AV for Events at BMO Centre
Practical AV planning for conferences, trade shows and galas at the BMO Centre on Stampede Park.
Big rooms, big decisions
With its 2024 expansion, the BMO Centre now hosts some of the largest conferences and trade shows in Western Canada. Large halls change the AV maths. Screen size, speaker coverage, camera positions for image magnification and the time you have to load in all matter more than in a hotel ballroom.
What to sort out before you book AV
Read the AV and rigging terms early
Large venues usually have specific rules about who can rig from the ceiling, supply power, and connect to house systems. Get those terms in writing before you budget, not after.
Plan load-in time honestly
An exhibit hall or general session build takes longer than people expect. Book enough move-in time for staging, LED and rigging, and allow for rehearsal.
Size screens for the back row
In a large hall, the people at the back need image magnification (IMAG) to see presenters. That means cameras and camera operators, not just bigger slides.
Decide on streaming before you finalize the room
If sessions will be streamed or recorded, camera risers and a clean audio feed need to be in the floor plan from the start.
Our work at BMO Centre
We've produced events at the BMO Centre and know the building's load-in, power and rigging realities first-hand.
Common questions
Can I bring my own AV company into the BMO Centre?
It depends on the venue's current policies and your contract. Ask the venue for its outside-vendor terms in writing, including any rigging, power or connection fees, before you sign. We're happy to review them with you.
How early should I book AV for a BMO Centre event?
For large conferences, start the AV conversation when you book the space. Months ahead is normal for multi-room or multi-day events.
Tell us about your event
Send us the date, the room and roughly how many people. You'll hear back from one of the founders, not a sales queue.