
The Sponsors and Vendors You'll Meet at Ascend
A big thank you to our 2026 sponsors and marketplace vendors. These organizations aren’t just supporting Ascend ; they’re here to connect with you. From tech innovations to guest experience solutions, explore how they can help you elevate your property.
Premium Sponsor:
Connect Logistics
With specialized expertise in the adult beverage and cannabis industries, Connect Logistics helps businesses move products efficiently while simplifying supply chain operations.
Deluxe Sponsors:
Entegra
With their deep supplier network, Entegra helps hospitality businesses cut costs on food, supplies, and services while improving overall operations.
Gas Alberta Energy
For more than 17 years, Gas Alberta has used a non-traditional approach to the energy market. GAE’s rural heritage and cooperative values are the foundation of our business, and our success is built on the longstanding partnerships we have established with our customers and their businesses.
In 2006, GAE partnered with the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association to develop a Natural Gas Aggregation Program for the AHLA’s Member Value Program. The program has grown to more than 250 hotels and motels across the province.
In 2006, GAE partnered with the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association to develop a Natural Gas Aggregation Program for the AHLA’s Member Value Program. The program has grown to more than 250 hotels and motels across the province.
Roper Valuation
Roper Valuation provides a range of independent insurance and claim valuation services, such as navigating complex insurance claims.
VETS
VETS Group is a progressive group of mechanical, sheet metal and service divisions providing leadership in industrial ventilation, dust collection, HVAC system design and HVAC-R service.
Western Financial Group
Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions (WFGIS) has been a leader in the Canadian insurance market for more than 40 years. A full-service business insurance and employee benefits provider, we offer Canadian businesses insurance solutions that provide optimized coverages and strategies to manage their risk.
Audio Visual Sponsor:
Avera
Avera is a Canadian event production company providing creative, technical and production services for meetings, conferences, conventions, galas and hybrid events. As Canada's largest privately owned corporate audiovisual partner, Avera offers audio, video, lighting, staging, presentation management, broadcast production, livestreaming and technical planning services. With seven offices across the country, the team supports events of all sizes with a focus on reliable service, collaboration and seamless execution. More than an audiovisual supplier, Avera works as an extension of its clients' teams, helping bring people together through engaging event experiences.













































