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Events Managed & Produced
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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” – 5 Negotiation Mistakes Every Event Planner Should Avoid
Negotiation is a big part of the job when it comes to being an event planner. From negotiating with vendors and venues, to clients and even employers, the negotiation never seems to end. Below are five common mistakes of new event managers, along with ways you can...
“EG Tips” – 5 Insights from 20 Years of Dumpster Diving at Events
If you’ve ever watched an episode of CSI, you know you can learn a lot by going through the trash. Event waste included! First, What is an Event Waste Audit? Most people are familiar with financial audits. Well, waste audits are similar, except instead of analyzing...
“EG Tips” – 4 Tips for Crowd Sourcing Conference Content
The post baby boomer generation – Generation Buzz (X, Y and Millennials) - is living in a world where experiences have to be relevant to their world-view construct. Consuming experiences in an experience based economy demands new approaches. The notion of broadcast...
“EG Tips” – 4 Traits of Event Planners with High Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence can be described as that special talent some people have to be in tune with other people. The most successful leaders and event planners have high emotional intelligence. Here is how to harness this intuition. Emotional Intelligence is the...
“EG Tips” – 5 Negotiation Mistakes Every Event Planner Should Avoid
Negotiation is a big part of the job when it comes to being an event planner. From negotiating with vendors and venues, to clients and even employers, the negotiation never seems to end. Below are five common mistakes of new event managers, along with ways you can...
“EG Tips” – 5 Insights from 20 Years of Dumpster Diving at Events
If you’ve ever watched an episode of CSI, you know you can learn a lot by going through the trash. Event waste included! First, What is an Event Waste Audit? Most people are familiar with financial audits. Well, waste audits are similar, except instead of analyzing...
“EG Tips” – 4 Tips for Crowd Sourcing Conference Content
The post baby boomer generation – Generation Buzz (X, Y and Millennials) - is living in a world where experiences have to be relevant to their world-view construct. Consuming experiences in an experience based economy demands new approaches. The notion of broadcast...
“EG Tips” – 4 Traits of Event Planners with High Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence can be described as that special talent some people have to be in tune with other people. The most successful leaders and event planners have high emotional intelligence. Here is how to harness this intuition. Emotional Intelligence is the...
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.