Andrew Landrigan Becomes First Exhibition Place Employee to Earn Certified Venue Professional Designation

August 10, 2026

TORONTO, August 10, 2026 – Exhibition Place is proud to congratulate Andrew Landrigan, CEM, CVP, on earning his Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM).

Andrew earned his CVP designation on August 9, 2026, and was presented with the designation during the IAVM Awards Ceremony at the 2026 Annual Conference in Indianapolis.

The CVP is a distinguished professional credential that recognizes venue professionals who have demonstrated operational competence and a deep commitment to advancing the venue management industry. Earning the designation is a significant professional milestone that reflects years of experience, expertise and continued professional development.

Andrew is the first employee at Exhibition Place to earn the Certified Venue Professional designation, making this a particularly meaningful milestone for the organization.

“We’re incredibly proud of Andrew and what this achievement represents. Being the first person at Exhibition Place to earn the CVP is a pivotal moment, and it speaks to the experience and dedication he brings to our team every day,” said Gilles Bouchard, Director of Event Management Services, Exhibition Place.

His expertise and leadership are an important part of the team behind the successful delivery of events across our 192-acre site, and this designation is a meaningful recognition of that experience.

Please join us in congratulating Andrew on this well-deserved achievement.

 

About Exhibition Place

Established in 1879 and located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, the award-winning Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, hosting over 2,000 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism.

Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site.