Abby Tobias is the Founder and President of Sole Power Productions, a premier boutique entertainment and production powerhouse. Under his leadership, Sole Power has grown into a dynamic organization representing a curated roster of more than 250 performers, producers, technical specialists, administrators, and managers. The company hosts over 2,000 events annually, delivering world-class entertainment, full-scale…
Montreal-born and driven by creativity, Lorne Levitt discovered his passion for lighting and technical production long before he realized it could become a career. In 1993, he co-founded Total Events, turning innovation into extraordinary live experiences. For more than three decades, Lorne has designed immersive environments where technology, artistry, and emotion seamlessly converge. Known for…
Mahoganey is an event expert. She founded and runs Event Specialists, one of Canada’s pre-eminent event production and management firms. She is the FIRST (yah, the first!) Canadian Event professional to become a Certified Digital Event Strategist. She also considers herself a poutine aficionado! It has been 20+ years since Mahoganey took a jump into…
Stacy’s journey began managing large-scale events and incentives for Canadian DMOs, where she honed her expertise in technical production and event design while working with an elite Pan-Asian clientele across Australia, Hawaii, and Japan. These high-profile projects established her as a senior-level producer with a comprehensive skill set. At the University of Manitoba (UM), Stacy…
Entrepreneurship is in my DNA. Coming from a long line of business owners, I’ve always been driven to build, innovate, and challenge the status quo. As the founder of a multi-seven-figure agency, I scaled a startup from an idea into an industry leader, achieving record-breaking growth—even in the face of global disruption. I believe challenges…
Stephanie Rapko, CEM, CMP, is a respected global event specialist and industry leader with more than 20 years of experience producing trade shows and live event programs. At Skyjack, she oversees an international portfolio of exhibitions across North America, supports events in Europe and Asia, delivering experiences that strengthen brand presence and drive measurable business…
Rennie Colelli is the founder and CEO of bb Blanc Inc., one of Canada’s leading creative audiovisual production companies. With over 35 years of industry experience, he has personally overseen the execution of more than 25,000 events — from intimate gatherings to large-scale Fortune 500 productions. Rennie’s career began in 1985 when he founded S4…
Harpreet is a powerhouse event professional known for turning bold ideas into high-impact experiences that drive revenue and build lasting relationships. With expertise spanning corporate meetings, incentive programs, product launches, and high-profile social events, she leads every stage of the event lifecycle, from strategic sales and budgeting to vendor management and flawless on-site execution. Her…
