WABE Monday Media Meetup
2026-05-04 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Winnipeg) | RRC Polytech, 160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Canada
Join WABE (Western Association of Broadcast Engineers) for the WABE Monday Media Meetup on Monday, May 4 in Winnipeg.
An evening of connection, conversation, and insight into the evolving media industry, the purpose of WABE Meetups is to bring together people working in, studying, or interested in media and entertainment to connect, share knowledge, and discuss how the industry is changing.
Taking place from 6 – 9:30 p.m at RRC Polytech – CGA MB, Room 160, Princess St, come meet students, educators, and industry professionals, and take part in our panel discussion on How Media Industry Jobs Are Being Rewritten, where we invite industry professionals to share their view from their sector of the industry.
Bring a friend and be part of the conversation! Light snacks available.
Register here: https://western-association-broadcast-engineers.s1.yapla.com/en/event-87145
For over 75 years, WABE has supported media and entertainment technology professionals through events, conferences, technical exhibits, and educational sessions, helping the industry stay informed on the technologies shaping its future, especially as media technologies across all sectors continue to rapidly converge.

TV of Tomorrow (TVOT) Show
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | The Alt Hotel, 120 Rue Peel, Montreal, QC, H3C 0L8, Canada
For more than 20 years, the TV of Tomorrow (TVOT) Show has gathered the brightest minds in television, technology and the creative world — first in San Francisco, then New York. This May, for the first time ever, TVOT comes to Montreal (May 20–21). And the timing couldn’t be better.
The television industry is in the middle of a genuine identity crisis — and TVOT is where the people solving it come to debate. This year’s show will tackle the questions keeping media executives and creatives up at night:

Is the creator economy eating traditional TV’s lunch — or saving it?
Shoppable TV is no longer a novelty. How is it reshaping the relationship between content and commerce?
AI is transforming video production at every level. What does that mean for the writers, editors and creators whose livelihoods depend on it?
And perhaps most urgently: how do you measure ad impact when Gen Z is watching on a phone, a tablet, a laptop — everywhere but an actual TV?

These aren’t hypothetical debates. They’re the conversations happening on stage, in the hallways and between sessions at TVOT Montreal — with 100+ speakers from Bloomberg, Google, LG, Nielsen, Nvidia, Warner Bros. and more.
Crucially, Canada’s own innovators will be front and centre. TVOT founder Tracy Swedlow has long believed there’s an extraordinary concentration of creative and technological talent bubbling up here — and this year’s speaker roster proves it:

Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, CEO of Watch Mojo, based in Montreal
Cecile Andreu, founder of Le Brouillon Creative Studios, based in Montreal,
Paul Pastor, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Quickplay, based in Toronto,
Aude Mathey, head of media sales and B2B marketing at TV5,
Marc Petit, board member of Moment Factory, based in Montreal,
David Prudy, Chief Revenue Officer of Stingray, based in Montreal
Paul McGrath, SVP of content operations for UnderKnown, based in Toronto,
Jerome Leys, General Manager of Media Solutions, Quebecor

SMPTE Toronto Boot Camp
2026-05-21 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Metropolitan University, 80 Gould Street, Toronto, Canada
Boot Camp 2026 is SMPTE Toronto’s signature one-day training and discovery event. As the industry undergoes rapid transformation, Boot Camp offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from the engineers, innovators, and thought leaders driving these changes.
Who Should Attend:
– Students and emerging professionals entering the media and broadcast industry
– Engineers, operators, and technicians looking to expand their skill set
– Industry veterans seeking to stay current with evolving technologies
– Anyone passionate about the future of live sports and media production
What You’ll Gain:
– A deeper understanding of the technologies reshaping live sports workflows
– Direct access to industry leaders and subject matter experts
– Actionable knowledge you can apply in studio, field, or cloud-based environments
– Meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators
Boot Camp 2026 continues SMPTE Toronto’s long tradition of fostering education, innovation, and community within the motion imaging industry. Join us for Boot Camp 2026 in-person or virtually.

SAVE THE DATE: Canadian Screen Week 2026
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-31 | BC
Canadian Screen Week 2026 is set to take place in Toronto from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31, 2026.
We look forward to celebrating the year’s best in film, television, and digital media with you!
More exciting #CdnScreenAwards updates are coming in the months ahead – stay tuned!

FWD - Western Canada Media Conference
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04 | Manteo at Eldorado Resort, 3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 3L4, Canada
Introducing FWD – Western Canada Media Conference
Kelowna, BC | June 3–4, 2026
The Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) and the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) are coming together to launch FWD. This new joint conference looks boldly to the future of media in Western Canada.
FWD symbolizes progress, innovation, and a collective drive to move our industry forward. This event will bring together media professionals, industry leaders, and creative thinkers to explore what’s next — from emerging technologies to new models of storytelling and audience engagement.
Our Future Vision speaker series will feature voices both from within broadcasting and from parallel industries that have faced transformative change and emerged stronger, more innovative, and more connected.
Join us in Kelowna as we look ahead, exchange ideas, and shape the future of media — together.
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WABE Media & Entertainment Technology Conference 2026
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-07 | BC
WABE Media and Entertainment Technology Conference 2026.
October 5-7 Vancouver, B.C.
Stay Tuned for Registration.
