On Friday, March 20, RRC Polytech grad Carly Edmundson will be the headliner at CreativeMornings Winnipeg’s free event taking place at The Forks Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road). All RRC Polytech alumni and community members are invited to attend!

More than a decade ago, CreativeMornings was launched out of a desire for ongoing, accessible events for creative communities to connect. Today, these communities gather in 247 cities across more than 60 countries — including right here in Winnipeg.

Founded five years ago, the Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings not only celebrates our city’s creative talent, but also promotes an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. From marketing legends to hometown heroes, speakers are selected by each chapter based on a global theme. CreativeMornings Winnipeg has also been host to many powerhouse RRC Polytech alumni, providing a platform for homegrown artists, creators, and innovators to share their insights, struggles, and successes.

March’s theme is LOCAL: the feeling of loving a city but sometimes feeling limited by it—that is Local. Chosen by the CreativeMornings chapter in Santos, Brazil, LOCAL is about exploring community, identity, and roots.

On March 20th, Carly, who graduated from RRC Polytech’s Creative Communications program in 2006, will explore what it really means to invest in the place you call home. Her work at CentrePort Canada sits at the intersection of economic growth, community well-being, and long-term local impact — and her story is a reminder that meaningful change takes doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a bold vision, hard work, and a community of people.

In this talk, Carly will share how creative thinking can unlock local opportunity: building partnerships across sectors, creating pathways for people and businesses to thrive, and shaping development that strengthens both the economy and the social fabric of Winnipeg. She’ll reflect on what it takes to lead with intention, stay rooted in community, and build a 20,000 acre inland port that directly benefits the people who live nearby.

This is a conversation about building local — and finding creative pathways to drive development, foster resilience and grow Manitoba’s economy.

Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg on March 20 at The Forks Event Space for an inspiring morning!

Event Details

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 8 – 9:45 a.m. *Doors open at 8 a.m. for breakfast and networking
Location: The Forks Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road)

About this month’s speaker:
Carly Edmundson leads the development and growth of CentrePort Canada and is driven by a desire to make a positive impact for her home province of Manitoba, and for Canada. 

Building from her education at RRC Polytech, her previous experience includes other positions with CentrePort Canada, Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson, Price Industries, Wellington West and Winnipeg Airports Authority. 

Currently, Carly serves as Co-Chair of the Blue Ribbon Infrastructure Panel (Province of Manitoba), Co-Chair of the Digital Learning Centre Cabinet (Canadian Museum for Human Rights), Vice-Chair of the Goods Movement Advisory Committee (City of Winnipeg), Vice-Chair of the North Forge Board of Directors, and member of the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council Trade Diversification subcommittee (Province of Manitoba).

The motto of CreativeMornings is “everyone is creative, everyone is welcome” – a perfect fit for Friendly Manitoba. Register now to attend this free keynote.

CreativeMornings Winnipeg x RRC Polytech
As a proud partner of CreativeMornings Winnipeg, RRC Polytech gets to host Winnipeg’s creative community at in-person CreativeMornings events throughout the year. Many RRC Polytech grads have held the stage, including Amanda Buhse, Sean Rayland, Kerri Twigg, Natalie Bell, Joseph Pilapil, Hannah Pratt, Ashleigh Lodge, Tedi Gilmartin, Jackie Wild, Dan Blair, Roberta Landreth, and Jordan Stranger. You can check out their inspiring talks here. Are you interested in speaking at a future CreativeMornings Winnipeg event? Email alumni@rrc.ca expressing your interest and we’ll connect you!