Barry James

The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation, operating as Telus World of Science – Edmonton, is a registered charitable organization that offers interactive science exhibits, daily experiments, IMAX® and Zeidler Dome shows, indigenous cultural experiences, and special exhibitions. The non-profit company is based in Edmonton, Canada. The center provides educational programs aligned with the Alberta education curriculum, including field trips, camps, youth robotics clubs, virtual learning, and outreach initiatives such as a mobile planetarium and in-school robotics for grades 2-12. Facilities include a restaurant, gift shop, rental spaces, and an observatory for star and planet viewing.

Functions as a College/University

The Shaw Conference Centre, also known as the Edmonton Convention Centre, is an event venue located at 9797 Jasper Ave NW in downtown Edmonton, adjacent to the city's largest urban parkland. The centre hosts over 450 events annually and welcomes half a million guests, acknowledging its location within Treaty 6 territory and engaging with Indigenous communities. The private company is based in Edmonton, Canada. It offers over 150,000 square feet of flexible event space for conferences, trade shows, banquets, weddings, concerts, holiday parties, and sporting events, accommodating groups from five to nearly 5,000 attendees. The centre provides event planning support, including floor plans, facility guides, and in-house suppliers for event technology, production, and material handling. It holds a Green Key Level Five certification, practices food waste reduction, sources local ingredients, and reinvests in the community. The culinary team, led by executive chef Serge Belair, offers regionally inspired, customizable menus with plant-based options. Resources for event planners include catering, accessibility, parking, nearby accommodations, and community programs.

Operates as non-profit organization, which helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow