The Event Atlantic
Event Summit 2025
September 16-19, 2025 | Truro, Nova Scotia
The Event Atlantic Summit is heading to the Stampede!
With the sights and sounds of YEE HA’S and cowboy boots all around, the Event Atlantic Summit will bring together event tourism leaders from across Atlantic Canada for key learnings and valuable networking.
Registration Fees:
Members: $299.00 +HST
Non-members: $399.00 +HST
Students: $99.00 +HST
Additional Perks:
Summit delegates will have access to a Nova Scotia Stampede event.
Summit delegates will have access to an exclusive Nova Scotia Stampede Promo Code.
Join us in Truro!
For Nearby Accommodation Reservations:
Please visit The Nova Scotia Stampede recommenations:
https://www.novascotiastampede.com/accommodations
What to Expect in Truro
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
12:00pm-6:00pm
Registration/Check-in
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
6:30pm-9:00pm
Mix & Mingle Kitchen Party - Presented by Nova Scotia Loyal Complimentary Appetizers & Drink Tickets Provided (Dinner Options Available for Purchase)
The Rustic Table - 73 Ryland Avenue - Racetrack Grandstand (Round trip transporation provided with 6:15pm pickup at the hotel lobby)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
All Day
6:30am-9:00am
Complimentary Hot Breakfast for Hotel Guests
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
9:00am-9:45am
Official Welcome & Icebreaker
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
9:50am-10:50am
Fostering Indigenous Inclusion & Engagement
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
11:00am-11:50am
Creating Safe Spaces & Getting Rainbow Registered - Canada's 2SLBGTQI+ Chamber of Commerce Featuring Victoria Wicks, Project Lead, Rainbow Registered& Connor McKiggan, National Business Development Manager, Rainbow Registered
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
Noon-1:00pm
Networking Lunch Buffet
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
1:10pm-1:55pm
Authentic Transformation - Turning a Community Festival into a Tourism Draw. Featuring Marie Zimmerman, Interim Executive Director at RTO4
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
2:00pm-2:40pm
Event Insurance 101 - Presented by BFL Insurance
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
2:50pm-3:35pm
A Culinary Infusion to Event Hosting - Presented by Nova Scotia Loyal
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
3:40pm-4:30pm
Cooking demo with Kilted Chef Alain Bosse Presented by Nova Scotia Loyal
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
6:00pm-9:00pm
2025 Excellence Awards Featuring Surprise Special Guests (Presented by Coldstream Clear Distillery and Vintage Stove - Dinner provided)
Coldstream Clear Distillery - Crossley Avenue (Round trip transportation provided, pick up at the Inn on Prince at 5:30pm)
Thursday, September 18, 2025
All Day
6:30am-9:00am
Complimentary Hot Breakfast for Hotel Guests
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
9:00am-9:45am
Ice Breaker - 10 years of progress! Event Atlantic Past & Present
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
9:55am-10:45am
Welcome & Keynote featuring Arash Mandani, Award-winning, national broadcaster
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
10:55am-11:50am
Event Safety & Risk Management Best Practices – Presented by Discover Halifax
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
Noon-1:15pm
Networking Lunch
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
1:20pm-2:00pm
Sharing an Outside Perspective of Atlantic Canada's Event Industry. Featuring Theresa Howland, Calgary Stampede & Carson Ackroyd, Tourism Calgary
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
2:10pm-3:00pm
Performers Panel – Featuring NHL Legends Rich and Ron Sutter
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
5:00pm-10:00pm
Nova Scotia Stampede Welcome Reception "White Hat" Ceremony NS Stampede Kickoff Concert immediately following the Reception
Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex (5:00pm Transportation Pickup at the Inn on Prince to the NS Stampede Grounds/Grandstand)
Friday, September 19, 2025
Optional Activities
6:30am-9:00am
Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
9:00am-9:30am
Event Atlantic Board Meeting (Election of Officers)
Inn on Prince Conference Centre
10:00am
Hotel Checkout
10:30am
Venue Tours (Optional) Explore a guided tour of the Rath Eastlink Community Centre, Millbrook Cultural Centre & Pow Wow Grounds, Nova Scotia Stampede Grounds and the brand new No.2 Construction Battalion Athletic Facility
TBD
Flying In For The Summit?
The Halifax airport is a 40 minute drive away from the host hotel, Inn on Prince. Taxi services are readily available, however renting a vehicle may be the better option. -Especially if you want to take in the beautiful sights along the way! Several car rental firms are easily accessible directly at the airport.