Digital First Canada Summit 2024
Toronto, November 1st
Drake Hotel, 9am - 5pm
Dive into the dynamic world of digital innovation and entrepreneurial spirit at the 3rd Annual Digital First Canada Summit
This event brings together Canada’s leading online creators, platforms, industry leaders and digital entrepreneurs for an immersive experience designed to showcase the latest trends, tools, and strategies shaping the online creator landscape.
Join us in Toronto for engaging keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and hands-on workshops tailored to both seasoned creators and those just starting their online journey. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving creator economy, with topics ranging from monetization strategies and audience engagement to platform algorithms and emerging technologies.
Keynote Speeches
Hear from top Canadian Creators and industry experts as they share their success stories, challenges, and forecasts for the future of online content creation.
Panel Discussions
Participate in thought-provoking conversations on critical issues affecting the creator economy, including brand partnerships, intellectual property, and content innovation.
Workshops and Masterclasses
Engage in practical sessions designed to enhance your skills, from content creation and marketing to managing online communities and optimizing revenue streams.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow creators, industry professionals, and potential collaborators in dedicated networking sessions and social events.
Schedule Overview
8:00am
Registration Opens
9:00am
Networking
Food and Coffee
9:30am
Announcment
Welcome Remarks
9:35am
Panel
What Are You Worth? Working With Brands.
10:15am
Professionalizing Your Creator Business
11:00am
Keynote
YouTube Cultutre and Trends Report 2024
11:30am
Launch
In Conversation With TikTok
12:00pm
Networking
Catered Lunch
12:30pm
Panel
A.I The Great, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
1:00pm
Panel
Canadian Creator Policy
1:45pm
Panel
Animation Nation
2:30pm
Networking
Networking Break
2:45pm
Panel
Leveraging A Global Audience: CanCon around the Globe
3:30pm
Panel
Platform Diversification What/When/Where/Why
4:15pm
Keynote
Breaking Free of Broadcast
5:00pm
Networking
Cocktail Hour
Panelists
Maria Cortellucci
Top Creator Lead YouTube Canada
Corey Tonge
Creator
Oorbee Roy
Creator
Hafu Go
Creator
Morghan Fortier
CEO Skyship Entertainment
Ashley Riske
Head of Partnerships #Paid
Nina Pikula
Producer The Sorry Girls
Gregor Reynolds
Creator
Steve de Eyre
Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs at TikTok Canada
Scott Benzie
Managing Director Digital First Canada
Jay Kerr Wilson
Partner Fasken
Adam Rumanek
Founder Aux Mode
Lindsay Doyle
Head Of Government Affairs and Public Policy YouTube Canada
Matt Colbo
Creator
Steve Hulford
Founder of UNDERKNOWN
Justin Tomchuk
Creator
Carbot Animations
Creator
Julie Nolke
Creator
Drew Yorke
Creator
Jay Kerr Wilson
Partner Fasken
Margaret Lewis
RBC
Sabrina Cruz
Answer in Progress
Fred Bastien
Creator
Jon Taylor
CEO Independent Production Fund
Mariah Owen
Speaker
...and more coming soon
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