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Services
Corporate Events
You bring your team, we’ll bring the fun. From private yachts to lavish ballrooms to cooking classes (watch the knife) to collaborative run-out-the-clock problem solving activities, we have you covered Locally & Globally. We can help you cater a dinner for 500 clients or strengthen the spirit of camaraderie and communication within your workplace.
Hybrid Events
2020 has shown businesses it is possible to pivot from a commute to the office to a work from home model. The need to stay connected in a reliable and secure manner has never been greater. We can link you to a platform that will allow your company to conduct meetings and events with confidence.
Event Consulting
Have a vision but don’t know where to start ? The team at VESTI Events will guide you through a step by step checklist in order to execute your event with peace of mind. Our concierge services include direct contacts at the City of Vancouver, as well as many local business and vendor connections.
Business Shower
It’s hard enough taking a chance on instinct or a dream, but it would be SO much better if we lived in an environment that supported us and made the start-up journey easier.Instead of baby showers, let’s host Business Showers. When a friend starts a business, we all come together, congratulate them and bring resources for their business.
Blog & Media
“EG Tips” – Are Online Events A Passing Fad Or Here To Stay?
Our event industry has not seen such a profound and impactful strategic shift since the early days following 9/11. In those days, we could not have handled the pivot many are making today in shifting from live events to online event formats. Technology and network...
“EG Tips” – What is Juneteenth — and why are people marching for it in Vancouver?
Another demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter is slated to happen in downtown Vancouver on Friday. This will be the city's first large-scale Juneteenth protest commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The march will coincide with an eight-hour...
“EG Tips” – 10 Critical Tips to Stay on Track with Event Transportation
Planes, trains and automobiles… just some of the many travel options your groups or attendees have in traveling to, from and during your event. For some eventprofs, transportation plays a big role in the experience you provide to your guests. Building a flawless...
“EG Tips” – 15 Ways Event Planners Can Brainstorm New Ideas
Constantly coming up with new ideas is key to being innovative and standing out in the event industry. Here are 15 ways to get the creative juices gushing! Part of planning events can be looking at things from a different perspective and either coming up with ideas or...
“EG Tips” – Are Online Events A Passing Fad Or Here To Stay?
Our event industry has not seen such a profound and impactful strategic shift since the early days following 9/11. In those days, we could not have handled the pivot many are making today in shifting from live events to online event formats. Technology and network...
“EG Tips” – What is Juneteenth — and why are people marching for it in Vancouver?
Another demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter is slated to happen in downtown Vancouver on Friday. This will be the city's first large-scale Juneteenth protest commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The march will coincide with an eight-hour...
“EG Tips” – 10 Critical Tips to Stay on Track with Event Transportation
Planes, trains and automobiles… just some of the many travel options your groups or attendees have in traveling to, from and during your event. For some eventprofs, transportation plays a big role in the experience you provide to your guests. Building a flawless...
“EG Tips” – 15 Ways Event Planners Can Brainstorm New Ideas
Constantly coming up with new ideas is key to being innovative and standing out in the event industry. Here are 15 ways to get the creative juices gushing! Part of planning events can be looking at things from a different perspective and either coming up with ideas or...
Biography
Eugenia Gorkowa
Founder & CEO / Epic Events Master
Corporate Event Planner & Producer
Born in Russia and raised in Germany, Eugenia is an accomplished event planner/producer who has built a name for herself and her company VESTI Events in Canada. Eugenia has over thirteen years of experience engineering small and large scale events (20 – 55,000 people). In the past, Eugenia has worked with Global News, KPMG Canada, GOREEA Design, MRG Concerts, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, CFL (BC Lions), Live Nation (AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses), Marketplace Events (Vancouver Home + Garden Show), Contact Music Festival, FIFA, the Vancouver Film industry and more.
Eugenia’s past experience with hospitality and promotion at the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg and BC Place Stadium in Vancouver has fueled her passion for events and people, resulting in close relationships with vendors and venue contacts across Canada.
Having worked closely with corporate clients, actors, musicians and performers, Eugenia has a unique ability to interact with the most discerning client. Eugenia’s gift of organization, attention to detail, concept design and ceaseless enthusiasm have earned her a reputation for unparalleled excellence as an event planner and producer. Eugenia will execute your concepts flawlessly while maintaining a pleasant, calm and helpful demeanour.
In her spare time, Eugenia loves to meditate, read, travel, watch hockey and hike.