Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Sabrina Cristiano, CMP, CEM, DES has extensive work experience in the event management industry. Sabrina started their career at Ontario Place as an Assistant Manager of Events & Entertainment from April 2000 to December 2006. Cristiano then joined the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, where they held various roles, including Event Manager from May 2008 to March 2019, Senior Event Manager from March 2019 to May 2022, and currently Assistant Director of Events. Sabrina has recently been appointed as a Professor of Event Management at Centennial College, starting in January 2023.
Sabrina Cristiano, CMP, CEM, DES has a comprehensive education history that includes various degrees and certifications. Sabrina attended the University of Toronto from 2019 to 2020, focusing on Project Management. Prior to that, they completed an Instructing Adults Certificate at George Brown College from 2017 to 2018, specializing in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. In 2007, they obtained a Certificate (Post-Graduate) in Event Management from Niagara College. Additionally, Sabrina holds a Diploma in Technical Theatre Arts Production from Humber College, which they obtained from 1999 to 2001.
In terms of certifications, Sabrina obtained the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Events Industry Council in May 2014. Sabrina also achieved the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) certification from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) in June 2018. Furthermore, they obtained the Ungerboeck Certified Venue Operations Associate certification from Ungerboeck in June 2020. Most recently, in December 2020, Sabrina received the Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification from PCMA.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is Canada's leading convention and trade show facility. The world-class venue features 442,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 77 meeting rooms, multi-purpose ballrooms, and a theatre equipped for performing arts as well as corporate events. Not only is the MTCC the largest convention facility in Canada, but it also stands as the only convention centre in the world to ever host a G7 and G20 Summit. The MTCC is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, within walking distance of some of the city’s most popular attractions, restaurants and night life. With several nearby hotels, public transportation options, and abundant parking, our venue is in the most ideal and convenient location possible. As an industry leader in green innovation, the MTCC holds a strong commitment to being an environmentally conscious facility. With multiple awards for various green initiatives, we are proud to offer you sustainable meeting solutions that have fostered our continued commitment to our community and our environment. In 2017, the MTCC was honoured with the 2017 Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award and the Certificate of Building Excellence in the public assembly category by the Building Owner’s and Management Association of Toronto (BOMA). These prestigious recognitions are awarded to facilities with the highest levels of quality in many categories of building operations including energy conservation, building performance, security standards and community impact.