Calgary 2025 Travel & Event Showcase

Elevate Your Industry Connections

Calgary Marriott Downtown

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Unleash the Power of Connection

CANConnect Calgary is your exclusive chance to connect face-to-face with Canada’s top event and travel suppliers — all under one location. If you're a corporate buyer, event planner, or travel coordinator, this hosted buyer experience is designed to save you time, expand your vendor network, and simplify your sourcing decisions.

What to Expect

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

Invite-only for qualified buyers.

Enjoy a hot, sponsored breakfast and connect in a focused setting with select partners and decision-makers. Pre-registration required. Free for approved buyers.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch & Appointment Times

Explore the show floor or attend your scheduled appointments while sampling culinary creations from top venue chefs. Get facetime with the suppliers who matter most to you.

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Power Networking

Participate in dynamic, timed appointment sessions designed to spark meaningful connections. Qualified buyers will be guided through strategic rotations, while others can join supplier-led roundtable discussions for collaborative insights.

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Buyer Reception – Everyone Welcome

Wrap up the day with a live DJ, cash bar, and prize draw. Buyers must be present to win exclusive giveaways. Unclaimed prizes are returned or donated to MPI Charity.

Need to Convince Your Boss on Why You Need to Attend CANConnect Calgary?

Attending will help your organization save time, meet top suppliers, and make smarter buying decisions.


CANConnect Calgary brings Alberta’s event and travel community together — all in one productive day.

Build real connections with venues, hotels, AV, and more

Meet who matters — with curated appointments and timed networking

Get fresh ideas for your upcoming RFPs

Keep the conversations going: Connect with your preferred suppliers in advance and book private 8-minute appointments during the event, gather information and documents for better decision making at any time when you register, and keep the conversation going after the event with invitational site inspections, private RFP conversations, and more opportunities for negations and conversations than you would if you didn't attend.

No pressure. No long days. Just the right people, the right conversations — in the heart of Calgary.

Who Should Attend

CANConnect Calgary

This event is perfect if you are a:

  • Corporate Travel Managers

  • Company event planners

  • Executive administrators

  • Marketing, HR, and procurement teams

  • Travel agents with groups & incentive specialists

  • Non-profit, wedding, and social event organizers

Whether you're sending 1 or 100 RFPs a year, you'll find value in the connections, content, and community at CANConnect.

Bonus Perks for Qualified Buyers

If you plan or influence event/travel purchasing, you may qualify for:

  • Priority access to invitation-only sessions

  • Travel subsidies (up to $500 for select markets)

  • Reserved appointment blocks with suppliers

  • Exclusive prize entries

Register Today to Attend

CANConnect Calgary 2025

Connect. Collaborate. Create stronger relationships.