Saskatchewan’s Urban Municipalities Gather for annual convention

From April 14-17, over 1000 representatives from Saskatchewan’s cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities will come together for the 2024 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow at the REAL District in Regina.

Through Convention 2024, delegates will reconnect with colleagues, focus on new ideas, network with SUMA and provincial decision makers, and reflect on municipal issues. This year, the Premier, Minister of Government Relations, Leader of the Official Opposition, and FCM’s President will all speak at the event. Delegates will also attend education sessions, and browse over 200 booths in the Municipal Marketplace presented by Kinetic GPO.

This year’s Keynote speaker, David Colletto is the Chair, CEO and founder of Abacus Data, and an adjunct professor at Carleton University. David brings two decades of experience in market research, strategy, and public policy, and years of research in measuring public opinion related to housing and quality of life. Through his speech, David will bring a fresh perspective to Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities who are faced with the rising costs of living due to inflation, climate change, and widespread mental health and addictions problems. David’s previous work with FCM (Federated Canadian Municipalities) and the Canadian Real Estate Association will also provide insight into the situation across the country. SUMA is thrilled to have David join us for this year’s Convention.

Also, at Convention 2024, SaskTel will be making an announcement about broadband access in Saskatchewan’s urban centres. As co-chair of the SBAC (Saskatchewan Broadband Action Committee), SUMA has long been advocating for improved, equal access to internet. We’re pleased that SaskTel has chosen Convention as the venue to make their announcement.