Breathtaking Views and
Breakthrough Events
Breakthrough Events
Much more than a place for meetings, Ottawa’s Shaw Centre is an architectural jewel that attracts leaders, planners, delegates and attendees from all over the world.
Breathtaking Views and
Breakthrough Events
Much more than a place for meetings, Ottawa’s Shaw Centre is an architectural jewel that attracts leaders, planners, delegates and attendees from all over the world.
Awarded and Recognized
Around the World
Around the World
The Shaw Centre — Canada’s Meeting Place — is an internationally renowned convention centre located on the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa. With bold, modern design, a naturally lit interior, and magnificent views, the Shaw Centre offers an unparalleled and environmentally-responsible setting for conventions, conferences, meetings and exhibits of any size.
SHAW CENTRE NAMED WORLD’S BEST CONVENTION CENTRE
September 7, 2021
OTTAWA, ON – The Shaw Centre is honoured to announce that it has won the International Association of Conference Centres (AIPC) APEX award for “World’s Best Convention Centre”. The Shaw Centre joins a prestigious list of convention centres from around the world who have claimed this title.
“The award is a testament to our exceptional team and the commitment of providing superior experiences to our clients and their delegates.” says Nina Kressler, President and CEO of the Shaw Centre. “This gives our team a welcomed boost during these tough times for our industry and will motivate us as we build towards the future.”
The award is granted every two years in recognition of the highest rating on client surveys received by a convention centre. It is based on a comprehensive analysis of the centre’s performance based on customer satisfaction surveys. An independent “blind” evaluation process carried out by Ipsos, a recognized international market research company, ensures an objective analysis of the data which addresses a series of factors including centre facilities, project management capabilities, catering and technical capacity.
“This is a historic moment for the Shaw Centre and the city of Ottawa. Winning this award will elevate our world-class facility and draw international attention.” says Jo-Anne Poirier, Chair of the Shaw Centre’s Board of Directors. “This global recognition amongst convention centres will assist in attracting events to the Shaw Centre and the city, which will aid in the economic recovery of the hospitality sector.”
The award was presented at the recent AIPC annual conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Shaw Centre was chosen from a group of 18 convention centre finalists which included locations from around the world.
As health and safety is, and always will be, a priority at the Shaw Centre several new measures have been implemented to enhance its already high-level delegate experience. The Shaw Centre looks forward to providing exceptional experiences with this newly acclaimed international recognition.
LEED
The Shaw Centre is a strong advocate for environmental respect, conservation, and sustainable living and was awarded LEED Gold certified status in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building rating system administered by the non-profit Canada Green Building Council.
AIPC
The Shaw Centre is part of an exclusive group of convention centres worldwide to have achieved Gold Certification in Quality Standards from the
International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC).
At a Glance
The Shaw Centre’s multi-purpose event rental facilities include:
First level: eight meeting rooms, executive boardroom, coat room, kitchen studio
Second level: 15 meeting rooms, pre-function area of 19,806 square feet, dedicated show office, corporate business centre, coat room, and walkway links to the Westin hotel and the Rideau Centre shopping centre
Third level: large multipurpose hall that can accommodate up to 6,260 people theatre-style, 4,600 people banquet-style, or up to 400 10’x10′ booth displays
Fourth level: ballroom reserved for meetings, conferences, and weddings
The Shaw Centre was built to be as environmentally friendly as possible, and in January 2013 was awarded LEED Gold certification. In 2021, the Shaw Centre was awarded the International Association of Convention Centres, APEX Award for Best Convention Centre in the World.
History
The Shaw Centre is located at the site of the former Congress Centre, historically one of the most successful convention centres of its kind in Canada. Major redevelopment of the site in 2011 tripled the hosting capacity and greatly enhanced its appeal to planners of national and international conventions, meetings and trade shows. Since opening in 2011, Shaw Centre has hosted more than 4,447 events.
Governance
The Shaw Centre is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Crown in the Province of Ontario, governed by the Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation Act. Our mandate is to operate, maintain and manage an international-class convention centre facility in a manner that promotes and develops tourism and industry in Ottawa and Ontario.
Serving Clients
A fundamental key to success when creating extraordinary events is to put customers first. To that end, Shaw Centre staff, partners and suppliers work hard to make sure that each clients’ vision is realized. The Shaw Centre is governed by a board of directors, managed by an expert team of professionals, and operationally driven by inspired colleagues and selected suppliers whose main goal is to create events that provide an unforgettable experience.
Reach Out To Our Team
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 9J2
Tel: 613-563-1984 or 1-800-450-0077
Fax: 613-563-7646
Email: info@shaw-centre.com
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