The Vancouver Convention Centre is home to over 550 events a year – conventions, trade shows and other events of all shapes and sizes that connect people and ideas.
Just as we believe our facility is designed from top to bottom to inspire, the events we have the honour of hosting inspire us on a daily basis.
Our blog is dedicated to sharing ideas that inspire – from event innovation to stories about people and trends that elevate the event experience.
A colourful parade led by First Nations performers, followed by masses of people flapping and squawking in bird costumes? Not your usual conference kickoff – but perhaps more meeting planners should take note.
November 15th, 2018
It's the start of a new year! We're kicking off 2018 by sharing some trends we think will shape the industry into becoming a fresh, innovative and successful one this year.
January 4th, 2018
In 2015, Vancouver hosted some of the world’s most prestigious global medical conventions.
May 26th, 2016
Incredible ideas and outcomes result when a community pauses to listen to advice from their own clients. As a result of my experience in Vancouver, I’ve come to believe there is a role for Customer Advisory Boards in every destination.
October 16th, 2015
Planning a meeting or convention is no easy task. And if the event takes place regularly at a new destination, that adds a whole new level of complexity for planners.
September 28th, 2015
