Vancouver has hosted the largest sleep meeting ever held, with a record-breaking 3,580 attendees registered for the recent World Sleep 2019.
Read ArticleIf serving locally sourced foods at events ever was just a trend, it’s one that is here to stay. The Vancouver Convention Centre extends its championing of local artisans to its wine selection, serving only wines from British Colombia as part of its catering services.
Read ArticleMark Massicotte, executive chef at the Vancouver Convention Centre and its adjacent restaurant, LOT185 Café + Wine Bar, who has recently certified as a sommelier, is used to answering questions when meeting with planners. The ones he usually gets, however, are not the kind that he thinks will yield the best results. He shared with Convene what kinds of questions event organizers should be asking their chefs.
Read ArticleCultural diversity, community spirit, and one of Canada’s most attractive locations combine to provide a platform for Metro Vancouver’s vibrant event sector.
Read ArticleWhen legacy is built in from the get-go, tangible meeting outcomes can be immediate, as evidenced at Women Deliver 2019.
Read ArticleAs heatwaves become more intense, urban designers say it’s time to rethink how we build our cities. Research suggests covering buildings in vegetation can cool temperatures. Melinda Breda reports from Canada’s largest green roof.
Read ArticleThousands of attendees pour into the Vancouver Convention Centre every year from across the globe to attend various conventions. And, while environmental achievements, such as becoming the world's first double-LEED Platinum convention facility, are impressive, it's the green roof of the West Building that really is the center's star attraction. Here are five facts that make this Canadian architectural wonder a standout in sustainability and sheer entertainment value.
Read ArticleEvery fall, before the rainy season kicks into soggy overdrive, landscaping crews take to the green roof of the Vancouver Convention Centre for its annual mow. Last October, the Courier got a firsthand look of what it takes to move Canada’s largest green roof and the spectacular views it provides.
Read ArticleThe Women Deliver 2019 Conference is part of a record year for international conferences held at the Vancouver Convention Centre where 17 global conferences have chosen Vancouver as their host this fiscal year.
Read ArticleEver wondered who’s responsible for all that delicious food that magically appears in between sessions. And what makes them tick? In the first of a new series, James Lancaster meets Executive Chef Mark J. Massicotte at Vancouver Convention Centre
Read ArticleThe TED conference is known for delivering a slate of diverse speakers and innovative sponsor activations for attendees, and this year’s event was no different.
Read ArticleMany trade show-related suppliers and organizations are making incredible strides toward creating a more equitable and compassionate world through corporate social responsibility initiatives and activities.
Read ArticleFrom airy, waterfront spaces to forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, the Vancouver Convention Centre cultivates brilliance and creativity.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and it definitely has a lot to celebrate.
Read ArticleOver nine million guests worldwide have visited the Vancouver Convention Centre in its ten year history, generating more than $2.4 billion in direct spend for British Columbia.
Read ArticleOn April 3, 2019, the Vancouver Convention Centre’s West building marked its tenth anniversary of opening its doors to millions of people from around the world. Launched in 2009 – in time for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics – to serve the city’s growing popularity for tourism and conferences, the facility has swiftly become a Vancouver icon.
Read ArticleVancouver is internationally known as one of the most sought-after event destinations – something that is in no small way due to the opening of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s West Building, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary today (April 3).
Read ArticleOver the 10-year span it has been welcoming event attendees and visitors from all around the world, the beautiful West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre has become one of the city’s most recognizable buildings.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre’s expansion, which opened in 2009 as an $883-million, budget busting gamble on the meetings and conferences business, more than holds its own a decade on, its operators contend.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre West building is celebrating a decade of hosting everything and everyone — from then U.S. President Barack Obama to the artisans and chefs of the annual Circle Craft Fair. Opened on April 3, 2009, the west building tripled the capacity of the original Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place.
