CanSPEP upcoming events

CanSPEP Connections September 9 - 3 Non-Negotiables to Include in your RFPs (September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

These monthly conversations are curated to spark inspiration, foster connection, and deliver real value. Each session will feature lively, guided discussions spanning personal growth, event trends, and business insights, ensuring something for everyone.

A well-crafted Request for Proposal sets the foundation for a successful event—but are you clearly communicating the information that truly matters? Join Heather Reid of CECP and fellow CanSPEP members for an interactive discussion exploring the three essential elements every event planner should include in their RFPs to establish expectations, streamline the proposal process, and build stronger supplier partnerships. Share your own experiences, learn from your peers, and walk away with practical ideas that can help you save time, reduce misunderstandings, and receive more meaningful, comparable proposals.

CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

Imposter Syndrome (October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

IMPOSTER SYNDROME
presented by: Dr. Valerie Young

Thursday, October 8, 2026
4:00 - 6:30

In person at:
Lumi Experience Toronto
RBC Plaza, North Tower, 200 Bay St., Suite 1600,
Toronto, Ontario

OR
Virtual

Have you ever felt like you don’t quite deserve your success—like at any moment, someone will “find out” you’re not as capable as everyone thinks?

You’re not alone.

Imposter syndrome affects high achievers across every industry, often showing up just as people are stepping into bigger opportunities, leadership roles, or new levels of visibility.

Join internationally recognized expert Dr. Valerie Young, co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute, for a powerful and eye-opening session that will help you understand, reframe, and move beyond self-doubt.

This engaging hybrid experience will equip you with practical tools to recognize impostor thoughts, shift long-standing patterns, and step more confidently into your expertise.

Whether you attend in person at the inspiring Lumi Experience Toronto or join virtually from anywhere, this session will leave you feeling grounded, validated, and empowered.

Dr. Valerie Young is a leading expert on impostor syndrome and co-founder of Impostor Syndrome Institute. In addition to speaking at over 100 universities including York, Simon Fraser, Western, UBC, Stanford, MIT, and Oxford, she has also spoken at such diverse organizations as Pfizer, Google, Sun Life, Boeing, Raymond James (Canada), Methanex (Canada), Molson Coors, NASA, National Cancer, and women’s enterprise centers in five provinces.

Her career-related tips have been featured in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Science, The Globe and Mail, and elsewhere. And her award-winning book has been published in 9 languages including Turkish and Korean.

In 2000 she co-founded Impostor Syndrome Institute to help individuals, managers, and coaches become impostor syndrome informed. You can learn more about her work including downloading a free chapter of her book at ImpostorSyndrome.com

Registration: Early Bird Registration: September 11, 2026

In Person:
CanSPEP Members: $50
Non-Member Planners: $70
Business Associates: $75 (code required)
Suppliers: $100

Virtual:
CanSPEP Members: $40
Non-Member Planners: $60
Business Associates: $65 (code required)
Suppliers: $90

Thank You to Our Education Sponsor

CanSPEP Connections October: Knowing When (and How) to Expand Your Event Entrepreneur Business. (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The topic for this month is: Knowing When (and How) to Expand Your Event Entrepreneur Business.

Growing your business isn't always about taking on more clients—it can be about knowing when it's time to evolve. Whether you're considering hiring support, outsourcing specialized tasks, collaborating with trusted partners, or expanding your service offerings, making the right move at the right time can set the stage for sustainable success. Join fellow CanSPEP members for an interactive discussion as we share experiences, challenges, and practical strategies for recognizing the signs that you're ready to grow, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a business that supports both your professional goals and your personal well-being.

CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

CanSPEP Connections November - Building your Business With the End in Mind: Preparing for Sale and Succession. (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The topic for this month is Building your business with the end in mind: Preparing for sale and succession.

CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.

CanSPEP Connections December - Successful Events Aren’t Built on Hope—They’re Built on Preparation (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Successful events aren’t built on hope—they’re built on preparation.

In today’s event landscape, the unexpected is becoming more frequent—from security incidents and recent festival-related shootings to extreme weather events, high winds, and rapidly changing conditions that can impact even the most carefully planned experiences. Creating safe, successful events requires more than a great concept; it requires proactive risk management, strong communication, and thoughtful contingency planning.

Join fellow CanSPEP members for an interactive discussion exploring the practical strategies, processes, and safeguards that help event professionals anticipate challenges, make informed decisions under pressure, and respond effectively when things don’t go according to plan.

CanSPEP Connections will, in general, be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 ET for one hour.

This is a CanSPEP Planner Members only event and there is no cost to attend.