BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canadian Ad Insider - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://canadianadinsider.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canadian Ad Insider REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T230000 DTSTAMP:20260723T143826Z CREATED:20260723T143826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T143826Z UID:124778-1786642200-1786662000@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:Samsung Ads Summer Soirée DESCRIPTION:The Samsung Ads team will be hosting its end-of-summer party for clients and partners. \nEnjoy handcrafted cocktails\, seasonal bites\, and a lively atmosphere as we bring together clients and industry peers for a night designed to connect\, unwind\, and celebrate the season. \n  \n\nThis event is invite-only. If you are interested in attending\, drop a line\, and we will attempt to connect you directly with the host.\nSTRICT guest list in place URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/samsung-ads-summer-soiree/ CATEGORIES:Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Samsung-Ads-Summer-Soiree.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T173000 DTSTAMP:20260816T225908Z CREATED:20260812T234142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T225908Z UID:126059-1787234400-1787247000@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Audio DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Audio by The Trade Desk\nJoin The Trade Desk in Toronto for an afternoon of conversation and connection around one of media’s most powerful tools: programmatic audio. \nYou’ll get an inside look at how leading brands are using data and decisioning to drive more value and impact across every campaign. We’ll close the day with a networking happy hour. \nSpace is limited — please be sure to RSVP and secure your spot.\n \nCurious who’s likely to attend? Unlock our educated guess. \nOur COMPLIMENTARY registration provides you with access to this article and many others across canadianadinsider.com \n\nGet Instant Access!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Name:\n First Name Required\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name:\n Last Name Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email:*\n Invalid Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue with LinkedIn\n\n\n  \n\n \n No val\n \n\n \n \n Please fix the errors above\n\n \n \n\n\nReturning Member?\n\n\n \n \n \n Username or E-mail\n \n \n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Remember Me\n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n Forgot Password \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nThese events are generally split between (3) audience types: \n\nAgency – 60%\nAd-tech  – 20%\nBrand – 20%\nPredominantly mid-senior level URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/an-afternoon-of-audio/ LOCATION:Park Hyatt Toronto\, 4 Avenue Rd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 2E8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference,Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Afternoon-of-Radio.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T230000 DTSTAMP:20260816T225853Z CREATED:20260716T150301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T225853Z UID:124746-1787250600-1787266800@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:Ad Club Summer Party DESCRIPTION:The Ad Club Summer Party is back!\nJoin us on August 20th at Steam Whistle Brewery’s Pilsner Hall for the ultimate Birthday Bash. Whether you’re from an agency\, a vendor\, or a brand marketer\, this night is all about fun\, community\, and celebrating another year of our incredible industry. \nExpect a massive birthday celebration packed with music\, a giant cake\, balloons\, refreshing drinks\, and plenty of surprises – and yes\, we promise there will be no clowns! With interactive games\, merch\, and the perfect atmosphere to connect with friends old and new\, there’s something for everyone. \nParty starts at 6:30 PM\, and runs til 11:00 PM. This event sells out fast – you don’t want to miss it! \nEarly bird tickets are $150 until July 31st\, so grab yours before the price goes up to $175 on August 1st! \n  URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/ad-club-summer-party/ LOCATION:Steam Whistle Brewery\, 255 Bremner Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3M9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Networking,Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ad-Club-Summer-Party.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T183000 DTSTAMP:20260817T015040Z CREATED:20260817T015040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T015040Z UID:126175-1789486200-1789497000@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:Data Night Toronto CreatorOS DESCRIPTION:Join IAB Canada for CreatorOS\, a special Data Night presented as part of IAB Global Creator Week. \nCreators have become an important part of Canada’s digital media ecosystem\, influencing how audiences discover products\, engage with culture and build relationships with brands. For advertisers\, the question is no longer whether creators belong in the media plan. It is how to build creator programs that are strategic\, responsible and measurable. \nCreatorOS will bring together brands\, agencies\, creators and industry partners to examine the systems required to move creator marketing beyond one-off posts and into sustained\, effective programs. \nThe evening will focus on three essential parts of the creator marketing operating system: \n\nThe Core: Strategy\, investment and the role of creators in modern media\nThe Experience: Collaboration between brands\, agencies and creators\nThe System: Measurement\, governance and the infrastructure needed to scale\n\n \nCurious who’s likely to attend? Unlock our educated guess. \nOur COMPLIMENTARY registration provides you with access to this article and many others across canadianadinsider.com \n\nGet Instant Access!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Name:\n First Name Required\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name:\n Last Name Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email:*\n Invalid Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue with LinkedIn\n\n\n  \n\n \n No val\n \n\n \n \n Please fix the errors above\n\n \n \n\n\nReturning Member?