Corporate Event Planning & Production

The Idea Hunter is a Toronto-based corporate event planning and production company. Since 2003, we have planned and produced corporate events across Canada, from holiday parties and galas to conferences, offsites and multi-day retreats.

We manage the whole event: planning, venue sourcing, decor, AV and production, entertainment and on-site management. We also hold the largest database of entertainment and activations in Canada, with more than 750 vetted ideas.

23+ years in business
10,000+Events
nationwide
over 750
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Toronto Blue Jays

"The Idea Hunter has provided their exceptional services to us for over 18 seasons."

Toronto Blue Jays
Reinsurance Group of America

"You really made my life as a planner so much easier. Everyone thought the space was just beautiful and had a great time."

Reinsurance Group of America
Schindler Elevator Ltd.

"The execution was flawless. They did not just plan an event. They delivered an experience."

Schindler Elevator Ltd.
Isaac Operations

"The best event planners. They will make your life stress-free for the day of your event. If ever in doubt, don't doubt and just book them."

Isaac Operations
BMO Canada

"Always a pleasure to work with this team. They are on trend and know what's fresh and new."

BMO Canada
Air Canada

"Each event we host is handled with the highest level of professionalism and care from the entire team."

Air Canada
CDW Corporation

"This is a team that can turn your event dreams into reality."

CDW Corporation
MAC Cosmetics

"They kept me under budget. The day of load-in I didn't worry once. I knew I didn't have to."

MAC Cosmetics
IQ Business Events

"There is peace of mind working with like-minded professionals who consistently deliver and strive to exceed our expectations."

IQ Business Events
Gage Communications

"Not only are they all very talented, but every single one is professional, competent and very client friendly."

Gage Communications
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)

"The Idea Hunter provided a seamless and enjoyable planning experience, and impressive day-of coordination."

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)
Insulate America

"The answer is execution. It was just done. The least stress I have ever had, and the most fun I have ever had at a meeting."

Insulate America
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Our Toronto-based team of corporate event planners handles every event from the first call to the last guest out. Account managers lead each client relationship, and our operations team plans the logistics and runs the event on site.

Led by Hailey Dawood, Chief Huntress, and Fadi Dawood, President, we deliver 220+ corporate events a year in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and across Canada.

Hailey DawoodOwner & Chief Huntress
Hailey Dawood
Fadi DawoodPresident
Fadi Dawood
Shannon KentnerOffice Manager
Shannon Kentner
Evelyn OliveiraAdmin Coordinator
Evelyn Oliveira
Kelsey CanningOperations Manager
Kelsey Canning
Sandy TuOperations Coordinator
Sandy Tu
Monica TrimbleAccount Manager
Monica Trimble
Kim Munroe
Account Manager
Kim Munroe
Yuna Le Berre
Account Associate
Yuna Le Berre
Juan MartinMarketing Coordinator
Juan Martin
Nika Sinay
Operations Associate
Nika Sinay
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Canadian Event Awards 2026 winner badge with gold border and purple background.

Best Corporate Event $250,000 - $650,000

Canadian Event Awards
2026

Best Entertainment Production for a Public Event

Canadian Event Awards
2025

Canadian Event Professional of the Year

Canadian Event Awards
2023

Best Virtual
Entertainment

Canadian Event Awards
2022

The Top Canadian Event Professionals

BizBash’s Canada 250
2020

The Top Canadian Event Professionals

BizBash’s Canada 250
2020

Most Trusted Entertainment Company in Ontario

Luxe Life Award
2022

Innovation Award

IACC
2019

Emerging Industry Leader, Hailey O’Bright

Canadian Event Industry Awards
2019

The Top 500 People
in Events

BizBash
2018

Best Conference

Canadian Special Event Awards
2018

Readers’ Choice Award for Best Entertainment Company

Canadian Special Event Awards
2016
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One team plans and produces your event from start to finish. Book the full service, or bring us in for the part you need.

After a short discovery call, you get initial ideas and a ballpark within three to five business days.

We plan corporate events across Canada, including Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

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