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SUMMARY:PCMA Haunted Winnipeg Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join PCMA Canada West Haunted Winnipeg Night! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024 at Fort Garry Hotel for an evening of spootacular fun!  Enjoy a night of networking\, an exclusive opportunity to tour the haunted room #202 at The Fort Garry Hotel and end your end with a walking haunted tour of the Exchange District with author Matthew Komus! \nFloor – Concert Hall Room @ Fort Garry Hotel\, 222 Broadway Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3C 0R3 \n$40.00 for members (PCMA\, MPI\, ILEA)\, $60.00 for non-members\, $20.00 for students. \n\nOptional Walking Haunted Tour of the Exchange District with author Matthew
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-haunted-winnipeg-networking-event/
LOCATION:The Fort Garry Hotel\, 222 Boardway Ave\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada West,• Networking
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SUMMARY:SPARK 2023: Immersive Event Design – CALGARY
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with MPI Calgary Greater Calgary Club\, join PCMA Canada West for SPARK 2023 – an unforgettable session with Anthony Vade\, Experience Strategy Director with Encore\, filled with inspiration\, innovation\, and immersive experiences! \nIn an increasingly distracted world\, event\, hospitality\, and tourism professionals are creating immersive experiences to earn attention\, inspire awe and deliver change-making experiences. Rightly so\, research shows that connecting with human emotions in memorable ways is a powerful tool to educate and create positive behaviour change for event owners and event participants. Applying a human-centric approach when designing immersive experiences can be challenging. No two humans experience or interact with the world in the same way. This creates complexity for event planners and their event stakeholders. Understanding event stakeholders and participants at a deep psychological level can be intimidating. However\, a basic knowledge of neurological triggers\, smart space and staging and technology applications\, combined with an engaged design team\, can empower the creative process. Helping event planners and event owners innovate and experiment with immersive experiences safely and with more confidence. \nIn this session\, we will explore the science\, design process and implementation of immersive experience design and dissect the forms and depths of engagement. We will learn to optimize the creative process from an event strategy perspective and explore some key performance indicators event teams should consider for immersive activations. \nThis session will provide real-world case studies from award-winning\, innovative\, and disruptive immersive experiences delivered by Encore and our customers. \nThis session might interest you if you: \n\nAre you looking to discover how to elevate the experiential moments at your events and destinations?\nAre curious to learn the basics of neuroscience and why immersive experiences are powerful.\nWant to explore how to communicate with leadership to get permission to try new and innovative ideas.\nWant to have a balance of theory\, experimentation\, and real-world examples?\n\nLearner Outcomes:\n1. Understand the emotional effect of Immersive Experience Design.\n2. Discover how the community benefits from the embedding possibility in venue spaces beyond transitional meetings.\n3. Discover a scalable real-world example of immersive storytelling suited to corporate and community events. \n \nKeynote Speaker: Anthony Vade\, CED\, BA\, altMBA\nExperience Strategy Director\, Encore \nBorn and raised in Australia\, Anthony now calls Toronto\, Canada home. Proudly known as an instigator\, creator and change agent\, for over 20 years\, he has helped event stakeholders create meaningful and memorable connections with attendees. He has worked with the industry’s largest audiovisual\, event tech and event production companies. Designing and executing large-scale conferences and corporate and entertainment events in virtual\, hybrid and live scenarios. \nHe continues to push experience design boundaries as Event Experience Strategy Director at Encore. Anthony’s consultative and collaborative approach to customer engagement has resulted in thousands of successful events traversing four continents. \nDATE: Thursday\, November 9th\, 2023 \nTIME: 4:00-6:00PM \nLOCATION:\nThomsons Kitchen & Bar Event Space\nHyatt Regency Calgary \n700 Centre Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5P6 \nPRICING: Includes one drink ticket. \n\nMembers – $40\nNon-Members – $60\nStudents – $20\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-2023-immersive-event-design-calgary/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Calgary\, 700 Centre Street SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 5P6
