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September 10, 2013

The Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary gala in November at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, where planners created a wintery forest feel by lining the ballroom with living trees hung with candlelit lanterns.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary gala in November at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, where planners created a wintery forest feel by lining the ballroom with living trees hung with candlelit lanterns.

Photo: Tom Sandler

At a fundraiser for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, caterer Blue Plate created a five-course dinner inspired by how a child with autism experiences the world. One course was called 'Things Aren’t Always As They Seem.' It was meant to surprise the guests, with cheese molded to resemble summer fruits, pumpernickel “dirt,” chocolate-covered “grasshoppers,” edible “pebbles,” and grilled bread.

Event Profs Share the Catering Moments They’ll Never Forget

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Call for Entries: 13th Annual BizBash Event Experience Awards Are Open

Michael Strahan kicked off programming at the 2025 Robin Hood Benefit Gala on May 12.

Robin Hood's 2025 Benefit Gala Had the Home Field Advantage—How a Sports Theme Helped Raise $72 Million

At CORT Events, our hands-on approach ensures every detail is within your reach. From warehouse to welcome, we bring a firm grasp on style, comfort, and function, helping you craft spaces that leave a lasting impression.

CORT Events Pop-Up Series: Personalization in Action

Event Profs Share the Catering Moments They’ll Never Forget

Get inspired by these standout food and beverage ideas that show how food can surprise, delight, and even steal the show.

At a fundraiser for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, caterer Blue Plate created a five-course dinner inspired by how a child with autism experiences the world. One course was called 'Things Aren’t Always As They Seem.' It was meant to surprise the guests, with cheese molded to resemble summer fruits, pumpernickel “dirt,” chocolate-covered “grasshoppers,” edible “pebbles,” and grilled bread.

Event Production & Fabrication

Call for Entries: 13th Annual BizBash Event Experience Awards Are Open

It's a special year for the awards, as BizBash introduces new categories celebrating its 25th anniversary. Get your submissions in by October 3, 2025.

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Event Production & Fabrication

Robin Hood's 2025 Benefit Gala Had the Home Field Advantage—How a Sports Theme Helped Raise $72 Million

The event delivered its most immersive night yet, transforming the Javits Center into an arena of impact.

Michael Strahan kicked off programming at the 2025 Robin Hood Benefit Gala on May 12.

CORT Events Pop-Up Series: Personalization in Action

A Personal Invitation to the Future of Events

At CORT Events, our hands-on approach ensures every detail is within your reach. From warehouse to welcome, we bring a firm grasp on style, comfort, and function, helping you craft spaces that leave a lasting impression.

Why More and More Brands Are Sponsoring Women's Sports Leagues

From basketball to volleyball, brands like BIC are scoring with consumers thanks to partnership deals with women's sports teams and female athletes.

American Express returned to host The Amex Experience during this year's WNBA All-Star Weekend. The immersive experience celebrated WNBA fandom and women’s sports.

Event Design & Decor

8 Steal-Worthy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

Take a peek at Instagram photos full of wow-worthy event ideas to serve as inspiration for your next gathering.

How to Keep Sponsors Happy—Without Sacrificing an Event's Integrity

Robin Hood's 2025 Benefit Gala Had the Home Field Advantage—How a Sports Theme Helped Raise $72 Million

Netflix Rebuilds a Bookstore for 'YOU' Fan Experience—See Inside Joe Goldberg's Twisted Reality

Why More and More Brands Are Sponsoring Women's Sports Leagues

Event Profs Share the Catering Moments They’ll Never Forget

What You Might Have Missed From the 2025 Upfront Season

How to Keep Sponsors Happy—Without Sacrificing an Event's Integrity

Sponsorships can make or break an event's budget, but satisfying sponsors without losing authenticity can be a delicate balancing act.

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: Freeman's New Trends Report, C2 Montréal, and New Resources for Planners

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

C2 Montréal will be held at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal for the second year in a row. In 2024, the new venue helped the event move away from the conventional office environment and instead provided an inspiring backdrop. Read last year's coverage here.

12 Fan Activations Heating Up the Summer Sports Scene

Where fans show up, brands show off. Explore the hottest sports experiences guaranteed to turn heads this summer.

Sports Experiences by Interactive Entertainment Group

What You Might Have Missed From the 2025 Upfront Season

Networks and streaming services pitched ad audiences with the help of unique stage designs and surprise appearances.

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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

Netflix Rebuilds a Bookstore for 'YOU' Fan Experience—See Inside Joe Goldberg's Twisted Reality

The streaming service tapped longtime agency partner Invisible North to transform a blank-canvas venue in New York into Mooney’s Bookstore—creepy cage and all.

The YOU event took place April 22 and 23 in a completely transformed, 5,000-square-foot space located at 489 Broome St., just ahead of the release of season five, the final season of the beloved show.

Beyond the Ballroom: Unexpected Event Spaces That Wow Attendees

Transform your event with these unforgettable venue ideas.

The Global Leadership Summit at The Bass Museum, Miami.

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