Past Events

July 30 to August 15, 2004: Nova Scotia
Congrès mondial acadien 2004 was the third international gathering of Acadians. These world-class events reunited and linked Acadians internationally, regardless of distance, time or present-day location; a feat which is repeated every five years. New Brunswick and Louisiana each hosted a similar event in 1994 and 1999 respectively.

Compart was responsible for providing logistical services for four main events:

1. Official Opening - Churchpoint, Nova Scotia: July 31, 2004
2. Show du Mitan - Cheticamp, Nova Scotia: August 6-8, 2004
3. Open Air Mass and Closing Ceremonies - Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia: August 15, 2004
4. Closing Concert - Halifax, Nova Scotia: August 15, 2004

April 20 - 25, 2004: Washington DC
The Trade Mission to Washington gathered 92 delegates from Atlantic Canada Washington DC. Delegates visited Washington with the objective of exploring trade opportunities and forging partnerships in the Washington area. Compart provided all logistical services to the Trade Mission including air and ground transportation for all delegates, facility liaison, accommodations and program development.

National Long Term Care Meeting
May 3 - 6, 2004: Halifax, Nova Scotia
This three day national conference brought together 174 delegates to discuss long term care and issues facing health care givers across Canada. Our services included all logistical arrangements, including accommodations, registration, food and beverage arrangements, audio visual and speaker support.

September 19-21, 2003: Halifax, Nova Scotia
A three-day public festival attracting 10,000 visitors, Compart was responsible for planning of the site layout, suppliers’ liaison, exhibits and accommodations for exhibitors and entertainers. The festival is an annual event promoting Acadian culture and is strongly supported by federal and provincial governments.

September 13 - 19, 2003: Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway and Stockholm, Sweden
26 business delegates from Atlantic Canada representing the ICT and Biotech Sectors travelled to Denmark, Norway and Sweden to meet with prospective business partners in those areas.

Compart was responsible registration, travel arrangements including air and ground transportation, accommodations, meeting arrangements and on-site management. The ICT and Biotech Sectors had two separate itineraries, Compart provided logistical services for both groups.

September 27, 2002: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
June 26, 2002: Moncton, New Brunswick
June 6, 2002: Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 31, 2002: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Industry Canada hosted a series of Innovation Summits in each province across Canada. Compart provided logistical services for the four Summits held in each Atlantic Province. Services included all registration, printing of Summit materials, technical arrangements, facility liaison.

August 25-28, 2002: Halifax, Nova Scotia
The four-day national conference for the Institute of Public Administration of Canada attracted 480 delegates from Canada and abroad. Responsibilities included all accommodations, registration, speaker support, social program, food and beverage arrangements, and liaison with all suppliers including the host hotel.

May 20 - 24, 2002: New York , New York
The Trade Mission to New York gathered 172 delegates from Atlantic Canada in New York City. Delegates visited New York City with the objective of exploring trade opportunities and forging partnerships in the New York area. Compart provided all logistical services to the Trade Mission including air and ground transportation for all delegates, facility liaison, accommodations and program development.

A one-day conference and exhibit display for small to medium size businesses. Federal government departments and agencies display product and services available to the general public. The event attracted an audience of approximately 560 guests. Compart provided all registration services for the conference as well as arrangements for all suppliers to the conference and exhibit displays.