Just Announced: The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada Launches Full Schedule

The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Canada is thrilled to unveil the full schedule for the third annual event, taking place on May 28 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Toronto.

This year’s program brings together some of the most influential voices shaping the entertainment industry across film, television, streaming, media, business, and culture — for a full day of powerful conversations, industry insight, networking, and celebration.

From acclaimed creators and top executives to groundbreaking storytellers and rising changemakers, the 2026 lineup reflects the extraordinary talent and leadership driving Canada’s screen industry forward on the global stage.

Highlights include:

  • Exclusive marquee interviews
  • Powerful discussions on leadership, equity, business, and creativity
  • Dynamic networking and industry connection opportunities 
  • The return of the highly anticipated Tribute Awards honouring outstanding women making an impact across entertainment
  • Celebration of the 2026 The Hollywood Reporter Canadian Women in Power List
  • Star-studded Gold Carpet presented in partnership with Netflix
  • Paramount+ pre-awards reception
  • FACTOR after party!

Meet This Year’s Hosts

We’re also thrilled to welcome an all-star hosting lineup from Canada’s leading entertainment news show, Etalk. Renowned television personality Sonia Mangat will host the daytime Summit, while iconic entertainment insiders Lainey Lui and Traci Melchor take the stage to helm this year’s highly anticipated Tribute Awards celebration.

Lainey Lui
Lainey Lui
Senior Correspondent
Etalk
Traci Melchor
Traci Melchor
Senior Correspondent
Etalk
Sonia Mangat
Reporter
Etalk

Explore the FULL SCHEDULE now and secure your place among the leaders shaping the future of entertainment. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this groundbreaking Canadian event.

Visit womeninentertainment.ca for more information and to secure your ticket today.

To inquire about reserved tables or other partnership opportunities contact: [email protected].

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS

Diamond Partners

Bell Media
FACTOR

Gold Partners

Amazon MGM Studios
Blink49 Studios
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Lionsgate
Netflix

Silver Partners

Cineplex
DGC-Ontario
My Reel World
Paramount Plus
Shaftesbury
Telefilm Canada
YouTube

Bronze Partners

iHeart Radio Canada

Supporting Partners

Bell Fund
CMPA
DGC-National
RevolutionHER
Rocket Science
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Spin Master Entertainment
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