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Independent Event Planner Entrepreneurs.

Upcoming Industry Events

Below you will find a list of external industry-wide events, that you may be interested in attending and where CanSPEP may be participating.

Don't see an event that would be of interest of our members, email us.

    • January 21, 2025
    • 08:00 - 18:00
    • The Hilton Garden Inn, Toronto Airport, 3311 CAROGA DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, L4V 1A3
    Register


    2025 CanSPEP Day
    Tuesday, January 21, 2025


    Register by December 31st and be entered into a draw to win a Pair of Toronto Maple Leaf Tickets, donated by AV Canada

    Early Registration Deadline:  December 31, 2024

    7:30 - 9:45 - CanSPEP Members only

    9:45 - 6:00 - All Attendees

    The Hilton Garden Inn, Toronto Airport,
    3311 CAROGA DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, L4V 1A3

    Book your room at the Hilton Garden Inn - $179
    Reserve your room in the CanSPEP Room Block

    Presenting Sponsor


    Let’s think BIG and get empowered together!  Join us for an inspiring day to learn the strategies, skills, and mindset needed to successfully scale an event business. Throughout the day, you’ll gain insights from guest speakers, network with peers and participate in meaningful conversations.  

    Whether you’re just starting out or ready for the next phase of growth, don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, enhance your business, and embrace a growth mindset!

    7:30 - 8:00 am - CanSPEP Member badge pick up and Coffee/Tea

    8:00 - 9:45 am – CanSPEP Members Pricing Session
    Learn to develop pricing strategies that work in challenging environments. We'll spend a couple of hours exploring pricing exercises to ensure you are charging what you need and what you're worth.  This session is open to CanSPEP Planner Members only.

    9:45 am – Registration and Breakfast for ALL CanSPEP Day attendees

    10:30 am – CanSPEP Day Opening and Welcome Remarks

    10:45 am - Build an Unstoppable Sales Machine with Shawn Casemore

    11:45 am - Collaboration Activation with Jess Janz (Dinner With Strangers)

    12:30pm - Lunch, sponsored by Explore Waterloo

    1:30pm - The Power of Negotiation: A Fireside Chat with Fotini Iconomopoulos and Sue Mercer

    2:30 pm – Coffee Break

    3:00 pm - Growth Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs: A Panel Discussion with Angela Chorney, Carly Silberstein, and Cass Bayley. Moderated by Samantha Mele. 

    4:00 pm Networking reception sponsored by Explore Edmonton

    6:00 pm – Safe Travels

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    Build an Unstoppable Sales Machine

    Proven Methods to Earn Attention, Enhance
    Relationships, 
    and Close Deals in Today’s Economy

    Selling has changed. Your skills, methods and approach must shift to accommodate a new generation of buying behaviors and expectations.

    Today’s top performing sales professionals and sales leaders leverage (or employ) a new way of selling that out-performs accepted norms. Long lunches and afternoons of golf are no longer at the top of their list of prospecting activities. Instead, they deploy powerful strategies to generate new business opportunities, and close deals.

    Based on his popular book, The Unstoppable Sales Machine, Shawn explores new skills, methods, and strategies to not only survive, but to thrive regardless of the state of the economy. In this high energy presentation, he will show you new ways to fill your pipeline with prospects who are eager to buy.

    Presented by:  Shawn Casemore

    Shawn Casemore is a sales expert and professional speaker who inspires his  audiences to new levels of sales performance, sharing insights and actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately. He is the author of five books including The Unstoppable Sales Machine (2022), and The Unstoppable Sales Team (2023) as well as his latest book The Sales Multiplier Formula (2024).

    Having spoken professionally for 15 years, Shawn consistently studies top sales performers, sharing new insights on selling in today’s economy. His keynotes and programs enable his audiences to create an environment of Unstoppable SalesSM.

