Spark Event Collective

Introducing a brand new series.

Spark Notes:
We’re handing the pen over to our collaborators to share, in their own words, their favorite parts of working with Spark Event Collective. Think of it as the ultimate cheat sheet for how independent experts actually want to work, grow, and build together.

First up, Jade kicks things off by breaking down the ultimate work perk: ditching the corporate timecard but keeping the safety net of a highly skilled community.

Melanie is all about the moments people remember.

From special events and galas to entertainment and production, she’s the one making sure everything comes together the way it’s supposed to.

Nothing feels off, nothing gets missed.

Get to know more about Melanie and her role → https://www.sparkeventcollective.com/team/melanie-khunkhun

Brittany is always thinking a few steps ahead.

Conferences and associations are her sweet spot, and she knows how to keep all the moving pieces aligned without missing a beat. It’s how complex ideas come together in a way that feels thoughtful, intentional, and well executed.

Get to know more about Brittany and her role → https://www.sparkeventcollective.com/team/brittany-jorgens

We’ll make it simple.

Spark Event Collective is for planners who are ready for a better way to work, with more support and less of the behind-the-scenes stress that comes with doing it all on your own.

If this feels like the kind of space you’ve been looking for, we’d love to learn more about you.

Explore the Collective: https://www.sparkeventcollective.com/

When it comes to building strong relationships, Jade leads the way.

She brings a steady, strategic approach to every project, with a focus on collaboration, trust, and making things run seamlessly. It’s what allows our teams, partners, and clients feel confident every step of the way.

Get to know more about Jade and her role → https://www.sparkeventcollective.com/team/jade-piraux

Blue skies, a sold out room, and big conversations about the future of continuing care in Alberta.

The 2nd Annual Invest in Alberta’s Continuing Care Think Tank brought together leaders from across the industry for a day filled with insight, collaboration, and connection, all inside the beautiful Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.

From registration and speaker coordination to sponsor management, logistics, and onsite production, Spark was proud to support the event from start to finish for the Alberta Continuing Care Association. To top it all off, guests enjoyed the Fairmont’s first outdoor Terrace reception of 2026 with perfect spring weather and even better company.

With this year’s event sold out and planning for 2027 already underway, we’d say the conversation is only getting started.

Client: Alberta Continuing Care Association
AV: Encore Canada
Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

If it needs organizing, Stephanie’s already on it.

She’s a driving force behind how we stay organized, supported, and set up for success, bringing structure and clarity to everything happening behind the scenes. It’s how our planners can focus on what they do best, with a strong foundation in place.

Get to know more about Stephanie and her role → https://www.sparkeventcollective.com/team/stephanie-barkley

Stephanie Barkley, CMP | Spark Collective Stephanie is the Collective’s Santa Claus. If there’s a list, you can bet she has checked it twice. Our resident operations, administration, finance, process and list leader, Stephanie is responsible for our standard operating procedures and process management. Her keen attention to detail, obse...

Planning an event always starts off feeling simple, and then somehow you’re managing a hundred moving pieces and answering questions you didn’t know existed.

A solid checklist is what keeps everything on track and avoids those last-minute surprises no one enjoys. Here’s a place to start:

✓ Guest Count: know your numbers before anything else
✓ Budget Breakdown: leave room for the “one last thing”
✓ Venue Setup: think flow, not just layout
✓ Food & Drinks: running out is not the goal
✓ Music Playlist: sets the tone more than you think
✓ Cleanup Crew: future you will be grateful

Whether you’re planning something small or going all out, these are the details that make the biggest difference. And if it starts to feel like a bit more than you planned for, we’re here to step in.