Read ArticleAfter several subsequent visits, it is wonderful to see Vancouver, even with all its new glass and steel towers, remains the same magical, breathtakingly beautiful and friendly outpost on the far western edge of the continent. What has changed, however, is Vancouver’s deepening green philosophy, a reality MICE planners truly appreciate.
Read ArticleAt the largest event in Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) history, Obama calmly made a case for western unity at a time when current U.S. policies have heightened global geo-political tensions.
Read ArticleThe former president alternated between dire warnings and assuring the crowd that things would work out. "Don't fuss too much about what you hear on the news," said former U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday night, at the end of his hour-long address in Vancouver. "We're good."
Read ArticleFormer U.S. president Barack Obama spent much of a speaking engagement Tuesday in Vancouver dwelling on climate change and inequality, but left his audience with a message of hope.
Read ArticleModerated by Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the third Canadian stop of the “A Conversation with President Barack Obama” tour delivered musings on his eight years in office, Canada’s relationship with the US, his wife and daughters and what he sees as the biggest issues facing the current administration — and future generations.
Read ArticleOver the past weekend, thousands of pop culture fans flooded the Vancouver Convention Centre for Fan Expo Vancouver 2019. The three-day event saw Jedi, superheroes, super villains, and everything in between. Here are some of the best costumes and cosplayers from the event.
Read ArticleHere’s a peek at how Vancouver Convention Centre is getting its green on followed by our take on green-inspired city attractions for meeting participants to enjoy during their free time.
Read ArticleThe meetings and events business has long been dominated by women, but across 2018 and 2019 it may have set a new standard: Women were elected to the top spots at six major industry organizations. And while these leaders knew the scope of the roles they were stepping into, they will be the first to tell you that their posts have come with a variety of unexpected challenges.
Read ArticleOne of Canada’s top convention destinations adds another accolade to its growing roster of achievements. The Vancouver Convention Centre is the first convention centre in North America to be granted exclusive Corporate Affiliate membership to the most prestigious international organization of concierges in the world.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre has become the first convention centre in North America to be granted Corporate Affiliate membership to Les Clefs d’Or Canada.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is proud to be the first convention centre in North America to be granted exclusive Corporate Affiliate membership to the most prestigious international organization of concierges in the world.
Read ArticleLOT185, Vancouver Convention Centre’s new cafe and wine bar, opened last year in the prime corner of the building facing out onto the Jack Poole Plaza, and aims to redefine our conference food standards.
Read ArticleGive 2018 a proper wind down, and start 2019 with a bang! There will not be anything understated about the Concord Countdown Central indoor partyheld inside the beautiful West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre in downtown Vancouver.
Read ArticleIt’s one of the biggest celebrations in the city, with over 100,000 people expected to attend Concord’s New Year’s Eve Vancouver this year. As the fourth annual instalment of the massive celebration, the organizers have arranged a number of things to see and do.
Read ArticleInstead of choosing a conventional arena such as Rogers Arena or the Langley Events Centre as the site for its Vancouver-area basketball event, organizer BD Global picked the Vancouver Convention Centre to host the inaugural TCL Vancouver Showcase, played Nov. 18-24.
Read ArticleAcross from the Olympic Cauldron, inside the Vancouver Convention Centre’s west building, LOT185 is a West Coast riff on a modern Euro-cafe.
Read ArticleThousands of women will arrive in Vancouver this June in a concentrated effort to help dismantle "the barriers" facing girls and women in every country on the planet.
Read ArticleOne of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Canada, the fireworks spectacle on the Coal Harbour waterfront in downtown Vancouver on this auspicious night sees an attendance of over 100,000 people.
Read ArticleThe inaugural TCL Vancouver Showcase is dishing up unusual opportunities. The eight-team women’s basketball portion of the event tips off Thursday at the Vancouver Convention Centre, with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as headliners.
Read ArticleA unique sporting event got underway in the Vancouver Convention Centre yesterday as four NCAA teams played in front of a sold-out crowd on a temporary court in the innaugural Vancouver Showcase basketball tournament.
