Red Tree vs In-House
Most venues offer in-house AV, and for a one-off meeting that can be the simplest path. For a recurring, multi-day conference, the differences add up fast. Here's an honest side-by-side so you can weigh what actually matters for your event.
Why Planners Choose Red Tree
1) Conference Focused & Independent
Since 2007, we’ve focused exclusively on conferences. As an independently owned Canadian company, we’re able to make decisions quickly, adapt to your event, and build long-term partnerships with conference planners across the country.
✓ Conference specialists since 2007
✓ Independently owned & operated
✓ National conference coverage
2) We Help Reduce Venue Costs
Having worked in hundreds of conference venues across Canada, we know where hidden costs often appear. Before contracts are signed, we can often identify opportunities to reduce costs and advise you on:
✓ Internet charges & electrical fees
✓ Room rental, setup, & access times
✓ AV exclusivity contract clauses
✓ Labour requirements
3) Reduced Labour & Production Costs
Conferences are all we do. Every package we offer has been refined through hundreds of conferences across Canada. Our systems are custom-built, pre-wired, pre-tested, and designed specifically for conference workflows.
✓ Smaller crews & fewer labour hours
✓ Faster setup & strike times
✓ Lower production costs
4) We Travel With Your Conference
Your conference goes to new cities. We go with you. Our team travels across Canada with the same equipment, the same process, and the same high standards, so you get a consistent experience wherever your event goes.
✓ Take advantage of our cross-country hubs
✓ Pair you with the same event lead & team
✓ Lock in pricing
How We Compare