What Proshow Audiovisual does

Proshow Audiovisual is a privately held B2B audiovisual event production and equipment rental company founded in 1991 in Vancouver, Canada, operating from a 26,000 sq ft facility in Burnaby and a 12,000 sq ft facility in Calgary. The company provides integrated audiovisual production services and equipment rentals for live, virtual, and hybrid events across Western Canada, supporting 1,500+ events annually. Its client base spans corporate meetings and conferences, gala dinners and special events, media and shareholder events, simultaneous interpretation for international summits, entertainment productions, and webcasting for corporate, government, healthcare, nonprofit, and technology clients.

The service portfolio is organized into seven integrated lines: meetings and conferences, galas and special events, media and shareholder events, simultaneous interpretation, entertainment and ceremonies, web streaming and hybrid events, and television/sports broadcasting. Proshow maintains an extensive equipment inventory featuring premium brands (Barco E2/S3 4K+ Screen Management Systems, Meyer Sound Lina/M'elodie/Mina line arrays, Digico SD12, Sony HXC-100 broadcast cameras, Bosch DICENTIS conference and INTEGRUS interpretation systems), LED screens (2.6mm indoor, 3.9mm outdoor), HD/4K projection up to 170 feet wide, custom-built HD flypacks, and a proprietary networked presentation management system. Interpretation equipment is ISO 4043-2016 certified, supporting events like the 2025 G7 Summit which required 10-language simultaneous interpretation across 5 venues.

The company generates revenue through quote-based equipment rentals and full-service production contracts, with go-to-market relying on direct enterprise relationships, official in-house AV partnerships with flagship venues (Hotel Arts Calgary since 2022, Vancouver Convention Centre, The Dorian and Courtyard Marriott Downtown Calgary), and memberships in international networks (AV Alliance covering 50+ countries, Congress Rental Network covering 43 countries, and the invitation-only Event Production Network). Notable recurring or flagship accounts include the 2025 G7 Presidency, NeurIPS, St. Paul's Hospital CME (16 consecutive years), Heart & Stroke Foundation Gala, and Amway Japan Leadership Seminar. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds. In 2018, Proshow divested its Proshow Broadcast unit (7 mobile broadcast trucks, 600+ annual sports events) to UK-based Gravity Media Group. As of 2026, Proshow, alongside sister brands Bespoke and XPAV, is consolidating under the new unified brand Avera Audiovisual.

Name

Proshow Audiovisual

Legal name

Proshow Audiovisual

Website

https://proshow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Proshow Audiovisual is a Western Canada-based B2B audiovisual event production and equipment rental company, founded 1991, serving 1,500+ events annually across corporate, government, healthcare, and entertainment sectors from facilities in Vancouver and Calgary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video Conferencing & Meetings (BPAMACAD), Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Audio visual production
• Event production services
• AV equipment rentals
• Simultaneous interpretation services
• Live event broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. AV Equipment Rentals: Proshow rents audio visual equipment including projectors, LED screens, cameras, sound systems, and intercom equipment to event organizers. Equipment is provided with accessories and maintained to high standards.
2. Event Production Services: Full-service audio visual production for events including setup, operation, and execution. Services include sound reinforcement, video production, lighting, simultaneous interpretation, webcasting, and hybrid event support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Proshow Audiovisual is a full-service audiovisual event production company that rents professional AV equipment and delivers turn-key technical production for live, virtual, and hybrid events. Its service portfolio spans meetings and conferences, galas and special events, media and shareholder events, simultaneous interpretation, entertainment and ceremonies, web streaming and hybrid events, and broadcast production, supported by an extensive inventory of premium LED screens, projection systems, broadcast cameras, sound reinforcement, and interpretation equipment.

