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Canadian Events Surge as U.S. Travel Restrictions Bite

5/21/2025

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Canadian organizations are curbing travel to the U.S. for professional development, leading to a decline in convention attendance. The Web Summit in Vancouver anticipates 15,000 participants, as U.S. policies push events northward. With some U.S. gatherings canceled and others relocated to Canada, the convention scene is undergoing a significant transformation amid ongoing uncertainty.

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Story summary

Canadian organizations are curbing travel to the U.S. for professional development, leading to a decline in convention attendance. The Web Summit in Vancouver anticipates 15,000 participants, as U.S. policies push events northward. With some U.S. gatherings canceled and others relocated to Canada, the convention scene is undergoing a significant transformation amid ongoing uncertainty.