May events at the Shaw Conference Centre

The following major events are scheduled at the Shaw Conference Centre during May 2009:

May 1-2, 2009 – Edmonton’s International Beerfest
The year’s Beerfest has over 200 beers available from Edmonton’s most popular establishments and a
new line-up of entertainment. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com for $15, or $20 at
the door. This event has sold out three years straight! For more information visit
www.internationalbeerfest.com  

May 2-6, 2009 – Canadian Conference on Medical Education (CCME)
CCME is Canada’s premier medical education conference in Canada. This year’s conference is being
hosted by the University of Alberta in partnership with five of Canada's leading health organizations.
For more information visit www.mededconference.ca  

May 4, 2009 – Speak Out Student Conference
The first annual Speak Out is an opportunity for Alberta’s youth to share their experiences and ideas in
order to help with future government decisions about their schools. For more information, visit
www.speakout.alberta.ca.  

May 5-8, 2009 – 15th Annual World Micromachine Summit
The World Micromachine Summit is an international forum for delegations of university, industry and
government professionals to discuss initiatives in micro/nano technologies and the way in which they
deliver economic and social outcomes. For more information, visit www.mms09.org  

May 5, 2009 – Mayor's State of the City Address Luncheon
Join Mayor Stephen Mandel as he provides his annual state of the city review. He will speak about
Edmonton's progress, short-term challenges, and long-term success. For more information, visit
www.edmontonchamber.com  or call 780-426-4620.

May 5, 2009 – Cinco De Mayo
Join 100.3 The Bear for this Mexican Fiesta featuring Buckcherry, Papa Roach, The Trews and Rev
Theory. Tickets for this no minors show are $45.50 each and available at www.ticketmaster.ca  

May 6, 2009 – Edmonton Job & Education Fair
The NAS Institute has been connecting Canadians to jobs, education information, relocation and training
opportunities since 2002. For more information, visit www.nasinstitute.com  

May 13, 2009 – Junior Achievement Alberta Business Hall of Fame
Presented by EPCOR, the Junior Achievement Alberta Business Hall of Fame returns for its 29th
edition. For more information, visit www.janorthalberta.org

May 15, 2009 – K-97's Classic Rock Riot
This is K-97's 30th Anniversary Classic Rock Riot, featuring Tom Cochrane, Red Rider and Kim
Mitchell. This is a no minors show. Tickets are $49.50 plus service charges and are available by phone,
780-451-8000, or online at www.ticketmaster.ca  

May 15-16, 2009 – Miracles, Signs & Wonders - House of David Ministries Special Meetings
Worship will be led by Ted Pearce, a Jewish Messianic worship singer/songwriter. Registration is $25
per person. For more information, visit www.houseofdavidministry.org  

May 17, 2009 – Canadian Druze Convention Gala Evening
The Druze Association of Edmonton is proud to present the 6th Annual Canadian Druze Convention.
For more information on this gala dinner and dance, please visit www.edmontondruze.com  

May 19-20 – Construction Owners Association of Alberta's (COAA) Best Practices Conference
COAA’s Annual Best Practices Conference will feature state-of-the-art discussions and workshops on
some of the most important issues facing the construction industry today. For more information, visit
www.coaa.ab.ca  

May 24-26 – The Family Centred Care in Context 2009 Conference
The Central and Northern Network for Child Health and Southern Alberta Child & Youth Health
Network are co-hosting the second bi-annual conference. This event brings parents, professionals, policy
makers, and researchers together to develop a common understanding of family centred care and how it
can be adapted within a variety of settings. For more information, visit www.fcc-conference.ca  

May 24, 2009 – Homeless Connect Edmonton
Be a part of this transformational day! Homeless Connect is a community event bringing together
agencies, businesses and volunteers to help open doors out of homelessness. For more information, visit
www.homelessconnect.ca  

May 30, 2009 – TFC 7 Full Throttle
Tickets range from $52.50 to $210 and are available at Ticketmaster. Charge by phone at (780) 451-
8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca  


Media Contact:
Crystal McPhee, Shaw Conference Centre
Phone: (780) 917-7897
E-mail: cmcphee@edmonton.com