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Join creative minds from around the world for an unforgettable experience at Departure May 6–11, 2025 in Toronto.

Rooted in music, Departure Festival + Conference highlights the intersectionalities of the creative industries bridging art, comedy, technology, and the audio industry. Whether you're attending the conference or festival, you'll find endless opportunities for discovery and inspiration.

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Stay at our Conference HQ for seamless access to Departure with stunning waterfront access, spacious rooms, and premium amenities.

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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.
Departure While Hotel X Toronto, the urban resort on the Lake Ontario Waterfront, will serve as Departure’s host hotel for the conference, the global event will reach audiences across Toronto with festival and concert venues in every corner of the city, from May 6–11, 2025.
Taking place May 6–8 at Hotel X Toronto, ​Radiodays North America is the premier conference for radio, podcasting, and digital audio professionals, Radiodays will feature inspiring speakers about the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of audio.
Media accreditation opens Thursday, January 30. For media inquiries contact departure@touchwoodpr.com

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