EVENTS
BY DAVE TURNER
CVE-CANADA’S VAPE EXPO. TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 21-23.
As I write this on the morning of our flight home, it’s worth noting
that it’s always a thrill to visit a particular expo for the first time.
That thrill is enhanced when it’s also a first time visit to a new
country, but there’s always a degree of nerves too as you make
your way there.
As a member of the vaping media and more importantly the vaping
community as a whole, I always want every expo to be a success
at passing on the message that vape has to offer and to organise
an expo that is a unqualified success is indeed quite an ask.
I can say quite comfortably that Canada’s Vape Expo achieved
this brilliantly and with a touch of panache at their recent expo in
Toronto spanning the 21st-23rd July.
Hosted at The International Centre the expo was a shining example
of the myriad of things that are wonderful about the Canadian vape
industry - an industry currently facing legislative challenges in the
form of the S-5 bill.
It was inspiring to see how alongside organisations such as the
Canadian Vaping Association and the Electronic Cigarette Trade
Association of Canada the industry are tackling those challenges
with efficiency, dignity and a very impressive level of organisation.
The expo itself showcased a large variety of brands that anybody,
either business or consumer, should take the time to acquaint
themselves with. Canadians are of course noted for their
friendliness and this was apparent throughout both the entire show
and the visit as a whole.
Alongside the vendors themselves it was also fantastic to see and
listen to experts and advocates of the vaping industry such as
Phil Busardo, Dimitris Agrafiotis and former Winston man David
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Goerlitz. Special thanks must also go to Charlie Pisano from
the event organisers. From a very warm welcome through to his
constant help and assistance throughout the event, Charlie was a
pleasure to meet and immeasurably kind and helpful throughout
our entire stay.
Without hesitation I’d recommend attending any of the events that
Canada’s Vape Expo’s organisers put on. Whether you attend in a
business capacity, or simply as part of the vape community, you’ll
find it a very worthwhile and engaging way to spend your time.
I’m already looking forward to a return visit here for the next expo
- this one was truly stand-out and I’m excited for more. Do yourself
a favour and if you have the time then visit too.