b'CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY71.Welcoming the WorldIn 2025, Stampede Park continued to evolve as a vibrant, From international summits to specialized industry gatherings, world-class destination that welcomes the world to Calgary.each event brought a new wave of visitors, ideas and opportunities Building on the success of the expanded BMO Centresto Stampede Park and Calgary.first full year of operations, and Sam Centres growing community connections, significant progress was made onAmong the years highlights was the Rotary International development across Stampede Park and the surroundingConvention in June, which hosted more than 15,000 guests Culture + Entertainment District. Stampede Park hostedfrom 140 countries, who booked 30,000 hotel room nights and 516 external events in 2025, sharing our gathering placecontributed an estimated $80 million to Calgarys economy, with the community and visitors from around the world. according to Tourism Calgary. Other event highlights of the year included hosting the Inventures 2025 convention, the National Payroll Institute convention, the Global Energy Show and the Showcasing Calgary to the WorldCalgary Comic Expo.BMO Centre at Stampede ParkEarly in December, Tourism Calgary, which leads the Calgary When the expanded BMO Centre opened on Stampede ParkChampions Program, partnered with the Stampede to bring its in June 2024, it set a new standard for how Calgary gathers andSignature Event Showcase to the Champions Ballroom in the welcomes the world. Throughout 2025, the venue continued BMO Centre. The event celebrated 11 Calgary Champions for to attract major events and international attention. their efforts in advocating for our city and helping bring major conventions to Calgary.In 2025, the BMO Centre hosted 330 external events, with252 events booked through until 2033 as of Dec. 31, 2025.FORWARM Its been incredible to see how people respond to the building. Every event is different, but they all share the same sense of connection WELCOMES. and excitement. The BMO Centre gives Calgary a stage to show the world what were capable of.FORNEW Greg NewtonExecutive Vice-President,FRIENDS. Conventions & Events and Delegates explore the Global Energy Show in the BMO Centre.General Manager, BMO Centre'