Ignite Advertising Supplement | Ignitemag.ca | 7 distances from exhibit to meeting to ballroom extremely effi cient for delegates when attending a large convention that simultaneously incorporates a trade show, educational programming and plenaries,” says Greg Newton, general manager, BMO Centre. While unanticipated, planning during a global pandemic proved valuable as it allowed for innovative design features necessary for the post-COVID experience, from increased technological capabilities to health and safety requirements. “Hospital-grade kitchen equipment, moving food and goods safely and hygienically through our back of house and the number of ‘touch points’ in general required to move throughout our whole facility have all received extra focus,” says Newton. The BMO Centre is off ering a virtual, behind-the-scenes look at its new facilities. Taking centre stage as the gateway into Stampede Park will be the new $550-million Event Centre. Replacing the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Event Centre will be a world-class venue for live entertainment and sporting events of all sizes, and will have vibrant spaces for outdoor festivals. An extension of 17th Avenue will connect neighboring communities to The C+E, winding through Stampede Park, past the BMO Centre’s outdoor plaza, to the new Stampede Trail Festival Street—the main thoroughfare that will boast new shopping, patio and group dine-around options. Calgary wants to connect with you! Get in touch with a team that will help bring your vision to life. visitcalgary.com/meetings Plans to bring a renewed vibrancy to downtown Calgary’s famous Stephen Avenue Walk is in progress to enhance its walkability, curb appeal and integration into surrounding neighbourhoods. High- end restaurants, galleries and museums line this lively pedestrian mall, which runs in front of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC), off ering plentiful options for off -site events, and delegates will revel in the energy fl owing from bustling patios, live entertainment and premier shopping. Arts Commons, Western Canada’s largest performing arts centre and event venue, is undergoing its own transformation. The existing facility, connected to the CTCC, will be redesigned into an ultramodern civic arts centre, and an adjoining new building will include three multi-purpose venues. New Gathering Spaces Urban Revitalization BOOK A VIRTUAL TOUR The way we meet in-person has changed, and Calgary is ready. With gold-standard health and safety accreditations and investments in hosting solutions in the city’s hosting venues, meeting planners and attendees alike can rest assured that when they meet in Calgary, they can do so safely. “With the guidance and leadership of representatives from the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, our Rotary Club was able to resume modifi ed, in-person meetings on September 10, 2020,” says Penny Leckie, president, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park, adding, “The management team was extremely professional, ensuring Calgary is #TakingCare of Business the safety and comfort of our club members. They ensured the quality of the experience for both those in-person as well as those attending virtually was the best possible.” Hybrid event studios provide creative solutions to ensure all delegates can experience the destination. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and the BMO Centre have partnered with audio-visual provider, Encore Canada, to create state-of-the-art virtual studios at their facilities. To learn more, download Calgary’s Hybrid Meeting Guide below. LEARN MORE HYBRID MEETING GUIDE MEET THE TEAM
