The Hollywood Reporter has opened a new front in Canada with the launch of a new event, the Access Canada Summit, set to run during the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.
The Canadian industry conference, set to run Sept. 8-10, will focus on the Canadian media and entertainment industry. The event will be produced by Access Canada, the producer of The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada event, now in its second year and set for May 29 in Toronto.
“We’re so thrilled to partner with Access Canada during, fittingly, the Toronto International Film Festival to bring fresh ideas and thought leadership among the industry insiders who create, distribute, stream, release and invest in content that drives culture and the conversation in Canada, one of the most thriving entertainment markets in the world,” The Hollywood Reporter co-editors-in-chief, Shirley Halperin and Maer Roshan, said in a joint statement.
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The inaugural Access Canada Summit will focus on Canada’s content industry as it drives onto a global entertainment stage. The event will include keynote speakers and panels and dealmaking between top creatives and decision-makers across the country.
The Access Canada Summit will have The Hollywood Reporter as its title media partner for the new event.
“Access Canada Summit is focused on creating a platform for this opportunity to blossom by connecting creators to decision makers, unlocking learnings from influential industry leaders and strategically amplifying Canadian stories through our exciting partnership with The Hollywood Reporter. We look forward to welcoming delegates to Toronto this fall!” Ferne Cohen, president of Access Canada, said in her own statement.
Programming for the three-day Summit, including keynote speakers, panels and workshops, curated meetings and networking opportunities, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Passes for Access Canada Summit are available via www.AccessCanadaSummit.com.