Read ArticleA college basketball tournament is expected to generate millions in economic spin-off for Vancouver.
Read ArticleThe Inaugural Vancouver Showcase begins Sunday at the Vancouver Convention Centre. It’s a unique event in a very unique location.
Read ArticleNearly three years after the event was first announced, the Vancouver Showcase features top calibre American college basketball in a unique setting. Instead of choosing a conventional basketball arena like Rogers Arena, UBC, or the Langley Events Centre, organizers instead opted for the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Read ArticleHoward Kelsey’s search for the perfect fit for a venue to host his prospective basketball tournament was a tale in itself, the hardwood version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Read ArticleHe may not know it, but North Vancouver basketball star Robert Sacre should be awarded an assist for his role in bringing a unique and exciting NCAA tournament to the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Read ArticleIt only happens once a year. The annual mowing of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s green roof started this week.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Christmas Market returns for its ninth year at Jack Poole Plaza from November 21 to December 24—this time around with extended hours, a love lock installation, and a slew of festive treats and events in tow.
Read ArticleIf you’re bummed about the end of summer, we recommend checking out these new and noteworthy Vancouver restaurants as we guarantee their top-notch eats will make you feel much better. While there are a ton of new eateries open and opening soon, here’s a short list of some of our must-tries. Here are all the new Vancouver restaurants you need to try right now.
Read ArticleEuropean flair has come to Vancouver (British Columbia) Convention Centre, in the form of Lot185 Café + Wine Bar. The new venue overlooks the waterfront Jack Poole Plaza and is open to the public.
Read ArticleIn an industry dominated by women, many not only excel at their jobs, but shape the future of meetings and events. M&C's fourth annual list of the Top 25 Women in the Meetings Industry applauds outstanding professionals who've demonstrated extraordinary talent, leadership, creativity and advocacy in our field.
Read ArticleA local-focused coffee and wine bar opened in September in the Vancouver Convention Centre. Overlooking Jack Poole Plaza, the new space offers a casual dining experience for both locals and visitors. LOT185 is spread out over two levels, accommodating 80 people. The modern space was inspired by the laidback atmosphere of European cafes, tapas and wine bars -- while the menu is focused on local ingredients. A full coffee bar features ethically sourced beans from North Vancouver coffee roasters Moja Coffee.
Read ArticleLOT185 is a new spot downtown with plenty of promise. If you look back a while, there wasn’t a whole lot happening around what’s now Jack Poole Plaza. Then along came Cactus Club, followed by Tap & Barrel. And now, perhaps not surprisingly,Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre has thrown its hat into the ring.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre (1055 Canada Place) is usually associated with global forums, lifestyle events, or graduation parties, but now it can also be known as a place to grab a bite or glass of wine.
Read ArticleMeet the Top 500 people in the meeting and event industry in North America. Actually, it’s likely you’ve met many of them already, or know them by reputation. They lead the largest trade and consumer shows. They orchestrate massive brand campaigns that touch consumers globally. They plan the Super Bowl. They also educate practitioners and cultivate the next generation of superstars through industry association groups. They give those of us not at their events FOMO. And some of them truly change the world.
Read ArticleLOT185 Café + Wine Bar, Vancouver’s newest coffee shop and wine bar, is finally opening this week, and here’s your first look at the new glam spot. Located at #78–1055 Canada Place in the new Convention Centre, LOT185 will serve as a coffee spot by day and a wine bar by night.
Read ArticleLot 185, Vancouver’s newest coffee shop and wine bar in Canada Place, has FINALLY announced its opening date. The new spot is a coffee shop by day and a wine bar by night and is located at #78–1055 Canada Place.
Read ArticleThe global conference’s 2018 theme is “Generations”, a concept that supports the industry’s constant boundary-pushing, generation over generation. While various conference highlights support this idea, there are also more specific, individualized cases of next-gen storytelling at SIGGRAPH.
Read ArticleSIGGRAPH 2018, the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational event showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques, has concluded in Vancouver, BC, with over 16,500 attendees from around the world.
