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Our First 2025 Event: Calgary!

August 21, 2025

Venue Sponsor: Marriott Calgary Downtown

AV Sponsor: Digital Media Integrations

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.

Exclusive Networking Lunch for VIP Buyers

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!

What to Expect

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Hosted Buyer Breakfast

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.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch, Networking and Appointment times

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.

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Tradeshow Timed Power Networking & Supplier Round Table

  • 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.

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM – Buyer Reception - Everyone welcome

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.

Exclusive Networking Breakfast

for VIP Buyers

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?

This 1-day event is perfect for:

Corporate Planners

Travel Managers

Travel Professionals

Event Professionals

Venue Partners

Catering Managers

Sales Managers

DMCs

Tourism Departments

Airlines

Small Businesses

Hotels

Is CANConnect for You?

This 1-day event is perfect for:

Corporate Planners

Travel Managers

Travel Professionals

Event Professionals

Venue Partners

Catering Managers

Sales Managers

DMCs

Tourism Departments

Airlines

Small Businesses

Hotels

Why You Should Join CANConnect

  • 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.

Upcoming CANConnect Events

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.

2025 Dates

  • August 21 – Calgary

  • September 18 – Okanagan

  • September 19 - Vancouver

  • October 17 - Edmonton

2026 Dates

  • 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

Showcase Your Brand with CANConnect

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.

Showcase Your Brand with CANConnect

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

Our Sponsors Make It Happen

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.

What is CANConnect?

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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