On this episode of #EventIcons we are live from GO WEST! GO WEST is the largest gathering of event professionals in Western Canada. The event focuses on education, innovation, and networking. Getting everyone connected and building relationships is one of the events main goals.
Today our iconic guests; Dustin Westling of OneWest Event Design, Brent Taylor of Timewise Event Management Inc., and Arlene Schilke of Timewise Event Management Inc. are joining us to talk all about the 2019 GO WEST. They will cover why they started the event, how they get attendees engaged in their experience hall, the amazing food served and best moments from the event. If you have ever been curious about GO WEST this is a great show to watch! Lets jump in below!
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Dustin Westling of OneWest Event Design (@DustinWestling)
Brent Taylor of Timewise Event Management Inc. (@brentjtaylor)
Arlene Schilke of Timewise Event Management Inc. (@arleneschilke)
Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media (@APlaxen)

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode:
Go West 2019 – An annual event that focuses on education, innovation and networking.
Go West 2019 Twitter – Experience the largest gathering in Western Canada For #EventProfs by #EventProfs
Instagram acoount for Go West 2019 – Largest Gathering Event Profs in Western Showcasing Event Trends, Design, Marketing, Technology,Experiential Meet-ups
Timewise Event Management Inc. – The proud producer of GO WEST Canada.
TSI’s Bandwidth Calculator – Plan your event bandwidth
White Paper: Negotiating the Internet Landscape at Hotels and Convention Centers – If you plan to order Internet or telecommunications services for your event, it is critical to understand the underlying business model in play.
White Paper: How to Discuss Your Event’s WiFi Needs – The white paper touches on the steps to assess your event’s WiFi appetite, the details of picking appropriate bandwidth, questions to ask to ensure proper event WiFi coverage and capacity, and what goes in to high-quality network support.
Consumer Rights & FCC Protections – rade Show Internet (TSI) encourages all consumers to understand their rights with respect to Internet “exclusivity” rules. We have assembled the relevant information below to help you take advantage of the Federal protections created to preserve your wireless freedom.
The Experiential Hall Floor Plan 
The Main Stage Floor Plan

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