\n\n\n \n \n \n Username or E-mail\n \n \n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Remember Me\n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n Forgot Password \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThese awards are generally split between (3) audience types: \n\nBrand – 70% (mid-senior level marketers)\nAgency – 20% (senior-level management – mid-level [in that order])\nVendor – 10% (owner\, senior management)\n50 – 75 attendees URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/data-night-toronto-creatoros/ LOCATION:Rivoli Toronto\, 334 Queen Street W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Data-Night-Toronto-CreatorOS-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T142000 DTSTAMP:20260817T015938Z CREATED:20260817T015938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T015938Z UID:126181-1790083800-1790086800@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Develop Children’s Broadcast Ads with Confidence DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to navigate common challenges\, avoid pitfalls and make the path to approval easier. \n\n\n\n\nAd Standards is bringing back its popular children’s advertising webinar. Essential for new employees\, and a valuable refresher for seasoned staff\, this session provides practical guidance on understanding and applying the requirements of The Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children (Children’s Code). \nThe session will include actionable guidance you can apply directly to strategic planning\, creative development\, copy and design\, and internal and external review\, as well as helpful reminders to make the path to approval easier. \nWith special emphasis on the most referenced Children’s Code clauses\, Clearance analysts will answer frequently asked questions such as: \n\nHow can I adapt international creative?\nAre there restrictions surrounding the use of AI in children’s advertising?\nCan I use well-known characters or celebrities in my advertisement?\nWhy is a clear end card so important?\nHow can I promote a contest or giveaway?\nHow do I make comparisons in children’s advertising?\nAm I allowed to advertise apps or social media?\nWhat is the Code for the Restriction of Food & Beverage Advertising Products to Children?\n\nIf you create or broadcast children’s commercials\, you won’t want to miss this informative session. \nAsk the experts: A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by our expert analysts. \nAbout the presenters: Ad Standards Clearance Service Analysts are experts in their field. They have extensive knowledge of advertising and communications and are dedicated to working collaboratively\, consultatively and responsively to help advertisers meet applicable regulatory requirements and industry guidelines on a day-to-day basis. \nPlease Note \n\nUnsure if you work at an Ad Standards member company and are therefore entitled to attend at no cost? Check our list of members.\nThe webinar will be in English\, with a live transcription service available to support French-language attendees.\nThe presentation recording will not be shared due to copyright usage limitations. An edited slide deck\, with copyrighted examples removed\, will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nRead less URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/webinar-develop-childrens-broadcast-ads-with-confidence/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260816T230005Z CREATED:20260709T133536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T230005Z UID:123313-1790668800-1790704800@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:Future of TV Advertising Canada 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Future of TV Advertising Canada 2026 is focused on securing a sustainable sovereign media ecosystem that provides effective reach into Canadian homes across TV and premium streaming. \nWe want to know how to keep more media budget inside Canada to fund local storytelling\, media plurality and cultural diversity\, while embracing the best of global TV. \nWe explore the TV and premium streaming innovations that will safeguard sales jobs in Canada. You will hear about the buyside innovations that will help maintain Toronto and Montreal as globally significant media hubs. \nThis event explores the future of TV advertising amidst renewed economic uncertainty\, with CMOs under pressure to prioritize performance. How can TV help them? URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/future-of-tv-advertising-canada-2026/ LOCATION:The Carlu\, 444 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Future-of-TV-Advertising-Canada-2026.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T230051Z CREATED:20260817T230051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T230051Z UID:126245-1791302400-1791313200@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:Ad Club's News & Brews DESCRIPTION:Ad Club’s News & Brews\nDescription\nAn Evening of Headlines\, Datelines\, Bylines & Punchlines: Get ready to test your knowledge\, rally your team and raise a glass at the Ad Club of Toronto’s News & Brews Trivia Showdown\, happening Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, during National Newspaper Week. \nNews & Brews brings together professionals from across the newspaper\, advertising\, media and marketing communities for an evening of friendly competition\, industry connections\, plenty of laughs and\, of course\, great brews. \nWhether you’re defending a title\, chasing the trophy or simply looking for a fun evening with colleagues and friends\, News & Brews is your chance to connect\, compete and celebrate the power of newspapers and trusted journalism during National Newspaper Week. Headlines. Datelines. Bylines. Punchlines. Brews. And serious bragging rights. Ticket Details will be available soon! URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/ad-clubs-news-brews/ LOCATION:Left Field Brewery\, 40 Hanna Ave Ste G1\, Toronto\, ON\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 1A5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/News-Brews-.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T225546Z CREATED:20260701T235510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T225546Z UID:122339-1791370800-1791392400@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:2026 Canadian Out-of-Home Awards DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the best in Canadian Out-of-Home advertising—live and in person! \n\n\n\n\nCanadian Out-of-Home Awards\nGet ready to celebrate the best and brightest in out-of-home advertising across Canada! This in-person event brings together creatives\, agencies\, and brands for a night of fun\, recognition\, and networking. Whether you’re a pro in the industry or just passionate about bold ad spaces\, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on an evening full of inspiration and great company! URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/2026-canadian-out-of-home-awards/ LOCATION:Fairmont Royal York\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1E3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/COMMB.