Planning your stay? Check out this tour of the host venue, Grey Eagle Resort. (Click the image)
About Calgary, Alberta
Home to over 1.6 million people, Calgary is the 4th largest city in Canada and has experienced the largest population growth among major cities in the country for the last ten years.
Calgary was named the most liveable city in North America by The Economist two years in a row.
Calgary’s city magazine (and IRMA member), Avenue.
Book your stay:
$199 Standard Room / Premier King, $199 per night single occupancy, plus additional tax
Valid for event dates – Sep 24-27, 2025
Guests must contact the Reservation Department directly at 1.844.719.8777 or 403.719. 8777 | reservations@greyeagle.ca Group code ID# 716703 and Group Block Name “IRMA” to be provided for booking reference. Book by cut-off date 08-23-25
Additional terms: Based on Single/Double Occupancy; $25 charge per additional adult [max 4]. Rates are subject to additional tax/fees; net, non-commissionable. All reservations require a valid credit card for guarantee and charges. No Show charges will be billed for full stay. Individual cancellation is 24-hr prior to date of arrival; failure to cancel will result in a cancellation charge in an amount equal to full stay’s room & tax.
IRMACON2025
Calgary, Alberta | September 23-27, 2025*
Once a year, the members and sponsors of the International Regional Media Association meet for a time of open dialogue that is unlike anything to be found in today’s publishing world. If you’re a member, register now. If you’re not a member, see this page to learn how you could become a member and attend the conference.
IRMA is thrilled to announce a conference collaboration for 2025, teaming up with the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association to host more than 200 media professionals and industry leaders at the Alberta Magazines Conference and Awards/IRMA Conference and Awards September 24-26, 2024 at the Grey Eagles Resort and Conference Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Celebrating its 30th year, AMPA’s conference is the largest event of its kind in Canada, gathering storytellers and publishing entrepreneurs to celebrate excellence, learn new skills and build relationships that will guide their decisions and priorities for the coming year.
Attending IRMACON is an unprecedented opportunity to connect with regional publishers from around North America looking for inspiration and fresh ideas.
We are gearing up for an incredible lineup of speakers for 2025 — don’t miss it!
IRMACON2025 Schedule*
Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Board member arrival, early guest arrival and individual activities.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025: Arrival date, group activity, welcome reception
Thursday, September 25, 2025: Conference Program, 9am-5pm; IRMA Connect dinners; Alberta Magazine Awards Gala
Friday, September 26, 2025: Conference Program 9am-5pm; IRMA Annual meeting; IRMA Awards 6:00 pm.
Saturday, September 27, 2025: Departure date (no programming)
The AMC/IRMACON schedule is currently in development. Some details may be subject to change
Download a quick glance at the IRMACON2025 Schedule:
IRMA 2025 Draft Schedule