Read ArticleEach year, the ASNR Annual Meeting & The Foundation of the ASNR Symposium brings together nearly 2,500 physicians and experts who are advancing the field of neuroradiology. It was only fitting that this year’s conference was held in Vancouver, where attendees were in proximity to one of the most influential life sciences communities in the world.
Read ArticleAt a Green Meetings fam trip sponsored by Tourism Vancouver, sustainability came in all shapes, from e-bikes to green roofs to sablefish.
Read ArticleOn the occasion of the Sustainable Brands conference which took place in Vancouver last June, Boardroom sat with Claire Smith, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing at Vancouver Convention Centre. Chair of PCMA, Claire shared a lot of interesting insights on the way she has been working with associations.
Read ArticleVancouver is to welcome back thousands of computer graphics and digital effects specialists for SIGGRAPH 2018, a conference expected to deliver C$37.1m in direct spending to the local economy. The event will be the largest convention held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Read ArticleThe influential conference, hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. At the Vancouver Convention Centre until August 16, the five-day event covers innovations in everything from computer graphics and virtual reality to video games and digital art. The theme of SIGGRAPH 2018 is Generations—celebrating past, present and future.
Read ArticleVancouver’s reputation for being a beautiful city with mild summers, nearby nature and a culture of sustainability has helped the city attract a record 33 citywide conventions and events in 2018.
Read ArticleThroughout its young history, Vancouver has made the news as an environmental activist. Nowadays, Vancouver constantly ranks one of the most sustainable cities in the world, thanks to a series of initiatives in all green areas – whether environmental, social or ethical.
Read ArticleSteel and glass were, at one point, shiny, new toys (pun intended) in the world of architecture. But as the Earth's population grows and our cities get denser, more designers are choosing to incorporate plants and sustainable elements. Here is a look at 10 of the world's coolest city spaces, designed with greenery in mind.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Center has been awarded the Canadian Association for Exposition Management’s (CAEM) 2018 Give Back Award, which recognizes a member organization that has made corporate social responsibility and giving back to its community an integral part of doing business.
Read ArticleFor Chris Anderson, curator of the high-profile TED Conference, the future is an amazing thing to imagine. Some of that amazement is good, but not all of it.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is the recipient of the Canadian Association for Exposition Management’s (CAEM) 2018 Give Back Award, which recognises a member organisation that has contributed to the enhancement of their community within the past year.
Read ArticleThe artwork installed at an increasing number of popular convention centers transforms these necessarily utilitarian buildings into magnificent galleries that rival some of the most inspired museums in the world.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is the 2018 recipient of the Canadian Association for Exposition Management’s (CAEM) Give Back Award.
Read ArticleWestern Canada’s largest technology conference, the #BCTECH Summit, is set to welcome some of the industry’s greatest local and global thought leaders and power players from May 14-16 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Read ArticleFrom addressing food allergies to dealing with shrinking budgets and tighter-than-ever timelines, venue food and beverage teams face a host of challenges with every event they help organize.
Read ArticleWhen 1,300 Trend Micro employees descended on Vancouver for the company’s annual sales kick-off earlier this month, they did all the usual things convention-goers do.
Read ArticleThere is some optimism about what this year could look like for Vancouver’s bottom line as it’s expected to be a record one for conventions.
Read ArticleVancouver will host 33 citywide conventions and events in 2018, an increase from 28 in 2017 and, more importantly, the highest number the city has ever hosted in a single year.
Read ArticleVancouver’s business events and hospitality community congratulates Claire Smith, Vice President of Sales and Marketing,Vancouver Convention Centre on her appointment as the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) Board Chair this year, effective today.
Read ArticleClaire Smith, vice-president of sales and marketing for the Vancouver Convention Centre, started her term as chairperson of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Board of Directors on January 10, the final day of the association’s 2018 Convening Leader conference.