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231108T170000
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SUMMARY:SPARK 2023: Immersive Event Design – EDMONTON
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Canada West\, MPI Greater Edmonton & ILEA Edmonton are pleased to invite you to SPARK 2023 – an unforgettable session with Anthony Vade\, Experience Strategy Director with Encore\, filled with inspiration\, innovation\, and immersive experiences! \nIn an increasingly distracted world\, event\, hospitality\, and tourism professionals are creating immersive experiences to earn attention\, inspire awe and deliver change-making experiences. Rightly so\, research shows that connecting with human emotions in memorable ways is a powerful tool to educate and create positive behaviour change for event owners and event participants. Applying a human-centric approach when designing immersive experiences can be challenging. No two humans experience or interact with the world in the same way. This creates complexity for event planners and their event stakeholders. Understanding event stakeholders and participants at a deep psychological level can be intimidating. However\, a basic knowledge of neurological triggers\, smart space and staging and technology applications\, combined with an engaged design team\, can empower the creative process. Helping event planners and event owners innovate and experiment with immersive experiences safely and with more confidence. \nIn this session\, we will explore the science\, design process and implementation of immersive experience design and dissect the forms and depths of engagement. We will learn to optimize the creative process from an event strategy perspective and explore some key performance indicators event teams should consider for immersive activations. \nThis session will provide real-world case studies from award-winning\, innovative\, and disruptive immersive experiences delivered by Encore and our customers. \nThis session might interest you if you: \n\nAre you looking to discover how to elevate the experiential moments at your events and destinations?\nAre curious to learn the basics of neuroscience and why immersive experiences are powerful.\nWant to explore how to communicate with leadership to get permission to try new and innovative ideas.\nWant to have a balance of theory\, experimentation\, and real-world examples?\n\nLearner Outcomes:\n1. Understand the emotional effect of Immersive Experience Design.\n2. Discover how the community benefits from the embedding possibility in venue spaces beyond transitional meetings.\n3. Discover a scalable real-world example of immersive storytelling suited to corporate and community events. \n \nKeynote Speaker: Anthony Vade\, CED\, BA\, altMBA\nExperience Strategy Director\, Encore \nBorn and raised in Australia\, Anthony now calls Toronto\, Canada home. Proudly known as an instigator\, creator and change agent\, for over 20 years\, he has helped event stakeholders create meaningful and memorable connections with attendees. He has worked with the industry’s largest audiovisual\, event tech and event production companies. Designing and executing large-scale conferences and corporate and entertainment events in virtual\, hybrid and live scenarios. \nHe continues to push experience design boundaries as Event Experience Strategy Director at Encore. Anthony’s consultative and collaborative approach to customer engagement has resulted in thousands of successful events traversing four continents. \nDATE: Wednesday\, November 8th\, 2023 \nTIME: 2:30-5:00PM \nLOCATION:\nWyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre\n4440 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, AB T6H 5C2 \nPRICING: \n\nMembers (PCMA\, MPI\, ILEA) – $25\nNon-Members – $50\nStudents – $10\n\nAGENDA:\n2:30pm – Coffee\, networking and greeting \n3:00pm-4:30pm – Lecture with workshop sprints and group conversation \n4:30pm – Post session reflection followed by a networking reception \nREGISTER HERE!\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-2023-immersive-event-design-edmonton/
LOCATION:Wyndham South Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre\, 4440 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6H 5C2
