Few figures in the event industry have made as lasting an impact as Rennie Colelli, founder of bb Blanc and a pioneer in creative audiovisual production. Over a career spanning decades, Rennie…

Few figures in the event industry have made as lasting an impact as Rennie Colelli, founder of bb Blanc and a pioneer in creative audiovisual production. Over a career spanning decades, Rennie…
Author: Isaac Rayment (CEO and Co-Founder of Awe-Nest) In the ever-evolving world of live event production, true magic happens when innovation meets imagination. For decades, I’ve had the privilege of creating unforgettable…
Planning a holiday party this winter? Keeping guests engaged, appreciated, and entertained is key to a successful event. The right audio-visual (AV) elements can transform your gathering into an unforgettable experience. Here…
Author: Isaac Rayment (CEO and Co-Founder of Awe-Nest) In the ever-evolving world of live event production, true magic happens when innovation meets imagination. For decades, I’ve had the privilege of creating unforgettable…
If you’ve never had an attendee walk into your experience, stop, and say “Wow,” then you haven’t worked with Awe-Nest. In an industry where every event competes for attention, creating a genuine…
At ABSTRKT Inc., the journey began with a deep passion for the arts and a commitment to sharing those awe-inspiring moments when artists take the stage to perform what they love. This…
Even before the pandemic and the monumental shift to virtual, digital, and now hybrid events, the role of event technologist was a crucial part of making events successful. Having a dedicated Event…
Quest AV was inspired by the desire to improve not only the stage design and execution from the previous year but also the attendee experience and engagement, given that this was one…
“The truth is no online database will replace your daily newspaper, no CD-ROM can take the place of a competent teacher, and no computer network will change how we work.” This infamous…
SOS is working with event organizers and producers to create commercial activations that will provide guests with an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience in virtual, hybrid, and live contexts. The idea for…
The Juno Awards celebrate Canadian music; the Opening Night Awards is traditionally the party and celebration for artists and their teams. The e=mc2 events team was hired to produce the event presented…
A few years back, we had to cancel an education event 15 minutes into a 4-hour curriculum because the WiFi was so bad none of the attendees could access the lesson. It…
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…
When developing the stage and set for the National Sales Conference, Quest Audio Visual had a lot to consider. The size and scope of the venue, the impact the client was looking…
By Melissa Deslauriers. Much of what I’ve learned can’t ever be gleaned from a textbook. Ours is a hands-on industry, and I was fortunate to have some incredible mentors who helped me…
By Chad Brincheski. A year ago, I didn’t know much about digital events, and if I’m honest, I didn’t want to know. The few I had attended were glorified zoom calls with…
As vaccinations roll out across North America, people are getting hopeful that a return to ”Live” will be inevitable, and a huge push back to “normal” will occur. What we have seen,…
By Lisa Block. Our clients and leading industry associations (for example, PCMA’s latest glimpse of our industry’s future, the business recovery dashboard) are turning their attention to future hybrid and face-to-face (f2f)…
By Matthew Byrne. As we look ahead to 2021 and what might happen to the events and meetings industry, what clients and partners are facing in the coming months, we know that…