This workshop is designed to help you effectively collaborate with your trade commissioner to maximize opportunities abroad. Hear about ways to leverage the resources, insights, and connections that trade commissioners offer, ensuring your creative projects gain global traction.

The Canadian operation of eOne has officially been rebranded under the Lionsgate umbrella, creating exciting new opportunities for the Canadian industry. Hear from Lionsgate Canada’s Jocelyn Hamilton (President, Television) and Susan Hummel (EVP & Managing Director, Distribution and Ventures), as they discuss the impact of the new organization, what it means for Lionsgate Canada’s content strategy and opportunities for collaboration with independent Canadian producers.

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With over 70 Billion views, Skyship Entertainment has cemented itself as a content powerhouse on YouTube. In this exciting fireside chat you’ll hear from Morghan Fortier, Co-Owner and CEO of Skyship Entertainment Company, and explore how Skyship’s unique blend of broadcast experience and digital-first strategy has positioned it at the forefront of a rapidly evolving media landscape.

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Join Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media, as he sits down for a one-to-one interview on the Content Canada stage. Now ten
months into his new role, Cohan will give delegates insight into Bell Media’s plans to keep Canadian content at the core of their mission.

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Spotlight Sessions feature the industry’s top platforms, companies, studios, and executives, and provide delegates with the valuable opportunity to learn practical information about the company’s priorities, strategies and, most importantly, possible opportunities for collaboration. Join us for a Spotlight on CBC, including an interactive Q&A

Community has become the secret sauce for creating profitable entertainment brands and franchises that stand the test of time. Discover how to cultivate authentic, enduring relationships with your fans and followers, and inspire them to become passionate advocates for your brand without ever being asked. By nurturing these relationships and prioritizing exceptional treatment and genuine engagement, you can transform your audience into a community of loyal supporters who will spend their money to keep you in business for as long as you keep them engaged.

Join us for a Content Canada exclusive feature interview with Catherine Tait, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. Tait will reflect on her six-year tenure at the helm of CBC/Radio-Canada since April 2018, and candidly discuss the challenges and opportunities facing media leaders and public broadcasters in Canada and around the world. Don’t miss this important opportunity to hear from Tait about what comes next, and her thoughts on leadership and the future of the Canadian media industry.

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Join us for a can’t-miss panel featuring leading national and international analysts discussing current trends affecting the global content business. Exploring shifts in audience behavior, commissioning and distribution trends, and emerging areas for content monetization, our panelists will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for content creators, distributors, and platforms. This session is a must for anyone working in the content industry who wants to understand global trends and their impact on the Canadian industry.

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Global media companies play a pivotal role in the content ecosystem, leveraging their unique positions to adapt to the ever-changing industry. Through innovative partnerships, evolving content strategies and the diversification of their offerings, these companies are defining the future of content creation and distribution. Join top executives as they delve into the challenges and opportunities that shape the content business today. This discussion will explore how these dynamics may create opportunities for independent producers, and what it takes to thrive in a globally connected industry.