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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SUMMARY:SPARK 2023: Immersive Event Design – VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION:Join us for SPARK 2023 – an unforgettable session with Anthony Vade\, Experience Strategy Director with Encore\, filled with inspiration\, innovation\, and immersive experiences! \nIn an increasingly distracted world\, event\, hospitality\, and tourism professionals are creating immersive experiences to earn attention\, inspire awe and deliver change-making experiences. Rightly so\, research shows that connecting with human emotions in memorable ways is a powerful tool to educate and create positive behaviour change for event owners and event participants. Applying a human-centric approach when designing immersive experiences can be challenging. No two humans experience or interact with the world in the same way. This creates complexity for event planners and their event stakeholders. Understanding event stakeholders and participants at a deep psychological level can be intimidating. However\, a basic knowledge of neurological triggers\, smart space and staging and technology applications\, combined with an engaged design team\, can empower the creative process. Helping event planners and event owners innovate and experiment with immersive experiences safely and with more confidence. \nIn this session\, we will explore the science\, design process and implementation of immersive experience design and dissect the forms and depths of engagement. We will learn to optimize the creative process from an event strategy perspective and explore some key performance indicators event teams should consider for immersive activations. \nThis session will provide real-world case studies from award-winning\, innovative\, and disruptive immersive experiences delivered by Encore and our customers. \nThis session might interest you if you: \n\nAre you looking to discover how to elevate the experiential moments at your events and destinations?\nAre curious to learn the basics of neuroscience and why immersive experiences are powerful.\nWant to explore how to communicate with leadership to get permission to try new and innovative ideas.\nWant to have a balance of theory\, experimentation\, and real-world examples?\n\nLearner Outcomes:\n1. Understand the emotional effect of Immersive Experience Design.\n2. Discover how the community benefits from the embedding possibility in venue spaces beyond transitional meetings.\n3. Discover a scalable real-world example of immersive storytelling suited to corporate and community events. \n \nKeynote Speaker: Anthony Vade\, CED\, BA\, altMBA\nExperience Strategy Director\, Encore \nBorn and raised in Australia\, Anthony now calls Toronto\, Canada home. Proudly known as an instigator\, creator and change agent\, for over 20 years\, he has helped event stakeholders create meaningful and memorable connections with attendees. He has worked with the industry’s largest audiovisual\, event tech and event production companies. Designing and executing large-scale conferences and corporate and entertainment events in virtual\, hybrid and live scenarios. \nHe continues to push experience design boundaries as Event Experience Strategy Director at Encore. Anthony’s consultative and collaborative approach to customer engagement has resulted in thousands of successful events traversing four continents. \nDATE: Tuesday\, November 7th\, 2023 \nTIME: 9:00-11:00AM \nLOCATION:\nPan Pacific Hotel\nCoal Harbour Suite\n999 Canada Pl #300\, Vancouver\, BC V6C 3B5 \nPRICING \n\nMembers (PCMA\, MPI\, ILEA) – $40\nNon-Members – $60\nStudents – $20\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH: \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-2023-immersive-event-design-vancouver/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver\, 300-999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, V6C3B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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SUMMARY:MEET THE VENUE: The Rec Room Brentwood
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Fraser Valley Event Professionals Association\, PCMA Canada West presents our next “Meet the Venue” series at The Rec Room Brentwood in Burnaby!  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 26th\, for an engaging and energetic team building activity that promises to foster new connections and strengthen existing bonds. Put your skills and teamwork to the test across an array of games\, collaborating in teams to accrue points. The cutting-edge technology at The Rec Room Gaming Yard will seamlessly track credits and redemption points. The top 3 teams will be honored in a medals ceremony\, followed by a reception and networking. Your ticket includes two complimentary drinks and appetizers. \nThis event is part of our “Meet the Venue” series\, an unparalleled opportunity to explore distinctive venues in the Greater Vancouver Area. The Rec Room\, nestled within The Amazing Brentwood\, boasts an impressive 43\,000 square feet of entertainment\, dining\, and leisure options\, all seamlessly integrated under one roof. With a plethora of engaging activities\, including an array of over 90 arcade games\, virtual reality experiences\, bowling\, axe throwing\, and various tabletop games\, The Rec Room offers an unbeatable setting for a memorable team building experience. Sign up now to experience this venue first hand! \nDATE: Tuesday\, September 26th from 6:00-8:00PM \nLOCATION:  The Rec Room Brentwood – 1920 Willingdon Ave\, Unit 2106\, Burnaby\, BC \nAmple street parking and underground parking are available\, in addition to the Brentwood Skytrain and bus loop\, which are connected to the Amazing Brentwood.  