OTTAWA GATINEAU MEET WEEK
FEBRUARY 6-9, 2023
OTTAWA GATINEAU MEET WEEK
FEBRUARY 6-9, 2023
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS OTTAWA GATINEAU MEET WEEK 2023!
Between February 6th and February 9th, many industry organizations will hold events over four days. If you’re in the business of business events, you don’t want to miss Ottawa Meet Week!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
DESTINATION DIRECT CANADA
FEB 6-7, 2023
Destination Direct Canada is a Hosted Buyer program during Ottawa Meet Week for Canadian meeting industry professionals (all expenses paid including airfare/train, accommodations, meals, entertainment, etc.) This program is meant for senior conference organizers and association executives based in Canada who have at least one national conference that rotates to at least three Canadian provinces/territories.
REVEAL SOCIAL
FEB 7, 2023
For the 8th year, we are bringing back the industry party of the season and we want it to be bigger and better than before. We are offering great opportunities for Canada’s Destinations and their partners to be involved. REVEAL Social will be bringing together over 300 planners and association executives in an exclusive environment for a night of food, drinks and networking. And of course, there will be great music to dance to and entertain.
CSAE TETE-A-TETE
FEB 8, 2023
Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners, and government procurers from across the country attend this event at no charge. Come explore a wide range of products and services that will support your success. In addition to discovering solutions and exploring potential partnerships, you’ll also have a long-awaited opportunity to re-connect with your peers and hear personal stories from the stage on how we all flexed and adapted — and are stronger for it.
MPI FOUNDATION CANADA COUNCIL presents: Laugh Out Loud 2.0
FEB 8, 2023
After the huge success of our first LOL event in November 2022, the MPI Foundation Canada Council presents: Laugh Out Loud 2.0. This LOL 2.0 event will have you ROFL! Join us on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 20:00 – 24:00 at the Laugh Lounge, Ottawa, for a networking opportunity AND some very funny comedy (ticket includes admission, light snack, and 1 drink ticket per person). LOL 2.0 is open for all to attend, so gather up your Meet Week friends and colleagues and have a laugh on us!
MPI OTTAWA – EDUCATIONAL SESSION
FEB 9, 2023
PCMA CANADA EAST LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN
FEB 9, 2023
We’re thrilled to collaborate with our industry colleagues to optimize the value of your time spent in Ottawa. Our session will include important networking opportunities, a great meal with peers and valuable insight into a topic of importance to us all in this current climate. Stay tuned for more info!
MPI OTTAWA – CHARITY AUCTION & GALA
FEB 9, 2023
Come celebrate winter and a successful Meet Week in style!
MPI Ottawa’s Annual Charity Auction and Dinner, one of the most anticipated nights of the year for networking, socializing and fundraising, is scheduled for February 9, 2023. This year’s event will be held at the Museum of History.
Do not wait to buy your tickets! Plan ahead and get them now before they sell out to avoid disappointment.
DESTINATION DIRECT CANADA
FEB 6-7, 2023
Doubletree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa
Gatineau, Québec
Destination Direct Canada is a Hosted Buyer program during Ottawa Meet Week for Canadian meeting industry professionals (all expenses paid including airfare/train, accommodations, meals, entertainment, etc.) This program is meant for senior conference organizers and association executives based in Canada who have at least one national conference that rotates to at least three Canadian provinces/territories.
REVEAL SOCIAL
FEB 7, 2023
5:30 – 10:30pm – Craft Beer Market Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
For the 8th year, we are bringing back the industry party of the season and we want it to be bigger and better than before. We are offering great opportunities for Canada’s Destinations and their partners to be involved. REVEAL Social will be bringing together over 300 planners and association executives in an exclusive environment for a night of food, drinks and networking. And of course, there will be great music to dance to and entertain!

CSAE Tête-à-Tête
FEB 8, 2023
11:00am – 6:00pm – EY Centre
Ottawa
Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners, and government procurers from across the country attend this event at no charge. Come explore a wide range of products and services that will support your success. In addition to discovering solutions and exploring potential partnerships, you’ll also have a long-awaited opportunity to re-connect with your peers and hear personal stories from the stage on how we all flexed and adapted — and are stronger for it.

MPI Foundation Canada Council presents: Laugh Out Loud 2.0
FEB 8, 2023
8:00pm – 12:00am – Laugh Lounge
61 York Street, Ottawa
After the huge success of our first LOL event in November 2022, the MPI Foundation Canada Council presents: Laugh Out Loud 2.0. This LOL 2.0 event will have you ROFL! Join us on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 20:00 – 24:00 at the Laugh Lounge, Ottawa, for a networking opportunity AND some very funny comedy (ticket includes admission, light snack, and 1 drink ticket per person). LOL 2.0 is open for all to attend, so gather up your Meet Week friends and colleagues and have a laugh on us!

pcma CANADA east Lunch ‘n’ Learn
FEB 9, 2023
12pm-2pm – Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Ottawa
WORKSHOP : Focus on YOU – 8 Areas of Your Personality and How to Weave Them into Your Brand – with Leanne Calderwood
Join us at PCMA Canada East Chapter’s Lunch ‘n’ Learn event at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, during the annual Ottawa Meet Week. This is the place to be for all industry professionals across the region!
The event has been created with two segments: an hour of networking at the beginning followed by an hour of education. A buffet will open thirty minutes before the keynote, so come hungry!
MPI OTTawa
Charity auction & gala
FEB 9, 2023 – 5:30-10:00pm
Canadian Museum of History
Gatineau, Québec
Come celebrate winter and a successful Meet Week in style!
MPI Ottawa’s Annual Charity Auction and Dinner, one of the most anticipated nights of the year for networking, socializing and fundraising, is scheduled for February 9, 2023. This year’s event will be held at the Museum of History.
Do not wait to buy your tickets! Plan ahead and get them now before they sell out to avoid disappointment.
This year, proceeds from both the live and silent auctions will be shared between 3 local charities: Ottawa Food Bank and Moisson Outaouais, Hopewell and the Ottawa School Breakfast program; as well as a portion of the funds will go to the MPI Foundation.
HOTELS WITH GROUP RATES FOR
OTTAWA MEET WEEK
HILTON GARDEN INN OTTAWA AIRPORT
Booking Link: Click here
Code: CSAE
Rate: $159 ++ / night
Cutoff date: January 9, 2023

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT - OTTAWA AIRPORT
Booking Link: Click here
Rate: $160 ++
Cutoff date: January 10, 2023