The Access Canada Summit powered by The Hollywood Reporter will connect delegates with the executives and companies who are shaping the global content landscape, taking place from September 8 – 10, 2025 in Toronto at the Omni King Edward Hotel.
Over three dynamic days, Access Canada Summit delivers unmatched opportunities for deal-making, meaningful market access, and invaluable connections—all amplified by The Hollywood Reporter.
Our three-day curated Marketplace offers the perfect opportunity to pitch your next project, meet creative collaborators, partners, distributors and funders, and understand which platforms are commissioning. The Hollywood Reporter’s Access Canada Summit is your gateway to real opportunity.
Confirmed Speakers and Industry Leaders Include:
Dan Harrison
Jason Harvey
Michela Di Mondo
Evan Shapiro
Tina Apostolopoulos-Moniz
Christina Fon
Vinuja Shanthasoruban
Michael S Maponga
Zach Marcovici
Sarah Quan
Oneida Crawford
Mike Cosentino
Check back often for new executives and companies who are joining the line-up!
This year’s program highlights include:
The Expanded Market Access Program
One-to-one pitch meetings. Executive-led roundtables. The new DGC Directors Market. All meetings are curated and supported by concierge-level scheduling to ensure maximum value and impact.
The Decision Makers Series
Gain insight through candid, content-rich conversations with executives from leading platforms, networks, and studios.
Master Classes
Join expert-led sessions on co-financing, packaging strategies, international deal structures, distribution and the practical next steps to take your project to screen.
Spill the Tea
This cheeky and unfiltered roundtable series features industry insiders sharing what’s really happening behind the scenes—in their own words.
Early Bird Pricing Ends July 1st.
This is your last chance to buy your ticket at the low price of $599! Your ticket includes all sessions, workshops, all-day delegate lounge, receptions and networking, and the chance to book meetings in the curated Marketplace. Prices increase on July 2!
About Access Canada Summit:
Access Canada Summit will spotlight Canada’s vibrant content industry on a global stage, fostering dialogue, discovery, and deal-making. Building on years of producing impactful Canadian industry events, and now in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, this dynamic three-day summit will continue to spark meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities through cutting-edge programming and exclusive market access.
Programming details — including speakers, panels, roundtables, curated meetings, and networking —will be announced in the coming weeks.
Join us from September 8 – 10, 2025 at the Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto.
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