(Calgary, AB): Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is pleased to confirm Talisman Energy Inc. as its Platinum Sponsor for the EDA 2014 Annual Professional Conference and AGM.

“We are especially looking forward to the Conference this April as 2014 is EDA's 40th Anniversary," said Richard Pauls, EDA President. "And we are thrilled that Talisman Energy Inc. can join us for this milestone. This is the third year in a row the company has been our Platinum Sponsor; their corporate commitment to promoting economic development both within and outside of Alberta is to be commended.”

The 2014 Conference will be held April 9-11, 2014 at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta. The theme is "Promoting Commitment, Community and Collaboration for 40 Years."

"Talisman Energy is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2014 EDA Conference,” says Kim Brenneis, Manager External Relations, Talisman Energy Inc. "Talisman is committed to the development of the local economy and building sustainable partnerships that have mutual benefits for both the community and Talisman. Our partnership with EDA allows us to develop relationships with the right people who also have a vested interest in the long term success of communities throughout Alberta."

This annual conference attracts more than 300 economic development experts and elected officials from across North America. Delegates are provided with updates on economic development issues and trends, best practices, inspiring keynote addresses and valuable networking opportunities. For more information and early bird registration click on this link.

ABOUT EDA

Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is the only professional association for economic developers in the province. 2014 is the 40th Anniversary of EDA’s commitment to advancing the economic development profession by providing an active network of communications, information and education. It is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors, who represent the interests of its membership as a whole.



ABOUT TALISMAN ENERGY INC.

Talisman Energy Inc. is a global upstream oil and gas company, headquartered in Canada. Talisman has two core operating areas: the Americas (North America and Colombia), and Asia-Pacific. Talisman is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. Talisman is listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TLM. Please visit our website at (www.talisman-energy.com).



For more information contact:

Leann Hackman-Carty, Chief Executive Officer
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA)

Work: (403) 214-0224
Email: leann@edaalberta.ca

Berta Gomez, Communications and Issues Management Coordinator
Talisman Energy Inc.
Work: (403) 767-5715
Email: bgomez@talisman-energy.com