Celebrating Excellence at the Think Ottawa Gala

As the host venue, the Rogers Centre Ottawa is honoured to support an event that reflects our city’s collaborative spirit. In her opening remarks, Carly Grace, Vice-President of Sales, emphasized our ongoing commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and community impact. 

“We are proud to be more than a venue—we’re a partner in showcasing the vibrancy and warmth that makes Ottawa unforgettable.”
— Carly Grace, Vice-President of Sales, Rogers Centre Ottawa 

Our contributions extend well beyond hosting. Each year, the Rogers Centre Ottawa generates significant economic value for the region and supports thousands of local jobs. Through community partnerships, including initiatives that repurpose surplus food for those in need, we continue to advance meaningful and measurable sustainability efforts. 

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe mentioned that he’s never seen collaboration like this before in our city. And the result is we’re attracting more and more events to the capital, We’re bringing more tourists to our city. We’re growing the hospitality economy. It’s really powerful and we’re really benefiting from it.

“Think Ottawa is a catalyst for economic momentum,” said Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa. “When global communities gather in Canada’s Capital, they connect directly with North America’s most concentrated pool of tech talent, research excellence, and industry leadership. Through visionary collaboration with Ottawa Tourism, the Rogers Centre, and partners across our region, we transform convening power into lasting economic value, fuelling investment, new opportunities, and Ottawa’s impact as a globally competitive innovation hub. Together, we are building a capital economy where collaboration translates into global competitiveness and long-term prosperity”.