Conferences
ABPBC Events
The Association of Book Publishers of BC (ABPBC) is a provincial association of BC owned and controlled book publishing companies. The ABPBC works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia. Visit Site
Alberta Magazines Conference
An annual seminar series and conference hosted by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association. Visit Site
Comicon Vancouver
A regular public convention for comic enthusiasts and self-published illustrators and graphic artists. Visit Site
FIPP Worldwide Media Marketplace
Hosted by the International Federation of Periodical Publishers and the British Periodical Publishers Association. Takes place in London, UK in spring. Visit Site
Freedom to Read Week
An annual event hosted by the Freedom of Expression Committee, an organization which monitors censorship issues in Canada. Visit Site
MagNet: Canada’s Magazine Conference
MagNet is Canada’s premier public policy, professional development and networking conference for magazine media professionals. Held in Toronto. Visit Site
MagsWest
The Magazine Association of BC’s annual conference, typically held in the fall of each year in Vancouver. Sign up for our newsletter to find out the latest about our next conference.
Print World Trade Show and Conference
An annual trade show for the short-run printing industry. Takes place in Toronto in November. Visit Site
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
An annual festival of literature, happening every August in Sechelt, BC. Visit Site
Surrey International Writers’ Conference
An annual development conference and festival of literature, happening every October in Surrey, BC. Visit Site
The Word on the Street
A festival of reading and literacy, happening simultaneously the last Saturday or Sunday of every September in Halifax, Saskatoon, Lethbridge and Toronto. Visit Site
Vancouver Writers Festival
Vancouver’s premier literary event, happening every October on Granville Island. Visit Site
