Get ready to connect, learn, and grow at CANConnect!
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Get ready to connect, learn, and grow at CANConnect, the must-attend event for buyers and suppliers in the corporate travel and event industries. With exclusive sessions, dynamic networking opportunities, and exciting surprises, CANConnect offers fresh possibilities to increase your connections, learn, and grow your expertise.
Join us for an invitation-only networking lunch designed exclusively for VIP Buyers. This special session offers a relaxed and focused setting to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships.
You must be registered to be eligible for an invitation. Stay tuned—don’t miss this unique opportunity to network and grow!
By invitation only. Discover actionable insights, meet with peers, and enjoy an opportunity to hear from valued partners over a sponsored hot breakfast.
Space is limited for these sessions and are offered to select qualified buyer participants at no cost.
Enjoy a curated lunch competition provided by the best chefs from different venues, visit your partners in pre-booked appointment times that allow you to meet and get more facetime with those you need to speak with most, or network with everyone while enjoying some afternoon treats.
Buyers: Meet suppliers in engaging, strategic power appointment times. You will be brought around the room in quick timed sessions that allow you to grow you network, meet new partners, and gather some great ideas.
Suppliers without a booth: Participate in private collaborative roundtable discussions to share ideas and connect. The tradeshow floor is closed to suppliers without booths at this time. However, we have structured a great opportunity to connect with your industry professionals in a facilitator lead round table discussion.
Wrap up the day with an exclusive prize draw for buyers. Enjoy a live DJ, cash bar, and networking with your peers and partners. Buyers must be present to collect their prize. Any uncollected prizes will be returned to the vendor or donated to MPI Charity.
Join us for an invitation-only networking breakfast designed exclusively for VIP Buyers. This special session offers a relaxed and focused setting to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships.
You must be registered to be eligible for an invitation. Stay tuned—don’t miss this unique opportunity to network and grow!
Is CANConnect for You?
Corporate Planners
Travel Managers
Travel Professionals
Event Professionals
Venue Partners
Catering Managers
Sales Managers
DMCs
Tourism Departments
Airlines
Small Businesses
Hotels
Discover new ideas for your business.
Meet top suppliers and industry professionals.
Learn from Experts and gain insights from sessions tailored to your professional growth.
Make valuable connections in a friendly, productive setting.
For 2025 we will operate just once in Alberta and once in BC. This new networking event will take place once a year in a city near you for 2026: Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver, Toronto, Quebec.
August 21 – Calgary
September 18 – Okanagan
September 19 - Vancouver
October 17 - Edmonton
March 12 – Edmonton
March 13 – Calgary
March 26 – Okanagan
March 27 – Vancouver
April 16 – Toronto
April 17 – Halifax
August 20 – Edmonton
August 21 – Calgary
September 24 – Okanagan
September 25 – Vancouver
October 15 – Toronto
October 16 – Halifax
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsor a Lunch: Get exclusive access to buyers for a hosted hot lunch, including a presentation option with the package.
Sponsor the Reception Drink: Get your brand in front of the bars and thank your company as the day’s hosted reception sponsor.
In-kind sponsorships are welcome: Let’s collaborate to create a customized sponsorship package that works for your business.
For 2025:
$1,200 for a single event OR $1,000 per event for both events in 2025.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsor a Lunch: Get exclusive access to buyers for a hosted hot lunch, including a presentation option with the package.
Sponsor the Reception Drink: Get your brand in front of the bars and thank your company as the day’s hosted reception sponsor.
In-Kind Sponsorship is welcome
Let's get creative together and find a fit to advertise your company!
Thank You
venue sponsor
Providing a premium venue with top-tier accommodations and exceptional service for a seamless event experience.
AV Sponsor
Delivering high-quality AV technology and professional support for a smooth and engaging event experience.
CANConnect is Canada’s premier networking event designed to bring together professionals in the corporate travel and event industries.
With a focus on building meaningful connections, sharing expertise, and driving growth, CANConnect is your one-stop hub for learning and networking.
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