The Canterbury Conferences & Events Expo 2010 held on Tuesday August 17, showcased function, meeting and events facilities in the Canterbury region to buyers from New Zealand and Australia.  The expo allowed anyone who organises corporate events to source a diverse range of products and services under one roof, on one day at Hotel Grand Chancellor from 67 exhibiting companies.

The Christchurch and Canterbury Convention Bureau Team jamming along with the ThemePro crew at the Canterbury Expo.

Continue to check the 2010 prize draw page for updates on who the lucky winners were of the great exhibitors prizes on offer for buyers who attended the Canterbury Conferences & Events Expo 2010.

Congratulations to Peppers Clearwater Resort and Clearwater Golf Club the winners of the Best Stand of the year Award and She Chocolat the winner of the Best Newcomer Stand Award.

Above from left Declan Scott, She Chocolat; Tess Mason, Canterbury Expo organiser; Suzanne Johnson, She Chocolat; Stu Freeman, Canterbury Expo organiser; Gina Beveridge, Peppers Clearwater Resort and Karen de Lautour, Clearwater Golf Club.

The Canterbury Conferences & Events Expo showcased a range of educational seminars and entertainment profiles throughout the day.

Playtime Promotions Ltd and Chant et Danse illustrated to buyers during the catering breaks what range they had on offer for corporate events.

A date will be set shortly for the Canterbury Conferences & Events Expo 2012.  If you have any questions about the Canterbury Expo please contact the exhibition manager Tess Mason on 09 818 7807 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Canterbury familiarisation experiences co-ordinated by the Christchurch & Canterbury Convention Bureau featured as a value added component for the Australian and New Zealand hosted buyers attending the Canterbury Conferences & Events Expo 2010.  The familiarisation programme was an opportunity for the hosted buyers to experience the services and products the Canterbury Region has on offer.

Many of the New Zealand hosted buyers took part in a pre-event familiarisation tour on August 18. It started with a visit to the International Antarctic Centre (including breakfast with the penguins). Pictured in the foyer are (from left) Wendy Cowan, International Antarctic Centre; Brenda Cowles, Franchise Association; Gillian Rule, International Antarctic Centre, and Amanda Cookson, TEO Training.

Thank you to the following host hotels for their support prior and post the Canterbury Conferences & Events Expo 2010: