About this Event
Join us for our November Business Breakfast where we will be joined by guest speaker Claire Leonard, Manager of Placemaking & Public Spaces at the Downtown Vancouver BIA.
Claire Leonard
Claire Leonard is Manager of Placemaking & Public Spaces at the Downtown Vancouver BIA, where she leads initiatives that bring Vancouver’s public spaces to life through events, public art, beautification and placemaking. With 15 years of experience, Claire specializes in the operations and delivery of large-scale outdoor events and public realm projects. She serves as a board member on the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver and Lumiere YVR, Western Canada’s largest free winter light festival.
Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Claire has a diverse professional background spanning events management, marketing and the music industry. She holds a First-Class Honours degree in Music Technology from Queen’s University Belfast’s Sonic Arts Research Centre and, in 2017, completed a Master’s in International Events Management with Distinction from Ulster University Business School.
Claire’s career highlights include design and delivery of a three-month Granville Pedestrian Zone during FIFA World Cup 2026, leading on Vancouver’s largest free downtown event, the Granville Block Party, and organizing the Guinness World Record-breaking Largest Tap Dance Lesson in 2018.
A passionate live music fan and tenor saxophone player, Claire brings a creative, culturally driven perspective to the business of creating vibrant and inclusive public spaces.
Event venue & nearby stays
Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.