Exhibition Place’s Laura Purdy has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the newly established North American chapter of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), together with vice chairs Kim…
Exhibition Place, Canada’s premier destination for conventions, exhibitions, events and entertainment, will return to the 2023 Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) and launch its immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Tour of the…
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2023 Canadian Event Awards! The Canadian Event Awards honours and celebrates the best in over 50 categories, from event design and production to…
The PC Insiders Report has marked the beginning of the holiday season for Canadians since 1983. Last year’s edition used 3D hologram technology and in-store sampling to bring the report out of…
Congratulations to the City of Surrey and MRG Events for their spectacular work on the Surrey Fusion Festival, an immersive cultural extravaganza that showcases the diverse heritage and vibrant spirit of the…
2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity is no longer a “should” when it comes to event planning – it is a requirement to have a successful event in 2022. A focus on inclusion needs to be…
Enjoy The Season With These Celebration-Worthy Wines Days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and wait – is that sunshine I see? Oh, this calls for a party. This is…
The SIP AND SEE | Celebration, Nominated for “Best Event for a Private Individual/Group” and produced by Lux Affairs Event Design & Decor, was an epic celebration of a new life, milestone,…
“Golf and Grill presented by Avison Young,” produced by Melanoma Canada & nominated for “Best Event for a Community Based Charity,” was a very cool event that combined two of my favourite…
by Alexandra Serrano On June 8th in celebration of Pride Month, Exhibition Place raised The Progress Flag at the iconic Princes’ Gates and unveiled its Rainbow Crosswalk. The Rainbow Crosswalk is prominently…
Connect a positive experience with a brand, and you build fans. Nominated in a few categories, the “Mentos – BaSkateBowl Park” produced by Citizen XM & Cossette does all that and more. It’s an outstanding…
Congratulations to the nominees for the 25th Annual Canadian Event Awards. Thank you to our esteemed panel of judges for their time and efforts in scoring hundreds of submissions. Over the coming…
by Lindsay MacDonald While mask mandates have been lifted across Canada, many people are still choosing to wear them – and that is okay! “With the return to the in-person work environment,…
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…
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…
Entering award competitions for event professionals is important. Not just to win but also for the experience. Valuable lessons come from the time and effort spent preparing your entry, and the application…
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…
By Anja Grcar. We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that…
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…