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.

Full details, including session information, will be released in Spring 2025.

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!

What to Expect in Truro

Full schedule coming in 2025!

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-10:00am

Complimentary Hot Breakfast for Hotel Guests

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

9:30am-10:00am

Official Welcome

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

10:15am-10:50am

Fostering Indigenous Inclusion & Engagement

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

11:00am-11:40am

TBD

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

Noon-12:45pm

Networking Lunch Buffet

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

1:00pm-1:45pm

Sharing an Outside Perspective of Atlantic Canada's Event Industry

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

2:00pm-2:40pm

Event Insurance 101

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

2:50pm-3:30pm

A Culinary Infusion to Event Hosting

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-10:00am

Complimentary Hot Breakfast for Hotel Guests

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

9:30am-10:00am

Ice Breaker - 10 years of progress! Event Atlantic Past & Present

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

10:10am-10:50am

Welcome & Keynote

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

11:00am-11:45am

Risk Management Best Practice

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

Noon-1:00pm

Networking Lunch

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

1:10pm-1:40pm

Fostering A Welcoming Environment for Accessibility - A panel of lived event experiences

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

1:50pm-2:30pm

Performers Panel – Memorable experiences to enhance opportunity!

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

2:40pm-3:30pm

Fostering a Collaborative Approach to Event Hosting

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

5:30pm-6:30pm

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-10:00am

Complimentary Hot Breakfast

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

10:00am-10:30am

Event Atlantic Board Meeting (Election of Officers)

Inn on Prince Conference Centre

11:00am

Hotel Checkout

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch On Your Own

1:30pm-3:30pm

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

Evening (Optional)

Registration Now Open!

Stay at the Inn on Prince

A Delegate Room Block has been secured at the Inn on Prince.
An exclusive room rate of ($169.00+tx) is now available:
CLICK HERE

Room Block expires: August 16, 2025

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.