Event Atlantic
Annual Summit
Atlantic Canada’s flagship gathering for
the event and sport tourism industry
This is where our region comes together.
The Event Atlantic Annual Summit is a core membership benefit and the meeting place for the people building, hosting, and championing events across Atlantic Canada.
We don’t just talk about the future of events.
We shape it through collaboration, connection, and the collective power of our region.
Why We Gather
We Convene the Region
Members, partners, municipalities, DMO’s, tourism leaders, events, festivals, cultural organizations from all four Atlantic provinces — in one room.
We Build Capacity
Practical learning. Real conversations. Shared solutions. Stronger organizations. Stronger events.
We Strengthen Community
Cross-provincial relationships. Shared leadership. Collective momentum that lasts beyond the closing session.
We Elevate Atlantic Canada
Together, we position our region as a competitive, welcoming, and world-class destination for events of every scale.
Summit Impact
Summits Hosted
Since 2015
Provinces
One Regional Network
Organizations Engaged
Events, Municipalities, DMOs, Tourism & Industry Partners
Host Communities
Shared Regional Leadership
One
Unified Goal
Elevating Atlantic Canada’s even industry
Community & Cross-Provincial Connection
Events are built on relationships.
So is our region.
The Event Atlantic Summit is where Atlantic Canada comes together — face to face — to build trust, share ideas, and strengthen the connections that power our industry.
Across provinces.
Across communities.
Across sectors.
The conversations started here turn into partnerships, bids, collaborations, and shared advocacy long after the Summit ends.
And the Summit is just the beginning.
It is a key membership benefit and the culmination of the work we do all year.
Through Event Atlantic membership, you gain access to:
- Education that builds real capacity
- Advocacy that amplifies our collective voice
- Funding insights & resources that strengthen sustainability
- Regional collaboration that drives shared success
The Summit brings it all into one room.
Be part of the network shaping Atlantic Canada’s event future.
Celebrating Our Summit Journey
Since 2015, the Event Atlantic Summit has travelled across Atlantic Canada, reinforcing regional leadership and cross-provincial collaboration.
2015 · Moncton, NB
Inaugural Summit launches a regional gathering for event leaders.
2016 · Charlottetown, PE
Continued building provincial partnerships across the industry.
2017 · St. John’s, NL
Excellence Awards introduced to celebrate event success across the region.
2018 · Halifax, NS
Focused on strengthening event hosting capacity and industry leadership.
2019 · Charlottetown, PE
Hosted alongside ECMA week, blending industry learning with major cultural events.
2021 · Halifax, NS
Return to in-person connection with a focus on education and industry recovery.
2022 · Miramichi, NB
Highlighted community collaboration, government funding, and diversity in event hosting.
2023 · St. John’s, NL
Showcased inclusive tourism, Indigenous engagement, and business collaboration.
2024 · Charlottetown, PE
Featured sponsorship strategy, case studies, and continued ECMA integration.
2025 · Truro, NS
Aligned with the Nova Scotia Stampede, emphasizing inclusion, safety, and event innovation.
The Future of the Event Atlantic Summit
The Event Atlantic Summit continues to evolve
alongside the needs of Atlantic Canada’s event industry.
Each year it brings members, partners and industry leaders together to share knowledge, strengthen regional connections and shape what’s next for events across the region.
Whether you’re interested in attending, contributing, or supporting the Summit in a future year, we invite you to stay connected and be part of the conversation.
Sign up for Summit updates – Join our mailing list to be the first to know about dates, programming and registration opportunities for the 2026 Summit.
Sponsor or partner with us – Explore opportunities to showcase your organization and support the region’s premier event summit.
Interested in speaking or contributing? – We welcome proposals for sessions, panels and workshops that align with our mission.
Become a member – Experience the Event Atlantic Summit and enjoy all of our year‑round membership benefits.