Celebrating 30 years

Thirty years ago, a small team came together as OpenRoad Communications. What we’ve built since then—OXD and ThoughtFarmer—has been shaped by the clients, partners, and collaborators along the way.

On May 29, 2026, we celebrated with the people who made it possible. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of great drinks, food, and nostalgia.

Scroll down to explore the gallery and relive the magic of the evening.

A special thanks to our incredible team who pulled it all together, and to D/6 Lounge for the perfect backdrop—between the food, cocktails, and rooftop vibes, guests were calling it our best venue yet.

Darren and Gord share nine lessons from 30 years in business. Read what they’d tell their 1996 selves.

Magician Rick Mearns left us wide-eyed in curiosity with his close-up tricks.

We’ve come a long way from the days of beige CRT monitors and dial-up!

Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets! We matched and donated 100% of proceeds ($3,420) to BC Children’s Hospital!

The best part of 30 years? These people.

When we weren’t catching up, we were eating. No regrets.

30 years of great people doing great work together.

Huge thanks to DJ Boogie Shoes for laying down the perfect soundtrack for the evening—and for setting the stage for some unforgettable karaoke.

We’re grateful to photographers Jef and Becca Gibbons for beautifully documenting the evening’s festivities.

Thanks to everyone who joined us to make this 30th anniversary celebration so special!

We made it to thirty years, here’s to sixty.