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March is always busy, but with 22 events and more than 7,000 guests expected through our doors, it might be our busiest yet!
From International Women’s Day celebrations to banquets, conferences, exams, festivals and awards nights, our spaces will once again transform to meet the needs of every kind of gathering.
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In this issue:
- Celebrating Women's Day at RBC Place London
- Upcoming Events In and Around Our Building
- Past Event Spotlight: GNCTR Takes Over Our Ballroom
- In the Gallery: Meet Michael Czupryna, the Artist behind Oddkin
- Now Playing at the Grand Theatre: Piaf/Dietrich's Final Week!
| | | Celebrating International Women's Day | |
The first week of March is dedicated to celebrating leadership, resilience, and progress. We are proud to host and support multiple events that create space for empowerment, dialogue, and meaningful change.
Members of our team are honoured to attend and celebrate this important cause:
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All Women L.E.A.D. – “The Future is Now” (March 2)
A dynamic conference bringing together more than 600 ambitious women and allies for Southwestern Ontario’s largest women’s empowerment event.
Featuring engaging speakers and learning opportunities, and the launch of the She L.E.A.D.S. Awards, the event is designed to break barriers, amplify impact, and accelerate leadership journeys.
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EMC International Women’s Day Celebration (March 3)
This full-day event joins industry leaders, skilled tradeswomen, students, educators, and community partners to highlight the vital role women play in Canada’s manufacturing and skilled trades sectors.
Focused on learning, mentorship, and workforce development, the free-to-attend celebration creates space for honest conversations and meaningful connection.
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26th Annual LAWC International Women’s Day Breakfast (March 6)
For 26 years, this meaningful morning has celebrated the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls while raising critical funds to support those on their healing journey.
The annual breakfast brings the community together through inspiring speakers, games, prizes, and live and silent auctions, all in support of women and girls.
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7th Annual London I❤︎BEER Festival (March 21)
A premier, 19+ craft beverage event returns to RBC Place London this March. The event will feature Ontario craft beers, ciders, and spirits, with a focus on local London vendors, alongside retro arcade games, a beer pong arena, and a lively, DJ-driven, party atmosphere.
Learn More
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43rd Annual Business Achievement Awards (March 31)
This annual gala, often called the “Academy Awards” of business in London, Ontario, celebrates local business excellence, innovation, and leadership. As Canada's largest business awards gala of its kind with over 1,200 attendees, it honours companies across various categories, including Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Nonprofit, and Business of the Year.
Learn More
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March in London always feels full.
Beyond the 22 events happening at RBC Place London this month, the city’s arts and culture calendar is packed. Live music, theatre, independent film, gallery exhibits, and community festivals are happening across venues throughout the city.
It’s one of the things we appreciate most about being downtown. Guests attending events here often turn their visit into a full evening or weekend experience.
If you’re planning to be in the core this month, there’s no shortage of reasons to stay a little longer. And your best resource for event details is the Downtown London Event Calendar!
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Event Spotlight: Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
Earlier this month, we welcomed the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) back to RBC Place London.
For those unfamiliar, GNCTR is one of Canada’s largest and longest-running engineering competitions. Hundreds of post-secondary engineering students from across the country gather to showcase technical knowledge, creativity, and teamwork.
| Yes, it includes a toboggan made of concrete. | Behind the scenes, this event comes with unique logistical needs. | | Oversized materials, complex load-ins, large-scale presentations, multiple breakout spaces, and plenty of energy. Our team worked closely with organizers to ensure everything moved smoothly from move-in to competition day. | It’s a great example of the range of events our space can support, from high-profile galas to highly technical, multi-day conferences. We’re always glad to see it return. | | |
Meet Michael Czupryna, the Artist behind Oddkin | For the eighth exhibition, The Gallery featured artworks created by Michael Czupryna, a lens-based artist working in London, Ontario, creating images inspired by nature. A recent awakening has drawn his attention to the forest, in particular, trees and water. This perspective has been developed through lived health experiences, the pandemic, and learning that trees contribute directly to human well being, while also forming a seemingly intelligent ecosystem. | | | | |
Piaf/Dietrich at the Grand Theatre is a musical drama about the real-life unlikely friendship of two dazzling stars, Édith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich, and features timeless hits such as “La vie en rose”, “Milord”, and “Lili Marlene”.
On stage at the Grand Theatre from February 17 through March 7.
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