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    Collaboration Activity, with Jess Janz

    Jess Janz is a writer, community facilitator, and the creator of Dinner With Strangers, which brings people from different walks of life to share their stories over a meal - all while omitting what anyone does for work. Her work examines identity, connection, and what binds us all together. Jess has hosted events for Wealthsimple, lululemon, Altea Active Club, The W Hotel, Staub, and Writers Collective of Canada, and runs monthly writing workshops and Poetry Club for her writing community of over 70k people. Her forthcoming book, 'The Table Where We Meet,' will be published by Source Books in March 2026. 

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    Lunch, sponsored by


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    The Power of Negotiation, A Fireside Chat with 

    Fotini Iconomopoulos and Sue Mercer 

    Whether you are leading a company, team or yourself, the power of negotiation is all about communicating persuasively. So, how can you make your voice stand out? Become more influential day-to-day, and start achieving the results you want? In this fireside chat, expert communicator Fotini Iconomopoulos will reveal the principles of persuasion and negotiation, and how to use them to become the kind of leader that people want to follow.

    Fotini Iconomopoulos is the person Fortune 500 executives call in to help with their high stakes negotiations or to empower their teams through her intensive workshops on negotiation, communication and persuasion. Fotini occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto. She’s a regular media guest on outlets including CBC, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, CNN, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, and CNBC. She’s also been recognized with a number of awards including a Top 40 under 40 award.


    An accomplished and passionate connector, Sue is renowned for transforming ideas into innovative projects and events that consistently exceed expectations. With a unique ability to balance creativity and execution, Sue excels at fostering partnerships and leveraging synergies to deliver exceptional results. As the founder of STEP IN MARKETING & EVENT SOLUTIONS, launched in 2014, Sue continues to serve as the unflappable glue that binds teams and visions together, orchestrating a wide array of events including galas, conferences, trade shows, culinary competitions, and more.

    Currently serving as President of the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP), Sue is a highly regarded leader and award-winning specialist. Honours such as the Canadian Meetings & Events Expo Hall of Fame Planner of the Year (2023) and multiple accolades from CanSPEP and the Culinary Federation highlight her dedication and impact. Guided by a passion for innovation, collaboration, and purpose, Sue continues to inspire and elevate the industry, ensuring every client and project achieves extraordinary success.

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    Growth Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs

    In this engaging panel discussion, our guest speakers will share real-world stories about how they’ve navigated challenges and scaled up their teams successfully. Through candid conversations and expert advice, this session offers valuable insights and inspiration to turn your business goals into a reality.

    A Panel Discussion with Angela Chorney, Carly Silberstein and Cass Bayley.  Moderated by Samantha Mele

    Angela Chorney is a VP & Managing Partner of CanPlan Event & Conference Services with over a decade of expertise in meticulously organizing meetings and conferences across Canada. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Project Management and a degree in education. She previously served as a Paralegal and Project Lead in Legal Services for the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General.  A strong proponent of using “why” as a catalyst for informing “what and how”, Angela believes in the curious exploration of both in-the-box and out-of-the-box solutions when planning events. Combined with her intentional stewardship of long-lasting client relationships, she continues to earn consistent repeat business and accolades from the clients she works with.  In 2021, Angela was recognized with CanSPEP’s Volunteer of the Year Award, and she was recently elected to its Board of Directors as the Secretary/Treasurer.

    Carly Silberstein is the CEO and driving force behind Redstone Agency – a full-service event and association management agency that was recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. A devoted entrepreneur, she has nearly two decades of experience creating strategic partnerships and valuable client experiences.  Carly is an authority on live streaming, digital and hybrid events. She is one of the first people globally to have earned the Digital Event Strategist (DES) Certification from PCMA’s Digital Experience Institute, and holds the Virtual Event and Meeting Management (VEMM) certificate from the Event Leadership Institute. Her commitment to keeping a pulse on industry best practices, a strong professional network, and access to exclusive resources strongly positions Carly to continue delivering innovative and impactful results for both the Redstone team and their clients.  

