While the event landscape has changed (and will continue to), one thing remains the same: barrierless content accessibility. “Accessibility is not a feature, it’s a social trend.” – Antonio Vieira Santos Our…
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What is the meaning of “We have the Whole World in our Hands”? As the title implies, humans are in control of all aspects of creation, and we should take comfort in…
To All the mothers of the year-past, present and those still to come. As a mother of three children, who has worked all of her life, would I have wanted to change…
As event professionals, we are forever searching for those ideas that will put us on top and build our reputations. As an Idea Hunter for many years, I was always challenged with…
If you can appreciate that V/R, A/R & the MetaVerse technologies represent an evolution of our current digital interactions, then it’s easier to understand the opportunity and hopefully a little less scary.…
Tourism Calgary is partnering with The Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) to bring an amazing opportunity to Canadian event professionals. Between now and April 30, 2022, Tourism Calgary, in conjunction…
I have been writing, presenting, and inspiring trends for the last 35 years. It is an area of my business that I am passionate about. Over the last two years, the types…
As you might imagine, when working in the arena of live experiences for a living, event professionals run into all sorts of opportunities to Creative Problem Solve. Stacy Harwood of One West Events and…
By Senik Events. Planning events in a region where you may not speak the language or understand the culture can be a great challenge. Even if you know people on the ground…
The latest issue of Canada’s favourite event magazine is out today. Click to read now. Packed with meaningful and inspiring content relevant to today’s event professionals. This issue kicks off a huge…
Throwback to 2019 and the year of the Pig, Decor & More, one of Canada’s premier design houses took its inspiration for Year of The Pig at Casino Rama from the geometric…
If you don’t know about the Living Arts Centre, you should because it’s a spectacular modern event space located just 20 minutes from Pearson in the heart of Mississauga, across from one…
Corey Mandell is a showman; entertainment is in his blood. It’s a passion he has turned from a part-time gig at eighteen, into a career that has taken him across the globe…
By Jason Koop. Here is a unique and multifunctional event space that will surprise you. Considered one of the City’s most significant heritage properties, the Small Arms Inspection Building is a one-of-a-kind…
by Daniel Mitchell. I had the pleasure of discussing hybrid event agenda design with my special guest Mahoganey Jones, CMP, DES, HMCC CEO & Founder at Event Specialists. Mahoganey shared some insightful ideas…
By Dave Lutz. Just when we thought we were turning the corner on a rise in Covid cases, we are hearing about short-term cancellations of conventions once again as the Delta variant…
By Tami Adams. Like many of you, I’ve often wondered how I could help people in our communities who are struggling emotionally or feeling overwhelmed by the unprecedented nature of this moment…
By Leanne Calderwood, CMP. You’ve likely heard it said you should “build a personal brand.” And when you work for a larger organization, you may question whether having a personal brand is…
By Marty Robson. I’ve always thought that I lived a charmed life. I have two incredible children with whom I have a magical and unbreakable bond, and I make a living doing…
Thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s competition, and a special thank you to our esteemed panel of judges who remained committed to this process amid the challenges…