Access Canada Summit, powered by The Hollywood Reporter, is proud to announce the exciting Agenda for its 2025 event, taking place September 8 – 10 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto.

THR’s Access Canada Summit will present 2+ days of dynamic content designed to give delegates access to the thought leadership, executives, and companies they need to thrive in today’s industry.

The Main Stage will be home to cutting-edge panel discussions, engaging keynote presentations, a live taping of the iconic Awards Chatter podcast featuring William H. Macy, and a celebration of The Canada 25, as selected by The Hollywood Reporter.

In addition, join us for valuable workshops, over 500+ curated meetings in our Access Canada Summit Marketplace, and the chance to meet and mingle with colleagues in the all-day Rogers Networking Lounge.

Here is just some of the exciting content being presented at this year’s Access Canada Summit:

Join senior content executives from some of Canada’s top broadcasters and streamers for a strategic look at what’s driving commissioning and content investment today. From evolving audience demands to platform-specific priorities, this session offers the audience key insights into where the opportunities are — and what Canadian decision makers are looking for next.

Go behind the laughs with the team from one of the world’s most iconic comedy brands. Join the BBC Comedy team as they break down their approach to commissioning, financing models, and creative strategy — what’s working, what they’re looking for, and how they’re building distinctive, globally relevant comedy. Hear how Canadian creators can engage with the BBC, and what it really takes to collaborate across borders.

The distribution landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by platform disruption, changing viewer habits, and new global economics. This session brings together leaders in content distribution to examine how traditional models are being redefined—and what that means for rights, revenue, and reach. From windowing to worldwide access, join the conversation on the future of getting content in front of audiences, and the strategic shifts shaping what comes next.

Content Canada is thrilled to welcome esteemed Gold Partners Calgary Economic Development and Edmonton Screen.

From leading the Main Stage session on Inside the Industry with The Hollywood Reporter to enhanced networking opportunities through the Access Canada Summit concierge meetings service and an exclusive reserved meeting table in the delegate lounge, THR’s Access Canada Summit is proud to add Calgary Economic Development and Edmonton Screen to its growing list of valued partners for 2025.

To explore sponsorship opportunities please contact Joel Fecht at: [email protected].