Women in Music Global Summit
Women in Music Canada (WIMC), in association with the Women in Music® Org (WIM®), is excited to announce that the 2026 Women in Music Global Summit will take place March 2-4 in Toronto during International Women’s Week. The Allied Music Centre and TD Music Hall in downtown Toronto will host the in-person Global Summit. There will be an opportunity for those unable to attend in person to tune in via the event management platform, Zuddl. Visit Women in Music Canada’s website for more information and upcoming registration details.
The fourth annual Women in Music Canada Honours Event will cap off the energizing week, taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on March 5. The Women in Music Canada Honours are designed to celebrate and support Canadian women and gender diverse, innovators, and creators across diverse genres who have achieved exceptional success in their field during the year of eligibility. Submissions for Honours nominations are open now, with a closing deadline of November 28.
"We are so excited to combine our annual Women in Music Summit with the WIM Canada Summit for the first time. Together we will offer education, empowerment and career advancement opportunities both in-person in Toronto, and virtually to members and attendees from around the world,” comments Nicole Barsalona, Global President Women in Music®. “The 2026 WIM Summit evokes the essence of what WIM is - a community of powerful, brilliant, diverse folks coming together to inspire and be inspired; to connect and learn from one another; and perhaps most importantly, to feel at home together."
With a focus of interactive and inspiring programming, Women in Music Canada’s Summit made launched as a one day event in 2023, in-person, moving to 2 days for 2024 and 2025. All three years have achieved full capacity sell out audiences. 2026’s edition of the summit increases to 3 days to further amplify the speakers, workshops and networking opportunities for its participants.
“After three inspiring (and sold out) Summit events, the board and staff of WIM Canada are honoured to welcome the global WIM network to Canada,” comments Robyn Stewart, Executive Director of Women in Music Canada. “We invite everyone to Go Global as we connect leaders in music to this informed space of equity, learning and celebration. We expect attendees to be immersed in conversations and career building opportunities to come together, envisioning the best future for our global music industry.”
Summit Highlights:
Panels & Keynotes: Featuring leading voices on topics such as leadership, touring, festival culture, financial management, and strategies for thriving as a creator in the digital era.
Workshops & Mentorship: Hands-on learning and direct mentorship opportunities with global industry leaders.
Networking & Community Building: Creating space for women and gender-diverse professionals to connect, collaborate, and inspire future generations.
Songwriting Round: An intimate showcase highlighting creativity across genres.
Virtual Access: For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed via Zuddl, ensuring global participation.
The Global Summit is made possible by the generous support of the Government of Canada, the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), and Ontario Creates. We are also excited to have partners TD Bank, SOCAN, TuneCore and Believe on board, with more partners to be announced.
For event sponsorship opportunities please contact Women in Music Canada at robyn@womeninmusic.ca. More information and travel and accommodation details will be rolled out at Women in Music Canada’s website.
About Women in Music Canada (WIMC):
Women in Music Canada (WIMC) is a registered non-profit organization and one of the largest music industry associations in Canada. The organization is dedicated to fostering gender equality in the music industry through the support and advancement of professionals and creatives at every stage of their career. The goal is to strengthen the social-economic balance of the music industry by providing professional development, support and resources for our community. Women in Music Canada hosts educational, career development and networking events alongside broader programming initiatives, industry engagement, research and advocacy to serve the needs of our diverse community. Their panels, seminars, webinars, workshops and performance serve to educate, empower, and celebrate women and gender diverse professionals' contributions to the music world, and strengthen community ties.
Women in Music Canada acknowledges that they are on the traditional territory of many nations throughout Canada, specifically our headquarters in the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. They respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
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