Not only do we work with our creative industries clients at our offices, we also show up at their industry events.

Just some of the events we are participating in and attending.

Events

Get ready for the thrilling return of the 24th edition of the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit (WFF24) in stunning Whistler, British Columbia!

The Blood in the Snow Film Festival (BITS) is a unique and imaginative showcase of contemporary Canadian horror, genre and underground cinema that exists

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

Celebrating its 24th year, Reelworld is Canada’s longest-running film festival and screen institute committed to advancing opportunities for Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, and

Join Edwards Creative Law’s entertainment lawyer Lyndra Griffith-Harnden for the ADVANCE 2024 Music Industry Career Expo on Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 in Vancouver! As

Folk Music Ontario (FMO) is Canada’s largest provincial organization devoted to the folk, roots, and traditional music community. The 38th Annual Folk Music Ontario

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada. Driven by passion and curatorial excellence, VIFF encourages

Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) 2024 The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the world’s leading animation events providing screenings, workshops and

Breakout West features an immersive music industry and artist development conference, and a festival with 50+ artists performing across multiple venues. The festival highlights

During the Toronto International Festival of Authors, immerse yourself in the joy of storytelling that spans boundaries, showcases fresh perspectives, and ignites creativity and

T.O. Webfest is Canada’s premier short form series and podcast festival. It is designed to support and celebrate creators from Canada and around the

Mississauga – the 6th largest city in Canada – boasts a growing music scene with immense potential. Having been the launching pad of international

CCMA Country Music Week began in 1977 as an annual event created to heighten awareness and increase exposure for Canada’s country music artists. Today,

CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is an annual event that celebrates the talents of established and emerging filmmakers of Caribbean and African heritage who

FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest Pop Culture event in North America.

XP Game Summit is Canada’s premier business to business video game conference. With over 50 talks and panels across five tracks, this year’s summit

Canadian Music Week Festival Now in its 42nd year, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth

2024 Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival Program promises to be a remarkable celebration of the artistry and creativity of Canadian and international queer filmmakers

SPRING REVERB is a four-day festival that promotes, develops and showcases the Kingston music scene! This season marks the third edition and runs May

CLMA Tech Live Online Series Evolving technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are prompting accelerated changes in the creative and performing industries. The CLMA is

Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024 The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the breadth and diversity of comics and what is considered

JUNOfest is back and once again taking over intimate stages and bustling pubs across Halifax. For two jam-packed nights, JUNOfest presented by CBC Music

Join Michael Duboff, entertainment lawyer w/ Edwards Creative Law, for an illuminating workshop on navigating the intricate landscape of defamation and other legal pitfalls

Join Ottawa Film Office for 2024 Film, Television, and Animation Career Fair taking place February 29 at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park! Attend

Kidscreen Summit has quickly grown into the world’s leading conference on the business of kid’s entertainment, regularly hosting more than 2,200 attendees from around

Join Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) at The Westin Ottawa for Prime Time 2024 — Canada’s pre-eminent industry conference for leaders in media production,

Accelerating the Canadian film business from script to screen Playback, Canada’s leading screen business publication, is launching the third edition of their signature virtual

Join Folk Music Ontario Conference 2023 in-person from October 12-15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in London, Ontario. The conference offers showcasing, professional

BreakOut West returns to Kelowna! BreakOut West features an immersive music industry and artist development conference, and a festival with 50+ artists performing across

Understanding Arts and Entertainment Contracts Discover essential terms and concepts in entertainment agreements, covering various creative domains, including visual arts, music, and audiovisual productions.

TAC (The Animation Conference) is an industry forum that brings together over 500 influential content creators and buyers. Heavily focused on networking, the event

Sound Waves Music Meeting (SWMM) features masterclasses, discussion groups, panels, networking, and an industry showcase. This year, we’re focusing on artist entrepreneurship and business

Frontières is organized by the Fantasia International Film Festival, with the participation of the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes. The meetings will

BHBA Panel – Film and TV Production Laws in Canada Hosted by The Beverly Hills Bar Association and featuring Edwards Creative Law Managing Partner

Join us between June 11 – 14, 2023 for BANFF’s international conference, marketplace and Rockie Awards, alongside the world’s top creators, producers, showrunners, talent,

Now in its 41st year, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music,

Record Label Deals: Intel and Insights from a Major Label Insider Join a conversation with Entertainment Lawyers Burt Gidaro & Byron Pascoe from Edwards

Capital Music Awards – Ottawa Music Industry Coalition is proud to present The 4th Annual Capital Music Awards on Thursday, June 1st, from 8

Join Canadian Musician and NWC on Thursday, May 25 at 2pm EST for Record Deal Webinar. In this free webinar from Canadian Musician and

Join Edwards Creative Law, Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), and Hitmakerz on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, between 5:30pm – 10pm EDT for the Ottawa

Copyright Law in the Canadian Choral Context It has been two years since Choral Canada last had a webinar on copyright in the Canadian

Join Edwards Creative Law and Future of Film Showcase in Toronto or online May 18 – 21, 2023, for the 10th FOFS Annual Festival.

We’re  excited to share about the first-ever Arctic Music Conference and Arctic Music Awards hosted by Hitmakerz. These online events are created to celebrate

Music Law Primer Workshop featuring Music Lawyer Burt Gidaro. In this clinic, Burt will discuss the basics of copyright, contract law and business law

Event Details Kidscreen Summit is touted as  most important annual event for the kids entertainment industry. This in-person event drew more than 2,200 attendees

Event Details Tuesday, November 15, 2022 to Wednesday, November 16, 2022 This virtual event will serve as a conference and marketplace focused on accelerating

CION (Cultural Industries Ontario North) is hosting the first edition of the Music Business Circle. This initiative aims to assist musicians from Northern Ontario with

Creative Continuum (previously known as Artpreneur) is an annual conference presented by Arts Network Ottawa in partnership with local enterprises. It brings together leading

The 20th Annual Breakout West Festival, Conference & Western Canadian Music Awards will be taking place live and in-person from September 28 – October

League of Canadian Poets Established in 1966, the League of Canadian Poets is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting poets, building poetic communities,

Introduction Global Toronto 2022 (GT22) will be held online from June 20-22, with pre-conference activities being held in Toronto in person from June 7-10,

Introduction Word Balloon Academy (WBA) is TCAF’s annual day of skills-building and career management programming for comics creators. Word Balloon Academy will be held

BIPOC TV & Film and Edwards Creative Law are excited to present the upcoming virtual info session “Legal and Related Considerations for Writers”. Taking place

Experts from around the globe will provide practical insight to what every producer and attorney that advises producers should know about producing films in

CASO invites you to hear from industry leaders with specialized financing expertise to help your business grow. About this event: Industry experts familiar with

Introduction SCREENxSCREEN 2022 takes place online February 8 – 10, featuring industry experts from around the globe from companies such as Jaxsta, Lyricfind, Audioshake,

Introduction This is one of Western Canada’s largest music industry events, and your chance to discover your next favourite band. Featuring an immersive industry

CLMA (@canadianlivemusicassociation) have some valuable upcoming programming; mark your calendars!   1. Crowd Management and Safety – January 19th 2pm ET (FREE, all welcome)

It’s no secret there is a talent shortage in Ontario that is impacting us all. CASO’s first web event of 2022 will explore our