If you park in the underground\, complimentary parking is available for 2 hours. Simply scan the QR code at the host stand upon arrival to register your plate. \nPRICING: (includes two drink tickets and appetizers) \n\nMembers (PCMA\,MPI\,ILEA\, FVEPA) – $30\nNon-Members – $40\nOn-site Registration – $45\nStudents – $20\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors. \n     
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/meet-the-venue-the-rec-room-brentwood/
LOCATION:The Rec Room Brentwood\, 2106 - 1920 Willingdon Ave\, Burnaby\, V5C 0K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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SUMMARY:PCMA Canadian Chapter Reception at EduCon
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, PCMA Canada West and Canada East\, at the Canadian Chapter Reception during EduCon 2023.  \nDATE: Sunday\, June 25\, 2023 \nTIME: 4:30-6:30PM \nTICKET PRICING: Complimentary (Beverages & nibbles to be covered at guest’s own expense) \nLOCATION: AIR Terrasse\, Hôtel Renaissance Centre-ville Montréal – 1250 Blvd Robert-Bourassa\, Montréal\, QC H3B 3B8 \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-canadian-chapter-reception-at-educon/
LOCATION:AIR Rooftop Terrace\, 1250 Blvd Robert-Bourassa\, Montréal\, QC\, H3B 3B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230516T163000
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SUMMARY:MEET THE VENUE: Slate Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Join PCMA Canada West for our first “Meet the Venue” series in Vancouver!  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, May 16th for our first Meet the Venue series. A one of a kind opportunity to showcase unique venues in Vancouver and network with your peers. Aside from networking\, channel your inner child and play a game of Giant Connect4\, Giant Jenga or Plinko sponsored by Knotty Games. \nWe will be featuring Slate Vancouver\, a year round venue for every occasion in the heart of downtown Vancouver. A private venue on the 3rd floor featuring floor to ceiling windows\, and earthy neutral decor.  This venue can host up to 240 people for cocktail reception. Sign up now and experience the venue first hand! \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 16th from 4:30-7:30PM \nLOCATION: Slate Vancouver – 670 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5G1 \nPRICING: (includes one drink ticket and appetizers) \n\nMembers (PCMA\,MPI\,ILEA) – $25\nNon-Members – $35\nOn-site Registration – $40\nStudents – $15\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors. \nVenue Sponsor: Slate Vancouver \nGames Sponsor: Knotty Games \nKnotty Games is a locally run company providing elegant lawn game rentals for parties big and small.  Games are hand-crafted and thoughtfully designed to be aesthetically pleasing within the space. With crowd favourites including Giant Connect4\, Giant Jenga and Plinko\, spark some friendly competition at your next event!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/meet-the-venue-slate-vancouver/
LOCATION:Slate Vancouver\, 670 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, V6B 5G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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SUMMARY:SPRING HAPPY HOUR in Saskatoon
DESCRIPTION:Join PCMA Canada West for our first Spring Happy Hour in Saskatoon! \nYou’re invited to an industry happy hour at Aroma on Tuesday\, May 16th from 4pm to 6pm. Light snacks and one beverage will be provided\, as well as\, a prize giveaway with a chance to win one (1) PCMA membership – valued at $660 CAD. Please register for this free event as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you there! \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 16th from 4:00-6:00PM CST \nLOCATION: Aroma – 405 20th Street East\, Saskatoon\, SK S7K 6X6 \nPRICING: Complimentary Registration \nREGISTER HERE!\nThank you to our sponsors. \nBeverage Sponsor: Discover Saskatoon \nVenue Sponsor: Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spring-happy-hour-in-saskatoon/
LOCATION:Aroma Restrobar\, 405 20th St E\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 6X6
CATEGORIES:• Canada West
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