14th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research, May 2005
500 attendees, Vancouver
Venue Negotiation, Marketing Coordination, Committee Management, Abstract Management, Off site Social Event Negotiation & Management, Supplier Negotiation & Management, Exhibit Management, Sponsorship Servicing, Pre & On-site Registration, Logistics, Speaker Management, & Financial Management
"Your attention to detail and professionalism made this one of the best and most profitable conferences in history of CAHR. We had nothing but positive feedback from our attendees and this speaks to your impressive knowledge and experience in conference management. We would not hesitate to use your company again."
Dr Brian Conway, Conference Chair and Assistant Professor and Jennie Prasad, Conference Manager and Research Assistant, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, UBC
23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, June 2004
600 attendees, Vancouver • Photo Gallery
Venue Selection & Negotiation, Off site Social Event Negotiation & Management, Supplier Negotiation & Management, Exhibit Sales & Management, Sponsorship Sales & Servicing, Pre & On-site Registration, Logistics, Speaker Management, Optional Social Program & Tours & Financial Management
"The value Sea to Sky brought to the conference is: professionalism, at least a high proportion of the "surplus registration"through initiatives and support to volunteers, and instrumental in sponsorship efforts. The two large success factors are exceeding sponsorship and registration goals. I am very grateful for your involvement, and for the experience of working with you over the span of the past 2-3 years."
Denby Grey Morrison, International Conference Chair of the OOAE Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Project Manager for Shell International Exploration & Production Inc.
"Sarah's professional work was instrumental in making OMAE04 one of the best over attended OMAE conferences. For this she worked in harmony with the local advisory group and made extra efforts in marketing. She was very careful in budgeting and staying in budget. She provided excellent marketing services to attract the high number of attendees. She hired very professional staff to run the various events of the conference and contributed greatly to the success of OMAE04…"
Professor Sander Calisal, Co-Chair, Local Steering Committee, UBC
International Gas Research Conference, November 2004
400 attendees, Vancouver • Photo Gallery
Off Site Social Event Negotiation & Management, Supplier Negotiation & Management, Exhibit Sales & Management, Pre & On-site Registration, Logistics, Speaker Management, & Financial Management
"You and your staff exceed my highest expectations in fulfilling the [event management] requirements. The entire event operated flawlessly… The venues were well prepared and the receptions you planned were outstanding. We received many positive comments about both of the major receptions. I also was particularly impressed with the efficiency of the entire registration process and the handling of any unexpected requests. I will recommend your company to any organisation that is in need of meeting management services and will not hesitate to contact you for our future events."
Ray Lestina, Manager IGRC 2004
First International Culinary Tourism Conference, May 2004 & 2005
150 attendees, Victoria and San Francisco
Pre & On-site Registration, Logistics, Speaker Management & Financial Management
"Sea to Sky exceeded every expectation of our own demanding leadership. We are very pleased with our relationship with Sea to Sky and have hired them to produce our second conference in 2005 in San Francisco. We wholeheartedly recommend their very talented and professional team."
Erik Wolf, President & CEO, International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA)
Biennial State of the Fraser Basin Conference, January 2003 & November 2004
350 attendees, Richmond & Vancouver
Logistics including Pre & On-site Registration
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David Marshall, Executive Director, Fraser Basin Council
Canadian Association for Community Living Annual Conference, October 2003, November 2004 & 2005
650 attendees, Vancouver, 350 attendees, Ottawa & 250 attendees, Saskatoon
Full Conference Management Services including Pre & On-site Registration
"Sea to Sky Management has been running our conferences for the last few years. Their high level of professionalism, amazing organization skills, and ability to work well with our organization's staff and board members have helped to make our conferences so much better. We couldn't do it without you!"
Michael Bach, Executive Vice President, Canadian Association for Community Living
Annual Airport Council International – Pacific Regional Assembly and Conference, October 2003 & May 2004
150 attendees, Hawaii & Guam, USA
Full Conference Management Services including Pre & On-site Registration
"Sea to Sky stepped in at a particularly difficult point in the organization of our 2003 conference and took over with such professionalism we never looked back. All aspects of the management of our conference were handled with superb organization and highly effective communication. Thank you for making my life easier!"
Laura Strand, Airports Council International - Pacific Region
Canada's West Marketplace, December 2003, 2004 & 2005
650 attendees, Whistler, Edmonton & Victoria
Pre & On-site Registration and Housing Services for an annual Tradeshow
"Sea to Sky Meeting Management was exceptional in their delivery of housing and registration services for our annual marketplace. Their professionalism, attention-to-detail and customer service was outstanding and contributed to the overall success of the trade shows. We have worked with Sea to Sky Meeting Management for the past two years and will continue to work with them on this project in 2005."
CWM(tm) Partners, Tourism British Columbia and Travel Alberta
8th International Symposium on Oncology Pharmacy Practice, May 2002
500 attendees, Vancouver • Photo Gallery
Logistics, Committee Management, Exhibitor and Sponsor Assistance, Pre and On-site Registration, Transportation, Social Events, and Supplier Negotiation and Coordination
"You cannot begin to imagine how very wonderful you have been in helping us organize ISOPP VIII. You're been organized, very tolerant, cheerful, and most of all you get things done. Sincere thanks to you and all your assistants. ISOPP VIII would not have been a success without you."
Kim Stefaniuk, ISOPP Co-Chair, Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre
"Without you, we would have failed. You are a true professional. My only regrets are that this conference ended and the work we did together and the fun we had is over. Words cannot express our gratitude."
Jeff Barnett, ISOPP Co-Chair, BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia American Marketing Association, January to June, 2002
400 members and 2000 prospective members, Vancouver
Chapter administration and monthly event marketing & registration
"Your attention to detail and concern for the affairs of the organization certainly showed, and is greatly appreciated by the board of directors, as well as the membership."
Maureen Rutherford, President, 2001/02 BCAMA, Certified Management Accountants of BC
UBC Global Citizenship Conference, September 2002
850 attendees, University of British Columbia, Vancouver • Photo Gallery
Pre & On-site Registration, Logistics, Marketing, Set Design, Webcasting, Volunteer & Speaker Management
"Your trustworthiness, experience and above all pleasantness in the heat of battle made our job so much easier."
Michael A. Goldberg, Conference Chair & Associate Vice-President International, University of British Columbia
"I am involved in many conferences at the University of Toronto, and I recognize a Professional when I see one. Sea to Sky Meeting Management did an outstanding job of organizing the Global Citizenship Conference."
Janice Gross Stein, Keynote Speaker & Director, Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto
BC Association for Community Living Annual Conference, June 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005
600 attendees, Richmond, Whistler, Vancouver, and Kamloops
Full conference management services including pre and on-site registration, provided annually.
"Thank you for the outstanding and professional job Sea to Sky Meeting Management did to make our most recent event a great success. This year was the first time, our pre and on-site registration process went flawlessly and I know this is a result of the systems you have in place as well as your staff's great attention to detail."
Sue Scott, BC Association for Community Living
14th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, November 2001
1700 attendees, Vancouver
Logistics, Exhibit Management, Budget Management, Final Banquet, Transportation, Hotel Contracts
"Your conference management expertise and ability to guide the organizing committee in challenging moments proved to be invaluable and played a key role in the success of the conference."
Dr John Nightingale, President, Vancouver Aquarium and Marine Science Centre |
