Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Shaw Conference Centre Goes Wireless


ICLEI delegates first to benefit

Cliff Higuchi, Assistant General Manager of the Shaw Conference Centre (SCC) believes that partnerships are key to environmental, social and economic sustainability. The City of Edmonton and the SCC have partnered to deliver wireless Internet access to the 600+ delegates attending the ICLEI World Congress 2009 in Edmonton.

Wireless Edmonton is a City initiative to allow people to access the Internet in designated eZone areas, such as the Shaw Conference Centre, without charge while using their own mobile devices. The service, also known as Wi-Fi, uses radio waves to provide wireless high speed Internet and networking technology to public spaces.

The SCC joins Churchill Square, Kinsmen Sports Centre and a number of other locations where the City has enabled wireless Internet access for Edmontonians and visitors.  For more locations visit: http://www.edmonton.ca/wireless-edmonton.aspx.

The infrastructure will stay at the Shaw Conference Centre to benefit future events. “Wi-Fi service is frequently requested by our guests and we now have an advantage in a highly competitive market” says Cliff Higuchi.

The ICLEI World Congress 2009 is in Edmonton until Thursday, June 18th.  ICLEI is an international council of more than 1,000 local governments working to develop and promote environmentally sustainable initiatives and practices. The ICLEI 2009 World Congress focuses on how to develop sustainable and vibrant communities by engaging in dialogue with delegates and keynote speakers from around the world.

For more information:

Cathy Ennis
Communications Manager, Shaw Conference Centre
Telephone: 780.917.7894
Email: cennis@edmonton.com

Scott Lundy
Senior Communications Advisor, City of Edmonton
Telephone: 780.495.0276
Email: scott.lundy@edmonton.ca

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