In recent months, major corporations around the world have announced their intention to invest in Vancouver, through new offices, headquarters and global centres that will see thousands of employees calling the coastal city home.

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GLOBE 2020, “the business summit with global impact,” has been one of the most highly anticipated conferences for Vancouver and kicked off this month on February 10 at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West). This first edition of this summit took place in 1990 and has been the longest-running meeting of its kind.

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One of the most attractive destinations in the world to live and visit, Vancouver is also connecting conferences to global industries like technology and sustainability. In fact, through Tourism Vancouver’s Meeting and Innovation Network of Distinction (MIND) Partnership, thought leaders based in the city regularly invite industry colleagues from around the world to convene in their hometown to share knowledge and inspire innovation, simultaneously elevating their field – and themselves – to the world stage.

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All bids require patience, determination and sustained fortitude – but the resulting win is worth every second of effort. Most members of the meetings industry have taken an active role in international conferences, whether as attendees, organizers, presenters or hosts, but few of us have pondered the mysteriously protracted process of bidding for an international conference. After all, global events – particularly those with prestige and cachet – don’t just pop up in a city like magic. Bidding can be long, arduous and sometimes grueling, but also rewarding and profitable for the winning destination.

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We are almost nearing the end of 2019 and will soon be welcoming a new decade in 2020!  We have had a fantastic year hosting 26 successful citywide conferences, each so unique from the other and bringing people from across the globe to our beautiful city. Here are some highlights from the meetings that took place in 2019!

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On November 14, MIND Partnership hosted a networking event for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Vancouver Section at Rogers Arena, where guests had the opportunity to watch the Vancouver Canucks take on the Dallas Stars.

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Local Ambassador Dr. George Athwal, an orthopedic surgeon based in London, Ontario organized a team and worked together to bring the 2025 International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery to Vancouver, Canada.

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – the world’s largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology recently held 2019 IEEE Convene in Washington, DC.

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On May 28 & June 3, Vancouver welcomed participating students and postdocs from 29 countries to CanaDAM 2019 & Fq14, hosted at Simon Fraser University's SFU Harbour Centre.

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On July 18th, Vancouver welcomed individuals from all over the world to participate in the 2019 International Attachment Conference, hosted by the Society for Emotion and Attachment Studies (SEAS). 

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The Gairdner Awards, also known as Canada’s Nobels, was established in 1957 to recognize medical research of those Canadians whose work contributes to improving quality of human life.

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Conferences are a great way to enhance your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals but it can leave you with limited time to explore the destination you are visiting. Vancouver has so much to offer for delegates who are in the city that can cater to any time frame.

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A colourful parade led by First Nations performers, followed by masses of people flapping and squawking in bird costumes? Not your usual conference kickoff – but perhaps more meeting planners should take note.

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