About Paradigm Events

Leaders in the industry.

Paradigm Events is a full service event planning and production company run by a dynamic, energetic and creative team of event professionals. Based in Toronto, Paradigm has produced events all over the world in locations including Las Vegas, Cancun, Muskoka, Niagara on the Lake, Vancouver, San Francisco, Houston and more. Known for our creative flair and unique themed events, Paradigm Events will work within your parameters, using time management, interpersonal skills and our solid supplier relationships, in order to save you time, money and frustration, while bringing your event to life.
  • 2017 Nominee for Event Professional of the Year – Michelle Planche
  • Nominee of the 2012 Best Festival – Girlfriends Getaway Weekend
  • Nominee of the 2009 Best Public Entertainment Event for signature event – The Art of Fashion
  • 2009 Nominee for Event Professional of the Year – Michelle Planche
  • Winner of the 2008 Best Public Entertainment Event for signature event – The Art of Fashion
  • Winners of the 2006 Best Team Building Event for IMPAC
  • Winner of the 2005 ‘Event Producer of the Year’ by Canadian Event Industry Awards
  • Nominee of the 2006 ‘Event Producer of the Year’ by Canadian Event Industry Awards
  • Winner of the 2006 Best Team Building Event Award by the Canadian Event Industry Awards
  • Nominee of the 2006 Best Logistical Achievement for CAPIH Conference
  • Nominee of the 2007 ‘Event Producer of the Year’ by Canadian Event Industry Awards
  • Nominee of the 2007 Best Conference Awards for CSNM, Canadian Society of Nutrition Manager, Conference AGM & Exposition BEAT
  • Nominee of the 2007 Best Conference Award for the AIJA, International Association of Young Lawyers Conference
  • Nominee of the 2008 Best Corporate Entertainment for Dancing on Solid Gold

Proud Members of

Michelle Planche
CMP, President

Recognized as a leader in the event planning industry, Michelle Planche leads a team of award-winning event planners.

Michelle is President of Paradigm Events, an award-winning event production company based out of Toronto and Muskoka. Known for her creative flair and ability to create something from the ground up.

Planche’s dedication to the event industry and delivering flawless events is shown through her devoted client base and many industry awards, including Event Professional of the Year.

  • Producer of The Art Directors Club Conference & Awards Program in Miami Beach
  • Producer of the Sunnybrook Hospital Fundraiser featuring FloRIDA and Mia Martina
  • Producer of Merry in Muskoka Featuring Celebrity chef Michael Smith
  • Producer of WICC Canadian Cancer Fundraiser, produced for over 17 years has featured Chantal Kreviazukk, Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes and July Black to name a few.
  • Producer of Light The Night Fundraiser featuring over 10,000 walkers
  • Producer of Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend for over 17 years which featured Johnny Reid, The Good Lovelies, Jann Arden, Pat Benatar, Amanda Marshall to name a few.

Michelle Planche, CMP, is an accomplished award-winning event specialist and entrepreneur with 27+ years of experience in the event industry. Planche is an active member of the event industry and believes in giving back to the industry, creating standards of excellence and raising the bar of professionalism. Planche’s commitment to that goal is shown by her devoted contributions to many event industry associations and over 17 years of teaching event management in Colleges and Universities. Planche is a prominent industry speaker and mentor with 30 years of experience.

Michelle is the creator, founder, and producer of several large-scale events, including The Art of Fashion, Girlfriends Getaway Weekend, Community Craft Beer Festivals, and XMUS Festival. She has worked with several organizations to develop signature events, including UHN Hospital Rocket Ride for Rehab, CNIB Summer Fundraising event, Deerhurst Resort, and The Town of Bracebridge What’s Cooking Bracebridge.

Michelle has received the prestigious Event Producer of the Year award from the Star Awards as well as awards for Best Public Event, Best Team Building Event, Best Logistical Achievement, Best Conference, Best Entertainment Event, to name a few.

She is the host of Event TV featured in Canadian Special Events Magazine and has been featured on several media outlets as an expert, including Breakfast Television, CTV, City TV News, Canada AM, to name a few.