Product overview

Proshow Audiovisual is a premier audio visual event production company offering a comprehensive suite of services primarily in Vancouver and Calgary, with operations across Western Canada. The company operates from two main facilities (a 26,000 sq ft Vancouver warehouse and a 12,000 sq ft Calgary facility) and provides audio visual support to more than 1,500 events annually. Its core offerings span seven integrated service lines: Meetings & Conferences Services (sound reinforcement, presentation management, speaker ready rooms), Gala Dinners/Awards Shows & Special Events (including 3D projection mapping and large-screen projection up to 170' wide), Media & Shareholder Events (media feeds, multi-language audio/video bridges, webcasting), Simultaneous Interpretation (Bosch-powered via Congress Rental Network membership, ISO4043-2016 certified), Entertainment & Ceremonies (professional sound, HD cameras, projection for venues from 500 to 20,000 capacity), Web Streaming & Hybrid Events (turn-key virtual/hybrid production with platform support for LiveStream.com, Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom), and Television & Sports Broadcasting (HD flypacks and custom broadcast solutions). Additionally, the company operates an extensive AV Equipment Rentals division offering professional-grade rental equipment across projection, LED, cameras, audio, and intercom categories from leading manufacturers. The company was founded in Vancouver in 1991 and serves clients throughout British Columbia and Alberta, including major venue partnerships with the Vancouver Convention Centre and Hotel Arts Calgary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meetings & Conferences Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 1,500+ events annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, support, key and flagship.

• Congress Rental Network (CRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide network of 45 independent conferencing solutions companies spanning 43 countries in 5 continents. Founded in 1990, CRN provides highest quality conferencing and simultaneous interpretation services using exclusive Bosch technology partnership. Proshow leverages CRN for multilingual event support and coordinated international resources.
• AV AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of 80 premium audio visual companies and event technology providers in 50 countries and 100+ locations worldwide. Provides access to latest equipment and technology resources globally.
• Event Production Network (EPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvitation-only alliance of North America's premier event production companies. Exclusive membership granted through strict peer review process requiring proven event excellence. Provides shared knowledge, best practices, and latest AV technology developments.
• Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association (CAVPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2021, CAVPA represents Canadian-owned AV companies by engaging with event industry, facilitating government advocacy, and creating career awareness.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive technology partner for Congress Rental Network. Bosch leads conference market with innovative conferencing solutions including DICENTIS conference microphone system and INTEGRUS wireless language distribution system for simultaneous interpretation.
• SF MarketingsupportTechnology or IntegrationCanadian distributor providing top-tier network switches and routing solutions for multisite AV connectivity needs. Supported G7 Summit technical requirements.
• Duoson MultimediasupportTechnology or IntegrationCRN partner for Eastern Canada that assisted with simultaneous interpretation and discussion microphone integration for the G7 Summit.
• Orange Frog ProductionskeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative partner for lighting and event production. Collaborated on BILD Calgary Region Awards and G7 Summit events.
• International Live Events Association (ILEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal community of creative event professionals providing education and collaborative networking opportunities.
• Meeting Professionals International (MPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization serving meeting and event industry with leadership and education resources.
• Hotel ArtsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial in-house audio visual provider at Hotel Arts Calgary since 2022. Hotel Arts transformed from Holiday Inn to design-centric boutique hotel in 2005.
• Vancouver Convention CentreflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial audio visual supplier to Vancouver Convention Centre, BC's flagship convention centre hosting 500+ events annually with hundreds of thousands of attendees.
• The Dorian & Courtyard Marriott Downtown CalgarykeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with both Marriott properties in downtown Calgary for comprehensive AV solutions for meetings, conferences, and special events.
• NetgearsupportTechnology or IntegrationProvided network switches and routing solutions for multisite AV connectivity at G7 Summit.
• MountCregankeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction company that collaborated on Partners Conference at Vancouver Convention Centre.
• e=mc2 eventskeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction company partner for multiple major events including SingularityU Canada Summit, Night of a Thousand Stars, Junior Achievement of BC Gala, Amway Leadership Seminar.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/proshowav
• Xx.com/proshow_av
• Facebookfacebook.com/proshow.live

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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