Quick Facts

The SCC’s estimated economic impact for Greater Edmonton in 2008 was $47.6 million, EEDC Annual Report

The Shaw Conference Centre has been managed by Edmonton Economic Development since 1993.

The area in Grierson Hill where the Shaw Conference Centre now resides was originally a coal mine in operation from 1892 and 1893.

Notable guests and performers at the SCC include: Bobby Orr, Pearl Jam, Jean Chretien, Desmond Tutu, Gordie Howe, Prince Charles and Princess of Wales Diana, and Tina Turner
Shaw Conference Centre - A History of Edmonton’s Meeting Place

Construction of the SCC was one of the largest soil and rock excavations ever undertaken in the world to accommodate a building.
Purves, 1983, Shaw Conference Centre - A History of Edmonton’s Meeting Place

Approximately 70 per cent of the SCC is located underground. This burrowing conceals the fact the building is over 10 storeys high.
Shaw Conference Centre - A History of Edmonton’s Meeting Place

Soundgarden filmed the music video “My Wave” during their August 1994 concert at SCC.
Shaw Conference Centre - A History of Edmonton’s Meeting Place

The largest event at the SCC is the GETCA (Greater Edmonton Teacher’s Convention) which brings in approximately 10,000 people per day during its annual two-day convention.
Shaw Conference Centre - A History of Edmonton’s Meeting Place

SCC’s 2008 environmental efforts resulted in 110 metric tonnes of organic waste being diverted from the landfill to the City’s composting plant. With the 25 tonnes of cardboard recycled, the SCC reduced its garbage disposal by about 40 per cent.

SCC was awarded the 2008 Human Rights Award for Excellence by Human Rights City of Edmonton.