FAQ: Special event building permits in Ottawa
In 2023, changes were introduced to our provincial building code for special events that may affect whether you'll need a building permit for your outdoor event or festival. If you're planning to host any kind of outdoor special event in Ottawa,...
2023 Recap: Designing events in Ottawa and upgrading our video wall
At the beginning of the year, it felt hard to put a cap on what was an incredibly eventful 2022. But it just goes to show that sometimes good things only get better, and that hard work really does pay off. In 2023, we produced some of our most...
How to use an LED video wall to create an interactive experience at your next event
If you’re looking to create a stunning installation for your next live event or show that will grab your audience’s attention, get them engaged, and turn it into an unforgettable experience, an LED video wall may be a great choice. LED video walls...
Fire & Ice Ottawa 2023
That’s a wrap! The Ottawa Fire & Ice Festival has concluded for 2023, and OSE was proud to once again make cool winter magic happen with our partners at the Bank Street BIA. We used our suite of customized event design services to transform...
2022 recap: Rebranding, a new video wall, and the return of live events
2022 was a milestone year for OSE, and we wanted to take a moment to share the highlights of another year spent designing and producing some of Ottawa’s best live events, as well as acquiring an incredible LED video wall and launching the newly...
Ottawa Special Events is now Optimal Show Experience
After twelve incredible years as Ottawa Special Events, in April 2022 we proudly relaunched as Optimal Show Experience. While keeping our much-loved OSE acronym honours our history, this new brand lays the foundation for an exciting new direction...