Read Articleanada’s business events and hospitality communities congratulate Claire Smith, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Vancouver Convention Centre on her appointment as the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) Board Chair this year, effective January, 2018.
Read ArticleVancouver’s business events and hospitality community has welcomed the appointment of local eventprof Claire Smith (pictured), vice-president of sales and marketing at the Vancouver Convention Centre, on her appointment as the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) Board chair.
Read ArticleThousands of birders from around the world will be flocking to Vancouver this August. They won’t be alone. At various times throughout the year, insect aficionados, innovators in brand strategies and sustainable business entrepreneurs will also be gathering here to share their passion and knowledge with each other.
Read ArticleAccording to research compiled by data house STR, Vancouver is currently North America’s highest-rated destination for a business meeting.
Read ArticleVancouver’s stunning convention center doesn’t shy away from breaking records—not only is the building home to Canada’s largest green roof, but it also recently became the world’s first double LEED Platinum-certified convention center.
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Vancouver is North America’s highest-rated destination for a business meeting, according to STR’s DestinationMAP (Meeting Assessment Program), a comprehensive study of meeting professionals and the meetings market in North America.
Read ArticleTrumpeting dollar amounts with loads of commas and zeros can help lawmakers understand what a convention center represents to its community, but those figures might not mean so much to average citizens. Instead of asking them to add up numbers, it might be more meaningful to invite them to be a part of the event experience.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre has set a new bar in the event sustainability realm. Last month, the already greener-than-green convention center’s West building was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification (version 4).
Read ArticleLast month, the Canada Green Building Council commended the Vancouver Convention Centre for demonstrating sustainability excellence—it earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) Existing Building Platinum certification.
Read ArticleIndustry insiders share their thoughts on what will be making the scene at events in the new year. Hint: it's all about engagement, customization and being real!
Read ArticleLMN Architects said Vancouver Convention Centre West is the first convention center to become “double LEED platinum” certified — for new construction earlier, and now for operations and maintenance.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has earned a LEED v4 Existing Building Platinum, making it the first double LEED convention centre in the world.
Read ArticleWhen it comes to his team’s annual care task on the living roof of the Vancouver Convention Centre, Mike Rist considers the job an “honour.”
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is facing its annual must-do: it’s getting mowed.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is proud to announce that its iconic West building has been awarded LEED Platinum certification (version 4) for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance by the Canada Green Building Council.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is proud to announce that its iconic West building has been awarded LEED Platinum certification (version 4) for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance by the Canada Green Building Council.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre is the world’s first double LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum convention centre.
Read ArticleVancouver does it again. North America’s top destination for meetings and conventions has another feather in its cap: the Vancouver Convention Centre’s iconic West building has been awarded LEED Platinum certification (version 4) for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance by the Canada Green Building Council.
Read ArticleVancouver, British Columbia’s largest city, delivers on expectations.
Vancouver boasts a convention center with amazing views, access to industry leaders, and a wide selection of venues and hotels.
Read ArticleLe mercredi 11 octobre 2017Le Conseil du bâtiment durable du Canada (CBDCa) félicite le Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC)
Read ArticleThe Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) says the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has demonstrated sustainability excellence by earning LEED v4 Existing Building Platinum, becoming the first double LEED Platinum convention centre in the world, and the first v4 Platinum Existing Building project to certify in Canada.
Read ArticleOctober 11, 2017The Canada Green Building Council® (CaGBC) commends the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) for demon
Read ArticleVancouver Convention Center (Vancouver Convention Center) on Tuesday by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) issued the fourth edition of the energy and environmental design leading platinum certificate (LEED Platinum certification).
Read ArticleIt has been nearly nine years since the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre opened its doors, and it is still making waves for its high standard of green building design.
Read ArticleThe expansion wing of the facility has received a LEED platinum certification for existing buildings’ operation and maintenance. It adds to its 2010 new construction platinum certification, which is the highest level of the LEED green building rating system
Read ArticleThe Congress is titled “New Horizons in Headache” and will be the 18th Congress held by the International Headache Society.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, B.C., and the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. - both Centerplate venues - are doing their parts to keep the bee populations buzzing in their cities.
