Staying True
to Our Identity

Empowering independent event planners in Canada
through community, education, and excellence.

About CanSPEP

The Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) is a dynamic, diverse and innovative society of Independent Event Professionals with a membership of over 100 industry leaders from across Canada.

Founded in 1996, CanSPEP provides forums in which members exchange ideas, develop relationships and hone their business and professional skills through a range of educational and networking opportunities.

Our members represent all facets of the event industry—whether corporate, technical, association, social, government, or special events—and produce functions in local, national and international markets.

30
Years of Excellence
100+
Industry Professionals

Event Highlight

Membership Benefits

Join Canada's premier community of independent event planning professionals and elevate your business to new heights.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry peers through exclusive events, forums, and our members-only online community.

Professional Development

Access specialized training, certification programs, and educational resources to advance your business.

Industry Recognition

Gain credibility through our respected professional designation and awards programs.

Collaboration & Community

Harness the power of our nationwide network-independent planners working together, sharing skills, and achieving success.

Ready to Join CanSPEP?

Take your event planning business to the next level by becoming a member of Canada's most respected professional event planning community.

Upcoming Events

Connect, learn, and grow with our diverse range of professional development and networking events.


Professional Resources

Access our collection of resources designed to help you excel in your event planning career.

Best Practices Guide

Comprehensive guidelines for planning and executing successful events.

PDF GuideAccess

Contract Templates

Essential contract templates for various event planning scenarios.

Template BundleAccess

Virtual Events Masterclass

Learn how to plan and execute successful virtual and hybrid events.

Video SeriesAccess

Event Budget Calculator

Interactive tool to help estimate and manage event budgets effectively.

Excel TemplateAccess

Member Testimonials

Hear from our members about how CanSPEP has helped them advance their event planning business.

Being a CanSPEP member has transformed my business. The networking opportunities and professional resources have been invaluable to my growth as an event planner.
Sarah Johnson
Founder, Elevate Events
The certification program offered by CanSPEP has given me the credibility and knowledge to take on larger corporate clients. It's been a game-changer for my career.
Michael Thompson
Principal, Thompson Event Solutions
As a new event planner, the support and mentorship I've received from the CanSPEP community has been incredible. It's like having a team of experts at your fingertips.
Lisa Chen
Owner, Inspired Celebrations

Latest News

Stay informed with the latest updates, industry insights, and member achievements.

Thank You To Our Partners

National Strategic Partners

Member Benefits Partners

Get in Touch

Have questions about membership, events, or how CanSPEP can help you grow as an event planning professional? We'd love to hear from you.

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