Now in its sixth year, The Manning Networking Conference brings together conservative-oriented thinkers, interest groups, activists, politicians and others. Speakers include Tasha Kheiriddin, Brad Wall, Danielle Smith and Jason Kenney. Feb. 27- March 1. (Opening reception, 7 p.m.) (Friday sessions, 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday sessions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $449.)

The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk with Treasury Board of Canada President Tony Clement on “Fairness for all Canadians.” Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 26, 11:45am to 1:30pm

$89

The Ottawa Economic Association/Canadian Agricultural Economics Association presents a talk Supply Management: Shall we dare to look ahead?” with Bruno Larue, Laval University and Michael Bloom, Conference Board of Canada. Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 26, 11:45am

Shelley Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Telefilm Canada present a premier screening of Gabrielle. The film’s stars will attend. NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 25, 7:00pm

The Russian Embassy is holding a press conference to discuss the results and outcomes of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Russian Ambassador Georgy Mamedov will deliver a keynote address. Russian Embassy, 285 Charlotte St., Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 25, 11:00pm

The Munk-Gordon Arctic Security presents a series of Emergency Preparedness in the Arctic Roundtables.

The IRPP presents a conference: “The Policy Implications of Growing Income Inequality.” With speaker David Autor, MIT. Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St., Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 24

Environmental Defence will host the 2014 Environmental Defence Gala, "An Evening with Bruce Cockburn." CBC's Laurie Brown will emcee the event. The event is sponsored by the Cement Association of Canada among other sponsers. More information is available online.