Read ArticleHere's how the city engages attendees and the public in socially responsible activities.
Read ArticleSet against a backdrop of rippling waters and dramatic mountains, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the world’s most exciting business hubs
Read ArticleThe size, shine and prestige of Vancouver’s big meetings jewels bear testimony to the city’s status as a quality of life global leader.
Read Article"Customization" has become an event buzzword, but it really came to life at the TED Conference, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) in April.
Read ArticleHow two convention centers served by Centerplate make their rooftop apiaries a showcase for sustainability and a source of hyper-local honey for sweet menu items.
Read ArticleWhen choosing a venue for your next meeting, have you considered a ‘healthy’ one?
Read ArticleTED Talks senior fellow Manu Prakash’s specialty in solving the world’s problems is devising simple, inexpensive tools to bring science to places that lack infrastructure. And he brought his latest discoveries to Vancouver for the fellows sessions that start the annual TED Talks. Prakash’s first idea was the Foldscope, a $1.50 microscope made of cardboard and plastic lenses that is being used to do field tests for cervical cancer in Argentina, among other things.
Read ArticleI have two columns left in me. Today, I will solve a mystery. Friday, I will tell a story. Until about eight years ago, the historic Marine Building on the corner of Burrard and Hastings streets, with its Art Deco nuts and bolts, was my favourite bit of architecture in this town. I greatly delight in the gothic beauty of Vancouver City Hall, too. But for the past number of years, my new favourite building has been the west wing of the Vancouver Convention Centre — notable for many reasons, none more so than the pasture on its roof.
Read ArticleHere's a little secret about TED Talks that you wouldn't know from the carefully-selected glossy online videos that have racked up 6.1 billion views online. In person, it does not always go well.
Read ArticleYou probably watch TED Talks on an assortment of small screens. But next week, you’re invited to experience them on the big screen.
As the TED2017 conference takes place in Vancouver, Canada, special sessions will be broadcast live in movie theaters across the United States and world.
Did you know that 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism? April is as Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is recognized worldwide as Autism Awareness Day. In celebration of the month, the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) will be hosting the 6th Annual CAN Family Festival on Sunday, April 9th at Jack Poole Plaza (Vancouver Convention Centre).
Read ArticleThe excavation on Triquet Island has already produced extremely rare artifacts, including a wooden projectile-launching device called an atlatl, compound fish hooks and a hand drill used for lighting fires, said Alisha Gauvreau, a PhD student at the University of Victoria. Gauvreau will present her findings at the annual meeting of the Society for American Archeology on Thursday in Vancouver. The five-day conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre will be attended by 3,000 archeologists from around the world.
Read ArticleFeast your eyes at the array of rare classics, luxury cars and new models on display at the Vancouver Auto Show, held at Vancouver Convention Centre West, Vancouver March 28, 2017.
Read ArticleThis year’s conference, entitled TED 2017: The Future You, will take place April 24-28 at the Vancouver Convention Centre . The sold-out conference, which charges $8,500 for admission, promises to “explore the most pressing questions of our time and to imagine what our shared future might look like.”
Read ArticleLocally grown and produced food with an international twist is on one of the biggest food trends this year, according to a group of independent grocers. Hundreds of grocers and exhibitors gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre this week to share new trends and new products at Western Canada's largest grocery show.
Read ArticleTanmay Bakshi, 13, speaks quickly and passionately. The ambitious teen gestures with both arms, and litters his sentences with the type of positive language that you'd expect from a professional speaker. On Wednesday morning, Bakshi will deliver a keynote address to about 1,500 people — mostly youth — at the B.C. Tech Summit in Vancouver. Organizers expect hundreds more to watch the speech on the online livestream.
