About CSE Live
CSE Live – EventFest is a festival of innovation designed to help you create powerful events that become meaningful experiences for your clients, stakeholders and organization.
Back in person after a two-year hiatus, this event offers an innovative and unparalleled learning experience with both live and digital options to attend. It features world-class education, immersive programming, a curated collection of Canada’s premier event vendors, gourmet food experiences and high-profile B2B networking opportunities.
CSE Live is not a trade show; it’s a live experience designed to spark your creativity, reignite your passion and arm you with the tools, resources and contacts to skyrocket your event success.
In-Person Networking
Reconnect with industry friends, find new suppliers and build valuable business relationships with people who understand what matters to you.
Boost Productivity
Experience the latest event technologies, production solutions, creative tools and BIG ideas to help you create powerful events.
Spark Creativity
Explore and discover hundreds of one-of-a-kind ideas and ready-to-use takeaways to turn your sparks into event success.
Shared Experiences
Meet new faces in the corporate event community and connect through shared experiences like the education, EventFest show and social events.
Top Speakers
Experience brilliant speakers, lively group discussions and peer-peer learning that will transform the way you look at your events.
Earn Credits
Earn valuable certification credits + program certificates from taking part in this year's engaging and relevant education sessions.
Experience brilliant speakers, intimate discussions and peer-led learning to transform the way you look at your events.
CSE Live features award-winning industry leaders presenting powerful and inspiring topics like leadership, event strategy, business development, event design, sustainable planning, event production, social responsibility, client experience, sales & metrics, event management foundations, creativity, and so on much more. Plus, you can earn valuable certification credits and completed program certificates for our Deep Dive Workshops.
David Adler
Bizbash
David Adler
Bizbash
Julius Solaris
Hopin
Julius Solaris
Hopin
Stacy Wyatt
Canadian Special Events
Stacy Wyatt
Canadian Special Events
Page & Jian Magen
Magen Boys Entertainment
Page & Jian Magen
Magen Boys Entertainment
Corey Mandell
Mandell Entertainment
Corey Mandell
Mandell Entertainment
Chad Brincheski
ESP Inc.
Chad Brincheski
ESP Inc.
Mathew Sessions
Digital Experience Summit
Mathew Sessions
Digital Experience Summit
Emily Lyons
Femme Fatale Media Group
Emily Lyons
Femme Fatale Media Group
Janice Cardinale
Cardinale Creative
Janice Cardinale
Cardinale Creative
Sandy Biback
CMP Emeritus, CMM
Sandy Biback
CMP Emeritus, CMM
Andrea Boulden
TD Wealth
Andrea Boulden
TD Wealth
Alex Bickers
Reveal Events Group
Alex Bickers
Reveal Events GroupOpening Night Party @ Arcane
The hottest ticket in town; come ready to mix, mingle and get to know your NEW event industry. The opening night at CSE Live EventFest features a cool, Coachella-style vibe with night market vendors, craft cocktails, great entertainment and gourmet nibbles. This is an exclusive event for All-Access Festival Pass Holders and Registered Exhibitors/Sponsors.
Coffee & Check In
Check-in at the Boho Coffee Bar, network and meet your fellow event attendees, grab a morning snack and head over to the Gift Bar for your curated CSE Live shopping experience before making your way to the Main Stage for a morning of engaging education. The morning element of CSE Live is only open for All-Access Festival Pass Holders. Admission for General Pass Holders opens at 11:00 AM.
Master Classes
Experience an engaging and inspiring morning of interactive Master Classes, peer-2-peer discussions, powerful keynotes and pop-up surprises.
EventFest Opens for Admission
EventFest is a festival of innovation bursting with interactive experiences designed to get you plugged in to the latest trends, newest event technologies and most cutting-edge event concepts. Discover fresh ideas and participate in hands-on learning experiences, shop the luxury Gift Bar, listen to brilliant event profs, test your skills in the event midway, sample amazing event food in the Tasting Room or chill out with an artisan cocktail in the Muskoka Fireside Lounge.
Flavours of the Six Lunch
Experience the gourmet flavours of the Liberty Group's most acclaimed restaurants. This mini dine-around experience is complimentary for All-Access Festival Pass holders. Lunch is available for purchase on-site for EventFest General Admission attendees and all other guests.
Icons & Influencer Power Talks
A series of conversations with global event leaders on 2022's most relevant topics to the event professionals. Attend these high-impact power talks and get real-world insights and actionable tools you use to skyrocket your event creative AND your business success. These are 20-minute keynotes running three in a row on the EventFest Main Stage with no breaks.
The Blue Print of Events
This lively and intensive morning workshop is focused on the core fundamentals of strategic event management. Industry veterans will take you through a step-by-step guide to planning a successful event from concept to proposal, forecasting, development, procurement, planning, execution, wrap-up, and reporting.
Business of Events MasterMinds
Join industry colleagues for a morning of mastermind conversations on the business of events in today's complex economic and political landscape. Come ready for open dialogues on everything from mental health and events to safety, risk management, liability, commissions vs kickbacks, pricing models, labour management, inclusion, client development and more.
Keynote Closing Luncheon
Finish off your CSE Live 2022 education experience with an inspiring closing luncheon with your new friends and industry colleagues, plus a special surprise guest. This event is only open to Full Festival Pass Holders—details to come.
Canadian Event Awards Gala Dinner & Show
Join Canada's event community to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Event Awards and honour the best events in Canadian events at this black-tie gala event. This year's format features a 2-hour pre-ceremony dinner reception designed to maximize mingling time, followed by a theatre-style ceremony and after-party. Tickets can be purchased for general admission or Premium VIP, including reserved seating for ten at dinner and a premium lounge for ten at the awards.
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Host Partner
Production Partner
Event Partners
Industry Partners
Venues
Liberty Grand is the flagship venue for CSE Live (more coming soon)
Hotel
Stay tuned for official CSE Live & Event Awards hotel information
Shuttle
Shuttles available throughout the week (more coming soon)