Bringing your event to a new country isn’t just a change of scenery—it’s a chance to unlock new possibilities and connect with the world in a bigger way.

For nearly a month during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jack Poole Plaza welcomed the world to one of Canada’s most recognizable gathering places, with Vancouver’s iconic waterfront showcased to a national audience as the backdrop for TSN/CTV’s broadcast studio.

Each year, the Vancouver Convention Centre welcomes select students from the British Columbia Institute of Technology for a nine-week internship blending classroom learning with real-world experience.

In a spectacular display of Olympic spirit, PavCo and the Vancouver Convention Centre recently hosted two memorable cauldron lighting ceremonies at Jack Poole Plaza, setting the stage for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Planning sustainable events can seem overwhelming. Whether you’re on the path to achieving zero-waste or reducing your event’s carbon footprint, our team has the experience and expertise to guide you every step of the way.

Planning sustainable events can seem overwhelming. Whether you’re on the path to achieving zero-waste or reducing your event’s carbon footprint, our team has the tools and experience to guide you every step of the way.

Every year, Earth Day is an opportunity to reflect on our impact on the environment. Here are some of the sustainability projects we’ve recently completed at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

What do you do with 45,000 pounds of old carpet? That question was top of mind for our Capital Projects Team as the Vancouver Convention Centre’s iconic West Ballroom recently received its first carpet refresh since the building first opened in 2009.

After a one-year hiatus, the Vancouver Christmas Market returned to the Vancouver Convention Centre’s Jack Poole Plaza in 2021 and had one of its most successful seasons yet.

Learn how we adapted our use of Voyage Control during the pandemic to better support the safety of our facility, teams and partners while supporting the province’s COVID-19 response efforts.

Throughout the course of the pandemic, COVID-19 had an incredible impact on events and gatherings - of all types and sizes. And while many events could reschedule, or even adapt to different models of delivery such as virtual or hybrid, the reality of that impact hit especially hard for those planning to host special celebrations like weddings.

Imagine Van Gogh – The Immersive Exhibition recently celebrated its 100th day in operation in June, and it has since become a vibrant source of history, art and culture for British Columbians eager to have a unique live experience at a time when it’s needed the most.