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.
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.
August 12th, 2021
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone without fond memories of spending time at their local Christmas craft fair. How could you not? They’re festive, fun and give a special sense of community while showcasing an eclectic spread of traditional treats and wares. For Circle Craft and their annual Christmas Market, those familiar sensations take place on a much larger scale.
November 8th, 2019
It might be cliché to say, but art can bring us together. For Art Vancouver taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre starting today, their goal is to make that connection on a larger scale.
April 25th, 2019