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Inspired. The Vancouver Convention Centre Blog.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is home to over 550 events a year – conventionstrade 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.

Latest Meeting Design posts
5 Simple Ways to Create a Sustainable Event at the Vancouver Convention Centre

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.

October 19th, 2022

Client Spotlight: The Vancouver Christmas Market Spreads Holiday Cheer and Raises $60,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation

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.

February 24th, 2022

Adapting Weddings and Banquets to be Meaningful and Safe During Covid-19

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

#WeWillMeetAgain: Sherrif Karamat at PCMA

For the third entry of our #WeWillMeetAgain vlog series, we connected with Sherrif Karamat, President and CEO of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the world’s largest platform for business events strategists, to talk about the path forward for meetings and events professionals and businesses.

September 9th, 2020

#WeWillMeetAgain: Victor Lee & Scott Stevens at Best Service Pros

In our series #WeWillMeetAgain, we want to explore how meetings and events will evolve as a result of the incredible impact of COVID-19. Of course, as with so many other industries, one of the most critical areas will be implementing stronger measures around cleaning and sanitization.

August 18th, 2020

#WeWillMeetAgain: Tahira Endean, Head of Events at Site

Our new video blog series, #WeWillMeetAgain, aims to capture the ideas and perspectives that are now paving the way for how our industry will evolve as a result of the pandemic. Kicking off our series, Tahira Endean discusses how events can adapt to maintain the value of face-to-face interaction while incorporating new measures to help create experiences that are safer for those in attendance.

July 13th, 2020