Last updated January 4, 2024 by Doris Fiedrich. If you don’t see your event here, please email Sylvia Skene, Executive Director, MagsBC with all details.
MagsBC reserves the right to post only those events of interest to its members and others in the magazine industry. Events are in-person unless otherwise indicated.
Professional Development
Jan 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – An Indigenous Perspective on Media webinar with Eden Fineday, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
Feb 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – Using Strategic Storytelling to Revitalize Your Brand and Deepen Your Connection with Your Audience webinar with Trish Snyder, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
Apr 2, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST – Editorial Fact-Checking and Responsible Journalism: Part 1 webinar with Allison Baker and Viviane Fairbank, brought to you by the Magazine Association of BC, Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, Magazines Canada and L’Association québécoise des éditeurs de magazines.
Conferences, Festivals & Other Events 2024
Until Jan 31 Digital Festival, Vancouver Writers Fest. Digital (YouTube)
Feb 7-10 AWP Conference & Bookfair. Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Kansas City, MO. Event proposal guidelines here.
April 17-19 Niche Media Conference. Chicago, IL. Register now, early bird ends Mar 18.
April 24-26 BC Library Conference. Richmond, BC. More info here.
May 14 An Evening with David Sedaris, Vancouver Writers Fest. Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
April 28 – May 5 The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). Brampton, ON. Hybrid events. Registration opening soon.
June 4-6 FIPP World Media Congress 2024. Cascais, Portugal. Get your tickets here.
June 21-23 Editors Canada 2024 National Conference. Vancouver, BC. Registration opening soon.
June 27 – July 2 American Library Association Conference. San Diego, CA. Registration opens Feb 20.
[Sept] WORD Vancouver Festival. Vancouver, BC. Dates tbd.
Sept 20 – Oct 13 Culture Days. Hybrid event with in-person events throughout Vancouver, BC. Participation guide here.
Oct 17-20 Whistler Writers Festival. Whistler, BC.
Oct 25-27 (master classes Oct 24) Surrey International Writers’ Conference. Surrey, BC. Hybrid event. Registration opens June 5, 12 p.m. PST.
[Oct] Vancouver Art Book Fair. Vancouver, BC. Dates tbd.
[Oct] Vancouver Writers Fest. Vancouver, BC. Hybrid event. Dates tbd.
I Heart Magazines
I Heart Magazines is a podcast by the Magazines Association of BC, hosted by Asna Shaikh and Sylvia Skene, featuring conversations with magazine makers, artists, journalists and content creators on topics relevant to magazine publishing. We also cover important news and updates in each episode. Available on all major podcast apps and on our website.
- Episode 1: Anti-Oppressive Editorial with andrea bennett and Jesse Winter
- Episode 2: Exporting Canadian Magazines with Regina Erak and Lisa Kadane
- Episode 3: All About Awards with Leah Edwards and Carleigh Baker
- Episode 4: Emerging Talent & Mentorship with Lue Palmer and Adhel Arop
- Episode 5: Magazine Podcasts (& Other Non-Traditional Content) with Dr. Dave Musgrove, Linda Solomon Wood, and Lenore Newman
- Episode 6: BONUS: Rapid-Fire Round-Up with Adhel Arop, Carleigh Baker, andrea bennet, Leah Edwards, Regina Erak, Lisa Kadane, Dr. Dave Musgrove, Jesse Winter, and Linda Solomon Wood
Audiomag
AudioMag was a podcast by Magazines Canada featuring industry experts on various topics. Past episodes are available on iTunes and other RSS aggregators.
- Episode 179: A Retail Circulation Update with Craig Sweetman (published May 3/22) *Last episode.
- Episode 178: A History of Podcasts in a Podcast About Podcasts (published Apr. 14/22)
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