Conference
Your launchpad to new ideas.
Your launchpad to new ideas
An innovative new conference bridging music, art, comedy, and technology.
Each year, Departure brings together leaders in the creative industry for a groundbreaking conference highlighting the intersectionalities of artistic expression with exciting keynotes, panels, workshops, networking happy hours, and much more.
Contact Tracks
Departure unites creative industries for a unique gathering of global thought leaders.
Business & Marketing
Culture & Creativity
Film & TV
Live Events & Touring
Music
Radio & Audio
Tech & Innovation
Departure Rewind
Watch past conference sessions with industry leaders across music, art, comedy, and technology.
Frequently Asked
Is Departure the same as Canadian Music Week?
Departure is a reimagination of Canadian Music Week. Our audiences have grown alongside CMW for the past 42 years and have been integral to our success. By expanding our offerings, while staying true to our roots in music, Departure will create an inclusive and vibrant environment that will also attract international artists and creatives of the younger generation, allowing for a deeper, more diverse conversation and a better representation of the cultural hub that is Toronto. Departure honours where we’ve come from, and celebrates where we are going.