About Us
SFU Meetings, Events, Conference Services (MECS) has a history of hosting successful events for many clients, including government groups, corporations, non-profits, and individuals. By choosing MECS, you're contributing to the greater good. Our not-for-profit model directs revenue into SFU, supporting education, research, and innovation.
Values
At MECS, our values reflect the university's values. We prioritize living wages, Ocean Wise and Fairtrade certifications, socially responsible and culturally diverse partners, safety, quality, and cost recovery. When you choose MECS, you're not just hosting an event; you're supporting SFU's commitment to excellence, sustainability and ethical practices. We uphold SFU’s values through our policies, procedures and practices designed to support safe engagement both on and off campus.
Service to SFU
MECS is committed to serving the SFU community by facilitating exceptional experiences that reflects the university’s values of excellence and belonging. We treat every client as a priority, ensuring that each experience is seamless and tailored to your needs. With a focus on upholding SFU’s core values, we guarantee fair wages for staff, create employment opportunities for students and locals, and reinvest all profits back into the university. When you choose MECS, you’re choosing a service that puts SFU’s mission and community first.
Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our priority of integrating Indigenous wisdom and practices into our operations, aiming for zero waste through mindful sourcing and waste reduction strategies in our catering services, and forming social enterprise partnerships that focus on community-driven initiatives that support local economies and embody social responsibility.
Indigenous Engagement
Recognizing Indigenous People and their Traditional Lands is one of the most important acts of reconciliation, is a way to honour Indigenous People, and is something that those conducting events at SFU can consciously, collectively and individually practice.
Health & Safety Policies
At MECS, we adhere to strict health and safety policies that ensure your event is a success. From choosing preferred suppliers that ensures all catering and event services meet high standards, to managing regulatory compliance to licensing and permits, our Event Managers will ensure all events run smoothly and safely.
Social Enterprise
MECS actively invests in social enterprise partnerships including H.A.V.E Culinary Training Society and Tayybeh to support local communities and empower marginalized groups. H.A.V.E provides culinary training and job opportunities to individuals facing employment barriers, while Tayybeh offers economic support to Syrian refugee women through traditional cuisine. These collaborations align SFU’s commitment to social responsibility with community development, fostering positive change and sustainable growth.
Our Team
Our team prides ourselves on our seamless event management approach, where every detail from the initial registration to the final applause is meticulously handled. Guiding you every step of the way, we provide personalized assistance in all aspects of your event, including decor, catering, program planning, logistics, and beyond.