Event Architect: a professional with an extensive knowledge of the complex process of event design and event management required to design, collaborate, and consult on the management of innovative and responsible social, economic and environmental event experiences.
Events that are truly immersive experiences and are infused with passion & purpose is what defines experiential events. Our portfolio is packed with corporate events and social milestone celebrations such as weddings, gala's, not-for-profit fundraisers and intimate gatherings. What earns us our awarded reputation is our commitment to detail, striking creativity and the ability to achieve our client's vision however ambitious. These events are assignments of varying scale, from small, intimate occasions, to breathtakingly large events that require complex planning, coordination, execution and meticulous attention to detail.
What sets experiential events apart is the research and strategic analysis we put into learning about you, your organization, and your audience. By fully understanding your culture, a vision is created and your goals are realized through the event.
Events Are Achieved Through Strategic Planning:
RESEARCH
DESIGN
PLANNING/RISK MANAGEMENT
COORDINATION
EXECUTION
EVALUATION
Examples of Services:
Contract Review and Adherence
Venue Liaison
Technical Production
Program Development
Budgeting
Entertainment Procurement and Coordination
Menu Development
Management of On-site Staffing
The experiential events team is a group of highly skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate individuals who are inspired to change people's lives, through events, one experience at a time. Led By President and Creative Director Kenneth Kristoffersen this team is renowned for their abilities to create events that capture the senses and provide meaningful experiences.
Years of producing successful corporate, social and not for profit events have afforded experiential events a world-class reputation. This team's work is recognized nationally & internationally through their diverse award successes.
National & International Awards
BIZBASH Award (BizBash Magazine)
- Winner Best Entertainment Program/Concept in Canada 2008
ESPRIT Awards (International Special Events Society)
- Winner ISES Best Team Effort in the World 2005
- Selected Top 3 event in the World for Best Event for a Corporation 2005
EVENT SOLUTIONS Awards (Event Solutions Magazine)
- Nominated Best Corporate Event Planner 2005
- Nominated Best Event for a Corporation 2005
GALA Awards (Special Events Magazine)
- Winner Best Wedding in the World - under $1000 per guest 2008
- Selected Top 3 in the World for Most Outstanding Spectacle in the World 2005
- Selected Top 3 in the World for Best Event Produced for a Corporation 2005
STAR Awards (Canadian Event Perspective Magazine)
- Winner Most Outstanding Event over $300,000 in Canada 2007
- Winner Best Event Produced for a Corporation in Canada 2007
- Winner Best Event Produced for a Private Individual in Canada 2007
- Winner Most Outstanding Event over $300,000 for an Event in Canada 2006
- Winner Outstanding Logistical Achievement for an Event in Canada 2006
- Winner Canadian Event Producer of the Year 2004
- Winner Canadian Event Producer of the Year 2003
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When industry professionals work toward the same creative vision and direction, events happen seamlessly. Caterers, florists, sound and lighting technicians, photographers, designers and musicians are all part of the mosaic of professional services that experiential events brings together to achieve extraordinary results.
experiential events has spent years forming dependable yet dynamic partnerships that allow the opportunity to create high-performance teams for each individual event.
The difference in this unique approach is that it brings together experts from each industry and allows them to sit at the table as partners in the strategic planning process and execution of each event. Rather than the conventional client-supplier relationship, these partnerships foster a mutual respect and understanding. In line with this approach, third-party services will not be marked up and any relationship discounts are allocated back to the budget.
Only when professionals collaborate in this way, can the fine balance between individual elements be achieved to create an experiential event.
Kenneth Kristoffersen is the President and Creative Director of experiential events. He is recognized as Canada's top Event Architect who is driven by passion and guided by integrity and he remains passionate about the growth, credibility and professionalism in the event industry worldwide.
He is a past-president of the Canadian Special Events Society and a founding member of the Calgary Chapter of ISES. He holds the international certification of CSEP, as well as, Canadian certifications: CEM & CEC. As an Instructor at Mount Royal College and a Guest Lecturer at the University of Calgary he has trained students in Event Logistics, Event Production, Event Marketing and Introduction to Event Planning. He is also a regular speaker at event conferences throughout Canada and the World.
His reputation has allowed him to sit on the National Advisory Panel for Canadian Event Perspective Magazine and is a 5-year judge of the Canadian Event Industry Awards. He is also the only Canadian representative to be appointed to a position on the International Advisory Board for US publication Special Events magazine.