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Where the Event Industry Gathers | February 1-3, 2026 | Follow our story on IG

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Ready to welcome 🇨🇦#eventprofs to @GoWestLive
Amazing collaboration, connections & industry-related education. Thanks to @yegconvention for their partnership!

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Happening February 3 in the Experiential Hall, the Learning Lounge features sessions led by industry voices:
🎤 Sandra Cassios
🎤 Kimberly Beaune
🎤 Ariana Whitlow
🎤 Lisa Gareau
🎤 Alex Bickers
Quick conversations. Real-world insights. Big takeaways.
Join us at GO WEST 26!

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A powerful conversation comes to the GO WEST 26 main stage.
Moderated by Jody Paulson with panelists Evan Babins, Kerrie Blizard, and Tim Lang, this session tackles ethics, transparency and accountability in the events industry.
Join us at GO WEST 26 — last few spots remaining!

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When timelines shrink and pressure rises, how do event leaders really decide? 🎙️
Events: Demystified comes to GO WEST 26 as a live podcast recording hosted by Anca Platon Trifan, featuring Niesa Silzer, Dustin Westling, and Epiphany Bourque.
Catch it live at GO WEST 26!

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This is not your typical panel. Hot Topics: Battle of the Event Profs is an interactive live game show hosted by Arthur Kerekes, with industry leaders Carly Silberstein, Sébastien David, Mahoganey Jones, and Jason McKay going head-to-head.
Catch it live at GO WEST 26!

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If your events feel busy but the results feel familiar, it’s time to hit reset. 🔄
Mahoganey Jones, Founder & CEO of Event Specialists Inc., shares how to realign events with purpose and ROI.
Catch her session 5 Steps to (Re)Validate Your Event to Maximize Your ROI at GO WEST 26!

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The era of “book and hope” keynotes is over. 🎤⚡
Adrien Tombari, CEO & Founder of adn speakers, shows what comes next.
Catch his session Keynote Is Dead: What Comes Next at GO WEST 26.
Registration is now open!

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Serial entrepreneur and Big Idea Award winner Carly Silberstein shares insights on leadership and staying relevant in her session From Operator to Architect: Leading, Building, and Staying Relevant in a Changing Events Industry.
Don’t miss it at GO WEST 26 — registration is open!

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Some things are just too good not to bring back ☕️❤️
YEG Cappuccino is returning to GO WEST 26 with their fan-favourite Brew Bar! Grab exceptional coffee, recharge between sessions, and see why it’s a GO WEST staple.
Not registered yet? Now’s the time!

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Behind every flawless event is a rock-solid plan and Andrea “AJ” Carroll knows how to make it look easy.⚙️ With 20 years in live entertainment and events, AJ brings her practical tips on stage in her session Making the Magic Look Easy. Join us at GO WEST 26. Registration is open!

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Meet Michelle Lean and Matt Ward of pipikwan pêhtâkwan, an Indigenous-owned and led agency devoted to amplifying Indigenous voices and building meaningful strategies. Their session will explore how event professionals can move beyond performative inclusion. Join us at GO WEST 26!

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Ethics, transparency, and trust are redefining what professionalism looks like in today’s event industry — and Jody Paulson is bringing this critical conversation to the GO WEST main stage.⚖️
Join us on at GO WEST 26 — registration is open!

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Want the WOW effect without blowing your budget? 🎛️✨
Étienne St-Jacques of Avante will share smart, practical tips for planning AV that delivers impact without surprises. Catch his breakout session How to Budget AV for the WOW Effect at GO WEST 26 — register today!

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Meet Anna Look and Jessica Haire, co-founders of Connection Awaits and experts in destination storytelling. 🌍 In their session, Turning Host Cities Into Powerful Storytelling Assets, they’ll show how planners and DMOs can elevate events. Catch it at GO WEST 26 — register now!

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Think you’re not creative? Joelle Tripp is here to prove you wrong. 💥
Founder of Joy by Joelle, she’ll help you unlock creative confidence in her breakout session Think You’re Not Creative? Give Me 60 Minutes! Catch it at GO WEST 26 — save your spot now!

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Storytelling doesn’t end when the event ends. 📱✨
Dori Adams, Founder & CEO of shutterb, shows how to extend impact beyond the room. Catch her session Storytelling Beyond the Event: How to Extend Impact Beyond the Physical Space at GO WEST 26.
Registration is now open!

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Meet Margo Buckley, CFRE 🤝 — with 13+ years in fund development, Margo is a true fundraising expert and founder of Good 4 U Consulting. Her keynote, Fueling Generosity, reveals the strategies behind impactful fundraising events. Don’t miss her at GO WEST 26 — register today!

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Meet Lisa Schulteis 🎤✨ — founder of two leading virtual & hybrid event companies and strategist for Fortune 500 brands. In her keynote NeuroMarketing in Action, she shows how brain science drives attention, emotion, and memory. Don’t miss her at GO WEST 26 so register today!