Read ArticleChef Blair Rasmussen, executive chef at the Vancouver Convention Centre, shares his thoughts on the food trends he sees gaining ground in 2017.
Read ArticleOver the past year, associations have become increasingly aware of the negative health impact of events and meetings.
Read ArticleWhen it comes to the city’s 2017 sports tourism outlook, all eyes will be on the Vancouver Convention Centre during the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend. That’s when the venue will host an exhibition tournament of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball.
Read ArticleSeasoned conference-goers know that meetings and tradeshows are more than just the content; they are about networking opportunities. And, when it comes to technology, networking of the digital sort is key to making sure events run smoothly and live up to participants' expectations.
Read ArticleWhen attendees and exhibitors arrive at the Vancouver Convention Centre, they can look forward to learning and networking while managing one essential item: their well-being. In May, the World Obesity Federation accredited the Vancouver Convention Centre with the Healthy Venue accreditation.
Read ArticleConference attendees and their most productive learning environments are more diverse
than ever. See how one leading convention centre is using innovative design strategies to
inspire more meaningful meeting experiences.
Feeding the multitudes, with minimal waste: Blair Rasmussen balances quality and efficiency at one of B.C.’s biggest and busiest kitchens.
Read ArticleIt’s tough to ask Craig Lehto, general manager of the Vancouver Convention Centre, for a favourite Olympic moment. Having worked multiple Winter Olympic Games including 1988 in Calgary, 2002 in Salt Lake City, 2006 in Torino, 2010 in Vancouver and 2014 in Sochi, he’s been front and centre for countless historic moments.
Read ArticleVancouver has been named in two industry rankings as one of the top North American destinations for international meetings.
Read ArticleCanada’s convention capital hosted the Convening Leaders annual conference early this year, an event resulting in a $6.2m direct spend for the local economy.
Read ArticleLeading the way in North America is Vancouver, Canada, which stands at No. 29 for top association meeting cities. The top five North American cities also include Montreal, Washington, D.C., Toronto and New York City.
Read ArticleSome participants register for conferences to learn. Some will travel thousands of miles for on-site networking and job prospecting. Some may simply be searching for an opportunity to recharge their spirits. There are many different motivators for attending a conference, but there’s one common trait among every member of an audience: they’re hungry.
Read ArticleOn the occasion of the 2016 edition of PCMA Convening Leaders held in Canada, I discovered Vancouver, which is quite European with its high standard of living if you ask me. But another European PCMA attendee found the city typically American with its streets and building set in squares, so who to believe?
Read ArticleVancouver’s growing tourism sector is expected to get a lasting boost from a convention of convention planners.
Read ArticleGreat! Attendees have described your event as “awesome”! While that word is surely overused and its meaning watered down, recent studies indicate that giving attendees truly awe-inspiring experiences benefits them in numerous ways — and may, in fact, be the most valuable byproduct of face-to-face events.
Read ArticlePCMA selected Vancouver as only the second city outside of the U.S. to host its flagship event, Convening Leaders, earlier this year.
Read ArticleThe people who plan conventions, the people who go to them and the cities that host them are at the Vancouver Convention Centre for four days for Convening Leaders, the annual meeting of Professional Convention Management Association.
Read ArticleThe area used to be a standard pre-function space, occasionally hosting coffee breaks during conventions, but otherwise, it was a relatively unused section of the centre. Now, it’s a hub of next-generation convention center design.
Read ArticleShuffling attendees from room to room doesn’t always maximize the real potential of bringing hundreds or thousands of attendees together.
Read ArticleIt's a fresh way of looking at things. The Vancouver Convention Centre is proud to launch a refreshed website that offers innovative new tools and features for planners, exhibitors and attendees.
Read ArticleMore than 4,000 meeting planners and suppliers are expected to attend the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) education conference, Convening Leaders, in Vancouver.
Read ArticleIf buildings in downtown Vancouver had their own water reclamation systems for treating toilet wastewater and building cooling water, they could reduce their water demand by 95% and help keep contaminated water from going back into the environment.
