Access Canada Summit powered by The Hollywood Reporter Launches 2026 Agenda

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Access Canada Summit, powered by The Hollywood Reporter brings together the people, ideas, and opportunities shaping the future of entertainment.

Taking place from September 14–16 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto—with the biggest program we’ve ever produced—the Summit offers delegates three days of important thought leadership, direct market access, and high-value business connections.

Delegates will hear candid and thought-provoking discussions from leaders driving the content business—from AI, verticals, new forms of content financing, buyers and distributors, global trends, intraCanada and international co-productions, post-production efficiencies, and much more!

And the conversations are only the beginning. Through the Market Access Program, which features executive-led roundtables and curated one-to-one pitch meetings, Access Canada Summit is designed to turn access into opportunity.

Check out the full agenda linked here:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2026 AGENDA
New Sessions Announced:
DEALMAKERS: GLOBAL TRENDS

Join senior executives from across the global screen industry as they explore the trends defining the future of entertainment. From international partnerships and distribution to evolving commissioning strategies and emerging business opportunities, this forward-looking conversation will provide valuable insights into the forces shaping the global content industry—and what producers need to know to stay competitive.

Rick Bergan

Rick Bergan

Head of Content Distribution, North America
Stingray
Elsie<br>Choi-Pletts

Elsie
Choi-Pletts

EVP, Head of Scripted TV
CJ ENM America
Meghan Hooper White

Meghan Hooper White

EVP, Global Strategy and Co-Productions
Studio TF1 America
Erika Kennair

Erika Kennair

Head of Scripted Content
The Mediapro Studio, US/Canada
Kat Kowalski

Kat Kowalski

SVP, Content (Canada)
Paramount
ACCESS TO AI

As AI continues to evolve, companies and creators across the content ecosystem are exploring what these new technologies could mean for the way they work, create and do business.  This session brings together perspectives from across different sectors of the industry to discuss the evolving AI landscape, the opportunities and considerations that come with adopting new tools, and how companies can frame AI in a thoughtful and informed way.

Neishaw Ali

Neishaw Ali

Founding Partner, CEO, and Executive Producer
SPIN VFX
Jason Harvey

Jason Harvey

Founder & CEO
Underscore Animation, Inc.
Bryn Mooser

Bryn Mooser

Co-Founder & CEO
Asteria
Meg Symsyk

Meg Symsyk

President and CEO
FACTOR

Presented in partnership with  FACTOR

The 2026 Delegate List is LIVE!

The MyAccess Conference Hub has launched.

All registered delegates will receive an email linking them to MyAccess where you can:

  • Review the full Delegate List

  • Connect with fellow attendees

  • Customize your Access Canada Summit agenda and experience

Registered delegates should watch their inbox for an email from ACCESS CANADA SUMMIT with the subject line: “Welcome to the MyAccess Conference Hub”.

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THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS:

Diamond Partners

Bell Media
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Rogers Group of Funds

Platinum Partners

Blink49 Studios
FACTOR
Paramount+

Gold Partners

Calgary Economic Development Film Commission
Edmonton Screen
Fremantle
Lionsgate
Netflix

Silver Partners

Bell Fund
Dept.9 Studios
Muse Entertainment
Music Publishers Canada
Shaftesbury
Stingray
TELUS Fund
YouTube

Bronze Partners

APM Music
Boat Rocker Studios
Disney +
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Lark
Prime Entertainment Group

Supporting Partners

Anthem Canada Entertainment
Canadian Media Producers Association
Ceres Productions
Grand Scheme
National Film Board (NFB)
Neshama Entertainment

Official Delegation

BIPOC TV & Film
Black Screen Office (BSO)
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Listo Calisto
OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC)
Reelworld Screen Institute
RESO
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