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This new, formal collaboration includes a cost-effective combined pass for industry professionals to attend both the Access Canada Summit and TIFF: The Market, as well as co-programmed sessions this September.

TIFF: The Market and Access Canada Summit powered by The Hollywood Reporter announced today that they are joining forces to offer a powerful new way for the industry to connect, create, and do business this fall. 

TIFF: The Market and Access Canada Summit will introduce a combined pass, unlocking seamless access to two of Canada’s most influential screen industry events taking place between September 10-16, 2026.  

Designed with today’s market realities in mind, this new offering provides a cost-effective, high-value opportunity for creators, producers, broadcasters, and streamers to fully engage across both events. Together, Access Canada Summit and TIFF: The Market deliver a comprehensive and engaging experience—from curated meetings and pitching opportunities to thought leadership, screenings, networking, and global market access—all in one integrated moment on the industry calendar.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by both organizations to strengthen Canada’s screen sector by breaking down barriers to access, creating more opportunities for meaningful connections, and offering more visibility for partners and delegates. 

By aligning both events, Access Canada Summit and TIFF: The Market are designing a smarter, more harmonious experience for participants — maximizing both time and investment while expanding the potential for delegates to move their projects forward via domestic and international alliances.

“Access Canada Summit powered by The Hollywood Reporter, and TIFF: The Market each play a unique and important role in the industry, and this initiative is about creating a more seamless pathway between them,” said Ferne Cohen, President of Access Canada. “At a time when the industry is demanding more value, more efficiency, and more access to decision-makers, this joint offering delivers exactly that”.

“Building a market that supports creators and decision makers across film, series and innovation has always been our goal,” said Charles Tremblay, Head of TIFF: The Market. “Creating more opportunities for series professionals, both in Canada and globally, in partnership with Access Canada allows us to achieve our common objectives and put the needs of professionals first.”

“At a time when the industry is rethinking how it connects and does business, collaborations like this feel both timely and necessary. Bringing TIFF: The Market and Access Canada into closer alignment creates a more focused and effective environment for creators and decision-makers to engage and helps move the global conversation forward”, remarked Maer Roshan, Editor-in-Chief of The Hollywood Reporter.

Both Access Canada Summit and TIFF: The Market will continue to offer their respective passes while introducing a “Market + Access Canada Summit Combo Pass” to provide a more affordable option for delegates to access both experiences. The combined pass is available on their respective websites and is on sale now at Early Bird pricing until June 5.  

Access Canada Summit, powered by The Hollywood Reporter will again spotlight Canada’s vibrant content industry on a global stage, fostering dialogue, discovery, and deal-making.  Building on a decade of producing impactful Canadian industry events, and now in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, this comprehensive three-day industry summit will continue to spark meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities through cutting-edge programming and curated direct market access. 

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit accesscanadasummit.com.

For partnership opportunities please contact Joel Fecht: [email protected]