Event Atlantic

We connect and strengthen Atlantic Canada’s event industry through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Our Partners

Serving Atlantic Canada’s event industry across all four provinces.

Our Membership

Membership connects you to a region-wide network of event professionals working across Atlantic Canada.

Whether you lead a major festival, manage a municipal event program, support a non profit, or run a grassroots initiative — there is a place for you here.

As a Member, You Gain:

Education & Professional Development

Access to our Annual Event Summit, Atlantic Huddles, webinars, roundtables, and digital learning initiatives that strengthen industry knowledge and leadership.

Digital Readiness & Resilience

Practical tools and conversations that help events adapt, innovate, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving funding and technology landscape.

Funding Knowledge & Sustainability Tools

Shared grant resources, funding insights, and revenue strategies that support long-term event viability.

Regional Connection

Cross-province collaboration, in-person networking, and year-round relationship building.

Advocacy & Industry Leadership

A unified voice representing Atlantic Canada’s event sector in conversations with governments and partners.

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Our Initiatives

Creating opportunities for developing new business, contributing to tourism and economic growth, and generating social and cultural impacts as a destination for event hosting, through partnerships and learning.

Event Summit

Excellence Awards

Atlantic Huddle Webinars

Trusted by Event & Tourism Organizations Across Atlantic Canada

Our members have serious experience and a wealth of knowledge of the sport and event tourism industry. Having the opportunity to connect with them at events like our Annual Event Summit has invaluable worth as you navigate your way through the industry.

Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here!

Latest Updates from Event Atlantic

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Event Atlantic Excellence Awards

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Event Atlantic Excellence Awards On a crisp fall evening at Coldstream Clear Distillery in Truro, the Atlantic Canadian events community gathered to celebrate collaboration, creativity, and impact at the 2025 Event...

Hosting Excellence: St. John’s Showcases Atlantic Canada Spirit at the 2025 Canada Games

This August, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed the nation for the 2025 Canada Games, a two-week celebration of sport, culture, and community. For Event Atlantic members, the Games weren’t just a national showcase, but a powerful case study in what is...

Contract Opportunity

Event Atlantic is currently seeking  an individual to join the organization for a 1-year contract as Program, Administration & Communications Coordinator Contract Duration: One Year | Anticipated dates: June 1, 2025 – May 30, 2026Compensation: $39,000 for the...

2023 Excellence Awards Recipients Announced

ST. JOHN’S, NL - During the third annual Event Atlantic Excellence Awards Luncheon, presented by Celebrate NL, eight (8) awards were presented to events held in Atlantic Canada in 2022 and individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact to the Event...

2023 – 2024 Event Atlantic Board of Directors Announced

The 2023 Event Atlantic Annual General Meeting was held during the 2023 Event Atlantic Summit on June 14, 2023 at the St. John’s Convention Centre.  The AGM provided members and other event industry leaders with insights into Event Atlantic’s ongoing work in the...

Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting

Event Atlantic members and interested individuals from the industry* are welcome and encouraged to attend the Event Atlantic Society 2023 Annual General Meeting. *Only members of Event Atlantic have the ability to vote. Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023Time: 12:30pm...

Expression of Interest issued for Scotia Skate Tour

A 4-Stop Skateboard Event “Scotia Skate Tour” is scheduled to be held in Nova Scotia from October 12-15, 2023. The event will take place in four locations across Nova Scotia, and will be a major attraction for skateboard enthusiasts and fans across Nova Scotia and...

2022-2023 Event Atlantic Board of Directors Announced

The 2022 Event Atlantic Annual General Meeting was held virtually on May 30, 2022.  The AGM provided members and other event industry leaders with insights into Event Atlantic’s ongoing work in the industry as well as determined the incoming board of directors.

Event Atlantic Excellence Awards recipients announced!

During the first inaugural Event Atlantic Excellence Awards, Seven (7) awards were presented to events held in Atlantic Canada in 2019-2020 and individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact to the Event industry.  

2020 Event Atlantic Board of Directors Announced

While, typically held during the annual Event Summit, in response to the current pandemic restrictions, the 2020 Event Atlantic Annual General Meeting was held virtually.

We acknowledge that Event Atlantic operates across the ancestral and unceded territories of the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and Passamaquoddy Peoples, the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, and the lands of the Innu and Inuit of Labrador. We honour their enduring connection to this region.