The Big Party
Evening networking event featuring live entertainment, food, and complimentary drinks for oil sands industry conference attendees. Provides relaxed environment for continuing business discussions after the trade show floor closes.
The Big Party represents the social centerpiece of the Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference, strategically scheduled for the evening of the first exhibition day when energy levels are high and initial business connections are fresh. Held at Shell Place, this celebration combines professional networking with entertainment, featuring live performances, carefully curated food offerings, and complimentary beverages that create an atmosphere conducive to relationship building. The event serves as a natural continuation of the day's business activities, allowing attendees to transition from formal exhibition hall interactions to more relaxed conversations.
The party's format is specifically designed to facilitate networking across all levels of the oil sands industry hierarchy, from senior executives to technical specialists and emerging professionals. The combination of entertainment and hospitality creates multiple conversation starters and gathering points, helping to break down formal barriers that might exist during daytime business interactions. Many attendees use this opportunity to follow up on exhibition hall conversations, arrange future meetings, and explore potential partnerships in a less structured environment.
The Big Party has evolved into one of the conference's most anticipated events, with many professionals specifically planning their conference attendance to include this networking opportunity. The event's success lies in its ability to blend professional networking with genuine entertainment, creating memorable experiences that strengthen the oil sands industry community. For many participants, the relationships formed and strengthened at The Big Party often prove as valuable as the formal business connections made during the trade show itself.