    Cass Bayley started her career in sales and convention services with the Royal York Hotel followed by a tenure as the Director of Sales with the Park Hyatt in Toronto.  She launched The Bayley Group in 1992 and has built this agency into a successful, full-service PCO with nine full-time, professional meeting planners who work on a wide range of clients in Canada, US and Europe.  When the Bayley Group started, the client base was more event oriented and there were several years of managing events such as the Mercedes-Benz World Cup Qualifiers in Show Jumping, the Canadian Comedy Awards, A Military Tattoo for the City of London, a consumer women's show to name a few.  Through industry contacts and colleagues, the company was introduced to several associations that pivoted the company focus to the design and execution of conferences. BG has many clients and staff that have been with the company for more than 20 years. 

    Samantha Mele is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of THE CREATIVE CONNOISSEUR, a boutique consultancy offering dynamic creative direction for corporate events. As a solo-preneur, Samantha operates as a fractional creative director, seamlessly stepping in as a white-labeled consultant under the client’s brand or as a bold, strategic creative partner. Driven by curiosity, playfulness, and a passion for innovation, she curates experiences that captivate event attendees. 

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    Networking Reception, sponsored by


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    Thank You To Our Exceptional Sponsors



Past events

November 24, 2024 PCMA CIC
October 08, 2024 IMEX AMERICA
September 10, 2024 You’re Worth It: Intentional Entrepreneurship
August 13, 2024 CMEE
August 12, 2024 CanSPEP Summer Social
June 25, 2024 2024 CanSPEP National Conference
June 24, 2024 Venue Series 2024
May 22, 2024 Tips for Better Event Contracts in 2024
May 06, 2024 CSE LIVE & CANADIAN EVENT AWARDS
April 11, 2024 GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY
February 07, 2024 CSAE Tête-à-Tête 2024
February 05, 2024 OTTAWA MEET WEEK
January 28, 2024 GO WEST
January 24, 2024 CanSPEP Day - 2024
November 02, 2023 Preparing Your Business for a Sudden Health Emergency
September 28, 2023 Let's Talk About Insurance
September 20, 2023 CanSPEP Connecting in Ottawa
August 01, 2023 2023 CanSPEP National Conference
July 12, 2023 Building Your Digital Strategy
April 12, 2023 Winning RFP Strategies
January 25, 2023 CanSPEP Day - 2023
January 18, 2023 Conquering Your Clutter - For Once and For All
October 19, 2022 CSAE Conference
September 29, 2022 Profitable Productivity: High-Level Time Management and Award-Winning Business Habits
September 26, 2022 CSE Event Fest (Toronto)
August 02, 2022 2022 CanSPEP National Conference
June 15, 2022 Sponsorship in the New Post Covid World
May 10, 2022 CanSPEP Connections
April 06, 2022 Happy Hour(s) with CanSPEP!
March 17, 2022 Tips, Tricks, Traps and Truths - Lessons Learned from the 2021 CanSPEP Hybrid Conference
February 16, 2022 Gender Inclusion and Diversity: Tactical Considerations for In-person and Virtual Events
January 26, 2022 CanSPEP Cares: Mental Health, Well-Being & Social Connections
December 23, 2021 Experiential Experts Virtual Holiday Celebration
December 15, 2021 CanSPEP Jingle McTwinkle Holiday Challenge
December 09, 2021 CSAE Trillium Hollywood Holiday Party (Virtual)
December 07, 2021 Lunch & Learn! ZOOM's new Events Tool
December 06, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
November 23, 2021 PCMA Canada East - ILLUMINATE
November 16, 2021 PCMA Canada West - SPARK
November 09, 2021 CSAE Community - 2021 Conference
November 01, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
October 19, 2021 CME Expo 2021 - LIVE!
October 04, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
September 13, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
August 02, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
July 20, 2021 CanSPEP Connections (formerly Count Your Blessings)
July 08, 2021 25th Anniversary Virtual Garden Party - Celebration Wrap-Up
July 05, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
June 29, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
June 15, 2021 The Sun Rises on Hybrid Events - What's in the Forecast?
June 07, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
June 01, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
May 18, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
May 04, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
May 03, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
April 22, 2021 Earth Day for Event People
April 20, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
April 13, 2021 MPI The Event
April 08, 2021 SPILL THE TEA presented by Durham College Event Students
April 08, 2021 GMID 2021 - Global Meetings Industry Day
April 08, 2021 Global Meetings Industry Day 2021
April 06, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
April 05, 2021 Members Marketplace Monday on Facebook
March 30, 2021 Virtually Ottawa - Launch!
March 23, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
March 09, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
March 04, 2021 MPI Toronto - Awards Gala
March 02, 2021 CSAE Trillium Winter Summit
March 02, 2021 CSAE Trillium Winter Summit
March 01, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
February 23, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
February 10, 2021 CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau Tete-a-Tete
February 09, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
February 02, 2021 Site Hybrid Conference
February 01, 2021 Member Marketplace Monday on Facebook
January 26, 2021 CanSPEP COUNTING BLESSINGS Community Call
January 12, 2021 MPI Toronto: Virtual Just Networking
January 11, 2021 PCMA Convening Leaders Conference
January 07, 2021 CanSPEP Holiday Event featuring CanSPEPardy!
December 09, 2020 SITE CANADA - Holiday Social
December 08, 2020 COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
November 24, 2020 COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
November 19, 2020 CanSPEP DAY - Focus on the Future
November 18, 2020 PCMA Canada East - Virtual AGM and Awards
November 10, 2020 COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
November 03, 2020 MPAHT Virtual Conference
November 03, 2020 MPI World Education Congress - Reunite for Recovery
November 02, 2020 Virtual - CSAE Conference 2020: Unprecedented
October 29, 2020 MPI Ottawa Virtual Prix Prestige Awards Gala
October 28, 2020 SITE CANADA - Education Day
October 27, 2020 COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
October 27, 2020 PCMA Canada East Webinar - Infodemic! Is Misinformation Killing Us?
October 21, 2020 GBTA Western Canada Conference 2020
October 21, 2020 SUSTAINABLE EVENTS FORUM - Virtual Forum & Tradeshow
October 13, 2020 COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
October 13, 2020 Administrative Professionals Conference (Virtual)
October 12, 2020 PlanetIMEX
October 08, 2020 SITE CANADA MEMBERS ONLY - Cocktails & Conversation Thanksgiving Edition
September 29, 2020 PCMA East - Destination Download
September 22, 2020 Day of Visibility for the Canadian Live Events Industry
September 17, 2020 SITE CANADA - Young Leaders Trivia Game
September 16, 2020 Unite2020 Virtual
September 15, 2020 SITE CANADA - Empower Your Personal and Business Brand on LinkedIN
September 15, 2020 CANCELLED - IMEX America
September 14, 2020 Rally for Recovery: Canada's Living Room Leadership Chat
September 09, 2020 Postponed - ACTE Global Summit
August 25, 2020 ASTA GLOBAL LIVE
August 18, 2020 CANCELLED - CMEE EXPO
August 17, 2020 Cancelled - SITE CANADA - Golf Tournament
August 13, 2020 Dream It, Plan It, Build it - Lessons Learned in Virtual Events
July 27, 2020 (Virtual) - ILEA Live 2020
July 23, 2020 (Virtual) CSAE TRILLIUM - Summer Summit (Part 2)
July 16, 2020 (Virtual) CSAE TRILLIUM - Summer Summit (Part 1)
July 08, 2020 Cancelled - MPI TORONTO - Golf Tournament
July 07, 2020 Virtual - CSE LIVE 23rd Canadian Event Industry Awards
April 14, 2020 GMID Goes Virtual


      

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