The place

Why River Cree.

AI NOW is hosted at River Cree because the choice of venue is itself a statement. River Cree is a nation-owned, world-class hospitality operation — a working example of what Indigenous-built excellence looks like at scale.

The campus has the production infrastructure the conference needs (ballroom, four-star hotel on site, concert-grade AV, an on-site spa), and the cultural context that matters: we are meeting where Enoch Cree Nation has welcomed visitors and hosted decision-making for generations.

River Cree official site
Luxury hotel interior
Resort exterior
Hotel suite
Conference ballroom
Spa
Restaurant
Getting there

20 minutes from YEG. 15 from downtown.

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is a 20-minute drive. Downtown Edmonton is 15 minutes the other direction. Complimentary shuttle service is available from River Cree to key Edmonton destinations.

Travel details

The logistics.

Airport
YEG
Edmonton International · 20 min drive
Address
300 East Lapotac Blvd
Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3
Hotel block
Aug 2026
Group rate opens when you register
Weather
18°C avg
September in Edmonton · pack layers
Enoch Cree Nation

This is their land. We're here as guests.

Enoch Cree Nation is a signatory of Treaty 6. The community has been a decision-making place on the prairie for generations before Edmonton existed — and continues to be. AI NOW is here because of an ongoing, active conversation with the Nation about how a conference like this happens right.