By Kathy Nicolay, Leaders Circle Manager Dr. Katerina Pavenski is the Head of Transfusion Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She was the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee for the 35th International Congress of the ISBT – International Society of Blood Transfusion, which took place at our Centre June 2-6, 2018. Experts who help bring international medical conventions to Toronto, like Dr. Pavenski, help sustain Toronto’s reputation as a world-class hub for medical … Continue reading
Our pastry team, led by Executive Pastry Chef Mia De Ala, consists of a group of talented individuals with a passion for making world-class desserts. Together, they continue to impress attendees by creating the most delicious and unique desserts in-house for a variety of events, from major convention to gala dinner. Just in time for the summer heat, we are thrilled to share the pastry team’s recipe to the MTCC’s Kalamansi Tart, a current favourite … Continue reading
By 2020, millennials will account for almost 50% of the workforce. As the presence of younger generations continues to increase at meetings and events, it has never been more vital for planners to know what keeps this key demographic engaged and happy. Here are 4 quick MTCC tips on how to leave a lasting impression on younger attendees at your next event, written by a millennial and with exclusive tips from our expert events team. … Continue reading
By Kathy Nicolay, Leaders Circle Manager Our Centre will host a record-breaking number of international conferences in 2018. Each will bring thousands of people from around the world to Toronto and leave a legacy of social and economic benefits for the city and region. Did you know that to win an international conference bid, the participation of a representative from the Canadian member organization is required in 70 per cent of cases? The Leaders Circle … Continue reading
By Sabrina Cristiano, Event Manager at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre The Metro Toronto Convention Centre proudly welcomes over 500 events each year, and similarly we welcome almost the same amount of planners. As Event Managers, we work very closely with planners, and along the way, we discovered a few best practices of top planners that produce the most successful events: 1. Make your venue Event Manager your partner in crime Events happen fast and … Continue reading