Toronto
May 04-10

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2026
Tracks

Departure is your catalyst for creativity.

Pushing
boundaries

The world’s leading artists, creative entrepreneurs, and cultural thought-leaders converge here to forge powerful connections, accelerate business, and spark vital inspiration at the intersection of music, art, business, culture, and technology.

Our Conference Tracks are designed to push boundaries, featuring keynotes, dialogues, panels, and workshops that explore the dynamic cross-section of music, art, business, culture, and technology.

Frequently Asked

Who can I anticipate attending the Departure Festival + Conference?

The Departure audience is a borderless community of thinkers and doers. By bridging the gaps between music, tech, and the broader creative sectors, we’ve built a multi-discipline platform that attracts a global delegation spanning the US, the UK, Europe, and the Caribbean. This is where international perspective meets local innovation, creating a unique ecosystem for your team to engage with the world’s most influential creative minds.