November 12-15, 2026

Fairmont Banff Springs
Alberta

Take the wheel this fall!

This November, the MDA invites you to join us in beautiful Banff, Alberta, for a few days of top-notch entertainment, engaging speakers, plentiful networking opportunities, and invaluable learning experiences.

Stay ahead with the latest best practices for your dealership by registering for this year’s Western Canadian Dealer Summit.

Brad Gushue is a Canadian Curler from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Brad is a two-time Olympic Medalist, winning Gold in 2006 and bronze in 2022. He is also the winningest skip in Tim Hortons Brier history, having won the title 5 times. His team is currently ranked #1 in the world.

An impressive and extensive curling career has awarded Gushue many major accomplishments while representing Canada on the World curling circuit. In 2006, incredible teamwork and leadership won the Gold at the Olympic Games. The Gold medal marked the first time that a Canadian team won the gold medal for men’s curling. With his teammates, Gushue became the first Newfoundlander ever to win an Olympic gold medal.

At the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier, Gushue set a record for Brier game wins as a Skip, breaking a three-way tie with previous record-holders. Gushue and his rink also won the 2017 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship.

Brad shares how a focus on building a strong team, mentoring teamwork, and overcoming all obstacles in high-pressure environments was key to their top performance. Brad inspires his audience through his stories of leadership and how to prepare a team to succeed.

Brad is a recipient of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador and holds an Honorary Doctorate from Memorial University.

Gala Keynote Speaker: Brad Gushue

Curling Champion, Olympic Champion

Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Schedule

Here’s what some of our attendees had to say:

I can't get over the turn out and just how amazing the speakers are. In the first two hours alone I learned so much.

The Western Canadian Dealer Summit hosted by Motor Dealers Association of Alberta was unforgettable—and my first-ever trip to Canada did NOT disappoint!

The Motor Dealers Association of Alberta, once again, successfully hosted a fantastic Western Dealer Summit this past weekend at Fairmont Banff Springs. Not only did it allow for connecting with business cohorts, friends and vendors but also meeting new ones and engaging in insightful chats is priceless.

What an incredible experience at the Western Canadian Dealer Summit! The beautiful location, inspiring speakers, and fantastic networking opportunities made it a truly unforgettable event.

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