CESSE Announces Continued Year‑Round Partnership with Destination Canada for 2026
(Schaumburg, IL - April 7, 2026) — The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) announces the continuation of its year‑round partnership with Destination Canada for 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to supporting its base of STEM society professionals through industry insight and meaningful member engagement.
A long-time trusted partner to CESSE, Destination Canada will engage with CESSE members throughout the year and play an active role in key CESSE programs. This sustained partnership reflects a strong alignment between both organizations around the advancement of STEM societies.
“Destination Canada has been an invaluable partner to CESSE and our members for several years,” said Louise Ristau, CAE, Executive Director of CESSE. “Their continued year‑round support enhances the depth and quality of our member programs, contributing directly to the value our members gain through CESSE engagement.”
Through this partnership, Destination Canada will support CESSE and its members through thought leadership, and access to resources that enhance learning and strategic planning. CESSE, in turn, provides a trusted platform for Destination Canada to connect with STEM society leaders and staff who shape programs, events and strategic initiatives across the association landscape.
“At Destination Canada, we believe business events have the power to shape a better future by bringing people, ideas and expertise together,” said Virginie De Visscher, Executive Director, Business Events, Destination Canada. “Our continued partnership with CESSE reflects a shared commitment to advancing STEM communities and the critical work they lead around the world. By connecting association leaders with opportunities across Canada, we aim to spark new thinking, deepen collaboration and help create lasting impact that extends far beyond the event itself.”
For more information about CESSE and its programs, visit www.cesse.org.
To learn more about Destination Canada and its Business Events team, visit www.businessevents.destinationcanada.com.
About CESSE
The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) is a leading provider of educational, networking, and leadership development opportunities for professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math societies. CESSE conferences are renowned for shaping the future of STEM societies by fostering collaboration and innovation.
About Destination Canada
At Destination Canada, we believe that tourism enhances the wealth and wellbeing of Canadians and enriches the lives of visitors. Our mission is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad.
Knowing that diversity is our greatest asset, we promote Canada as a premier four-season leisure and business tourism destination around the country and world in Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, United Kingdom and the United States. In addition, our Business Events team leverages in-depth global market analysis to target international clusters aligned with Canada's priority economic sectors. Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada. businessevents.destinationcanada.com/
Media Contacts
Louise Ristau, CAE
Executive Director
Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives
Ekaterina Korneeva
Global Media and Public Relations Strategist
Destination Canada
