Ottawa Convention Centre

Canada's Meeting Place

Vision, Purpose, Culture

Our Vision

Inspired people creating extraordinary events.

Our Core Purpose

We are Canada's Meeting Place. Ottawa Convention Centre provides the stage where Canadians and guests from around the world come together in Ottawa, our Capital, to learn and grow by sharing their knowledge, views and practices.

Our Economic Mandate

Ottawa Convention Centre operates profitably and generates positive economic impact for the National Capital Region, the Province of Ontario and its industry partners.

Ottawa Convention Centre's Business Concept

Who we are – What we do

We are Canada's Meeting Place. We provide the stage where Canadians and guests from around the world come together in Ottawa, our Capital, to learn and grow by sharing their knowledge, views and practices.
We are a provincial/Crown agency operating a world-class convention and events venue.
We offer quality products and services delivered in an efficient and effective manner. We sell food, beverage, space and ancillary services.
We are a partner in the attraction of conventions to the city.

Our Culture Creed

Ottawa Convention Centre Culture is defined by a singular focus on realizing our Vision of “Inspired People Creating Extraordinary Events”… and by living our Shared Commitments whereby the full potential and ambitions of our Colleagues and Guests are achieved. The hallmarks of our Culture are strong and responsible leaders, empowered Colleagues and loyal Guests.