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260816T225556Z CREATED:20260701T234437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T225556Z UID:122334-1791878400-1791910800@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:DPAA Global “Video Everywhere Summit” DESCRIPTION:Block your calendar now — 900+ industry leaders will be in one room on October 13\, and you’ll want to be too. The DPAA Global Video Everywhere Summit is the largest one-day omnichannel media and marketing event\, bringing together brand\, agency\, and media leaders shaping the future of consumer engagement — all under one roof at Pier Sixty. \n \nWHY YOU CAN’T MISS THE DPAA Global “Video Everywhere Summit”?\nGlobal brands share breakthrough stories. Agency and tech leaders forge what’s next in DOOH\, programmatic\, CTV\, and omnichannel integration. And it happens across one unmissable day\, not a sprawling week. Expect the conversation to turn to IRL\, outcomes\, omnichannel\, and retail media network — the forces redefining the industry right now. \n\nElite Networking — Connect with 900+ industry leaders including brand CMOs\, tech and agency CEOs\, media decision-makers\, and thought leaders.\nInnovation Showcase — Discover the latest developments in digital out-of-home\, programmatic\, and omnichannel integration.\nHigh-Impact Dialog — Engage in meaningful conversations designed to drive real business outcomes.\n\nTHE DPAA Global “Video Everywhere Summit” ALWAYS DELIVERS:\nPast CMOs include: \nColgate-Palmolive · General Motors · Mastercard · McDonald’s · PepsiCo · Kroger · Danone · Warner Bros. · Paramount+ · H&R Block · WPP · Dentsu · Omnicom · Stagwell · and so many more URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/dpaa-global-video-everywhere-summit/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DPAA.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T233000 DTSTAMP:20260817T012717Z CREATED:20260817T011045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T012717Z UID:126158-1794592800-1794612600@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:CMA Awards 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 CMA Awards Show takes place on November 13\, 2026 at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto\, Ontario\, hosted by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA).\nThe CMA Awards is the Canadian Marketing Association’s flagship national awards program\, honouring the country’s best marketing campaigns\, agencies\, brands\, and individual marketers. For 2026\, award disciplines include Signature\, Featured\, and Premiere categories such as Direct Mail\, Data-Driven Marketing\, B2B Marketing\, Inclusive Marketing\, Best Use of AI\, and a newly introduced Sponsorship and Partnership discipline.\nThe 2026 CMA Awards Show: November 13\, 2026\n \nCurious who’s likely to attend? Unlock our educated guess. \nOur COMPLIMENTARY registration provides you with access to this article and many others across canadianadinsider.com \n\nGet Instant Access!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Name:\n First Name Required\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name:\n Last Name Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Email:*\n Invalid Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continue with LinkedIn\n\n\n  \n\n \n No val\n \n\n \n \n Please fix the errors above\n\n \n \n\n\nReturning Member?\n\n\n \n \n \n Username or E-mail\n \n \n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Remember Me\n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n Forgot Password \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nThese awards are generally split between (3) audience types: \n\nBrand – 70% (mid-senior level marketers)\nAgency – 20% (senior-level management – mid-level [in that order])\nVendor – 10% (owner\, senior management)\n500 – 650 attendees URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/cma-awards-2026/ LOCATION:The Westin Harbour Castle\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1A6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Awards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CMA-Awards-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260817T231028Z CREATED:20260817T231028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T231028Z UID:126249-1794902400-1794934800@canadianadinsider.com SUMMARY:AdClub Student Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:AdClub Student Day 2026: Connection. Engagement. Community.\nStudent Day 2026 is all about establishing connection\, engaging with communication\, and beginning to lay the foundation for a professional community to launch your Advertising career. Created to bridge the gap between the classroom and the boardroom\, Student Day brings together the brightest students from across the country with the most influential voices in Canada’s advertising\, marketing\, creative\, media\, and ad tech industries. \nTICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. \nMake sure to sign up for AdClub emails to get the latest updates. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\nThis is Your Day to Build and Accelerate: \nConnection Workshop: We are kicking off the event with a dedicated session designed to help attendees master the fundamentals of professional engagement\, ensuring you feel comfortable and prepared to build authentic connections throughout the day. \nIndustry Deep Dive: Gain exclusive\, real-world perspectives from top representatives across the three major career pillars: Media\, Vendor\, and Creative. Understand the dynamics of each sector and identify the path that aligns best with your goals. \nActionable Guidance: Forget textbook theory and surface-level small talk. Through honest career stories\, hands-on insights\, and real talk\, you’ll gain practical\, actionable advice from people who have successfully navigated the industry’s landscape. \nYou will leave inspired\, armed with a clearer vision for your career\, a strong professional community\, and the concrete steps needed to launch your entry into the industry with confidence. URL:https://canadianadinsider.com/event/adclub-student-day-2026/ LOCATION:Dentsu Toronto\, 1 University Avenue\, Toronto\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://canadianadinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AdClub-Student-Day-2026.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR