CEMA summit is like summer camp for the events industry. The BW team was on-site and learning from the best of the best.
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August 12, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BW Events Tech Team Attends CEMA Summit in Toronto, August 9–11
Team connected with event marketing leaders, rising stars, and industry innovators from around the world
TORONTO — BW Events team attended the CEMA Summit, held August 9–11, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. The three-day event brought together event marketing leaders, rising stars, and industry innovators from around the world for networking and collaboration.
Representing BW Events on-site were Darcy Gabriele, Ryan Prater, and Tim Schmanski.
"CEMA Summit is my Superbowl" said Darcy Gabriele, VP of Sales, BW Events. "Spending three days in Toronto with so many great industry friends, event marketing leaders, rising stars, and innovators from around the world is a great reminder of how much energy and creativity is driving this industry forward."
Hosted by the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA), the annual Summit is one of the event marketing industry's premier gatherings, bringing together in-house event marketers, agency partners, and technology providers for several days of education, peer networking, and idea-sharing. The event is known for its focus on community and collaboration over sales pitches, giving attendees the chance to build genuine relationships with peers who understand the unique challenges of corporate event marketing.
For BW Events, attending CEMA Summit offers a direct line to the people shaping the future of event strategy — providing valuable insight into emerging trends, evolving client needs, and the technology challenges event marketers are working to solve. The team's presence reflects BW Events' ongoing commitment to staying close to the industry it serves and building relationships that inform how it develops and delivers event technology solutions.
About BW Events Tech
Guided by a platform agnostic mindset, BW Events Tech is disrupting the traditional flow for managing event technology with their expertise and creative problem solving. Through a combination of global event tech experts, innovative custom development, and experienced architects, they help clients execute perfectly tailored solutions. Love 100% of your event tech.
Media Contact:
Victoria Rasmussen
Marketing Director
victoriarasmussen@bweventstech.com
+1 817-301-7780
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