Welcome Session / Opening Remarks
Welcome to Departure Festival & Conference and Radiodays North America - two platforms united by a shared belief in the power of music, media, and storytelling to shape culture. This […]
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Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Opening Remarks: Creator Summit
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaKick off Departure’s inaugural Creator Summit with a welcome that sets the tone for a new kind of conversation between creators, platforms, and audiences. Bringing together voices from across music, […]
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Music, Radio & Regulation – An Open Discussion
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAt last fall’s CRTC hearing on Canadian Content – The Path Forward, broadcasters and music industry groups called for urgent updates to the regulatory framework. Issues included Cancon definitions and […]
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The Art and Science of Growing Your Podcast
Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaYou make a great podcast…. now you just need people to hear it. How do you engage the audience, spread the word and figure out if it’s resonating? Even if […]
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The New Architecture of Influence: How Creators Are Reshaping Entertainment and Brands
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaLeading social creators, talent agents, and talent development executives come together to unpack how the creator economy has evolved into a fully functioning entertainment and business ecosystem. Today’s creators are […]
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Tweets, Tariffs, and Tracks: The Canada-U.S. Relationship and What It Means for Music
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs headlines from Washington increasingly intersect with decisions in Canada's music boardrooms and recording studios, understanding that connection has never mattered more for our industry. In this fireside chat, Mitch […]
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Built to Break Through: Hollywood Jade x Rêve
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHollywood Jade—fresh off his win on The Traitors Canada—joins forces with breakout pop artist Rêve for a candid fireside conversation on what it really takes to break through in today’s […]
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USA First: The Future of Radio Imaging
Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaIn radio, every second counts. The moment something sounds off, listeners are gone and so is your profit. For decades, stations accepted something strange as normal: moments where the sound […]
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BBC Radio 6 Music: Why Curated Music Radio Can Still Win
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBBC Radio 6 Music is one of the UK’s most distinctive music brands - a home for listeners who value discovery, depth and genuine musical passion. Built on trust, taste […]
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The Morning Shift
Tudor Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMorning shows remain radio’s most important relationship… but what does a great one need in 2026? This session takes a clear-eyed look at how successful morning shows are built today: […]
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If You Knew Better: From Label Executive to Podcast Powerhouse – An Executive Keynote Conversation with Amber Grimes
Imperial Room (Fairmont Royal York) 100 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAmber Grimes has built her career at the intersection of music, strategy, and culture. From leading Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify to serving as EVP & GM of LVRN […]
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The Indie Advantage: Scaling With Partners, Not Compromises
Departure House 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs independent music continues to expand globally, artists and labels are redefining what growth requires. The most resilient indie models focus on partnership rather than control, providing access to capital, […]