“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…
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…
People who plan events come from various backgrounds and often have a diverse skill set curated through unique experiences. To succeed as an event professional, one needs to be a strategic thinker,…
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…
People who plan events come from various backgrounds and often have a diverse skill set curated through unique experiences. To succeed as an event professional, one needs to be a strategic thinker,…
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…