Read ArticleNew research shows that exposure to nature for periods as short as 40 seconds increases concentration and performance.
Read ArticleCongrats to The Vancouver Convention Centre. It received a Best in Show award for food and beverage in Convene, a convention management association publication.
Read ArticleThe culinary offerings at the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre continue to receive industry acclaim.
Read ArticleMeetings from all over the world convene in Vancouver attracting thousands of delegates who spend money at the city's world-ranked hotels, diverse restaurants, shopping venues and attractions. Last year, Vancouver's meetings and conventions industry generated over $302 million in economic impact for the city.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre boasts one of the greenest roofs in the world.
Read ArticleEven when a major medical conference is about to kick off in Vancouver, there are people bidding for a new one.
Read ArticleAMERICAS – Hard work by conference ambassadors and big investment in the Vancouver Convention Centre has resulted in the city recording its biggest year for international medical conferences.
Read ArticleThe first of four massive health conferences has descended on the city this week, with 10,300 delegates in town for the World Congress of Dermatology, one of the largest medical conferences to ever take place in the city.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre grounds are undergoing a massive makeover as Fox Sports prepares to broadcast the FIFA Women's World Cup from there starting June 1.
Read ArticleMost meetings have structured networking receptions and cocktail hours, but many of the best connections are made in the unstructured periods of time.
Read ArticleAMERICAS – Canada’s Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has been marking the fifth anniversary of the opening of its expanded West building facility with an infographic showing the centre generating over CAN$1bn in direct spending for the province over the period.
Read ArticleThe most important event for the auto industry in British Columbia and best-attended consumer show in Western Canada released the 2015 attendance numbers of 98,694 for the six-day event.
Read ArticleThe flagship TED conference will be staying in Vancouver for at least a few more years. TED curator Chris Anderson says the organization’s main annual conference, which wraps up Friday, will return to the city next year and beyond.
Read ArticleThe intangible benefits of TED, and Vancouver's biggest ever conference
Read ArticleVANCOUVER -- A scientist looking in the cosmos for a twin of Earth, a disabled activist who teaches people to ‘see with their ears’ as well as a child jazz prodigy are among more than 70 innovators and experts from around the world are taking part in TED 2015 which starts Monday and continues daily to Friday at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Read ArticleThe high-profile TED Conference will return to Vancouver in 2016. Applications are now being accepted for next year’s event. (Yes, attendees must apply to attend the conference.)
Read Article2015 will be one of Vancouver’s strongest years for international conventions, according to the Vancouver Convention Centre and Tourism Vancouver.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre has appointed Adam Radziminski as its new director of events.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) in British Columbia, the world's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified convention facility, has received the APEX and ASTM international sustainability standard certifications.
Read ArticleMany of the recent conversations in the meetings industry have focused on one key topic: the need to reach more international attendees.
Read ArticleNo matter where you turn in the meetings industry, you’ll find one common characteristic: change.
Read ArticleAMERICAS – The Vancouver Convention Centre has obtained level one certification in two internationally sustainability standards.
Read ArticleThe Vancouver Convention Centre’s six-acre living roof gets a haircut once a year in the fall.
Read ArticleThis industry has some of the most talented and most dedicated volunteers you’ll find any professional setting. At PCMA, we wanted to highlight some of our Board of Directors who are accomplishing much more than what’s listed in their job descriptions.
Read ArticleIt used to be simple. You attended a show at a convention center, and there was the exhibit floor, perhaps a stage for speakers, and maybe a dedicated area for seminars. And that was it.
Read ArticleAMERICAS – Canada’s Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has been marking the fifth anniversary of the opening of its expanded West building facility with an infographic showing the centre generating over CAN$1bn in direct spending for the province over the period.
Read ArticleThe annual TED Conference moved to its new home at Vancouver (B.C.) Convention Centre, March 17-21, but the work to build a custom, reusable theater inside a ballroom began long before the opening date.
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