitment to supporting clients and their events. The team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every event I hold at the CTCC is successful, and I’m very grateful for their partnership.” Jennifer James, Event Producer at Jennifer James Events.
The Smart Stars Awards celebrate venues that consistently exceed expectations. For the CTCC, this means putting clients first, offering an inclusive space for all people, and delivering seamless experiences, whether it is a small one-day local meeting or a large multi-day international conference.
About Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is focused on enhancing the services that we provide well beyond the venue—to create a place and experience that supports all events for people to convene, connect and converse together. What started as a central location for gathering has grown into a next generation of convention services and experiences.