Schedule at a Glance
Pacific Contact 2026 will offer unique experiences, allowing you to discover Nanaimo’s city centre, a walkable, lively area just steps from the picturesque harbour. We invite you to review the Schedule at a Glance to discover the locations and times of all conference events.
Please note this schedule is subject to change without notice.
Thursday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration Opens | VICC Lobby |
| 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Spotlight on Marketing – Part 1 | VICC |
| 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM | Spotlight on Marketing – Part 2 | VICC |
| 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM | Lunch on your own | Downtown Nanaimo |
| 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Network Meetings: Agents/Managers, Artists, Festivals, Venue Managers & Job Alike Meetings | VICC |
| 3:30 PM to 3:45 PM | Coffee Break | |
| 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Slow Socials | VICC |
| 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Get to Know You Reception (catered) | VICC |
| 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Showcase 1 (6:30 PM Doors, 7:00 PM Indigenous Acknowledgement/Welcome, 7:30 PM Showcase) | Port Theatre |
| 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM | Late Night Hospitality | Bistro at the Courtyard Marriott |
Friday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration Opens | VICC Lobby |
| 9:00 AM to 9:10 AM | Indigenous Welcome | VICC |
| 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM | Workshops | VICC |
| 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM | Break | |
| 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Family Showcase 2 (morning) | The Port Theatre |
| 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM | Contact Room Load in | VICC |
| 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM | Lunch (catered) | VICC |
| 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | Family Showcase 2 (afternoon) | The Port Theatre |
| 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Pitch and Perform / Short 5’s | VICC Shaw Auditorium |
| 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Contact Room | VICC |
| 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Dine Arounds | |
| 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Showcase 3 (7:30 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Showcase) | The Port Theatre |
| 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM | Late Night Hospitality | Bistro at the Courtyard Marriott |
Saturday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration Opens | VICC Lobby |
| 9:00 AM to 9:10 AM | Indigenous Welcome | VICC |
| 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM | Knowledge Cafe by CAPACOA | VICC |
| 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Pitch and Perform | VICC Shaw Auditorium |
| 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM | Lunch on your own | Downtown Nanaimo |
| 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Showcase 4 | The Port Theatre |
| 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Contact Room | VICC |
| 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Contact Room Strike | VICC |
| 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Closing Party (7:00 PM Reception; 8:00 PM Buffet – Catered; 9:00 PM Awards; 10:00 PM End) | VICC |
| 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM | Late Night Hospitality | Bistro at the Courtyard Marriott |
Sunday
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Block Booking for Presenters | Coast Hotel |