Business Events Canada 2022

Known as a welcoming and easily accessible destination, Canadian cities like Vancouver, Montréal and Halifax are home to some good cleantech expertise which associations can leverage to enhance their events.

With a recent lifting of restrictions, Canada’s events industry is firmly back in business.

COVID-19 has changed the meetings industry, and the importance of hosting impactful events has never been higher. With a potential recession on the way, there may be an increased interest in bringing people together, but associations need to capitalize on the right resources and tools in order to make an in-person meeting worthwhile.

When planners are looking to Canada for events, the country has many alluring aspects: exceptional knowledge capital, affordability and accessibility, dynamic urban centres - to mention just a few. The country, however, has long been focused on another facet of events that is likely to attract the attention of those in the industry — sustainability.

Boasting the world’s largest coastline — and fourth-largest ocean territory — Canada has emerged as a global leader in ocean industries and sciences. Organizations looking to tap into this innovation ecosystem can do so by hosting events in the country.

As the world eases into the “new normal”, destinations are ensuring that travelers can meet seamlessly and safely in person again. Canada, for instance, has recently changed border restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors and lifted pre-entry testing.

Sustainability has evolved from being perceived as just a buzz word, often considered as an afterthought in business events, to a key factor in how a conference — and city — operates. But how can planners juggle creating a meaningful and memorable meeting that’s sustainable, without compromising on quality or budget? Canada has some of the answers.