SEPTEMBER 2023

September has arrived, and with it, an exciting whirlwind of activity within our walls. We are ready to start our busy season, hosting 18 diverse events and welcoming over 10,000 esteemed guests through our doors this month.

Our event calendar promises something for everyone. Fans of all kinds can immerse themselves in a world of fantasy at this year's London Comic Con, while Western Homecoming and Ivey Centennial celebrations bring nostalgia and achievement to the forefront. September also ushers the return of a favourite annual event, the London Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Gala, where excellence and innovation will take center stage.

Discover the vibrancy of September at RBC Place London, where every event is a testament to our commitment to excellence and memorable experiences.

UPCOMING EVENTS

LONDON COMIC CON 2023

SEPTEMBER 16-17

Welcome to the largest Pop Culture celebration in southwestern Ontario. Everyone is a fan of something, and London Comic Con is a place to celebrate all things pop culture.

Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest and get to know your favourite celebrities more intimately at the live stage segments where the celebrities have fun sharing stories with the fans on past achievements and upcoming projects..

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UNITED WAY HARVEST LUNCH

SEPTEMBER 19

Guests at the 3M Harvest Lunch hosted by United Way Elgin Middlesex will enjoy a delicious lunch, served up by generous volunteers as they mix and mingle with people from local businesses, community organizations and United Way funded agencies. And every ticket purchased will also buy a meal for a neighbour in need.

Through United Way partnerships with local agencies, and the help of 3Mgives volunteers, hot and fresh meals are prepared, served and in some cases delivered right to the homes of those in need. This year, the goal is to surpass last year’s total of 2,400 pay-it-forward meals.

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WESTERN MUSTANGS SPORTS HALL OF FAME DINNER

SEPTEMBER 22

The Western Mustangs Sports Hall of Fame Dinner honours the outstanding contributions of Western Mustangs athletic alumni, as they are inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 2023 Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at this event.

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IVEY'S CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 23

Not to be missed — an all-alumni Homecoming Celebration featuring live music, delectable cuisine, and thrilling entertainment! The event will celebrate Ivey’s 100th anniversary by taking guests on a trip through the ages and into the future.

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2023 BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

SEPTEMBER 27

The Chamber of Commerce's London Business Achievement Awards annual gala is the largest of its kind in Canada with over 1200 in attendance. The event showcases and celebrates some of London's most outstanding businesses.

The Achievement Awards recognizes business excellence in a number of categories including Agribusiness, Business of the Year (Small, Medium & Large Company), Environmental Leadership, Excellence in People & Culture, Manufacturer, Nonprofit and Innovation.

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OUR EVENTS ARE MAKING HEADLINES

More than 800 bird nerds are flocking to London, Ont. for largest North American conference | CBC News

Hundreds of bird experts from Canada, the United States and 39 other countries are in town for the largest annual ornithologist conference in North America.

Housing, development, top of mind at conference for Ontario civic leaders

Ontario civic politicians descend on London this week for their largest annual conference.

AND THE DRAW WINNER IS...

We are delighted to announce that Karri Bylsma of Landscape Ontario is the lucky winner of our Guest Experience Survey Draw! As the event specialist behind the 2023 Plant Symposium, her valuable feedback has earned her a $150 gift card of her choosing.

At RBC Place London, we're committed to enhancing our clients' event experience and we want to hear from those who have hosted at our facility. Make sure you complete the Guest Experience Survey sent to you after your event for a chance to win!

Congratulations to Karri, and a big thank you to all who participated.

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