AREC Gala 2026

AREC ANNUAL GALA 2026
An evening dedicated to excellence, recognition, and the Romanian-Canadian community

The Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada is delighted to invite you to the AREC Annual Gala 2026, an elegant evening celebrating professional excellence, outstanding achievements, and the values that unite our Romanian-Canadian community.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Venu Event Space – Hall 5
2800 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8

This prestigious event will be honoured by the presence of the Ambassador of Romania, Romanian officials, guests of honour, and prominent representatives of the community.

Approximately 180 professionals, community leaders, graduates, students, families, and friends will come together for an unforgettable evening filled with recognition, valuable connections, and moments of celebration.

🏆 An evening dedicated to recognition
AREC will honour individuals whose dedication, leadership, and achievements have made a significant impact in their professional fields and in the community.

The evening's special program will include:
✨ Lifetime Achievement Awards, presented for exceptional careers, dedication, and lasting contributions
🎓 Recognition of deserving graduates and students, representing the new generation of Romanian-Canadian professionals
🏅 Awards for professional excellence, leadership, and community involvement
🇷🇴 The presence of the Ambassador of Romania and other Romanian officials
🌟 Guests of honour and special representatives of the community
🤝 Opportunities for socializing, networking, and building valuable professional and personal relationships

This gala will be more than a festive dinner. It will be a celebration of the people, stories, and achievements that continue to inspire and strengthen our community.

🍽️ An exceptional gala menu
Guests will enjoy a generous buffet, a plated main course, a deluxe open bar, and champagne for the festive toast.

Cold selections – buffet
Mediterranean couscous salad, quinoa salad with cranberries, Kalamata olives and spicy green olives, vegetable giardiniera, mixed bean salad, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, baby corn salad, chickpea salad, pasta primavera, grilled and marinated eggplant, tomato and bocconcini salad, sliced beets, marinated eggplant, roasted and marinated red and yellow peppers, rice salad, grilled and marinated zucchini, pizza, and sausage.

Warm Calabrese bread with fresh herbs and a variety of focaccia will also be served.

Festive platters
Prosciutto
Cheese selection
Charcuterie selection

Hot dishes
Steamed PEI mussels in tomato marinara sauce
Fried calamari

Intermediate course
Risotto al Funghi

Plated main course
Chicken Breast Supreme
Garlic mashed potatoes
Asparagus, red pepper, and carrots
Green salad with house dressing

Dessert
Crème brûlée with biscotti
Fresh fruit platter

🥂 Deluxe Open Bar
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a deluxe open bar, as well as champagne for a special festive toast.

🎶 Music and entertainment
Get ready to celebrate and dance with DJ Dragoș, who will bring the music, energy, and perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable gala evening!

🎟️ Tickets
$175 – Non-members
$165 – AREC members
$100 – Students

We invite you to spend a memorable evening together, full of elegance, recognition, exceptional food, music, dancing, meaningful conversations, and the joy of celebrating as a community.

Reconnect with dear friends, meet inspiring professionals, celebrate the graduates and award recipients, and honour the individuals whose achievements continue to proudly represent the Romanian-Canadian community.

✨ Honouring excellence. Celebrating achievement. Inspiring future generations.

We look forward to welcoming you to the AREC Annual Gala 2026!