Schedule 

The 2025 WRIEC feature a robust schedule with over 65 education breakout sessions, several General Sessions and networking opportunities.

View Huebner Colloquium Program

View Plenary Sessions

View Concurrent Breakout Sessions (As of Aug 6, 2025 — Subject to change)

View Print Program (Printed July 24 — For the latest schedules and information, please download the WRIEC event app)

Evening Events Information

First Time Attendee Welcome Reception
Hyatt Regency Calgary | Imperial Ballroom 5/7/9

Date: Sunday, August 3
Time: 5:00pm-5:30pm
Dress: Casual

Join us for the First-Time Attendee Welcome Reception, designed to help you kick off your experience with confidence, connection, and community. Meet fellow first-timers, connect with seasoned attendees, and hear helpful tips on making the most of your time here. Light refreshments will be served in a relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you're here to network, learn, or explore new opportunities, this is the perfect place to start.

Don’t miss this chance to begin your conference journey on the right foot—we can’t wait to welcome you!

Welcome Reception for All Attendees
Hyatt Regency Calgary | Imperial Ballroom 5/7/9

Date: Sunday, August 3
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Dress: Casual

Kick off the conference in style at the WRIEC 2025 Welcome Reception! Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and enjoy a relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and community. This is your chance to ease into the event, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and get a preview of the energy and excitement to come!

All-Attendee Reception

Date: Monday, August 4
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: StudioBell-Canada’s Museum of Music History | 850 4 St. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1, Canada (12 min walk or 1 train station stop from Hyatt Regency Calgary hotel)
Dress: Business Casual

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Studio Bell, home of the Canada’s Music Hall of Fame and History! Join fellow attendees for a special offsite reception where music, culture, and connection come together in one of Calgary’s most iconic venues.

Explore exhibits, enjoy local flavors and refreshments, and take in the inspiring atmosphere while networking with colleagues and industry peers. This is more than a reception—it’s an experience that captures the spirit of Calgary and the rhythm of their community. The exhibit galleries Level 3-5 will be open for viewing for the duration of the event. You can find out more about the galleries here. Highlights include multiple interactive stations, homes of the Canadian Halls of Fame (Canadian Music Hall of Fame, ADISQ, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame), Indigenous galleries (Speak UP), feature galleries (SUM41, Oscar Peterson) and much more.

All attendees are welcome—don’t miss this highlight of the conference!